Chad Henne says Tebow "isn't an NFL quarterback" (1 Viewer)

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...-a-quarterback/

As Florida quarterback Tim Tebow continues to prepare for the NFL, one of the men who already holds a starting quarterback job at the highest level of the sport has a strong opinion on the subject.

"My judgment is that he's not an NFL quarterback," Henne told Curtis Stevenson and Anita Marks of WQAM in Miami regarding Tebow. "I'll leave it at that."

Wow.

Making Henne's opinion more compelling is the fact that his position coach, David Lee, is one of the men who are helping Tebow become that which Lee's primary pupil says Tebow isn't.

And suddenly we hope Tebow lands in the AFC East.

 

[Raider Nation]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...-a-quarterback/

Making Henne's opinion more compelling is the fact that his position coach, David Lee, is one of the men who are helping Tebow become that which Lee's primary pupil says Tebow isn't.

Man, that is one poorly written sentence.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Of course he isn't. He hasn't even been drafted yet, much less signed a contract.

 

[Harjiran]

Because Henne is such a great, proven NFL QB himself.

 

[Nagle2998]

This was said sometime last week and Henne has already came out and said that isn't what he said or meant. Now maybe he is just back tracking but it seems odd any Qb who come out and say that about another one.

 

[Black]

This was said sometime last week and Henne has already came out and said that isn't what he said or meant. Now maybe he is just back tracking but it seems odd any Qb who come out and say that about another one.

Nope, it's an old quote from March 18. Henne already made nicey-nicey and lied and said that's not what he meant.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

All 32 teams thought Chad Henne wasn't an NFL QB in 2008 either...at least that's what they said in round 1 and deep into round 2...many teams passed on him twice.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

Wow, what a dumb thing to say. Even if you think it's true, you should keep it to yourself. Is Henne the next Jeff George? (Million dollar arm, ten cent head)

I hope Miami drafts Tebow. Then he could tell Henne to shut the #### up.

 

[SSOG]

I'm really curious about whether he feels the same way about Pat White.

 

[Donnybrook]

This is old news. Henne has since backtracked from his original statement.

"I didn't really say he wasn't wasn't able to be one," Henne said of Tebow. "We're all in this process, learning how to be an NFL quarterback. Obviously, he's taken the right steps to improve his game. His throwing motion actually looks a lot better with his release and everything. I think his Pro Day went really well and he was happy with it. I can't really say anything. My quarterback coach from college is coaching him in college. We're coming from the same people.

"He's obviously learned a from a lot of good people. And with Urban Meyere up there, he's learned from the best. Those [comments] were way out of proportion, he's not going to be an NFL quarterback. Wherever he goes, he's going to make that team better because he's such a competitor and a great person."

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[tbglog]

I we sure he wasn't thinking "I hope is not going to be a good NFL QB"? Henne doesn't need any more competetion out there. I bet Jamarcus Rusell, Matt lienart, Tavarias Jackson and a boat load of other QB's are felling the same way.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/...-a-quarterback/

Making Henne's opinion more compelling is the fact that his position coach, David Lee, is one of the men who are helping Tebow become that which Lee's primary pupil says Tebow isn't.

Man, that is one poorly written sentence.

MIKE FLORIO AM PRO JOURNALIST

 

[FUBAR]

I we sure he wasn't thinking "I hope is not going to be a good NFL QB"? Henne doesn't need any more competetion out there. I bet Jamarcus Rusell, Matt lienart, Tavarias Jackson and a boat load of other QB's are felling the same way.

Henne has nothing to worry about. I think Tebow could be good but Henne will have a starting job for a long time.

 

[Christo]

He's an American. Stick a mic in front of him and it's a good chance he's going to say something and that something is going to be dumb.

 

[awesomeness]

After hearing this statement, i honestly think Henne has a good chance of making it in some type of coaching/management position.

 

[The Real Hipster Doofus]

Wow, what a dumb thing to say. Even if you think it's true, you should keep it to yourself. Is Henne the next Jeff George? (Million dollar arm, ten cent head)

I hope Miami drafts Tebow. Then he could tell Henne to shut the #### up.

Um, I would guess you don't know much about Henne. I don't think ten cent head guys start as true freshman at Michigan and perform exceptionally well. Guy is going to be a productive pro starter for a long time.

 

[burgundy and gold]

He's an American. Stick a mic in front of him and it's a good chance he's going to say something and that something is going to be dumb.

Whoooaaaa!! Watch yourself ########!

 

[fatness]

MIKE FLORIO AM PRO JOURNALIST

 

[Moonlight_Graham]

Wow, what a dumb thing to say. Even if you think it's true, you should keep it to yourself. Is Henne the next Jeff George? (Million dollar arm, ten cent head)I hope Miami drafts Tebow. Then he could tell Henne to shut the #### up.

Why should he worry about whether it's the politically correct thing to say? It is what it is. Who cares what anyone thinks?

 

[dwarfboy]

His statement is 100% factually correct. Tim Tebow is NOT an NFL QB.

 

[Christo]

His statement is 100% factually correct. Tim Tebow is NOT an NFL QB.

"100% factually correct" statements get people timeouts at FBG all of the time.

 

[doowain]

Did I miss when Henne became an NFL QB? Does he have potential, sure, but so does Tebow. I find this funny considering Henne didn't exactly light the world on fire.

Furthermore, where does this idiot get off criticizing anyone. Wasn't it just yesterday that he was holding a clipboard for Chad Pennington? Maybe he's just upset that a QB at a COLLEGE in the state he plays gets more love and press than he does.

 

[Dexter Manley]

He's an American. Stick a mic in front of him and it's a good chance he's going to say something and that something is going to be dumb.

 

[Mikey16x]

Don't understand the hooplah. Hasn't every scout, coach, tom, **** and harry said Tebow is pretty far from being an NFL quarterback? Tebow has a lot to prove, he knows that, we know that... and he's been taking the appropriate measures to do so. Only time will tell, but everybody has a right to their opinion.

 

[TitusIII]

Sometimes the truth hurts....but it should only hurt Tebow and maybe his family. The rest of the yahoo's who take offense at an innocent opinion should really take a chill pill.

 

[DesmondBishop]

Did I miss when Henne became an NFL QB? Does he have potential, sure, but so does Tebow. I find this funny considering Henne didn't exactly light the world on fire.

Furthermore, where does this idiot get off criticizing anyone. Wasn't it just yesterday that he was holding a clipboard for Chad Pennington? Maybe he's just upset that a QB at a COLLEGE in the state he plays gets more love and press than he does.

Apparently you did, as Henne IS a starting NFL QB.

 

[Sabertooth]

Because Henne is such a great, proven NFL QB himself.

To be fair, Henne has started NFL games and played well. He was a way better prospect than Tebow. Probably better than Clausen as well.

 

[doowain]

Did I miss when Henne became an NFL QB? Does he have potential, sure, but so does Tebow. I find this funny considering Henne didn't exactly light the world on fire.

Furthermore, where does this idiot get off criticizing anyone. Wasn't it just yesterday that he was holding a clipboard for Chad Pennington? Maybe he's just upset that a QB at a COLLEGE in the state he plays gets more love and press than he does.

Apparently you did, as Henne IS a starting NFL QB.

Maybe that sarcastic jab at Henne was too subtle for you. He hasn't proven enough in the NFL himself to be taking shots like this at other players. It's like asking one of the kids on American Idol to judge one of their fellow contestants chances at making it big.

 

[Two Deep]

doowain:

 

[Sabertooth]

Did I miss when Henne became an NFL QB? Does he have potential, sure, but so does Tebow. I find this funny considering Henne didn't exactly light the world on fire.

Furthermore, where does this idiot get off criticizing anyone. Wasn't it just yesterday that he was holding a clipboard for Chad Pennington? Maybe he's just upset that a QB at a COLLEGE in the state he plays gets more love and press than he does.

Apparently you did, as Henne IS a starting NFL QB.

Maybe that sarcastic jab at Henne was too subtle for you. He hasn't proven enough in the NFL himself to be taking shots like this at other players. It's like asking one of the kids on American Idol to judge one of their fellow contestants chances at making it big.

He's not taking a shot at another player. He's taking a shot at a longshot college kid. He's got starting NFL experience, I think that qualifies him to an opinion. Most experts agree with him as well. See there are only 32 men in the world that get to start and NFL game each week. Chad Henne is one of those men. Tim Tebow is not and probably never will be. It really is that simple.

 

[SSOG]

See there are only 32 men in the world that get to start and NFL game each week. Chad Henne is one of those men. Tim Tebow is not and probably never will be. It really is that simple.

I would love to get a piece of that action. Any QB drafted as high as Tebow is going to get drafted is going to start. Whether he'll be good remains to be seen, but he *WILL* be a starting NFL QB. Bet on it.

 

[JJP]

I don't think Henne has the resume to be grading anybody at quarterback. Shut your mouth Chad and go throw a few more interceptions.

 

[Sabertooth]

See there are only 32 men in the world that get to start and NFL game each week. Chad Henne is one of those men. Tim Tebow is not and probably never will be. It really is that simple.

I would love to get a piece of that action. Any QB drafted as high as Tebow is going to get drafted is going to start. Whether he'll be good remains to be seen, but he *WILL* be a starting NFL QB. Bet on it.

I don't think he'll be drafted in the first round. He has some pretty tough things to overcome.

 

[FUBAR]

See there are only 32 men in the world that get to start and NFL game each week. Chad Henne is one of those men. Tim Tebow is not and probably never will be. It really is that simple.

I would love to get a piece of that action. Any QB drafted as high as Tebow is going to get drafted is going to start. Whether he'll be good remains to be seen, but he *WILL* be a starting NFL QB. Bet on it.

How many games?Is John Beck an NFL quarterback? Marques Tuiasosopo? Drew Stanton? I'm not convinced Tebow goes any higher than they did. Nor has more success.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

See there are only 32 men in the world that get to start and NFL game each week. Chad Henne is one of those men. Tim Tebow is not and probably never will be. It really is that simple.

I would love to get a piece of that action. Any QB drafted as high as Tebow is going to get drafted is going to start. Whether he'll be good remains to be seen, but he *WILL* be a starting NFL QB. Bet on it.

What's the highest-drafted QB to never start an NFL game?

 

[bweiser]

All 32 teams thought Chad Henne wasn't an NFL QB in 2008 either...at least that's what they said in round 1 and deep into round 2...many teams passed on him twice.

This could easily be one of the dumbest statements i've read on here in ages.does that mean that every team, 5 times over, didn't think tom brady was an nfl QB either? how do they look now?the teams that need a QB in the first and second round in 2008 didn't feel ready to pull the plug on henne. that's maybe half a dozen. the rest didn't need a QB at that point or had other more pressing needs. henne was still drafted among the top 70 players in his draft. tebow will not be.

 

[FUBAR]

See there are only 32 men in the world that get to start and NFL game each week. Chad Henne is one of those men. Tim Tebow is not and probably never will be. It really is that simple.

I would love to get a piece of that action. Any QB drafted as high as Tebow is going to get drafted is going to start. Whether he'll be good remains to be seen, but he *WILL* be a starting NFL QB. Bet on it.

What's the highest-drafted QB to never start an NFL game?

good question, even Jim Drunkenmiller has 1 start.Rich Campbell? 1.06, 1981

 

[FUBAR]

All 32 teams thought Chad Henne wasn't an NFL QB in 2008 either...at least that's what they said in round 1 and deep into round 2...many teams passed on him twice.

This could easily be one of the dumbest statements i've read on here in ages.does that mean that every team, 5 times over, didn't think tom brady was an nfl QB either? how do they look now?the teams that need a QB in the first and second round in 2008 didn't feel ready to pull the plug on henne. that's maybe half a dozen. the rest didn't need a QB at that point or had other more pressing needs. henne was still drafted among the top 70 players in his draft. tebow will not be.

I assumed MoP was I don't think he's that stupid.

 

[jurb26]

It's funny to see so many people get all bent out of shape about these remarks by Henne. What Henne said is pretty much true and dead on if you look at his body of work in college. That doesn't mean that Tebow can't work hard and change it. Tebow has a lot to correct to become an "NFL QB" and all these things are more than common knowledge. Tebow does seem to be a bit of a media darling. A lot of the talking heads on TV are telling us how impressive he was at his pro day and how the progress is astonishing. There is a huge difference between a pro day and real game action when you aren't able to think about your technique, it has to be 2nd nature. Until Tebow can show improvement in actual game situations the jury is going to be out on him and rightfully so. Habits that are 12+ years old don't just go away because you flashed some improvement in a controlled pro day environment when that was really the only thing that you were concentrating on for the day to begin with.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

It's funny to see so many people get all bent out of shape about these remarks by Henne. What Henne said is pretty much true and dead on if you look at his body of work in college.

It's not just what he said Jurb, it's who said it. What has Henne done that gives him the credibility to start analyzing QB's coming out of the draft and into the NFL.You ever hear of guys like Montana, Manning, Young, Aikman or anyone of those types of guys in their 2nd or 3rd year in the league publicly talking about other Qb's like that?There's nothing wrong with him thinking what he's thinking but saying it is another thing. Lord knows I don't say everything I'm thinking when I'm at work.

 

[Doug Drinen]

What's the highest-drafted QB to never start an NFL game?

good question, even Jim Drunkenmiller has 1 start.Rich Campbell? 1.06, 1981

Bobby Garrett 1.01, 1954. But yeah, in the post-merger era, it's Campbell by a landslide. Next-closest would be Mike Elkins (#32 in 1989), Gene Bradley (#37 in 1980), and Matt Blundin (#40 in 1992)

 

[Christo]

It's funny to see so many people get all bent out of shape about these remarks by Henne. What Henne said is pretty much true and dead on if you look at his body of work in college. That doesn't mean that Tebow can't work hard and change it. Tebow has a lot to correct to become an "NFL QB" and all these things are more than common knowledge. Tebow does seem to be a bit of a media darling. A lot of the talking heads on TV are telling us how impressive he was at his pro day and how the progress is astonishing. There is a huge difference between a pro day and real game action when you aren't able to think about your technique, it has to be 2nd nature. Until Tebow can show improvement in actual game situations the jury is going to be out on him and rightfully so. Habits that are 12+ years old don't just go away because you flashed some improvement in a controlled pro day environment when that was really the only thing that you were concentrating on for the day to begin with.

I think you're missing the point. The substance of the quote is not the problem. It's the fact that he said it. Everyone's entitled to an opinion but use a little common sense. What's that quote by Abraham Lincoln? "It's better to stay silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." It was foolish for Henne to speculate publicly. Henne had nothing to gain by commenting on Tebow's chances at making it as a QB in the NFL. And it's fair to say Henne doesn't have a clue whether Tebow does have what it takes.

 

[Liquid Tension]

My take is that Tebow is not an NFL player in any way. I really mean that. He isn't that good of a runner and he clearly is a very poor QB for the NFL. Pat White is better than he is at the pro level and Pat White doesn't look like much of an NFL player. Anybody drafting Tebow in the 1st 4 rounds will be making a wasted pick.

 

[Wadsworth]

This is a non-story if it's anyone but Tebow involved. The only reason anyone should care about what Henne has to say about Tebow is if you think Henne is hearing it from the people trying to coach up Tebow. There is a connect there, but so far there's no reason to think Henne's quote was based on anything but Henne's own opinion.

 

[jurb26]

It's funny to see so many people get all bent out of shape about these remarks by Henne. What Henne said is pretty much true and dead on if you look at his body of work in college.

It's not just what he said Jurb, it's who said it. What has Henne done that gives him the credibility to start analyzing QB's coming out of the draft and into the NFL.You ever hear of guys like Montana, Manning, Young, Aikman or anyone of those types of guys in their 2nd or 3rd year in the league publicly talking about other Qb's like that?There's nothing wrong with him thinking what he's thinking but saying it is another thing. Lord knows I don't say everything I'm thinking when I'm at work.

What has anyone that post around here done that gives them credibility? Yet here we all sit and do the same thing. I think Henne is probably 10x more credible in saying his opinion on the subject seeing that he actually IS a NFL QB and a starting one at that.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

It's funny to see so many people get all bent out of shape about these remarks by Henne. What Henne said is pretty much true and dead on if you look at his body of work in college.

It's not just what he said Jurb, it's who said it. What has Henne done that gives him the credibility to start analyzing QB's coming out of the draft and into the NFL.

You ever hear of guys like Montana, Manning, Young, Aikman or anyone of those types of guys in their 2nd or 3rd year in the league publicly talking about other Qb's like that?

There's nothing wrong with him thinking what he's thinking but saying it is another thing. Lord knows I don't say everything I'm thinking when I'm at work.

What has anyone that post around here done that gives them credibility? Yet here we all sit and do the same thing. I think Henne is probably 10x more credible in saying his opinion on the subject seeing that he actually IS a NFL QB and a starting one at that.

I think a bunch people on a message board posting as jurb26 or Iwannabeacowboybaby! is different than someone who's actually living and performing in that environment. I am a teacher/coach and I couldn't imagine in my 2nd year of teaching coming in and saying things about other teachers publicly (let's say parents or the principal).I may have said before the Super Bowl that the Saints are going to crush and make Peyton Manning look like an average QB but just because I may have said that on this message board as IWBY!, you didn't see actual players on the Saints saying the same thing even though they may have thought it.

I'm not saying what Henne said is inaccurate, I just don't understand why Henne thinks it's his business to say anything about Tim Tebow. That's just my opinion.

 

[CravenM]

Is anyone else amused that Chad Henne is running the wildcat offense which Tebow could run in his sleep?

 

[Ilov80s]

It's funny to see so many people get all bent out of shape about these remarks by Henne. What Henne said is pretty much true and dead on if you look at his body of work in college.

It's not just what he said Jurb, it's who said it. What has Henne done that gives him the credibility to start analyzing QB's coming out of the draft and into the NFL.

You ever hear of guys like Montana, Manning, Young, Aikman or anyone of those types of guys in their 2nd or 3rd year in the league publicly talking about other Qb's like that?

There's nothing wrong with him thinking what he's thinking but saying it is another thing. Lord knows I don't say everything I'm thinking when I'm at work.

What has anyone that post around here done that gives them credibility? Yet here we all sit and do the same thing. I think Henne is probably 10x more credible in saying his opinion on the subject seeing that he actually IS a NFL QB and a starting one at that.

I think a bunch people on a message board posting as jurb26 or Iwannabeacowboybaby! is different than someone who's actually living and performing in that environment. I am a teacher/coach and I couldn't imagine in my 2nd year of teaching coming in and saying things about other teachers publicly (let's say parents or the principal).I may have said before the Super Bowl that the Saints are going to crush and make Peyton Manning look like an average QB but just because I may have said that on this message board as IWBY!, you didn't see actual players on the Saints saying the same thing even though they may have thought it.

I'm not saying what Henne said is inaccurate, I just don't understand why Henne thinks it's his business to say anything about Tim Tebow. That's just my opinion.

He answered a question on a radio show honestly, its not like he called a presser to express his opinion on Tebow. I appreciate people who answer questions honestly and not just give the politically correct response.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

This is a non-story if it's anyone but Tebow involved. The only reason anyone should care about what Henne has to say about Tebow is if you think Henne is hearing it from the people trying to coach up Tebow. There is a connect there, but so far there's no reason to think Henne's quote was based on anything but Henne's own opinion.

agreed. anyone but Tebow and this is a forgotten convo on a local sports talk show.

 

[SSOG]

This is a non-story if it's anyone but Tebow involved. The only reason anyone should care about what Henne has to say about Tebow is if you think Henne is hearing it from the people trying to coach up Tebow. There is a connect there, but so far there's no reason to think Henne's quote was based on anything but Henne's own opinion.

agreed. anyone but Tebow and this is a forgotten convo on a local sports talk show.

Really? Can you provide me an example of an NFL QB talking about a legit NFL prospect (Tebow got invited to the combine- that makes him a legit prospect, no matter what anyone thinks) and saying that said legit prospect was not an NFL player? We don't know if this would be a non-story when it's not Tebow, because nobody feels compelled to offer their opinions when it's not Tebow.Edit: Could you imagine Jamaal Charles saying that Toby Gerhart is not an NFL RB? Would that really be a non-story?