CJ Henderson's Tampa performance. Could he become a force in 2022?

[SteveSmithTD89]

1 hour ago, t96 said:

Maybe, maybe not. There will be OL who are cut that won't count towards the comp pick formula, also potential trades. Can also bank the cap space and spend in 2023

Certainly plausible. But signing released olinemen gets you the Irving's and Elfliens of the world. 

Rolling it into 2023 would put us in the same spot next year with a looming decision on a guy like DJ Moore. If he walks are we gonna lose a comp pick by spending. 

Id rather they throw money at the proven commodities out there. A potential 3rd comp that we may or may not get isn't worth not fixing the line, at least not in my eyes. 

We'll see what the team decides to do. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

[rmoneyg35]

Was Henderson good because he was going against back up WRs? To be fair I thought he did okay in the Dallas game. Some of those catches were insane and were perfect passes.

[ForJimmy]

22 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Makes you wonder why he was on Cooper a week or 2 after we traded for him with an injury…

[mav1234]

36 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

If that's the pass I think it was I didn't think CJ had bad coverage... Just an incredible route and pass...I may be misremembering tho

[KatsAzz]

4 hours ago, SteveSmithTD89 said:

The issue with this is we can't invest cap space into the OL and still net comp picks from Gilmore/Jackson. Theyre going to cancel each other out. 

I would hate to lose comp picks but if means obtaining and building  solid OL i am all for it.

[La Pantera]

2 minutes ago, mav1234 said:

If that's the pass I think it was I didn't think CJ had bad coverage... Just an incredible route and pass...I may be misremembering tho

CJ had great coverage. Another inch and it was deflected. Great pass and a good catch.

[KatsAzz]

2 hours ago, Lets get it Canes said:

The couch GMs in this thread are hilarious. Just think all 32 teams in the league must’ve missed out on the moronic panther fans in this thread as GM’s.

Trools are going to Trool.

[KatsAzz]

4 hours ago, thefuzz said:

Taylor, Horn, and Henderson is a good set of corners...I believe.

We will likely need to let Gilmore and Jackson leave to invest in OL...and I hope that's what we do.

 

Horn and Henderson are almost identical in measurables, and they have similar playing styles as well. Both are comfortable in man coverage, which is a likely reason why the Panthers chose Henderson as Horn’s replacement.

[SteveSmithTD89]

14 minutes ago, KatsAzz said:

I would hate to lose comp picks but if means obtaining and building  solid OL i am all for it.

100% agreed. 

If you're going to miss out on the comp pick go get a proven LT like Terron Armstead. Don't waste it on a middling talent that isn't going to make the team better.

 

(Like losing a 3rd from Bradberry by giving Teddy 20 mil/year when Cam was already on the roster)

[Varking]

The Henderson trade was always pitched as a move that helps us in the future. He was washing himself of Urban Meyer and when we got him he was injured. I’m glad he’s gotten reps and shown the talent he’s always had looking forward to seeing him out there next season with Horn. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

4 hours ago, La Pantera said:

CJ had great coverage. Another inch and it was deflected. Great pass and a good catch.

You know if only his arms were a bit longer...

[panthers55]

Why do folks act as if we can't sign whoever we want. Cap space is easy to manipulate so we have plenty if we structure it properly. And honestly after giving Tepper lots of money for a crappy product I am fine with him spending a ton to upgrade this team. He owes us given this is year five coming up and we have had no winning seasons to show for it. Finally in this division the secondary is critical and we had tons of injuries. We need as many talented players as we can get.

With that said if it is between Jackson and Gilmore give me Gilmore. Jackson plays small and can't defend larger receivers like Gilmore can. 

Edited January 12, 2022 by panthers55

[PandaMan]

6 hours ago, mav1234 said:

I honestly think if the pick traded for him or for Darnold hadnt been the same year it'd be looked at differently...

I don't think the trade for CJ was necessarily bad. But I do think he (and Horn) are why Gilmore is important to retain for another year if possible. Our coaches blow but Gilmore does not. He can show them a ton.

Agree 100%.  Henderson looked better near the end of the year and Horn looked good before injury.  Gilmore is a former DPOY so they already gravitate towards the guy.  If he wants to come back, please make it happen. It’d be invaluable for the young guys who need that kind of experience around them