Chad Pennington Can't Take A Hint

Guess which perpetually injured quarterback who has trouble throwing the ball more than 30 yards wants back on an NFL field? Chad Pennington of course! Even more shocking is that the Dolphins wouldn't mind him back as an insurance option for Chad Henne, but they need to see if he can actually throw a 15 yard out route first. That's right, they aren't sure if he can hit a 15 yard out route because his arm/shoulder have been so shredded throughout his career. Isn't that what you want in a backup quarterback?

Lets take a look at Chad's injury history in his 9 seasons of pro football real quick:

• 2002 - Fracture/dislocation on his left (non-throwing) hand (missed 6 games)
• 2004 - Injured right rotator cuff (missed 4 games)
• Feb  2005 - Surgery to repair substantial tear in the right rotator cuff, as well as a large bone spur.
• Sept 2005 - Injured right rotator cuff.
• Oct  2005 - Surgery to repair his right rotator cuff.
• 2007 - High ankle sprain (missed 1 game); benched after 8 games.
• Sept 2009 - Injured right shoulder.
• Oct  2009 - Surgery to repair labrum tear and shoulder capsule.

Wow...ok. If this was baseball, this guy would only be tossing balls for a rec league softball team. A guy who never had much arm strength to begin with, coming off his 3rd shoulder surgery, who has only played in 16 games twice in his career, seriously wants to give it another go? I dont want to be the bearer of bad news but, c'mon, read the tea leaves Chad.

Pennington needs to listen to his body more than his heart. He may have the desire to play still, but his body has already told him he just shouldn't do it.

From Miami Herald