Drew Henson Heading Back to the Draft!

[Michael82]

Henson heading back to draft...Until very recently most of the buzz around the NFL was that unsigned Houston QB Drew Henson was almost certain to be signed and traded by Houston before the 2004 draft. Of course, if he isn't signed by April 23rd, Henson will go back into the 2004 draft field. For the first time, though, the Henson camp appears to sounding like just maybe Henson will indeed be back in this year's draft. The premise behind the earlier thinking was that Henson would be much better off being able to pick the team he wanted to play with. So far, however, his options appear to be rather limited in that regard as only Dallas and Cleveland have even gone so far as to agree to have him in for a workout. St.Louis did have him in for a meet and greet interview yesterday, but the Rams would appear to have too many other concerns at QB dealing with the controversies surrounding incumbent starter Marc Bulger and former starter Kurt Warner. At the heart of the matter is that fact that Henson wants to be paid like a #1 pick, but as a 6th round selection last April, needs a very creative deal to get around the salary cap limitations that come with being a low-round pick. Tom Condon, Henson's agent, has been floating some ideas about a 10-15 year deal with lots of guarantees down the road, but NFL teams don't seem to be keen on that kind of commitment to a player who has not played in 3 years. In the end, it may be that the only way Henson gets paid like a #1 pick is to actually be a #1 selection.

http://www.gbnreport.com/

[Michael82]

apparently, he asked for wayyyy too much money and the teams are getting pissed at his agent for that. I can see him getting picked at the end of the 1st round of beginning of the 2nd.

[DraftBoy]

This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!

[Dozerdog]

I see him as a 3rd or 4th round pick.


Why would a GM want to waste a high pick on a contract hold out?

[Earthquake Enyart]

It would be funny if he was picked in the 6th round again.

[Romes]

I agree with Dozer. Earlier than 3rd or 4th round is too much of a risk.

[Michael82]

Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
It would be funny if he was picked in the 6th round again.

Yeah it would! :snicker:

[Earthquake Enyart]

Gee. I think someone figured this out about 10 days ago...

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?s=&threadid=39542

[ArcticWildMan]

Tom Condon is notorious for having clients that demand huge salaries. Looks like this time, his demands will backfire on him and his client.

[Michael82]

Originally posted by Dozerdog
I see him as a 3rd or 4th round pick.


Why would a GM want to waste a high pick on a contract hold out?

I'd definitely grab him in the 4th if I was TD.

[Novacane]

10-15 year guaranteed contract! Manning did not even get a guarantee! Whatever this kid and his agent are smoking the Bills don't need any part of!

[ArcticWildMan]

Check out his resume:

In 2002, The Sporting News named Tom the most
powerful agent in all of professional sports.

Negotiated 23 first-round contracts in the last six years.

Twice in the last five years, Tom negotiated the highest rookie
contract in NFL history.

USA Today named Tom the leader in free agent negotiated dollars.

Represents NFLPA Executive Director Gene Upshaw.

As the representative for NFL Officials, Tom doubled their
salary as part of a contract which exceeded $60 million.

Co-Chairman of the $600 million NFL Pension Fund since 1985

[Mr. Miyagi]

Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
It would be funny if he was picked in the 6th round again.
I'm pretty sure it won't be by Houston though.

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
Gee. I think someone figured this out about 10 days ago...

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?s=&threadid=39542


:hail: Earthquake Enyart

[Throne Logic]

Originally posted by Mr. Miyagi

I'm pretty sure it won't be by Houston though.

Now that would be reall funny.

"That'll learn ya" :spanku:

[ryjam282]

This is great news. We can grab Rivers in the first. If he is gone get a WR and grab Henson in the second....I am ok with that.

[The_Philster]

Originally posted by Earthquake Enyart
It would be funny if he was picked in the 6th round again.

It'd be funnier if he went undrafted. :up:

[helmetguy]

Originally posted by The_Philster
It'd be funnier if he went undrafted. :up:

Now THAT would be hilarious.

Seriously, I'd have made the deal if all we had to give up was a sixth rounder. That IS where he was drafted. As for what we would pay him? What do you usually pay a 6th round rookie, and for how long?

Sorry, Charlie [Casserly]