Chad Henne competes for Starting Position

In previous reports by the Miami Dolphins, the team mentioned that Josh McCown and John Beck would be competing for the starting position as QB for the Miami Dolphins. While Chad Henne was listed as a 2008 NFL draft selection there was little mention as to whether the former Michigan record breaker would be given the chance to start for the Dolphins.

Now, as the Dolphins started their three day mini-camp today, Chad Henne is competing with McCown and Beck for the spot as starting quarterback. While there isn’t much mention of the rookie, Henne, and how he is doing, Coach Tony Sparano alluded to the fact that all three of the QB’s were doing well and showing what they’re made of on the field.

“Each day I go out here, I see another guys kind of step up. It hasn’t been a consistent progression right now. … I like their grasp - all three of them - quite honestly, I like their grasp of the offense. They are working real hard at it. Last week wasn’t a week of practice, but they were in here spending extra time and learning what we are doing and getting ready to go for this week and it shows when they are out there on the field.”

While Chad Henne may not get the start, he’s certain to play this season, as the Dolphins try to find a winning combination that allows them to make it to the post season for the first time in several years. Let’s just hope he does better than former rival Troy Smith, who made a mockery of himself and his team, the Baltimore Ravens, in his debut last year. It’s no wonder the Ravens needed to pick up another quarterback, in this year’s 2008 draft.

As for Chad, here is what he said about competing, just after he was drafted.

“They described … obviously, there’s a quarterback there, John Beck, and I’m not sure who else is there. I’ll definitely compete, and you know, we’ll see, we’ll see when I get down there.”

We will see Chad. Here’s hoping you win the starting position.

*Note: The Baltimore Ravens drafted Joe Flacco right before Miami drafted Chad.

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