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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

So we're past "Veteran backup to sit in the film studies with PM" stage, right?

I mean, can't we use that Henne slot to develop a young guy who could potentially build some trade value or something? Or is just dirt cheap?

Patrick is 27 years old next season with 6 seasons in the league, 5 as a starter and nearly 100 games played when you include the playoffs. He doesn't need a babysitter and probably gets little/no benefit from one at this point.

If that's the case (and I hope it is), I'd hope Giirardi is a guy we could use to actually develop a young backup. Then again, who's gonna be better at that sort of thing than Nagy and/or Reid at this point?

I've been waiting for this moment for years. Remember back in the day when Reid was developing and flipping QB's like Kevin Kolb? Hopefully someday we can get some schmucks to give up a pick for Shane Buechelle.