> -----Original Message-----
> From: kingse...@yahoo.com
> Sent: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:55:34 -0700 (PDT)
> To: jetsdigest@googlegroups.com
> Subject: [Jets Digest] Re: WR Marcus Henry Kansas

> Henry is noted for being slow but he is 6' 3 1/2" so at least he should
> be a viable option down near the goal line.

> --- On Sun, 4/27/08, Sean Comerford <kingse...@yahoo.com> wrote:

>> From: Sean Comerford <kingse...@yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [Jets Digest] WR Marcus Henry Kansas
>> To: "jets digest" <jetsdigest@googlegroups.com>
>> Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4:53 PM
>> Strengths: Quick of the line of scrimmage for size, locates
>> soft spots in zone coverage and flashes the ability to get
>> open quickly. Is smooth getting in and out of cuts and sets
>> defenders up with effective double moves. Uses hands fairly
>> well and can get a clean release working against press
>> coverage. Has long arm, shows good body control and does a
>> nice job of adjusting to fade or deep throws. He also does
>> a nice job of high-pointing the throws and will go up and
>> over defenders at times to make the catch. Shows ability to
>> attack the middle of the field and make the catch in
>> traffic.

>> Weaknesses: Lanky, lacks ideal upper-body strength and gets
>> pushed out of routes at times. Isn't fast enough to run
>> by corners and does not possess the top-end speed to be a
>> big play threat in the NFL. Lacks tempo and suddenness as a
>> route runner. Stands up coming out of cuts and is going to
>> have problems separating from man coverage at the next
>> level. Inconsistent hands and relies on trapping the ball
>> with body at times. Ineffective with blocking as he does
>> not sustain blocks long enough.

>> Overall: Henry played extensively as a freshman, and in his
>> first three seasons at Kansas (2004-'06) he amassed 50
>> receptions for 585 yards (11.7 average) and three
>> touchdowns in 33 games. As a senior, he appeared and
>> started in all 13 games, nearly doubling his career output
>> to that point. Henry finished the 2007 season with 54
>> receptions for 1,014 yards (18.8 average) and 10
>> touchdowns, plus a 23-yard run. Henry possesses the height
>> and ball skills to develop into an effective sub-package
>> possession receiver but it's unlikely he ever develops
>> into an every-down player, which is why he projects as a
>> late round pick or rookie free agent.

>> later,
>> Sean
>> http://seanc.us