Veteran Green still an option at quarterback

**DaKCMan AP** · 01-23-2008, 07:13 AM

Veteran Green still an option at quarterback

By Harvey Fialkov

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

January 23, 2008

The Dolphins have expressed an interest in bringing back oft-injured quarterback Trent Green, according to the player's agent.

Jim Steiner said he hoped to talk more with Dolphins vice president of football operations Bill Parcells.

"We haven't really established anything yet," Steiner said. "We touched on it a little bit. Trent has an impeccable reputation, and Bill knows him, not well, but he knows his reputation and what type of guy he is.

"He is a tremendous supporter of Trent's and there is interest there. It's how Trent deals with it, whether he moves forward with football or the broadcasting side."

Green will be 38 before next season begins, and is coming off two seasons in which serious concussions forced him to miss 19 of 32 games.

Green has been doing broadcast work for ESPN and the NFL Network throughout the playoffs.

Quarterback Cleo Lemon is a free agent and not expected to be high on the re-signing priority list. After an undistinguished rookie season, John Beck will be under the tutelage of new quarterbacks coach David Lee.

Parcells has a history of relying on veteran quarterbacks. He acquired then-35-year-old Vinny Testaverde to lead the Jets to a 12-4 record and the AFC Championship Game in 1998.

Green, who struggled in his five starts before suffering a season-ending concussion at the start of the Texans game Oct. 7, can make $3.73 million this season, so he would most likely be asked to take a pay cut.

During the final week of the season, Green said he would "love" to return next season but first he needed clearance from the doctors, to research the long-term effects of concussions and then discuss the matter with his family and the Dolphins before reaching a decision.

Harvey Fialkov can be reached at hfialkov@sun-sentinel.com

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DaKCMan AP Beloved & Awesome CP Celebrity Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Florida Casino cash: $6714952	Veteran Green still an option at quarterback Veteran Green still an option at quarterback By Harvey Fialkov South Florida Sun-Sentinel January 23, 2008 The Dolphins have expressed an interest in bringing back oft-injured quarterback Trent Green, according to the player's agent. Jim Steiner said he hoped to talk more with Dolphins vice president of football operations Bill Parcells. "We haven't really established anything yet," Steiner said. "We touched on it a little bit. Trent has an impeccable reputation, and Bill knows him, not well, but he knows his reputation and what type of guy he is. "He is a tremendous supporter of Trent's and there is interest there. It's how Trent deals with it, whether he moves forward with football or the broadcasting side." Green will be 38 before next season begins, and is coming off two seasons in which serious concussions forced him to miss 19 of 32 games. Green has been doing broadcast work for ESPN and the NFL Network throughout the playoffs. Quarterback Cleo Lemon is a free agent and not expected to be high on the re-signing priority list. After an undistinguished rookie season, John Beck will be under the tutelage of new quarterbacks coach David Lee. Parcells has a history of relying on veteran quarterbacks. He acquired then-35-year-old Vinny Testaverde to lead the Jets to a 12-4 record and the AFC Championship Game in 1998. Green, who struggled in his five starts before suffering a season-ending concussion at the start of the Texans game Oct. 7, can make $3.73 million this season, so he would most likely be asked to take a pay cut. During the final week of the season, Green said he would "love" to return next season but first he needed clearance from the doctors, to research the long-term effects of concussions and then discuss the matter with his family and the Dolphins before reaching a decision. Harvey Fialkov can be reached at hfialkov@sun-sentinel.com http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/f...,5314529.story
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