October 12
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
columnist Dave Hyde
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Bill Parcells collects lines. His line to teams is, "You are what your record says you are." His line to fumbling running backs is, "The football is your paycheck." His line about quarterbacks is you don't know if they're tough enough until they've thrown a few interceptions, lost a game, been booed and doubted and then enter the huddle the next Wednesday in practice. Let's go to the Dolphins' Wednesday practice after the Sept. 14 Arizona loss, as ugly a loss as the Dolphins have had in years. Chad Pennington didn't throw an interception that game. He still looked lost. His offense spun its wheels. The rookie, Chad Henne, led the only touchdown drive, which began the predictable chant for ..."
September 22
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
columnist Ethan J. Skolnick
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Time after time, Chad Pennington split out as a flanker Sunday. Time after time, defensive backs rudely disregarded the decoy. "There's no respect for me out there," Pennington quipped. It's time to show him a little respect in this space. Many, including myself, have questioned wheth