Big John Henderson

**SAPHOJUNKIE** · 04-26-2010, 03:03 PM

John Henderson, probowl defensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was released today.

the giants tried to get him in for a visit, but Pioli beat them to it. His first stop in free agency is Kansas City tomorrow, Tuesday April 27th.

Henderson, who is a massive 6'7" and 345 pounds, will be 31 when camp starts, but he could easily be the stop-gap we need on the defensive line until we can draft and develop a nose tackle.

If he clears his physical and we sign him, then I am saying this offseason is an unequivocal success. Young, intelligent, high-character leaders, and solid, proven vets.

man oh man this would take all of the sting out of not drafting a big ugly to help the run defense. I mean, i would just be pleased as punch.

**josh1971** · 04-28-2010, 03:31 AM

Well, we'll see.

**jtandcrew** · 04-28-2010, 09:47 AM

SIGN HIM! Along with Shaun Smith rotating in and out? That would be awesome! I dont care how tall he is! He is still a huge huge man! That will take up atleast 2 OL blockers easy! Maybe 3! Either way, Smith and Henderson would be an upgrade! I say sign him!

**KCINNYC** · 04-28-2010, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by bwilliams

And if we don't sign him? What should those *praising* the draft do?

You know, all your posts, everyday, they are ALWAYS NEGATIVE.

**bwilliams** · 04-28-2010, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by KCINNYC

You know, all your posts, everyday, they are ALWAYS NEGATIVE.

No one's forcing you to read them.

**diehardkcfan** · 04-28-2010, 11:52 AM

has anyone heard anything else about hendersons visit? is he actually visiting KC or not?

**yashi** · 04-28-2010, 12:06 PM

I read an update saying he was only going to speak with us on the phone, instead of visit now. So maybe he's more interested in another team. :(

**SAPHOJUNKIE** · 04-28-2010, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Bike

Sorry dude, 295 pounds does not a NT make. At least 30 pounds light for that position...

He weighs 335.

John Henderson Profile - Jacksonville Jaguars - ESPN

John Henderson

PLEASE PEOPLE, STOP SAYING HE WEIGHS TOO LITTLE TO PLAY NOSE TACKLE.

Someone said he weighs 275. Jeez.

Now, if you want to say he's too TALL, that's a different story.

**Canada** · 04-28-2010, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by BlackBerryManMan

I would love to get Henderson. He would play DE here though, but I think Dorsey could make the adjustment to NT. Jackson-Dorsey-Henderson.

That makes our defense 10 times better. Jackson isn't a rookie anymore and this is the third which is usually the break out year for Doresy. Plus Crennel should do wonders for our DL.

Originally Posted by Bike

Sorry dude, 295 pounds does not a NT make. At least 30 pounds light for that position...

Originally Posted by SAPHOJUNKIE

He weighs 335.

John Henderson Profile - Jacksonville Jaguars - ESPN

John Henderson

PLEASE PEOPLE, STOP SAYING HE WEIGHS TOO LITTLE TO PLAY NOSE TACKLE.

Someone said he weighs 275. Jeez.

Now, if you want to say he's too TALL, that's a different story.

I think he was talking about Dorsey!! but I could be wrong!!

**yashi** · 04-28-2010, 12:40 PM

Yeah I don't get where all this talk about Dorsey playing nose tackle is coming from. I've heard it on multiple sites, and apparently Herm said the other day that he thinks he can do it, which means he probably can not do it.

**SAPHOJUNKIE** · 04-28-2010, 12:40 PM

If that's true, then fine. Of course, Dorsey doesn't weight 295, either, but whatevs.

If they are indeed moving Dorsey to nose tackle, they will have him beef up. Personally, I think we are going to see more hybrid defense than traditional 3-4. we still don't have the personnel to run it properly.