Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today)

SolidSnake84 · 11-15-2010, 12:02 AM

I just wanted to take a minute and wish good luck to Chad Pennington, who was sadly injured today during his second play since taking over the Dolphins starting QB Job.

I was hoping that Pennington would find his groove again like he did in 2008, but sadly it was not to be. Pennington suffered another injury to his throwing shoulder, and with the prospect of a 4th major surgery being needed, the Dolphins already are preparing that he is done for the year and possibly done as an NFL Player.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/sp...all/15nfl.html

Chad was always a class act in the league, and a good role model and mentor to young players. I hope he finds a job in the NFL somewhere, probably not as a player, but maybe as a QB coach or something like that...

Thank you Chad Pennington for a great career, and being a great comeback story, twice winning the NFL's comeback player of the year award. Best Wishes to you for your future.

mooby · 11-15-2010, 12:10 AM

Do you know that he's done for sure? I thought he'd be done after the 2nd time but he has proven that you can't count him out until he says he's done. I'll wait to hear it from his mouth before I believe it because I know from all the vets that have trouble letting go of the game that you can never really count them out.

Either way best wishes to him. Man's been a trooper for a while and he's always shown a nice resiliency when the chips are down.

SFREDSKIN · 11-15-2010, 12:10 AM

Good luck to Pennington. I think that this injury opens the door for Thigpen, who I think is the best QB on the team and he will prove it. Thigpen is very under rated.

Dread-Skin · 11-15-2010, 02:09 AM

Did he always have such a weak throwing arm? Or was that related to injuries during his NFL career?

Giantone · 11-15-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dread-Skin

Did he always have such a weak throwing arm? Or was that related to injuries during his NFL career?

Yup always, he was very accurate but couldn't pass 35 or 40 yards.

SmootSmack · 11-15-2010, 07:52 AM

Solid guy who has had a respectable career. Crazy to think he was throwing to Randy Moss way back in the day

SolidSnake84 · 11-15-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Giantone

Yup always, he was very accurate but couldn't pass 35 or 40 yards.

I rememember back in 2003 or 2004 he seemed to have an above average arm, but each subsequent shoulder surgery hurt his arm strength. After 4 surgeries, his arm may not be sturdy enough to survive NFL duty....

mredskins · 11-15-2010, 09:06 AM

They did a feature on him on NFL Network yesterday and said he got like $200k (maybe more more) for every start he made this year for the Dolphins. That really sucks!

SolidSnake84 · 11-15-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

They did a feature on him on NFL Network yesterday and said he got like $200k (maybe more more) for every start he made this year for the Dolphins. That really sucks!

Sadly, he had just entered into the incentive part of his contract, being that he was named Miami's starter. The two plays that he lasted as starter, he got paid 3 million dollars for each snap.

He's obviously done for the year, but i wonder if they try to get back any money in the form of an injury settlement or something.

skinsfaninok · 11-15-2010, 09:24 AM

He had a solid career when he was with the jets..

skinsfan69 · 11-15-2010, 09:24 AM

His shoulder is as soft as glass. I wish they guy well but he should retire.

SolidSnake84 · 11-15-2010, 09:36 AM

There are a lot of comparisons being made to him and Matt Stafford, who as we know, will undergo surgery a 3rd time in 2 seasons to repair his torn shoulder.

For What it's worth, everyone says that Stafford's shoulder injuries were more severe than pennington, who out of 3 surgeries (4th on the way), had his labrum repaired only twice for a partial tear. Stafford they say has suffered a complete tear each time...

Sad for both guys really...

MTK · 11-15-2010, 09:59 AM

Heard it could be a career ending injury for Pennington. He's a resilient guy, wouldn't shock me to see him try to come back.

SmootSmack · 11-15-2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Sadly, he had just entered into the incentive part of his contract, being that he was named Miami's starter. The two plays that he lasted as starter, he got paid 3 million dollars for each snap.

He's obviously done for the year, but i wonder if they try to get back any money in the form of an injury settlement or something.

He got $3 million (3.25 actually) for both snaps, not each one. Still, not bad

MTK · 11-15-2010, 11:28 AM

Yeah not bad at all. I would take a couple of snaps vs the '85 Bears for that loot!

11-15-2010, 12:02 AM	#1
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,947	Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) I just wanted to take a minute and wish good luck to Chad Pennington, who was sadly injured today during his second play since taking over the Dolphins starting QB Job. I was hoping that Pennington would find his groove again like he did in 2008, but sadly it was not to be. Pennington suffered another injury to his throwing shoulder, and with the prospect of a 4th major surgery being needed, the Dolphins already are preparing that he is done for the year and possibly done as an NFL Player. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/sp...all/15nfl.html Chad was always a class act in the league, and a good role model and mentor to young players. I hope he finds a job in the NFL somewhere, probably not as a player, but maybe as a QB coach or something like that... Thank you Chad Pennington for a great career, and being a great comeback story, twice winning the NFL's comeback player of the year award. Best Wishes to you for your future. __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

11-15-2010, 12:10 AM	#2
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) Do you know that he's done for sure? I thought he'd be done after the 2nd time but he has proven that you can't count him out until he says he's done. I'll wait to hear it from his mouth before I believe it because I know from all the vets that have trouble letting go of the game that you can never really count them out. Either way best wishes to him. Man's been a trooper for a while and he's always shown a nice resiliency when the chips are down. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

11-15-2010, 12:10 AM	#3
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) Good luck to Pennington. I think that this injury opens the door for Thigpen, who I think is the best QB on the team and he will prove it. Thigpen is very under rated. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

11-15-2010, 02:09 AM	#4
Dread-Skin Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Towson area Posts: 288	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) Did he always have such a weak throwing arm? Or was that related to injuries during his NFL career? __________________ When do Brandon Banks authentics hit the market?

11-15-2010, 07:52 AM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) Solid guy who has had a respectable career. Crazy to think he was throwing to Randy Moss way back in the day __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-15-2010, 09:06 AM	#8
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,728	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) They did a feature on him on NFL Network yesterday and said he got like $200k (maybe more more) for every start he made this year for the Dolphins. That really sucks! __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

11-15-2010, 09:24 AM	#10
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 37 Posts: 36,113	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) He had a solid career when he was with the jets.. __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

11-15-2010, 09:24 AM	#11
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,265	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) His shoulder is as soft as glass. I wish they guy well but he should retire.

11-15-2010, 09:36 AM	#12
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,947	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) There are a lot of comparisons being made to him and Matt Stafford, who as we know, will undergo surgery a 3rd time in 2 seasons to repair his torn shoulder. For What it's worth, everyone says that Stafford's shoulder injuries were more severe than pennington, who out of 3 surgeries (4th on the way), had his labrum repaired only twice for a partial tear. Stafford they say has suffered a complete tear each time... Sad for both guys really... __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

11-15-2010, 09:59 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) Heard it could be a career ending injury for Pennington. He's a resilient guy, wouldn't shock me to see him try to come back. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-15-2010, 11:28 AM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Best wishes to Chad Pennigton (career ending injury today) Yeah not bad at all. I would take a couple of snaps vs the '85 Bears for that loot! __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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