Getting Hendershot Involved Early Could Help

[john van brocklin]

I realize he's a rookie. And I also realize we have Shultz and Ferguson, who I'd also like to see get involved.

But the Cowboys need a big target for Rush, who can also get deep. Plus, the league doesn't know much about Hendershot because there's not really any NFL tape on him.

Just my opinion. But I would try to show the Bengals something they've never seen before. I would do that by scheming plays with Hendershot and Fehoko, hitting those two with high percentage routes and then letting them open it up a little.

They at least have to take a few chances in this game. And we can't roll out there with Dennis freaking Houston again and expect different results.

I know. People will say we have Schultz and Hendershot is green, etcetera. But I'm talking about implementing him in the passing game as a target rather than blocking in the pass or run.

He would need to be active for the game.

 

[exciter]

He's one of those guys who plays faster.

Not a popular idea, I see.

40 isn't the only measurement of speed. I can't see why people can't get over that.

I'm sticking to what I see. Hendershot is good.

And I'm also going to say the Bucs have an exceptionally good defense right now. But we'll see down the line how Hendershot fairs, and how they use him.

True, his 40 isn't fast. But he plays fast enough to be an NFL TE.

Being in the NFL is one thing. Having the talent to be anything more than a serviceable low end #2 or 3 looks to be his ceiling!

 

[pupulehaole]

It was a question.

I said get him involved..

What would you suggest? I figured, though.

Par for the same cowardice our fanbase exhibits.

Just not much to their game. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe it's a terrible idea. But at least I had something different than all the bellyaching about Jerry, etc.

I'm sticking with it, though. Hendershot can be a threat on this team.

You win some, you lose some, eh?

Thanks for the laugh. Keep up the great ideas. You probably need to go into coaching and stop posting on this forum. You clearly have an eye.

 

[Pass2Run]

He would need to be active for the game.

That's what I'm suggesting. He was active last game, if I recall.

He was a ST player in college, and pretty good at it.

Thanks for the laugh. Keep up the great ideas. You probably need to go into coaching and stop posting on this forum. You clearly have an eye.

Still waiting on your ideas.

 

[pupulehaole]

That's what I'm suggesting.




Still waiting on your ideas.

Hiring you as head coach is my #1 idea.

 

[WTtoolman]

Hell, is Rico Gathers still on the team?? Let's get him a couple touchdowns while we're at it!!

 

[Pass2Run]

Hell, is Rico Gathers still on the team?? Let's get him a couple touchdowns while we're at it!!

Or Escobar.

Hendershot is better than that. You guys can sleep on him, if you want.

 

[G2]

I'm hoping they can pass block for Rush

 

[john van brocklin]

That's what I'm suggesting. He was active last game, if I recall.

He was a ST player in college, and pretty good at it.



Still waiting on your ideas.

I loved him in preseason
Give him some snaps....

 

[Ring6]

Yes, deep routes. Has long ball potential you don't see with Ferguson and Schutlz.

I would say Schultz is the short route guy, Ferguson is more of a medium-route guy in the passing game, and Hendershot is the medium-range, long ball type of TE.

Of course, they can all catch a ball deep, I'm just talking about the type of player they are in the game.

Saw a bunch of Micah in there, and a glimpse of Fryfogle!

Hendershot you could see him grow through the years, from just a safety valve into a weapon eventually at the power 5 level. Nice.

 

[Pass2Run]

Saw a bunch of Micah in there, and a glimpse of Fryfogle!

Hendershot you could see him grow through the years, from just a safety valve into a weapon eventually at the power 5 level. Nice.

Yeah, Hendershot faired well against decent competition. Fryfogle was aight.. I can see why they liked him. But even without a good QB, Hendershot can still play if you scheme up medium level routes; he's also shiftier and you could even use him out of the backfield.

I personally think Hendershot could play right now. He will get even better over the years after an offseason or two.

I know he's no longer on the team, but our back from this preseason only ran a 4.7 40.

It's not all about being blazing fast. He's wiggly and knows how to get open.

Not to mention, people talk about hands. This guy dropped one pass, his entire college career. So, he's sure handed for a rookie. Excellent hands, which could bode well.

 

[xwalker]

He would need to be active for the game.

Peyton Hendershot played 2 snaps on offense in the Bucs game.

 

[Starforever]

Yes, get him involved while Turpin sits the bench. The coaching staff is clueless. Not saying it's a bad idea, but it will never happen.

 

[xwalker]

If they don't get their TEs more involved in the passing game, and have success there, there's not a lot more they can do with what they have.

Ideally, we want Gallup back this game.

With the limitations we have with Rush, I suspect they'll run more 12 and 13 sets.

It doesn't even have to be Hendershot, per se. That's just who I would roll with for this particular task.

If we keep throwing the ball short, like 5-7 yards downfield, and making Schultz the only TE read, then they shouldn't be in those sets in the first place because they're predictable from a defensive standpoint.

They're limiting themselves.. partly because they choose not to sign a QB. The other thing is there is no Cooper in this game, no Wilson ...

Keep in mind, I'm talking about balancing the offense rather than keying in on two guys, who the defense will also be keying in on. So why would it make sense to scheme around someone else? Derp, Because the defense is going to scheme around your best two proven players, or in this case, best 3 since Zeke will obviously lead the way this week, because we've already tipped our hand there.. So the best way to keep those players in the game, well, you use motions, shifts, draws, play-action, schemes, etcetera to get your other players invovled.

That's what good coaches do. That's what Moore was actually good at before he went vanilla..

Let me guess, you guys are counting on James Houston, Noah Brown again, yes?

Dennis Houston. James Washington is in IR.

I'm intrigued by Hendershot based on what I saw in camp and the preseason; however, Dennis Houston looked more NFL ready in camp than Hendershot.

Again, I like the potential of Hendershot, but a rookie UDFA in game 1 was unlikely to make a significant difference.

It's the definition of Pet Cat.

 

[john van brocklin]

Peyton Hendershot played 2 snaps on offense in the Bucs game.

Thanks, I had heard he was inactive.
My apologies.
Be nice if he gets more than 2 snaps btw.

 

[xwalker]

Thanks, I had heard he was inactive.
My apologies.
Be nice if he gets more than 2 snaps btw.

Coaches tend to limit the how many rookies receive significant snaps in the same game.
- Especially in game 1.

Sam Williams only played 6 snaps but he'll likely be playing extensive snaps by mid-season.

 

[Pass2Run]

Peyton Hendershot played 2 snaps on offense in the Bucs game.

He was in there on the 13 sets they were running with 1 WR.

 

[Pass2Run]

Dennis Houston. James Washington is in IR.

I'm intrigued by Hendershot based on what I saw in camp and the preseason; however, Dennis Houston looked more NFL ready in camp than Hendershot.

Again, I like the potential of Hendershot, but a rookie UDFA in game 1 was unlikely to make a significant difference.

It's the definition of Pet Cat.

I think Hendershot is more NFL ready.

We'll see about Houston. I'm rooting for whoever the starter is. I just have my reasons for liking the players I like. I like Ferguson, too. And he could be useful. But if I'm Kellen Moore, I scheme several plays around Hendershot, just to give the offense a different flavor. He's a safer bet to me, because he's so sure-handed.

 

[SFloridaCowboy]

Hendershot has short area quickness after the catch. He has quick moves, then fights and bullies for more yards. He is the most talented 3rd TE in a long time. I would love to see him play more with a power running game.