Mr. Cynical
03-01-2004, 06:13 PM
TD says he won't bring him to Buffalo until he thinks a realistic contract is on the table. Just a hunch but I don't think the Bills are going to get him.... especially if the Tuna wants him. Players know he is a winner and can get them to the dance....that's pretty hard to beat.
ESPN.com news services
3/1/04
IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys got another up-close look at quarterback Drew Henson, this time holding a private workout Monday at team headquarters.
Although the Houston Texans own Henson's rights, they already have a young quarterback in David Carr. The Texans drafted Henson merely in hopes of being able to trade him should he decide to give up pro baseball, a decision he recently made.
The 6-5, 236-pound former Michigan star quarterback, who bypassed his junior year for a baseball career in 2001, arrived in Dallas on Sunday afternoon.
Henson is hoping to arrange a trade to the team of his choice. If no deal is done by the draft on April 24, he could be selected by any team.
The Texans held an open workout in Houston on Feb. 12, and Dallas was among 20 teams that attended, represented by quarterbacks coach Sean Payton, offensive assistant David Lee and scout Walter Juliff.
More coaches and front-office personnel watched Monday as Henson threw to Cowboys receivers including Antonio Bryant and Zuriel Smith.
Henson likely will also work out in Cleveland, where the futures of Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb remain unsettled. Despite reports claiming Henson will also audition for Buffalo, team president Tom Donahoe told ESPN.com that he will not arrange for an individual workout unless he is convinced a contract agreement can be reached. Donahoe remains doubtful on that front.
Agent Tom Condon also told ESPN.com that he doesn't think the Bills will request a Henson workout. The St. Louis Rams have recently indicated some interest in Henson and the New York Giants might also be an eventual suitor.
The Texans are believed to be asking for an early round draft pick for Henson. Whoever trades for him also would have to sign him.
Two years ago, the Cowboys won a bidding war for Chad Hutchinson when he returned to football following the end of his baseball career. He was rushed into the lineup that season and went 2-7. He lost the starting job to Quincy Carter and played in just one game. He's now headed to NFL Europe to try reviving his chances in the eyes of Cowboys coach Bill Parcells.
Parcells and team owner Jerry Jones have said they expect Quincy Carter to remain their starting quarterback this season. They've also said they'd like a veteran backup. So even if they acquire Henson, he'd likely be brought along slowly in 2004.
No trade can be consummated until Wednesday, the first day of the 2004 league year.
Information from The Associated Press and ESPN.com senior writer Len Pasquarelli was used in this report.
ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1748041&partnersite=espn)
ESPN.com news services
3/1/04
IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys got another up-close look at quarterback Drew Henson, this time holding a private workout Monday at team headquarters.
Although the Houston Texans own Henson's rights, they already have a young quarterback in David Carr. The Texans drafted Henson merely in hopes of being able to trade him should he decide to give up pro baseball, a decision he recently made.
The 6-5, 236-pound former Michigan star quarterback, who bypassed his junior year for a baseball career in 2001, arrived in Dallas on Sunday afternoon.
Henson is hoping to arrange a trade to the team of his choice. If no deal is done by the draft on April 24, he could be selected by any team.
The Texans held an open workout in Houston on Feb. 12, and Dallas was among 20 teams that attended, represented by quarterbacks coach Sean Payton, offensive assistant David Lee and scout Walter Juliff.
More coaches and front-office personnel watched Monday as Henson threw to Cowboys receivers including Antonio Bryant and Zuriel Smith.
Henson likely will also work out in Cleveland, where the futures of Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb remain unsettled. Despite reports claiming Henson will also audition for Buffalo, team president Tom Donahoe told ESPN.com that he will not arrange for an individual workout unless he is convinced a contract agreement can be reached. Donahoe remains doubtful on that front.
Agent Tom Condon also told ESPN.com that he doesn't think the Bills will request a Henson workout. The St. Louis Rams have recently indicated some interest in Henson and the New York Giants might also be an eventual suitor.
The Texans are believed to be asking for an early round draft pick for Henson. Whoever trades for him also would have to sign him.
Two years ago, the Cowboys won a bidding war for Chad Hutchinson when he returned to football following the end of his baseball career. He was rushed into the lineup that season and went 2-7. He lost the starting job to Quincy Carter and played in just one game. He's now headed to NFL Europe to try reviving his chances in the eyes of Cowboys coach Bill Parcells.
Parcells and team owner Jerry Jones have said they expect Quincy Carter to remain their starting quarterback this season. They've also said they'd like a veteran backup. So even if they acquire Henson, he'd likely be brought along slowly in 2004.
No trade can be consummated until Wednesday, the first day of the 2004 league year.
Information from The Associated Press and ESPN.com senior writer Len Pasquarelli was used in this report.
ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1748041&partnersite=espn)