New Orleans Saints unlikely to re-sign Devery Henderson

NuNu318 · 02-13-2013, 09:58 AM

There was a time when Henderson was our burner...but unfortunately age has caught up with he just can't blow past guys like he used to. And with guys like Morgan & Toon who will have their first true offseason with Drew (Morgan 1st season caught balls exculsivly from Chase and was put on IR before the season started...2nd season Drew held out and once again coming off of injury played mostly with Chase & Toon was on IR) I think Henderson is the odd man out.

I will miss him though. I always liked him and respected how he continued to improve regardless of how people including Saints fans bashed him. Remember when he could burn any and every DB when he first started but had cinder blocks for hands then all of a sudden they were like super glue? That was so great.

If their willing to keep him and he's willing to get paid much less I'm all for it. But I would be supportive of him if he finds a team that he can be a major part of.

TheOak · 02-13-2013, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by NuNu318

There was a time when Henderson was our burner...but unfortunately age has caught up with he just can't blow past guys like he used to. And with guys like Morgan & Toon who will have their first true offseason with Drew (Morgan 1st season caught balls exculsivly from Chase and was put on IR before the season started...2nd season Drew held out and once again coming off of injury played mostly with Chase & Toon was on IR) I think Henderson is the odd man out.

I will miss him though. I always liked him and respected how he continued to improve regardless of how people including Saints fans bashed him. Remember when he could burn any and every DB when he first started but had cinder blocks for hands then all of a sudden they were like super glue? That was so great.

If their willing to keep him and he's willing to get paid much less I'm all for it. But I would be supportive of him if he finds a team that he can be a major part of.

If I may ask, what would you keep him for?

He is a specialized receiver as you pointed out and has lost that speed. What position on the 53 would you sacrifice for a reciever with not a whole lot of upside at this point in his career? Do we need 7 WRs (based off of 2012)?

NuNu318 · 02-13-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by TheOak

If I may ask, what would you keep him for?

He is a specialized receiver as you pointed out and has lost that speed. What position on the 53 would you sacrifice for a reciever with not a whole lot of upside at this point in his career? Do we need 7 WRs (based off of 2012)?

If anything he would serve as experieced depth.Much like say a Donald Driver or Hines Ward did for a yr or 2 before they finally retired. Just in case someone does go down in the offseason or during the season you have someone there that knows the offense like the back of his hand and even though he has lost a step can still contribute somewhat.

Like I said though it would have to be a dirt cheap contract. But because he's been a great player for us for the most part. I wouldn't mind keeping him if they can find a use for him and he's good with that. I compare him to a Donald Driver Hines Ward type because I think he's the type that would take the much lesser role to retire with the team he started with.

And if they can sacrifice a roster spot for Cadet like they did last season I'm pretty sure they can find space for Devery.

02-13-2013, 09:58 AM	#1
NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Re: New Orleans Saints unlikely to re-sign Devery Henderson There was a time when Henderson was our burner...but unfortunately age has caught up with he just can't blow past guys like he used to. And with guys like Morgan & Toon who will have their first true offseason with Drew (Morgan 1st season caught balls exculsivly from Chase and was put on IR before the season started...2nd season Drew held out and once again coming off of injury played mostly with Chase & Toon was on IR) I think Henderson is the odd man out. I will miss him though. I always liked him and respected how he continued to improve regardless of how people including Saints fans bashed him. Remember when he could burn any and every DB when he first started but had cinder blocks for hands then all of a sudden they were like super glue? That was so great. If their willing to keep him and he's willing to get paid much less I'm all for it. But I would be supportive of him if he finds a team that he can be a major part of. ClintSaints likes this.

02-13-2013, 10:19 AM	#2
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: New Orleans Saints unlikely to re-sign Devery Henderson Originally Posted by NuNu318 There was a time when Henderson was our burner...but unfortunately age has caught up with he just can't blow past guys like he used to. And with guys like Morgan & Toon who will have their first true offseason with Drew (Morgan 1st season caught balls exculsivly from Chase and was put on IR before the season started...2nd season Drew held out and once again coming off of injury played mostly with Chase & Toon was on IR) I think Henderson is the odd man out. I will miss him though. I always liked him and respected how he continued to improve regardless of how people including Saints fans bashed him. Remember when he could burn any and every DB when he first started but had cinder blocks for hands then all of a sudden they were like super glue? That was so great. If their willing to keep him and he's willing to get paid much less I'm all for it. But I would be supportive of him if he finds a team that he can be a major part of. If I may ask, what would you keep him for? He is a specialized receiver as you pointed out and has lost that speed. What position on the 53 would you sacrifice for a reciever with not a whole lot of upside at this point in his career? Do we need 7 WRs (based off of 2012)?

02-13-2013, 11:18 AM	#3
NuNu318 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: VA Posts: 465	Re: New Orleans Saints unlikely to re-sign Devery Henderson Originally Posted by TheOak If I may ask, what would you keep him for? He is a specialized receiver as you pointed out and has lost that speed. What position on the 53 would you sacrifice for a reciever with not a whole lot of upside at this point in his career? Do we need 7 WRs (based off of 2012)? If anything he would serve as experieced depth.Much like say a Donald Driver or Hines Ward did for a yr or 2 before they finally retired. Just in case someone does go down in the offseason or during the season you have someone there that knows the offense like the back of his hand and even though he has lost a step can still contribute somewhat. Like I said though it would have to be a dirt cheap contract. But because he's been a great player for us for the most part. I wouldn't mind keeping him if they can find a use for him and he's good with that. I compare him to a Donald Driver Hines Ward type because I think he's the type that would take the much lesser role to retire with the team he started with. And if they can sacrifice a roster spot for Cadet like they did last season I'm pretty sure they can find space for Devery. Crusader and ClintSaints like this.

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