Analysis of Henson and Questions About Him...

[RCowboyFan]

In all fairness it has nothing to do with Romo. His greatest asset is that he is not Drew Henson. Henson came here with the "can't miss label" and armchair QBs get their panties in a wad over that. Especially if their hero is gone because he's here. This is nothing more than an extension of the old Q vs. Hutch crap.

Yep, on the money there, seems like same arguments against Hutch are being used against Henson etc.

 

[Jersey]

Good observations. But I will add to that, maybe Henson is just looking to settle down. With his early reported troubles in the Camp, maybe he is trying to get a feel instead of trying to steal a Job or win a Job? So maybe he is playing it too safe right now.

You are right on Henson about his escapability in pocket. If anyone has seen him in Michigan, With Brady and him, it was Henson who was best at escaping pressure. I am really surprised how well Brady is doing now with escaping pressure. I mean he moves very little but just knows where to move, which is what seperates him from any other QB playing right now, IMO ( Brady that is).

For whatever reason Henson is still not set yet. It might change quickly in next couple weeks, but we shall see.

I agree that he (Henson), may be conservative to gain confidence. Especially in this first preseason game. I just hope he cuts loose over these next few weeks so we can all see if its there. The tough part is trying to do these "intangible" things under BP. He's too rigid to embrace any good that may come out of it. He's never coached that way, nor has he ever had a QB with the athletic ability to play that way.

 

[MS17]

Right now, the discussions on the merits of Romo over Henson, or Henson over Romo just seem futile to me. Two weeks from today we're all gonna know a whole lot more about how these two stack up and their respective futures in the league. Problem is, we're living in a "I want it and I want it right now" world, hence we all want to know right now whether Romo or Henson has "it" . There's a distinct possibility that none of us really want or care to admit that neither of these 2005 backups is the actual long-term answer at quarterback for the team based on what we've seen up to now. Im thinking that more and more, and freely admit that's not a pleasant scenario.

 

[Doomsday101]

Right now, the discussions on the merits of Romo over Henson, or Henson over Romo just seem futile to me. Two weeks from today we're all gonna know a whole lot more about how these two stack up and their respective futures in the league. Problem is, we're living in a "I want it and I want it right now" world, hence we all want to know right now whether Romo or Henson has "it" . There's a distinct possibility that none of us really want or care to admit that neither of these 2005 backups is the actual long-term answer at quarterback for the team based on what we've seen up to now. Im thinking that more and more, and freely admit that's not a pleasant scenario.

As you said no way to know if they are the future or not myself I think it is a bit early to say for sure one way or the other.

 

[Jimz31]

Right now, the discussions on the merits of Romo over Henson, or Henson over Romo just seem futile to me. Two weeks from today we're all gonna know a whole lot more about how these two stack up and their respective futures in the league. Problem is, we're living in a "I want it and I want it right now" world, hence we all want to know right now whether Romo or Henson has "it" . There's a distinct possibility that none of us really want or care to admit that neither of these 2005 backups is the actual long-term answer at quarterback for the team based on what we've seen up to now. Im thinking that more and more, and freely admit that's not a pleasant scenario.

Agree completely.

 

[Dayton Cowboy]

Hos,

I did not to see the game other than Calico's great clips(sux livin in Ohio and not having NFLNetwork as an option).. My question is not so much about the velocity that Henson has, I dont think anybody questions that.. But does Henson have any touch to the balls he throws?

Per your request I am responding.

Last night leaving the game AdButcher, Blindzebra and I all said something at the same time. Basically we said that people would look at the completion % and miss the boat.

The difference between how Romo and Henson throw the ball is night and day. Romo lobs the ball over the top to the target and Henson fires it in there. If people are impressed by lobs then there is no point discussing a difference between the 2 players.

Any QB from HS on up can lob a ball and complete a pass. There are very few who can rifle a ball into a tight spot accurately.

If Romo can throw it better than he did last night I'd be very happy. I really would. There is not a doubt in my mind that he cannot make throws that Bledsoe and Henson can. Last night Henson did it.

A wise old cowboy once told me "liars figure, and figures lie." The dichotomy of last night is the epitome of how this shapes up.

In pre game warmups you could hear the ball hit the WRs hands when Bledsoe and Henson threw it. I saw no zip from Romo at all.

Please don't get me wrong. He can obviously throw the ball. I've run across hundreds of kids who can. They are a dime a dozen. Guys who can rifle the ball are a different caliber.

That's all I am saying. Henson is in a different stratosphere. He didn't just lob the ball to his All Pro TE. He threw it into coverage with velocity.

Completion % is nice. I'll take scoring drives (even though I hate FGs) and velocity every day of the week and twice on game days.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Hos,

I did not to see the game other than Calico's great clips(sux livin in Ohio and not having NFLNetwork as an option).. My question is not so much about the velocity that Henson has, I dont think anybody questions that.. But does Henson have any touch to the balls he throws?

I'm not sure that based off of what I saw, he had much ability to demonstrate that one way or the other. Most of the routes Henson threw were 3 step or 5 step timing patterns. If you recall the offense we ran when Aikman was here, those are the same type of patterns he was succesful with. However, Laufenburg (I think it was him) commented during the game that Romo threw these types of patterns very well. He also said it was something Henson would need to get better at. Not sure if it's a situation where the OC calls plays that accentuate each QBs skills best (I think this likely) or if he's just no good at it. That's my observation anyhow.