Devery Henderson (1 Viewer)

[Reservoir Dog]

I've noticed that there isn't much buzz on Henderson, and he's not highly thought of at FBG's. However, I think the Saints are gonna have the best offense in the NFL this season, and I think Drew Brees could very well challenge for the league MVP. Henderson knows the offense, and he did fairly well last season when he played. I really don't think Meachum is going to be a huge factor THIS season, so why no love for Henderson? Colston and Bush can't catch them all.

IMHO, he's gonna have a very good season, and could be a solid 3rd starter in a 12 team league. Thoughts?

 

[Bears_Man2]

I personally would be ashamed of my receiving corps if I had to start him. True the Saints are going to have a solid offense. I think Patten will play a larger part than expected.

 

[maccabees]

I've noticed that there isn't much buzz on Henderson, and he's not highly thought of at FBG's. However, I think the Saints are gonna have the best offense in the NFL this season, and I think Drew Brees could very well challenge for the league MVP. Henderson knows the offense, and he did fairly well last season when he played. I really don't think Meachum is going to be a huge factor THIS season, so why no love for Henderson? Colston and Bush can't catch them all.IMHO, he's gonna have a very good season, and could be a solid 3rd starter in a 12 team league. Thoughts?

I agree with you

 

[noleinfrance]

I picked him up as my WR5. I am optimistic about him. We'll see. He certainly has potemtial and it looks like he'll be palying week 1, so I look forward to seeing what he can do. Like you said, Colston and Bush can't catch them all.

 

[sizzer55]

i was a lot higher on henderson a few weeks ago. there are several factors that have led me to be much more wary of drafting him:

1. despite several outstanding games last year, he is still somewhat unproven.

2. he is currently injured. he is supposed to be ready for the regular season but i can't help to factor in any injury that has the possiblility of lingering or being more severe than first thought.

3. besides colston, they also have henderson, copper, meachum, and patten (who was off everyone's radar until he had one or two good preseason games and has been getting hyped quite a bit ever since). patten was probably only playing because it was preseason and colston and henderson were injured but with the success he had, he might have opened some eyes and made their recieving corps even more crowded.

i do believe in the saints offense though, and there should be plenty to go around but i usually go with players that are in situations that are less muddled to me.

 

[[scooter]]

I personally would be ashamed of my receiving corps if I had to start him. True the Saints are going to have a solid offense. I think Patten will play a larger part than expected.

PatteRn has played 14 games combined in the past 2 seasons, catching a whopping 23 passes. He's a steady veteran influence, nothing more.Terrance Copper and Robert Meachem will both catch more passes than David PatteRn will.

 

[SteveInChicago]

I personally would be ashamed of my receiving corps if I had to start him. True the Saints are going to have a solid offense. I think Patten will play a larger part than expected.

PatteRn has played 14 games combined in the past 2 seasons, catching a whopping 23 passes. He's a steady veteran influence, nothing more.Terrance Copper and Robert Meachem will both catch more passes than David PatteRn will.

Devery Henderson is a deep threat, but his scoring comes on just one or two big catches a game. So you might get 3/100/1 out of him one week and a big fat goose egg the next. So he puts up the same number of points as a WR3/WR4 over the course of a season but you don't know what you're getting with him.I think I might play him if I have two top-12 WRs that I can count on for consistent scoring. I do like him as a #4/5 though.

 

[gianmarco]

I wouldn't hesitate to throw in Lance Moore in the mix either. I know he's still buried in the depth chart, but the kid really did shine consistently in the preseason (yes, I know it's still preseason) and the Saints have shown that they aren't afraid to put a talented player on the field despite his position on the depth chart to start with (see Colston from last year).

That #2 WR spot this year could be a carousel until someone really steps up.

 

[Resident A]

I didn't take my 3rd WR until the 8th round & ended up w/ Henderson at WR3. I projected him as a decent WR3, but not sure I'd be comfortable starting him yet.

I was able to get K Curtis a few picks later & will likely start him instead for the time being.

 

[duaneok66]

Henderson has the #2 gig locked up IF he stays healthy . . .

 

[Bri]

The one thing Patten has going for him is (outside of Colston) the Saints have a new WR do well each week and he went thru a similar scenario in New England. He fits in well.

Some claim Devery is just wicked fast and only does well deep. I disagree but so what if he is, Brees throws a magnificent deep ball. Since long ago a fast WR on a deep pattern has been annoying DCs that create this whole scheme and they just blaze right by the D. The Saints would love for teams to try and stop/focus on Devery deep with double or triple teams.

Bush will "kill" ya underneath. Ds can't do that and the zones just have to pass Devery along to the next guy and hope the S "mans up".

Copper is efficient and more workman-like.

Moore will have to find his niche to be part of Payton's rotation and the way they all get banged up he should get a chance too.

It's an exceptional WR corps when everyone plays their roles. When they don't it's a different animal but when they do....they just fit in so well together.

They make Brees' life easy. He may not be the best NFL QB but he sure looks like it some weeks.

I'm not sure if Eric Johnson will improve this O or clutter things up. If there is any way to improve it....geesh look out because then they'll wind up being one of the top Os ever. Pretty hard to improve upon last year's #s though.

Devery is a part of this O, for FF, I just want a part of it if I can get it

 

[harryhood]

I like him a ton this year but was only able to get him in 1 league. Is he the starter opposite of colston? Or has someone beat him out while he was injured. If he is on the field with that offense, I would have to assume he will be open.... A LOT

 

[duaneok66]

I like him a ton this year but was only able to get him in 1 league. Is he the starter opposite of colston? Or has someone beat him out while he was injured. If he is on the field with that offense, I would have to assume he will be open.... A LOT

He started (alongside Colston) last week . . .

 

[Banger]

I like him a lot this year as a #3-4 wr with good upside.

 

[Skinsfansince72]

Sleeper? Perhaps if your drafting a team with people from Siberia. He's about as much of a sleeper as Berrian.

 

[az_prof]

I see him as a high risk, high reward guy. He hasn't proven that he can be a durable and consistent performer. And, there are players behind him who are pretty good. I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

He showed some explosive ability last year; now we have to see if he can do it for 17 games as the WR2. The questions are why he doesn't get more press I suppose. Also, the fact that he was injured most of preseason didn't help.

 

[sandlotshrink]

I got him of the WW last year and he was money. For some reason he seemed to slip through this year and I picked him up as a WR4 in a 10 team draft. I guess it's because he was hurt most of the preseason, but he was definetely the deep threat in NO and see no reason he can't be again in order to open up the short and middle routes for Colston and Bush. In that offense, he has to be considered a player with a great chance to exceed his ADP.

 

[Afro Samurai]

Devery looked like he was becoming more of a complete receiver in TC and what little he played during the preseason. He's definitely starting to catch the ball with his hands instead of letting it hit him in the chest like he's done in the past. Definitely not just a fly pattern guy anymore.

My only reservation is his hamstring.

 

[Polyethylene Bag]

I personally would be ashamed of my receiving corps if I had to start him. True the Saints are going to have a solid offense. I think Patten will play a larger part than expected.

He's my #2 this week as I think he'll have a nice game against Indy. No shame here. I think he's definitely a breakout candidate this year.

 

[Da Guru]

With the Saints offense..Henderson could be a steal this year.

 

[meanjoegreen]

I like his upside if he can stay healthy.

 

[BigRed]

Patten and Meachum are mostly non-factors. Patten typically has 1/2 big games a year TOPS and is a total non-factor the rest of the time. Meachum is a rook WR and I don't mean in a C Johnson kinda way. I'd worry more about Copper than those two, not that I would much. IMO Henderson is the WR2 for NO and is a great late/cheap value pick.

 

[hellz_fireflies]

Had Henderson last year in a few leagues..he does great if he plays but he only had about 11 full games 13 so call starts(gets hurt alot)

 

[Captain Hook]

actually I think he is being drafted too high now - especially with a hamstring injury

 

[Afro Samurai]

actually I think he is being drafted too high now - especially with a hamstring injury

I don't know about that, I got him in the 13th. Seems like a pretty good value for a starter receiver in an offense like this.

 

[The Man Who Met Andy Griffith]

I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

I really don't know what to think about Henderson this year, but this is the least of my worries. The Saints are Superbowl contenders. The last thing they're going to do is move away from what's working late in the season to see what the rookie has got.

 

[Big Score]

I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

I really don't know what to think about Henderson this year, but this is the least of my worries. The Saints are Superbowl contenders. The last thing they're going to do is move away from what's working late in the season to see what the rookie has got.

True. The only way I see the rook getting looks down the stretch is if A) The Saints aren't in play off contention or B) Henderson falls flat on his face.And even with B) we might see Copper in there before we see the rook.

 

[kutta]

I see him as a high risk, high reward guy. He hasn't proven that he can be a durable and consistent performer. And, there are players behind him who are pretty good. I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

He showed some explosive ability last year; now we have to see if he can do it for 17 games as the WR2. The questions are why he doesn't get more press I suppose. Also, the fact that he was injured most of preseason didn't help.

Where's the risk? He's being drafted in the very late rounds as a WR4 or WR5. Not much risk in that.

 

[mistersmith]

I see him as a high risk, high reward guy. He hasn't proven that he can be a durable and consistent performer. And, there are players behind him who are pretty good. I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

He showed some explosive ability last year; now we have to see if he can do it for 17 games as the WR2. The questions are why he doesn't get more press I suppose. Also, the fact that he was injured most of preseason didn't help.

Where's the risk? He's being drafted in the very late rounds as a WR4 or WR5. Not much risk in that.

The risk is in starting him. He'd either blow up or give you a goose egg last year. In terms of 2006 targets, he had 55 targets...that's not too many (Ike Hilliard had 55 also, Doug Gabriel had 54)Obviously he made the most of what he got but you could be disappointed if you're looking for consistency, unless something changes this year.

He was one of those players which I would swap in if I was down by a lot of points and was desperate for someone to blow up.

 

[duaneok66]

I see him as a high risk, high reward guy. He hasn't proven that he can be a durable and consistent performer. And, there are players behind him who are pretty good. I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

He showed some explosive ability last year; now we have to see if he can do it for 17 games as the WR2. The questions are why he doesn't get more press I suppose. Also, the fact that he was injured most of preseason didn't help.

Where's the risk? He's being drafted in the very late rounds as a WR4 or WR5. Not much risk in that.

The risk is in starting him. He'd either blow up or give you a goose egg last year. In terms of 2006 targets, he had 55 targets...that's not too many (Ike Hilliard had 55 also, Doug Gabriel had 54)Obviously he made the most of what he got but you could be disappointed if you're looking for consistency, unless something changes this year.

He was one of those players which I would swap in if I was down by a lot of points and was desperate for someone to blow up.

good point, but he didnt start last year - even when Horn was out . . .he's starting now, and he will easily outperform his ADP IF (and its obviously a big if in his case) he remains healthy . . .

 

[Raider Nation]

actually I think he is being drafted too high now - especially with a hamstring injury

Link?

 

[TitusIII]

Here's to this thread being bumped tommorow with plenty of these:

I like him more than most, and took him as my WR#2.

 

[duaneok66]

actually I think he is being drafted too high now - especially with a hamstring injury

Link?

I assume that he means that the injury is recurring - as of now, he is practicing and he played briefly last week . . .

 

[Raider Nation]

actually I think he is being drafted too high now - especially with a hamstring injury

Link?

I assume that he means that the injury is recurring - as of now, he is practicing and he played briefly last week . . .

Exactly. He started in the most meaningless preseason game there is. If he was hurt at all, he would never have been out there.I'm starting him tomorrow with confidence.

 

[Fantasy Fix Fred]

I think both Colston and Henderson will have solid years, if healthy...thats the big ? Brees is gonna air it out alot this year...too bad both these guys were drafted before I can snag one of them.

 

[az_prof]

I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

I really don't know what to think about Henderson this year, but this is the least of my worries. The Saints are Superbowl contenders. The last thing they're going to do is move away from what's working late in the season to see what the rookie has got.

True. The only way I see the rook getting looks down the stretch is if A) The Saints aren't in play off contention or B) Henderson falls flat on his face.And even with B) we might see Copper in there before we see the rook.

C) Henderson continues to battle nagging injuries and Meachem gets a chance and does well.I agree that Meachem is not an immediate threat to replace Henderson this year, but you don't spend a first round pick to back up a player like Henderson for long. He will get a chance at some point this season and there is a chance at that point that Henderson becomes history.

 

[The Man Who Met Andy Griffith]

I agree that Meachem is not an immediate threat to replace Henderson this year, but you don't spend a first round pick to back up a player like Henderson for long. He will get a chance at some point this season and there is a chance at that point that Henderson becomes history.

I could definitely see the Saints spending a late first rounder on a WR3. Of course they hope he becomes a stud, but they will frequently start three WR's.BTW, Henderson was a second rounder, and he has outperformed that slot to date. If he went in the NFL draft this year, he would have gone in the first round, no question.

 

[The Man With No Name]

I expect Meachem to ride the bench early in the year, but sometime this year they are going to want to see what their first round pick can do and that will cut into looks for Henderson.

I really don't know what to think about Henderson this year, but this is the least of my worries. The Saints are Superbowl contenders. The last thing they're going to do is move away from what's working late in the season to see what the rookie has got.

True. The only way I see the rook getting looks down the stretch is if A) The Saints aren't in play off contention or B) Henderson falls flat on his face.And even with B) we might see Copper in there before we see the rook.

C) Henderson continues to battle nagging injuries and Meachem gets a chance and does well.I agree that Meachem is not an immediate threat to replace Henderson this year, but you don't spend a first round pick to back up a player like Henderson for long. He will get a chance at some point this season and there is a chance at that point that Henderson becomes history.

He probably will be history because he will be a free agent after this season.

 

[turleyfan]

Went undrafted (15 rounds) in my 12 team league. I'd drop Greg Jennings for him if I felt there was a significant difference between them.

 

[TheFanatic]

I think both Colston and Henderson will have solid years, if healthy...thats the big ? Brees is gonna air it out alot this year...too bad both these guys were drafted before I can snag one of them.

That's the way I see it. I have Colston in one league, Colston and Henderson in another and Henderson in a third. In the third league my WR's blow behind Javon Walker and my other WR's have bad matchups. I'm actually going with Henderson tonight because I think it will be a high scoring game AND I want to watch my guy on the big stage. I'm not starting Henderson in the other league where I have him and Colston. I may get burned and tonight is the night he gets 1 catch for 17 yards. I don't much care....The rest of my team should handle the load. Anyone else going with him tonight? As a WR2 that is?

 

[harryhood]

I think both Colston and Henderson will have solid years, if healthy...thats the big ? Brees is gonna air it out alot this year...too bad both these guys were drafted before I can snag one of them.

That's the way I see it. I have Colston in one league, Colston and Henderson in another and Henderson in a third. In the third league my WR's blow behind Javon Walker and my other WR's have bad matchups. I'm actually going with Henderson tonight because I think it will be a high scoring game AND I want to watch my guy on the big stage. I'm not starting Henderson in the other league where I have him and Colston. I may get burned and tonight is the night he gets 1 catch for 17 yards. I don't much care....The rest of my team should handle the load. Anyone else going with him tonight? As a WR2 that is?

that would be me. starting him alongside housh who is not 100%

 

[Reservoir Dog]

I'm starting him as my 3rd WR in two of my leagues, and as my 2nd WR in two other leagues. I have a hunch about him tonight (in what should be a high scoring affair), and I'm actually starting Henderson ahead of Santana Moss, and Braylon Edwards.

 

[Beau Tocks]

I'm also leaning to starting D. Henderson over Santana Moss simply for matchups. Being on National TV kickoff nite not a bad caveat either.

 

[CrazyHorse1581]

I'm starting him as my 3rd WR in two of my leagues, and as my 2nd WR in two other leagues. I have a hunch about him tonight (in what should be a high scoring affair), and I'm actually starting Henderson ahead of Santana Moss, and Braylon Edwards.

I too am starting him over Edwards

 

[Raider Nation]

I'm starting him as my 3rd WR in two of my leagues, and as my 2nd WR in two other leagues. I have a hunch about him tonight (in what should be a high scoring affair), and I'm actually starting Henderson ahead of Santana Moss, and Braylon Edwards.

I too am starting him over Edwards

Make it three of us.

 

[TheFanatic]

I'm starting him as my 3rd WR in two of my leagues, and as my 2nd WR in two other leagues. I have a hunch about him tonight (in what should be a high scoring affair), and I'm actually starting Henderson ahead of Santana Moss, and Braylon Edwards.

I too am starting him over Edwards

Make it three of us.

That would be 4, because Braylon is the guy I'm starting Henderson over.

 

[dmac37]

I'm starting him as my 3rd WR in two of my leagues, and as my 2nd WR in two other leagues. I have a hunch about him tonight (in what should be a high scoring affair), and I'm actually starting Henderson ahead of Santana Moss, and Braylon Edwards.

I too am starting him over Edwards

Make it three of us.

That would be 4, because Braylon is the guy I'm starting Henderson over.

5 and counting, I have him as my #4 with Glenn / Crayton #3. If I knew Glenn was either in or out for sure then I'm not sure who I would play, but Glenn & Crayton could share??

 

[nittanylion]

Just acquired DH off the waiver wire, and inserted him into my flex position, replacing Jerious Norwood. Potentially a significant upgrade.

 

[maccabees]

I'm starting him as my 4th WR along with Colston.

 

[Wadsworth]

You guys sure you aren't just starting him because he's on TV?