flgreen Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Pennington on Sparano: Right Fit for the Jets Posted by Randy Lange on January 16, 2012 – 2:12 pm With the arrival of Tony Sparano as the Jets’ offensive coordinator, it’s not a reach at all to wonder what Chad Pennington thought about the move. That was an immediate thought of our reporter, Andrew LeRay, and mine as well. So why not give Chad a call and find out? Which is what we did. “Tony’s a fiery Italian and he loves football. He’s what we call a football head,” Pennington said from his Tennessee home the other night. “He enjoys it. I think he enjoys being around the players. He enjoys that part of the game. He certainly understands it’s not just about the X’s and O’s.” But Sparano does know the X’s and O’s are important. Combining all of it, he came from Dallas as Miami’s new head coach in 2008. That was the year he guided the Dolphins to their remarkable rebound from 1-15 to 11-5 and the AFC East title and helped Pennington, in his first season as an ex-Jet, to career bests in completions (321), yards (3,653), interception rate (1.47 percent), 19 TD passes to seven INTs and one fumble lost, and a 97.4 passer rating. “Well, knowing him as a head coach, I think he will require his offense to do three things,” Pennington enumerated. “No. 1, be physical. No. 2, avoid turnovers. And No. 3, avoid negative plays. And that’s kind of what our recipe for success was in 2008 and we were able to make NFL history.” A phrase that has come into the NFL lexicon of late is “chunk plays,” plays that pick up a bundle of yardage on the way to a length-of-field touchdown drive. As noted here and elsewhere, those were missing from the Jets’ attack this past season, but they were in evidence with the 2009 and ’10 ‘Fins. Pennington explained the philosophy. “It doesn’t necessarily have to be a 40-yard throw down the field. It can be short or intermediate throws that turn into chunk plays,” he said. “Coach recognizes the importance of chunk plays. It allows your offense to breathe a little bit and have more success. In the NFL you can’t methodically move the ball down the field every drive. You need chunk plays to make it a little easier.” I asked Chad to wear his analyst’s hat, which he donned for Fox Sports this season as he worked his way back from shoulder and knee injuries, and offer a glimpse of what he sees ahead for Mark Sanchez. “I watched the Jets a little bit on and off this season,” he said. “I think the biggest thing for Mark is to use 2011 as a learning experience, really dive into the film this offseason. Learn from the film and just focus totally on the film and the work at hand, and use the year as a steppingstone to getting better. That’s the No. 1 key. You can’t just erase it and move away from it.” Pennington also put on his QB’s hat to remind fans of something else he thinks is important for Sanchez. “You’ve got to remember he only played one year of college ball as a starter. He’s a young guy, only in his third year in the league. He never had the chance to make mistakes behind closed doors. He’s always been out in front of everybody because he’s been the starter. He must get better and mature. I just think it’s a matter of time. The ball’s in his court.” I asked Chad about the little matter of time that has turned him from the Jets’ first-round QB of 2000 and their Montana-esque (one of the adjectives used for him at the time) starter in that almost-great ’02 season into a fellow wrestling with his football future a mere decade later. “It just shows you how much time flies. You don’t really believe it until you get on this end of it,” he said with a laugh. “I’m doing great. I’m really enjoying being the father of three boys. I’m just trying to work through all the emotions of playing or not playing, moving on with my life. That’s what I’m dealing with right now. It’s not the hardest thing to go through … it certainly provides some challenges.” So does that mean that the rumors we heard this season, that the one-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year would try to come back one more time for the ’12 season, aren’t true? “I don’t know if I’ll play again,” he said. “Some days I feel like I can, some days I don’t. I think the biggest question is whether I can trust my shoulder or not, whether I can look my coach in the eye and say, ‘You can trust me.’ “ Trusting Pennington’s shoulder to hold up to the rigors of an entire NFL season is one thing. Trusting his word is never in doubt. And he says Tony Sparano is a keeper for the Jets. “I have a lot of respect and love for Coach Sparano. I think he’s a fantastic coach,” he said. “What he brings to the table is the right fit for the Jets.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 he could push Mark for the starting job. As limited as Chad is, he always pushed the guys who played his position. Still I'd rather him than Cavanaugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Chad Pennington will be backing up Mark Sanchez next season. You heard it here first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Chad Pennington will be backing up Mark Sanchez next season. You heard it here first. I hope not. He has a noodle for an arm, held together by silly putty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason423 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What NFL history is Chad exactly alluding to in 2008? Getting wiped out at home by the Ravens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Never considered teh whole Pennington with Schotty, then Pennington with Sparano = night/day side of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 go away, you classless yellow hillbilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 If Pennington signs here, he's your Week One starter. No way does Sanchez beat him out after Rex watches Chad complete 70% of his passes with no picks during preseason action. It'd be love at first sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 CHAD as Qb coach.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 If Pennington signs here, he's your Week One starter. No way does Sanchez beat him out after Rex watches Chad complete 70% of his passes with no picks during preseason action. It'd be love at first sight. Rex has 0 respect for chad he openly disparaged him leading up to wc game in 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Cool I can see it now. Chad's thrid CBPY award. Beats out Sanchez in Camp, goes 12-4, and loses the WC playoff game. Ah good times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What NFL history is Chad exactly alluding to in 2008? Getting wiped out at home by the Ravens? did u see chads completion percentage WE CAN EXPECT THE SAME FROM SANCHEZ NOW! YAY lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Cool I can see it now. Chad's thrid CBPY award. Beats out Sanchez in Camp, goes 12-4, and loses the WC playoff game. Ah good times LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Rex has 0 respect for chad he openly disparaged him leading up to wc game in 2008 Rex just might be looking for that chubby broad that you call on a Thursday night that you know will come over with a pizza and let you snap off a piece, no questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Rex just might be looking for that chubby broad that you call on a Thursday night that you know will come over with a pizza and let you snap off a piece, no questions asked. Lol, well the good news is that if this happens I'll join smash as a Sanchez fluffer, the bad news is that smash loves him some Pennington and will probably flip sides.. So we'll still be arguing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Lol, well the good news is that if this happens I'll join smash as a Sanchez fluffer, the bad news is that smash loves him some Pennington and will probably flip sides.. So we'll still be arguing I would not mind Chad as the back up at all. I would not mind Sanchez picking his brain in the film room either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 The Jets will be starting Sanchez no matter who comes in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I would not mind Chad as the back up at all. I would not mind Sanchez picking his brain in the film room either He would be seemingly more useful than Brunell. Who mas more interested in cashing a check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 He would be seemingly more useful than Brunell. Who mas more interested in cashing a check And what would chad be doing, guy can't even make it through a pickup basketball game without serious injury... He's coming back for cash and that's it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 And what would chad be doing, guy can't even make it through a pickup basketball game without serious injury... He's coming back for cash and that's it Well I did suggest in a earlier post that I would prefer him over Cavanaugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 This Pennington angle is about 1,000 to 1. But it sure is an interesting angle. Max is praying for it to happen. Can you imagine how many hits it would generate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 This Pennington angle is about 1,000 to 1. But it sure is an interesting angle. Max is praying for it to happen. Can you imagine how many hits it would generate? I'd be curious, I think I'd be just about done with this team if he were to start.. Others have said the same... Him coming along as a backup would probably cause huge threads, as it probably wouldn't be enough to jump ship but it sure as hell would piss me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetscode1 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Dennis Dixon or Josh Johnson...book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd be curious, I think I'd be just about done with this team if he were to start.. Others have said the same... Him coming along as a backup would probably cause huge threads, as it probably wouldn't be enough to jump ship but it sure as hell would piss me off All of this. I would hate this team ten times more than I already do if Chad were to be signed for any role whatsoever. If he ever actually took a snap though, that might very well be the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The Jets will be starting Sanchez no matter who comes in here Peyton Manning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 All of this. I would hate this team ten times more than I already do if Chad were to be signed for any role whatsoever. If he ever actually took a snap though, that might very well be the end. Not going to lie, Chad coming back would be good for post counts so I am torn on this. Maybe Chad's sister would sign on again and start yelling at people again. Gainzo got a nasty message from his sister, we might have to ban him to make sure she feels comfortable here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Not going to lie, Chad coming back would be good for post counts so I am torn on this. Maybe Chad's sister would sign on again and start yelling at people again. Gainzo got a nasty message from his sister, we might have to ban him to make sure she feels comfortable here. For like a week or two it might be somewhat intriguing to bring back the old battles and have the rebirth of the ACM, but in the long run, I would hate having that crappy, douchey QB back on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 For like a week or two it might be somewhat intriguing to bring back the old battles and have the rebirth of the ACM, but in the long run, I would hate having that crappy, douchey QB back on this team. This. MAYBE as a coach's apprentice/team helper? guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Peyton Manning you know thats not happening and it should'nt happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 And what would chad be doing, guy can't even make it through a pickup basketball game without serious injury... He's coming back for cash and that's it Just give it up already we all know Chad suffered from serious injury his entire career but to down play his knowledge of the tgame when everyone who has been around him has nothing but praise is nothing short of stupid. he didnt live up to your expectations, we get it , now move on / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If Pennington signs here, he's your Week One starter. No way does Sanchez beat him out after Rex watches Chad complete 70% of his passes with no picks during preseason action. It'd be love at first sight. My head would blast off of my neck and spin into orbit. But seriously, you might see the tailgatejoe truck/trailer come crashing through the tunnel onto the field and directly into the Jets bench jihad style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 OK, you know what we really need on this site, and it's a totally new concept...a thread comparing Chad Pennington to Tom Brady-who's gonna start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Just give it up already we all know Chad suffered from serious injury his entire career but to down play his knowledge of the tgame when everyone who has been around him has nothing but praise is nothing short of stupid. he didnt live up to your expectations, we get it , now move on / A lot of people believed Madoff was a good person to give money to invest with, what is your point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 A lot of people believed Madoff was a good person to give money to invest with, what is your point I'll take analogies that don't make sense for 500. go kick a dog or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'll take analogies that don't make sense for 500. go kick a dog or something. Sure, just get within legs length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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