EJ Henderson (1 Viewer)

[johnnyboy8102]

I noticed many times tonight that Henderson has been taken out of the game in the Nickel. Greenway and Leber were the 2 linebackers in the Nickel.

Is this just a product of him coming of that leg injury? If this is permanent, does it lessen his value very much?

 

[Jene Bramel]

I noticed many times tonight that Henderson has been taken out of the game in the Nickel. Greenway and Leber were the 2 linebackers in the Nickel. Is this just a product of him coming of that leg injury? If this is permanent, does it lessen his value very much?

Been noting this on Twitter tonight, too.He's rotated out in two series so far. Looks very good coming downhill, but his lateral range and ability to drop deep in zone coverage isn't quite the same tonight. Leber has been seen trailing the tight end and slot WR frequently, so there's no good option right now against the spread.Hard to know if it's a permanent deal or a way to keep the nickel defense fresh with the vertical routes NO likes to run. Might get some indication from the post-game press conferences tonight and through the early week.

 

[johnnyboy8102]

I noticed many times tonight that Henderson has been taken out of the game in the Nickel. Greenway and Leber were the 2 linebackers in the Nickel. Is this just a product of him coming of that leg injury? If this is permanent, does it lessen his value very much?

Been noting this on Twitter tonight, too.He's rotated out in two series so far. Looks very good coming downhill, but his lateral range and ability to drop deep in zone coverage isn't quite the same tonight. Leber has been seen trailing the tight end and slot WR frequently, so there's no good option right now against the spread.Hard to know if it's a permanent deal or a way to keep the nickel defense fresh with the vertical routes NO likes to run. Might get some indication from the post-game press conferences tonight and through the early week.

Thanks Jene. If this is the case I may need to find a replacement.

 

[Jayrod]

Well....if that Vikes offense keeps sucking, he'll continue to see lots of rushing attempts.

 

[Rovers]

Still, he logged 8 tackles and an assist. Not too shabby. NO doesn't run the ball as much as a lot of other teams do too.

 

[johnnyboy8102]

Right after I started this topic EJ got a bunch of tackles in bunchs due to the fact the Saints started running the ball.

I only recall those 2 series early in the game where he was taken out and possibly 1 more play sometime in the 3rd quarter. I don't own EJ for his INT/PD so if he can still get his tackles I'll be fine.

 

[Nightly Mistake]

Right after I started this topic EJ got a bunch of tackles in bunchs due to the fact the Saints started running the ball. I only recall those 2 series early in the game where he was taken out and possibly 1 more play sometime in the 3rd quarter. I don't own EJ for his INT/PD so if he can still get his tackles I'll be fine.

Yeah, I didn't pay attention to when you started this but I saw my 8+1 stat line for him and was about your thread here.