Henry is a complete stud...

[Doomsdayblitz]

I told you guys you're gonna love Henry. I've had the pleasure of watching play for the Browns the past 4 years, and the guy is just a flat out football player. He came in his rookie year as a FS & had 10 picks, and was all over the place. That's why I suggested earlier that if Davis didn't make it at FS, we could move Glenn over to Henry's spot, & put him at FS. It gives him a much better opportunity to ballhawk.
Thankfully, we can keep him where he is & feel much better about sending blitz packages.
One big problem we had last year that hopefully will no longer plague us is the big run after missed tackles. Henry will stick his hat right into the gut, and drive his man into the ground. Can't wait to watch him on MNF.

 

[SA_Gunslinger]

worth every penny!

 

[Hostile]

A<B<C<D<E<F<G<H>G>F>E>D>C>B>A

That cracked me up.

 

[Dallas]

Speaking of Davis. I didnt see jack out of him today. I dont know if thats good or bad. He certainly wasnt out there hitting people. He still worries me. I just feel we are still far from solidifying the FS position here in Dallas.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'm curious. Did anyone catch Fred Smoot today? How'd he look up in Minnesota?

He got hurt today. Not sure how bad.

 

[Reality]

I'm curious. Did anyone catch Fred Smoot today? How'd he look up in Minnesota?

I channel-hopped and saw Smoot pick off one pass that was horribly overthrown by 10-15 yards so all he had to do was catch it as it came right to him.

 

[ravidubey]

I'm curious. Did anyone catch Fred Smoot today? How'd he look up in Minnesota?

As for Henry, his performance today was the best I've seen at cornerback since Deion was here. He impressed me in every which way. He's a presence against the run, looks back for the ball and is physical with receivers.

Henry was awesome, clearly the best CB performance I've seen in Dallas since Ryan McNeil. Henry made the extra effort that separate the excellent CB's from the rest. Fantastic game.

 

[jcblanco22]

Henry was awesome, clearly the best CB performance I've seen in Dallas since Ryan McNeil. Henry made the extra effort that separate the excellent CB's from the rest. Fantastic game.

I agree with the comparison ravidubey. McNeil had an excellent 1 season tenure with us that only ended due to the salary cap. McNeil and Henry's body types are eerily similar, and Henry is younger than McNeil was when he was with us to boot.

 

[jcblanco22]

Speaking of Davis. I didnt see jack out of him today. I dont know if thats good or bad. He certainly wasnt out there hitting people. He still worries me. I just feel we are still far from solidifying the FS position here in Dallas.

Davis put a Madden video game-like slam on McCardell on the 3rd and goal at the end of the game. I thought McCardell was going to stay down after that play.

 

[smashmouth]

Yeah but Deion never played the run like this kid.

You're right. This guy is extremely physical, and I think we should blitz more because of it.

And you all may think that Newman's game was okay, but there was a reason they kept going to Henry's side - Newman had his man blanketed most of the game, although he did give up a few.

All we can ask of our corners are to not give up big plays all game. You're going to give up plays, but don't keep giving them up all game long like last year.

 

[jbsg02]

If Brees is a pro-bowl corner, then I can't wait to see how he does against Brunell or Ramsey.

 

[Khartun]

Oh...let me clarify.

Henry>Crayton or = Bledsoe who is <= to Aikman. That said, Tuesdays are Sundaes at Carvel > HagenDaz < Ben and Jerrys.

Finally, I didn't say I didn't say it what I said was that I didn't say that I said it. I'd like to make that perfectly clear.

No need to thank me.... >

LMAO - That is some funny stuff right there.

 

[JohnsKey19]

The McNeil comparison is a good one, although Henry appears to be a more dynamic presence out there. Henry was awesome all day.

My only concern is he does tend to sit on underneath routes. I remember all of the Browns' CBs doing a lot of this during the Browns-Boys game last season, so I'm guessing that's a product of Todd Bowles' coaching. It's all well and good when it works but it does leave you susceptible to double-moves down the field.

Again, Henry was great all day. He got his hands on more passes than any Dallas CB I can remember - even Deion. I dont think Deion had enough opportunities during one ballgame to break up 5 passes because teams didn't throw at him.

If Newman can raise his level of play to match his physical talent on a more consistent basis, our pass defense will be stout. We already know Glenn will be above average as a nickel CB.

 

[Hoov]

I was really impressed with the way Henry kept himself in position to make plays. the way he deflected passes just by getting his hand in there at the right time, you didnt see him bumping into guys or tugging at them while trying to jockey for position- you know, the kind of questionable stuff thats gonna draw flags.

 

[Aikmaniac]

Anthony Henry - Pride of the University of South Florida...GO BULLS!

What a great game for Anthony. He has very good instincts also...especially on the first down and goal pass that he knocked away.

 

[Nors]

3-4 needs physical corners - he looked real good

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

How bout the play on the fade... 1st and goal @ the end? How many times have we seen our corners get beat on the fade stop... Henry made a perfectly timed deflection. Henry and Glenn looked all world on that last series. Considering our new pieces going up against a polished playoff team in their house.. this has got to be encouraging!

 

[Hostile]

You're right. This guy is extremely physical, and I think we should blitz more because of it.

And you all may think that Newman's game was okay, but there was a reason they kept going to Henry's side - Newman had his man blanketed most of the game, although he did give up a few.

All we can ask of our corners are to not give up big plays all game. You're going to give up plays, but don't keep giving them up all game long like last year.

I couldn't agree with you more. This kid makes the blitz even more dangerous because he isn't afraid to be physical.

 

[JBond]

Reminds me of Mcallister. thats a good thing.

 

[AbeBeta]

And you all may think that Newman's game was okay, but there was a reason they kept going to Henry's side - Newman had his man blanketed most of the game, although he did give up a few.

Excellent point from someone who clearly knows what to look at in CB play. Newman did give up a few -- but all CBs do. I saw Chris McCallister (who I think is the best CB in the league) get beat a few times last night too.

Also a factor in Henry's stellar play was the pass rush - if Brees gets more time to deliver balls (or thinks he has more time) the receiver has more opportunity to shed Henry. The rush forced throws when Henry was in good position.