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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d822d3622/article/dolphins-fear-separated-shoulder-may-threaten-hennes-season

What else can go wrong for the fins? Matt Moore isn't necessarily the best back-up QB option out there. David Garrard is sounding great right now.

f that... this news is probably great.

we are now legitimate contenders in the andrew luck sweepstakes.

say no to garrard. bring in devlin. is pat white still available?

^ agreed

I can't imagine why a seperated shoulder would cause Henne to miss the season. Now maybe if it needs surgery or something it's possible but simply a seperated shoulder wouldn't. And if it is just seperated, I don't really see any reason that would keep him off the field against the Jets. Pain is really the only consideration and the possibility of reinjuring it and you can shoot Henne up to deal with the pain. I expect to see Henne starting against the Jets, but we shall see.

You guys are sad, sad fans.

::)

This is horrible news.

I agree.  It is time to "Suck for Luck".  And that is a pretty big statement coming from a guy like me who tends to defend these guys.

I went through 1-15, I can handle 0-16 if I am 99% guaranteed a true franchise QB afterward.  Unfortunately, I think Moore will actually play better than Henne and take us out of the sweepstakes.  

I wish we could put in Pat Devlin.

Tony Romo is playing with broken ribs and a punctured lung. I expect Henney to continue playing.

If Chad is gone, who will the Henne Badgers sink their teeth into?

Who indeed! Some of the "fans" here chastise Henne as if every loss in franchise history is Chad's fault- even the ones before he got here. Hey- Marino lost his last game by nearly fifty points; was that Henne's fault too? -EK

if it gets us to the #1 pick because we have to now start qb's that are even worse than him, i propose we immediately induct chad henne into the dolphins ring of honor.

Are we sure Matt Moore is worse than Henne?  Not saying he's any better, but I'm not sure if he's appreciably worse.

No, I'm not sure he's worse, but I really don't think it matters either. Henne or Moore is the least of the worries I have about this team right now.

It's a sad, sad team

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/04/dolphins-start-looking-for-qbs-as-fears-about-henne-rise/

It's looking worse.  Delhomme and Garrard are subjects of interest.  I could handle Garrard being here if there's a long term injury but, please, no Delhomme.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/878494-nfl-rumors-miami-dolphins-worst-team-in-league-after-striking-out-on-new-qbs


both of those QB's said 'NO' to Miami.  Being unemployed is a better option than playing for the Dolphins.  LOLZ  MIAMI = JOKE

Sigh... If you actually read what was reported by media instead of soup cooked on single twitter post, you'd know that both quarterbacks are looking for a guaranteed contract, not just a gig for a week or two. Considering the dearth of talent out there, they would seem to have significant leverage.

The bleacherreport entire site is garbage.  Using a link to that for any argument is pretty lol.

I did, I was being a smartass for everyone consistently ripping on the Dolphins.  Nevermind.  Humor was lost in context.

^^^ Fair enough... If sarcasm was meant, I completely missed it. Sorry.

Hakuna Matata



We need sarcasm font  ;D

They're both unemployed...they really don't have any leverage at all.

Garrard does... he's the only remotely serviceable quarterback available. The Dolphins need him if Henne isn't coming back for a while.

I wouldn't mind making a play for Carson Palmer.  You might have to throw picks at the guy to pry him away.  The Bengals' owner is a stingy asshole.

I hate the notion of giving up draft picks. 

Yeah.  The only draft pick I want to use on a QB is the first one in this April's draft.

Let's all sit around the fire, hold hands, and sing Cumbaya

as long as you provide the beer, I'm in  ;D

i would go for Gerrard for now since the passed on Orton. And who knows about Andrew Luck, yea he's good at college ball but how many QBs were there in the last 10 years that ruled in college and sucked as pros. Too many to list...even 1st overall picks of the top of my head: Tim Couch, David Carr, Alex Smith, Jamarcus Russell...alot of times the later picks of QBs turn out better, if anything get a solid player on other position, LB, DE or RB i dunno, but I think its sad that we got B.Marshall, one of the top WR in the game, and we are not getting him the ball enough!! He was awesome in Denver, also played with Orton it just sux seeing him not putting up the numbers we all know he can. We gotta get him the ball that way the running game will open up more

why give up draft picks for an old player who hasn't been productive in years when you are 0-4 and the season is over

Update, as now we have also worked out B. Croyle and Trent Edwards. -EK

Update, as of now, the thought of Edwards or Croyle in a Phins jersey makes me want to projectile vomit.

I agree. It seems that our current philosophy at QB is to only attempt to go after cast-off's from other teams or refuse to use a first rounder on a potentially elite athlete because of the risk. At some point, that's going to have to change. If Henne is, in fact, done for the season, and for his career in Miami, how many more losing seasons will it take before someone in the front office says, "Hey. OK we have not been competitive for 15 years. The formula we are using isn't working. Drafting a QB in the first round is damn risky, but it isn't going to make us any worse to take that chance." I might be the biggest Henne backer on this site, but the idea of Luck in aqua and orange is appealing! The idea of Delhomme, Croyle, Edwards, etc....not so much. -EK

I'm pretty sure the idea of these names only exist because we have a hurt QB who may be out for an extended period. I don't think anyone consideres them a viable long term QB solution.

Oh no. That's not what I meant to imply. I was more thinking aloud that they seem content with the idea that "good enough" is good enough. When the Jets needed a QB they went after a big name (Favre) then took a chance on a rookie (Sanchez). Neither has been *stellar* but wow... at least they tried, ya know? -EK

No.  But Chad Henne IS the reason we invaded Iraq.

...and the reason we're in a recession.

I love it!! Don't even talk to Garrard, he might help us win a few games and screw this year up. We are 12 weeks away from finally being in a position to get "our next Dan Marino". Our decade+ of utter failure will come to an end. Let's not sabotage ourselves and try and bring in a capable QB now.

RT @JeffDarlington: Breaking News: Dolphins QB Chad Henne opts for shoulder surgery & will miss rest of season, multiple sources say.

Oh well. One more reason why God gave us madden.

As far as acquiring a new backup goes.  I think they want to give Moore a shot because he gives us the best chance to win.  Yes, I know what you are thinking.

Moore knows the offense.  They probably think he is the best shot we have.  Garrard doesn't want to be a backup, from what I have heard.  Delhomme knows the offense but might also not want to be a backup.

I would bet that they are telling these guys that we want to see what Moore can do before they get their shot.  Thus the answer is... call me when you are ready.  If we get a guy who needs the money, they are more likely to sit and wait for a chance.  Thus there is more buzz about Croyle and Edwards.  Not to mention, they don't want to overpay a backup.

So the real question is - Does Moore give us the best chance to win?  And - Do we want to win?

My answer is no, we don't want to win.  Winning won't get us any progress because we aren't going to win enough to matter.  I would say, bring in Delhomme and let him throw interceptions.  The head office guys can say he was the best choice due to his knowledge of the playbook and save face.  Moore probably gives us the best chance to win, maybe even more than Henne.  He will save his career and get a shot elsewhere and we will be stuck with a mid-round draft pick.