Drew is Next

[gambit187]

DREW HENSONS SCOUTING REEPORT


Drew Henson Scouting Report
Written March 1st on the eve of NFL Trading Deadline

DREW HENSON #7 - 6'5" 245 LBS. - MICHIGAN - SP. 4.6 RATING 90
Key Factors


Athletic Ability 9

Arm Strength 9

Accuracy 9

Mechanics 8

Mobility 8

Instincts 8

Intangibles 9

Ball Handling 8

Decision Making 9

Blue chip athlete has terminated his baseball career after struggling as a third baseman for the Yankees farm club, the greatest team in the history of sports. Drew would have been one of the premier prospects of two NFL Drafts if he had stayed with college football instead of signing a 6 year deal for a $17 million dollar contract with the pinstripes. He has been paid only $5 million thus far with three years remaining on the contract. He was not in the Yankees future despite the injury to third baseman Aaron Boone. He was buried deep on the depth chart and with the signing of A Rod shortly after opting for football, he obviously made the right choice. As a college football player, he played for only parts of three seasons and at the end of the '00 season was considered as good as any pro football prospect in the nation. He just turned 24 years old in mid February and at his recent workout, he displayed a rocket arm that can rank with any player in the game. He tested over 40 in the Wonderlic test given by the Texans this winter. (Wonderlic test is an IQ test of 50 questions given in twelve minutes– The only player ever to test 100% was the Bengals WR Pat McInally. Ravens OT Jonathan Ogden also scored extremely high) Henson’s score is an exceptionally high score and easily ranks in the top 10% of players tested over the past decade. The Yankees traded him to the Reds in the summer of '00 after he refused to sign an exclusive contract for just baseball, but they brought him back in another trade during the spring of '01. He has struggled ever since both in the field and hitting overall. During the ’03 season for Triple A Columbus, he batted .234 with 14 homers, 40 doubles and 78 RBI while striking out 122 times and making 28 errors at third base. He played in the Arizona League in the fall of '02 and batted only .211 with 11 errors. That came on the heels of a terrible '02 season at Columbus where he struck out 151 times in 471 at bats.

As a college passer, he possesses every skill necessary to become a top flight NFL starter. Where he is currently on his development at the position is the key question. He has missed three full seasons of play and will have to make fast progress to regain his skills. Since the first week of December ’03, he has been working at IMG in Florida with QB guru Larry Kennan who prepped him for his February 12th workout. At the workout, 20 NFL clubs attended and Henson displayed the rocket arm that left pro scouts dazzled by his performance despite it being as limited as it was. He threw 75 passes to an assortment of receivers showing the ability to throw all the patterns in an offense game plan. He is a diligent worker who has a huge frame and the ability to take a hit and fight off tacklers. He is quick in the pocket with the ability to move and pull down the ball and run for good yardage. He can throw on the move and showed fine accuracy in that area as a collegian. He has a powerful arm and the accuracy, timing and touch to make all the throws. He had limited playing experience at Michigan with only one season as a starter and he missed the start of that '00 season with a broken bone in his right foot that cost him the first 4 games. When he returned he established himself as one of the nation's blue chip prospects.

The Numbers: During his final season in '00, he started nine games and threw for 2146 yards on 146 completions of 237 passes for a 61% completion rate including a big effort in the finale. He had 18 TD passes and only 4 interceptions. He completed his college playing career with a huge performance in the Citrus Bowl vs. Auburn where he was almost perfect. He went 15 of 20 passing for 294 yards and 2 TDs and no interceptions. He was extremely accurate in all phases of passing especially the deep ball, which he places in an excellent location for the receiver to make a play on the ball. Over his career, he threw only 7 picks, displaying fine accuracy and decision-making. Earlier in his career, he was a backup to Tom Brady who has gone on to stardom with the Patriots leading them to two Super Bowl titles and MVP awards in both victories.

The Skinny: He will command a lot of attention by clubs this March when the trading period opens on March 3rd. The Texans own his rights after selecting him in the 6th round last spring. IF he does not sign or agree to a trade before the NFL Draft ’04 on April 24th, he goes back in the draft again. The Texans have received several offers for Henson with an early round pick on the table currently. In this current draft, he most likely would not go before any of the top three QB prospects and would have to be considered a first round bubble prospect if he reenters this class. He could be the steal of the draft at that point. Terrific prospect with the talent to be an elite NFL starter. Though he is clearly a developmental project at this point after being out of football three seasons, he has the package to make up ground quickly. His ability to step up to a high level during the '00 season with such little playing experience indicated that he is a natural for the position. If, and it is a big if, he had stayed in school and developed further we would be talking about Drew Henson as the top NFL prospect the past three years instead of David Carr, Carson Palmer or Eli Manning. He most likely would have to sit and learn during the '04 season but his fast progress since December indicates he is capable of playing this summer. He is a mature athlete and has all the physical and mental talents to adjust quickly and challenge for a starting job as early as the '05 season. He is a true franchise type passer who got caught between decisions over two sports and his initial decision was an obvious incorrect one. He is still very young and just turned 24 years old and has the time to recoup any lost time due to the career change. He is a passer with the ability to be as good as any starting QB in the NFL in time with the athletic ability and mental skills necessary to become a Pro Bowl performer. Clubs like the Cowboys, Browns, Dolphins, Bills, Steelers and Raiders are interested and would be wise to spend a top 100 selection in either of the next two drafts. Henson is that good and a #2 pick say in the NFL Draft ’05 could wind up as the steal of the decade on a player who is capable of being a league MVP winner over his career.

[RhodeSkin]

DREW HENSONS SCOUTING REEPORT


Drew Henson Scouting Report
Written March 1st on the eve of NFL Trading Deadline

DREW HENSON #7 - 6'5" 245 LBS. - MICHIGAN - SP. 4.6 RATING 90
Key Factors


Athletic Ability 9

Arm Strength 9

Accuracy 9

Mechanics 8

Mobility 8

Instincts 8

Intangibles 9

Ball Handling 8

Decision Making 9

Ever Taken an NFL Snap to prove any of this: 0

[gambit187]

Yeah but 8-11 for 95 yards and 1 int, against a confusing 3-4 defense is good in any book. Compared to some of the numbers being posted by others. Espcially after not playing 3 years.

[General Failure]

On the other hand, it's the Texans.

[curveball]

On the other hand, it's the Texans.

That should read "On the other hand, it's the Texans' 2nd and 3rd teams."


It's the preseason.

[gambit187]

On the other hand, it's the Texans.

That should read "On the other hand, it's the Texans' 2nd and 3rd teams."


It's the preseason.

Yeah but its very dayum good for a kid that has not played football in 3 years. Oh he looked alot better then Washingtons 2 QB also. DONT BE HATIN.

[cvillehog]

On the other hand, it's the Texans.

That should read "On the other hand, it's the Texans' 2nd and 3rd teams."


It's the preseason.

Yeah but its very dayum good for a kid that has not played football in 3 years. Oh he looked alot better then Washingtons 2 QB also. DONT BE HATIN.

Again, it's preseason, so we could go round and round about this and not get anywhere. I mean, Washington's QBs weren't playing against the Texan's scrubs...

[BossHog]

Here are some more Henson stats, though I had to dig these up out of my own little noodle:

# of regular season NFL games Henson played before this ANCIENT scouting report: 0
# since then: 0
# of reg season starts: 0
# of regular season NFL appearances: 0
# of wins: 0
# of playoff appearances: 0
# of completed passes in reg season: 0
# of TDs thrown in reg. season: 0
# of TDs thrown since the nineties: 0
# of starting defenses that he's played against to date: 0
Henson's regular season QB rating: 0
# of QB's that started on the 2004 Cowpukes roster that failed the 'baseball experiment': 2 (QC played baseball too)
# of Cowpuke fans pinning their 2004 season on such an unproven entity being able to make it: most of them.

Mark's inside the numbers (pertains to NFL performance)
Athletic Ability NA
Arm Strength NA
Accuracy NA
Mechanics NA
Mobility NA
Instincts NA
Intangibles NA
Ball Handling NA
Decision Making NA


Oh and by the way... here's the full write up on Henson's pro career to date:

























He may be good one day... but then again, maybe not.

[redskincity]

Haaa Haaa Now that was funny

[gambit187]

Man I set you guys up nicely. You must all be kinda slow this week.


HENSON IS NEXT.


I did not get

1. Next to be hit by Arrington, Taylor or any overated skin.
2. Next dallas qb for Lavar to retire.
3. Next dallas play to sniff coke or smoke dope.
4. Next dallas QB to be cut.


WOW you guys are slacking, or maybe you all just tired of the same lame lines you use, to make you all feel better that we dominate the Skins.

[joebagadonuts]

WOW you guys are slacking, or maybe you all just tired of the same lame lines you use, to make you all feel better that we dominate the Skins.

don't be hatin.

[gambit187]

WOW you guys are slacking, or maybe you all just tired of the same lame lines you use, to make you all feel better that we dominate the Skins.

don't be hatin.

LOL now Joe you got me