Chad Henne re-signs with Jaguars

Submitted by mgokev on

Henne re-signs with Jaguars for a two-year deal worth $8M inclusive of incentives. Good for him. 

Henne gets high praise from Bortles:

"He has become a really good friend, he’s really been good for me on the field and off the field," said Bortles in his season-ending press conference. "I’ve learned a ton from him as both a football player and as a man. I’ve cherished the relationship that we’ve had and the things we’ve done. That’s obviously up to Gus and Dave and everybody, but I’d love to have him back for sure.”

OC Greg Olsen on Chad's value to Bortles' development:

I do know that Chad has been a very good, strong in his development not only last year, as a rookie, but going into this year, I think Chad provides not only a great sounding board but he’s a very calming influence on the sideline. Now, he’s been a tremendous help for Blake at this point in his development.”

Henne on his relationship with Bortles:

“I just really think we study well together," said Henne. "We’re always together, whether we’re in the film room or on the field doing foot work. Just bits and pieces. Anything he wants to ask me – defenses, different coverages, reads – we’re a culminating factor together. It’s just a great relationship and that’s why I wanted to be back here.”

Rest of the article can be found here:

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/sports/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/chad-henn…

WolvinLA2

February 18th, 2016 at 2:28 PM ^

Henne is about as good of a back up QB as you'll find in the NFL. Good move by the Jags, especially with how many teams were forced to go to their back up QB (or beyond) last season. Add in that the NFL will be losing a lot of starting QBs over the next few years and locking up Henne is good both for security and for trade bait.

Space Coyote

February 18th, 2016 at 2:29 PM ^

Already knows the system, pretty steady for a back up, can help out a young QB that is still progressing (and clearly helped him last year). Smart move for a team that doesn't look like it has an immediate need to bring in a project QB at the moment.

Still think his time with the Dolphins ultimately ruined a promising career for Henne. He always had a huge arm with inconsistent accuracy, but his biggest problem in Miami is that he was afraid to unleash his arm. Turned into a check down QB and not much more. It neutered his best assets as a QB and magnified his weakest aspect.

Ryder4real

February 18th, 2016 at 2:31 PM ^

Chad Henne contract is $8mil/2 years. Blake Bortles current contract (his rookie one) is $20mil/4 years. 

Henne: 4 million per year

Bortles: 5 million per year.

So Henne (the backup) only makes 1 million dolars per year less than Bortles (the starter)

mgokev

February 18th, 2016 at 2:36 PM ^

Well, we don't know what portion of the $8M the incentives represent (or what they are). For all we know, $6M of the $8M contract are incentives for X number of games started or Y number of game appearances. But I think it just speaks to Henne's ability and the Jags' confidence in him given some other teams starting QB situations. 

Space Coyote

February 18th, 2016 at 2:57 PM ^

But mostly, it's just because it's Bortles rookie contract. If Bortles continues to progress, his next contract will be significantly higher. My guess is resigning Bortles will cost $16m/year or more, which would make him the 18th highest per year in the NFL. Yes, NFL QBs make good money.

Quailman

February 18th, 2016 at 4:09 PM ^

My athletic goal was to be a Major League backup catcher.

Play 30-40 games a year. Don't have to be an especially good hitter. Low expectations, high chance of being a fan-favorite.  Front row seat to the game. Still get paid hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not more. 

CoverZero

February 18th, 2016 at 3:34 PM ^

If that team can get a defense together, they will be dangerous.  Hope Denard stays healthy and can put a full season together.