Q. Let's turn to the future. What type of things would you like to see quarterback Chad Henne accomplish over the next few months?

TS: I want to see him improve from a fundamental standpoint. That can't be taken too lightly. He needs to make the same strides he made during the season. He has to be really critical of himself, which he has done a good job of. He has to spend extra time out on the field to improve in some of the throws that will allow us to fully utilize his arm strength like those middle-of-the-field throws. We want to rep as many times as we can rep before the ball drops for real.

Q. Do you sense from him that he realizes being a quarterback in the NFL is not a seven- or eight-month job, but a 12-month job?

TS: Yes I do. He is very committed. I think he clearly understands the job description and what that entails.

Q. How much of a comfort zone does having Chad Pennington back give you?

TS: It gives me a great comfort zone. We have four good quarterbacks on our team right now. I'm certainly impressed with the improvement Tyler Thigpen has made since he got here. I'm looking forward to seeing both Tyler and Pat White grow as players. Of course, having Chad Pennington there, he has great leadership qualities.

Q. Is Pennington coming in with the mindset that he has a chance to start or does he understand that right now Chad Henne is the guy?

TS: He clearly understands that Henne is the guy. But I know Chad Pennington and his competitive fire and all those things that we love and that's what we'll see from him. But having said that, he understands it is Chad Henne's team right now.

He has to spend extra time out on the field to improve in some of the throws that will allow us to fully utilize his arm strength like those middle-of-the-field throws.

We have four good quarterbacks on our team right now. I'm certainly impressed with the improvement Tyler Thigpen has made since he got here. I'm looking forward to seeing both Tyler and Pat White grow as players.