You stay classy Chad Pennington
Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Chad Pennington has to be one of the classiest guys in the NFL.
Here’s a guy that was dropkicked out of New York about a millisecond after the Jets acquired Brett Favre. He then goes to the Dolphins and not only helps lead one of the best turnarounds in NFL history, but also schools Favre on his home field in a must-win situation for both teams.
Following the Fins’ 24-17 victory Sunday over the Jets, Pennington was asked (in so many words) after the game by a sideline reporter about whether or not the win was sweet revenge on a team that booted him in the offseason. Instead of taking the opportunity to take a shot at his former team, Pennington thanked the Jets for allowing him to become a free agent and start somewhere else. The comments were more than just a player taking the high road to avoid controversy – he was truly sincere.
And granted, it’s not like Pennington lit the world on fire when he was in New York, but he always played hard for the Jets, and often played hurt. Pennington’s story is one of the season’s best.
The Dolphins turnaround from 1-15 to AFC East Division champs is unbelievable. The job Bill Parcells and first-year head coach Tony Sparano did this season was impressive and you get the feeling that Miami isn’t done, although they certainly have a tough first-round matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
On a semi-related topic – is Brett Favre done? His comments in his post game press conference made it appear that he won’t be coming back next year, but this isn’t the first time he’s hinted at hanging it up at the end of the regular season game in which his team failed to reach the postseason.
Either way, he played like absolute crap on Sunday. His receivers didn’t help him out in some cases, but his three interceptions were brutal and probably cost the Jets the game. When you look how inspired Pennington played compared to Favre, one has to wonder if this is officially the end of Brett’s legendary career.
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Agreed. The Dolphins lucked out when they landed him.
And on the related matter, I think Favre is done. I hope Favre is done. I’ve backed him all year against what I perceived to be unnecessary venom up here in Packerland, but it’s time to hang ’em up.
I don’t know if Favre is going to come back, but I’m pretty sure Aaron Rodgers will be back next season…and for the season after that…and for the season after that…and so on.
You just couldn’t resist, could you JP?
‘Tis the season for gluttony!
(I’m just happy not to have to deal with the whole “will he or won’t he” dance this offseason.)
Chad is a nice story but his days were numbered in NY and how many times did that fool throw for 8 yards when 10 was needed. The Fish laid out a simple plan for him that would last a year and get them through and it did. Miami is where they are today because Brady got hurt and the Jets choked..
Lets not put this guy to far up there.