I think there’s a good chance at least one of these guys falls to us. Even if they are both there, or only one, which one would you rather have and why?
Personally I’m a lot more concerned with our secondary than LB’er/edge so for me it’s a no brainer and I would love to get Henderson. His biggest flaw is tackling but I think that is easily coachable.
I think there’s a good chance at least one of these guys falls to us. Even if they are both there, or only one, which one would you rather have and why?
Personally I’m a lot more concerned with our secondary than LB’er/edge so for me it’s a no brainer and I would love to get Henderson. His biggest flaw is tackling but I think that is easily coachable.
Chaisson by far.
Henderson gave up 5 40+ yard plays in 9 games last year, let that sink in.
Many argue that Chaisson is simply a pure bet on athleticism/upside, and to some extent he is, but I feel like he was extremely productive last year, particularly over the last half in the biggest games. With that said I'd argue Henderson is more of a gamble on athleticism/upside. His technique is sloppy and he often gets complacent/loses focus and gives up big plays, you're basically gambling that a coaching staff can mold his quickness/speed/COD into a professional CB, and if they could you'd have an elite player, but that's always a big gamble especially when you're talking about a player who already seems to be in the habit of making "business decisions".
On the flip side Chaisson is also an elite athlete but he doesn't shy away from physicality at all, and in fact he is often the one looking to physically engage OL in the running game who outweigh him by 50-60 lbs, he consistently showed the ability to set the edge, even against guys like Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Jedrick Wills. On top of that he wore the 18 at LSU, which is reserved for their best leaders, those of the highest character/work ethic both on and off the field.
I'll gamble on that guy over the CB making business decisions and busting coverages every other game.
It's not as if those 5 plays were him just getting straight up abused like Ja'Maar Chase did to AJ Terrell.Chaisson by far.
Henderson gave up 5 40+ yard plays in 9 games last year, let that sink in.
Many argue that Chaisson is simply a pure bet on athleticism/upside, and to some extent he is, but I feel like he was extremely productive last year, particularly over the last half in the biggest games. With that said I'd argue Henderson is more of a gamble on athleticism/upside. His technique is sloppy and he often gets complacent/loses focus and gives up big plays, you're basically gambling that a coaching staff can mold his quickness/speed/COD into a professional CB, and if they could you'd have an elite player, but that's always a big gamble especially when you're talking about a player who already seems to be in the habit of making "business decisions".
On the flip side Chaisson is also an elite athlete but he doesn't shy away from physicality at all, and in fact he is often the one looking to physically engage OL in the running game who outweigh him by 50-60 lbs, he consistently showed the ability to set the edge, even against guys like Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Jedrick Wills. On top of that he wore the 18 at LSU, which is reserved for their best leaders, those of the highest character/work ethic both on and off the field.
I'll gamble on that guy over the CB making business decisions and busting coverages every other game.
It's not as if those 5 plays were him just getting straight up abused like Ja'Maar Chase did to AJ Terrell.
1 vs. Auburn - Mental lapse/blown coverage - this is his fault, but has nothing to do with his ability.
2 vs. LSU - Pick play Ja'Maar Chase TD - clearly not his fault.
3 vs. South Carolina -Flea flicker, great leaping contested catch by Bryan Edwards - He got hung out to dry by his safety who bit on the flea flicker, but showed great recovery speed and was able to contest the catch. Just a fantastic play by Edwards.
4 vs. Mizzou - Couldn't see the all-22, but he was in off coverage and could've been zone.
5 vs. FSU - Had outside leverage and looked like he was expecting help from his safety, who bit on PA.
Looking at numbers without context can lead to bad takes.
Well then you're neglecting a big part of the evaluation process. The "why" is what matters.I'm not really interested in why he gave up those big plays.That's a lot of big plays from a 'shutdown' CB
It's not as if those 5 plays were him just getting straight up abused like Ja'Maar Chase did to AJ Terrell.
1 vs. Auburn - Mental lapse/blown coverage - this is his fault, but has nothing to do with his ability.
2 vs. LSU - Pick play Ja'Maar Chase TD - clearly not his fault.
3 vs. South Carolina -Flea flicker, great leaping contested catch by Bryan Edwards - He got hung out to dry by his safety who bit on the flea flicker, but showed great recovery speed and was able to contest the catch. Just a fantastic play by Edwards.
4 vs. Mizzou - Couldn't see the all-22, but he was in off coverage and could've been zone.
5 vs. FSU - Had outside leverage and looked like he was expecting help from his safety, who bit on PA.
Looking at numbers without context can lead to bad takes.