While the Chad Henne era is by all accounts over in Miami, that isn't going to prevent certain teams from kicking the tires on the former University of Michigan signal-caller.
According to Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, the 26-year-old has emerged as the hottest potential free agent commodity at the quarterback position not named Matt Flynn or Peyton Manning.
With a lackluster stint in Miami behind him, Henne will look to his next opportunity.
"Henne is drawing the strongest consideration from teams seeking a “1A” option," writes Marvez. "The guy who can push a suspect starter for the job but not command starter’s money."
Although the former second-round draft pick is not expected to come at a bargain price, he is perceived to be a better option than journeymen pivots such as Vince Young, David Garrard and Kyle Orton, among others. Marvez also notes that Henne is expected to sign a contract averaging between $4-5 million annually.
Teams mentioned as possibilities to pursue the fifth-year veteran on the open market include the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets -- who are believed to have legitimate interest in re-uniting Henne with new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano.
While it's highly unlikely that Henne goes on to set the world ablaze in another city, he can still offer quite a bit to an organization not seeking a completely new face to the quarterback position, like Miami. In today's shrewd business-first league, a legitimate second opportunity to start is not easy to come by. In Henne's case, he will get that second opportunity -- and be paid good money for it.
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