Aug. 15, 2008

The Dolphins’ QB situation is crystallizing more every day. Word out of Miami is that it’s pretty clear that the coaches are intent on starting Chad Pennington this season and that rookie Chad Henne is being groomed as the quarterback of the future. Pennington and Henne are getting the bulk of the reps in training camp, and the coaches clearly have lost faith in second-year man John Beck. We also hear that although they believed that Pennington was a better option for ’08 than anyone else, the guidance they believe he’ll provide for Henne was also a contributing factor in his acquisition. Pennington is viewed as one of the more cerebral quarterbacks in the league, as well as being an outstanding communicator. What bears monitoring throughout the season is how well Henne develops. Although Pennington inked a two-year deal, Henne could conceivably grab the reins as early as next season if the coaches believe he has made the necessary progress.