Sources say Chris Henry to play Sunday (1 Viewer)

[notdarkyet]

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Source: WR Henry will play at Dallas

By Chick Ludwig | Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 08:38 AM

WHO GETS ‘KNIFED’ WHEN

HENRY RETURNS? COATS,

HOLT TOP 2 CANDIDATES

A source within the Cincinnati Bengals organization tells LUDWIG AT LARGE that wide receiver Chris Henry will play against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 5. Kickoff is at 4:15 p.m.

Henry is on a one-week roster exemption, meaning he can practice this week without counting against the club’s 53-man active roster.

I believe tailback DeDe Dorsey will be placed on the Injured Reserve list with a right hamstring injury, and that tailback James Johnson will be promoted off the practice squad to fill Dorsey’s roster spot.

But the question remains: Who gets “knifed” when Henry gets activated?

My top two candidates: Tight end/fullback Daniel Coats and wide receiver Glenn Holt.

Coats is a third-string tight end behind Reggie Kelly and Ben Utecht. The presence of fullback Reagan Maui’a is a double whammy that makes Coats expendable.

If Holt leaves, it’s a sign that rookie Andre Caldwell is ready to assume the role of No. 1 kickoff returner.

I’d hate to see either guy get released because they’re both princes in gym shoes, but somebody has to go to make room for Henry.

If the club is hellbent on Henry playing at Dallas, a roster move must be made by Saturday at 4 p.m. (Eastern time) to clear a spot for Henry.

What makes Henry so valuable? He’s a deep threat with outstanding size and top-end speed who will stretch defenses, forcing the safeties to play back, opening up more room for T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Ocho Cinco and Ben Utecht.

I’ve been hard on Henry, whose five arrests have caused me numerous migraines. But the dude is talented. I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of impact he’ll have on the offense, which has been nothing short of awful.

We knew the young defense would be a work in progress under new coordinator Mike Zimmer. But nobody had a clue the veteran offense would be this lousy.

I lay the blame for 0-4 at the feet of the club’s management, coaches, scouts and players … especially Bob Bratkowski’s offense, which is too predictable, too lethargic and too hard on the eyes.

Not that it should matter. If your #1/2 WRs cant get the ball, I dont know what you can expect from a #3.

 

[Ned]

http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/s..._play_at_d.html

Source: WR Henry will play at Dallas

By Chick Ludwig | Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 08:38 AM

WHO GETS 'KNIFED' WHEN

HENRY RETURNS? COATS,

HOLT TOP 2 CANDIDATES

A source within the Cincinnati Bengals organization tells LUDWIG AT LARGE that wide receiver Chris Henry will play against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 5. Kickoff is at 4:15 p.m.

Henry is on a one-week roster exemption, meaning he can practice this week without counting against the club's 53-man active roster.

I believe tailback DeDe Dorsey will be placed on the Injured Reserve list with a right hamstring injury, and that tailback James Johnson will be promoted off the practice squad to fill Dorsey's roster spot.

But the question remains: Who gets "knifed" when Henry gets activated?

My top two candidates: Tight end/fullback Daniel Coats and wide receiver Glenn Holt.

Coats is a third-string tight end behind Reggie Kelly and Ben Utecht. The presence of fullback Reagan Maui'a is a double whammy that makes Coats expendable.

If Holt leaves, it's a sign that rookie Andre Caldwell is ready to assume the role of No. 1 kickoff returner.

I'd hate to see either guy get released because they're both princes in gym shoes, but somebody has to go to make room for Henry.

If the club is hellbent on Henry playing at Dallas, a roster move must be made by Saturday at 4 p.m. (Eastern time) to clear a spot for Henry.

What makes Henry so valuable? He's a deep threat with outstanding size and top-end speed who will stretch defenses, forcing the safeties to play back, opening up more room for T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Ocho Cinco and Ben Utecht.

I've been hard on Henry, whose five arrests have caused me numerous migraines. But the dude is talented. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of impact he'll have on the offense, which has been nothing short of awful.

We knew the young defense would be a work in progress under new coordinator Mike Zimmer. But nobody had a clue the veteran offense would be this lousy.

I lay the blame for 0-4 at the feet of the club's management, coaches, scouts and players … especially Bob Bratkowski's offense, which is too predictable, too lethargic and too hard on the eyes.

Not that it should matter. If your #1/2 WRs cant get the ball, I dont know what you can expect from a #3.

It could help soften things up a bit for 85/Housh though...

 

[Warhogs]

If Palmer is out for a longer period of time it may not make a difference.

 

[basenjiwarrior]

If Palmer is out for a longer period of time it may not make a difference.

Agreed. Has he ever caught a pass that wasn't a deep ball?Can't see Fitzpatrick getting him the ball.

 

[Dexter Manley]

http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/s..._play_at_d.html

Source: WR Henry will play at Dallas

By Chick Ludwig | Tuesday, September 30, 2008, 08:38 AM

WHO GETS 'KNIFED' WHEN

HENRY RETURNS? COATS,

HOLT TOP 2 CANDIDATES

A source within the Cincinnati Bengals organization tells LUDWIG AT LARGE that wide receiver Chris Henry will play against the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 5. Kickoff is at 4:15 p.m.

Henry is on a one-week roster exemption, meaning he can practice this week without counting against the club's 53-man active roster.

I believe tailback DeDe Dorsey will be placed on the Injured Reserve list with a right hamstring injury, and that tailback James Johnson will be promoted off the practice squad to fill Dorsey's roster spot.

But the question remains: Who gets "knifed" when Henry gets activated?

My top two candidates: Tight end/fullback Daniel Coats and wide receiver Glenn Holt.

Coats is a third-string tight end behind Reggie Kelly and Ben Utecht. The presence of fullback Reagan Maui'a is a double whammy that makes Coats expendable.

If Holt leaves, it's a sign that rookie Andre Caldwell is ready to assume the role of No. 1 kickoff returner.

I'd hate to see either guy get released because they're both princes in gym shoes, but somebody has to go to make room for Henry.

If the club is hellbent on Henry playing at Dallas, a roster move must be made by Saturday at 4 p.m. (Eastern time) to clear a spot for Henry.

What makes Henry so valuable? He's a deep threat with outstanding size and top-end speed who will stretch defenses, forcing the safeties to play back, opening up more room for T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Ocho Cinco and Ben Utecht.

I've been hard on Henry, whose five arrests have caused me numerous migraines. But the dude is talented. I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of impact he'll have on the offense, which has been nothing short of awful.

We knew the young defense would be a work in progress under new coordinator Mike Zimmer. But nobody had a clue the veteran offense would be this lousy.

I lay the blame for 0-4 at the feet of the club's management, coaches, scouts and players … especially Bob Bratkowski's offense, which is too predictable, too lethargic and too hard on the eyes.

Not that it should matter. If your #1/2 WRs cant get the ball, I dont know what you can expect from a #3.

It could help soften things up a bit for 85/Housh though...

FWIW, Housh's production declined once Henry returned to the team from suspension last season.

 

[NeverEnough]

I'm dropping Henry for Torain. I may regret it, but Palmer is not playing so he's useless IMO

 

[BuckeyeArt]

It could help soften things up a bit for 85/Housh though...

FWIW, Housh's production declined once Henry returned to the team from suspension last season.

Yep. Targets and catches fell about 20%, yards fell about 30%, and TD's fell 80% in the 2nd half.No change to CJ's production.

 

[Bri]

DeDe on IR with a hammy?

"tailback" James Johnson?

 

[LaneOfSteel™]

Thoughts on Henry's production this weekend assuming he plays? I'm thinking about picking up Hixon or Breston and starting one of them instead.

And no Im not asking if I should start Henry or pick one of them up... Just trying to get a feel for what others expect from Henry if he does indeed play week 5.

 

[Big Score]

Not that it should matter. If your #1/2 WRs cant get the ball, I dont know what you can expect from a #3.

The answer was in the article you quoted.

He’s a deep threat with outstanding size and top-end speed who will stretch defenses, forcing the safeties to play back, opening up more room for T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Ocho Cinco and Ben Utecht.

 

[Chachi]

I wouldn't be shocked to see Chad Ocho Cinco have a great game, He might see this week vs. the Cowboys as an audition. If Palmer isn't playing then he'll likely be worthless.

 

[Bri]

Can Henry fully participate this week or is that not until the actual gametime?

 

[Big Score]

Can Henry fully participate this week or is that not until the actual gametime?

Read the second sentence of the very first post in this thread.

 

[Bri]

Can Henry fully participate this week or is that not until the actual gametime?

Read the second sentence of the very first post in this thread.

Yeah, that seemed like an opinion piece and I've read differently. It seems odd that he wouldn't be able to practice but is it technically week 5 on Sunday? I figure it's week 5 once the week 4 game is done but...nonetheless I had read differently and just wanted to confirm