Falling Star: Why the Jaguars should trade Big John
Big Cat Country — ... We see again today that John Henderson has missed a second consectutive OTA practice due to "Injury". Jack Del RIo is not happy, and said as much in an interview when asked about the DT. ...

Jaguars' DT Video: MUST SEE TV!
Big Cat Country — ... ' have a huge problem on the interior of their defensive line, and it is becoming apparent that a changing of the guards will have to occur sooner rather than later in regards to John Henderson. I would get what I could for the disgruntled vet now, and as such, I thought now would be a good time to introduce you to the future of the Jaguars' line. I found video on two of the new DT's for the Jags, Third round selection Terrence Knighton, a man whom the Jags feel should be a potential fixture at the position, is first. I also found video on an undrafted free ...

SI's Banks: Giants No. 5 team in last decade
Big Blue View — ... here are talking about. Windy City Gridiron wonders what Tony Dungy has against Jay Cutler. Turf Show Times wonders if the St. Louis Rams will end up in LA if the team is sold. Cincy Jungle proves that Giants' fans aren't the only ones who aren't in love with their offensive coordinator. Big Cat Country is not happy with Jaguars' star defensive tackle John Henderson. Buffalo Rumblings compares the ...

Quick Bytes: June 4th, 2009
Big Cat Country — ... Even more on the John Henderson-Del Rio saga. The more I think about it, I agree with Collin that Big John needs to be spent to the first team that offers a decent draft pick. ...

Quick Bytes: June 5th, 2009
Big Cat Country — ... Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle John Henderson wants to make it clear: He's not faking an injury, he's committed to the ...

Jaguars' fans want to know: "What's up Jack?!?"
Big Cat Country — ... In 2006, John Henderson was a force to be reckoned with. He and Stroud were THE dominant DT's in the NFL. Now, He's a shell of his former self, and has been for two years. ...

Providing Perspective: The Jaguars' Coach, the Big Lazy, and the UDFA's
Big Cat Country — ... on Jack, but his clashes have resulted in the departure of some. The clash with John Henderson, is an example of sound coaching, but he's a little late to the party. He should've never allowed Henderson to miss so many practices without injury. ...

John Henderson: What is your MALFUNCTION
Big Cat Country — WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR MALFUNCTION JOHN HENDERSON! I was "all in".  I saw what Jack Del Rio said to John Henderson and I was OK with it.  I saw that Henderson elected to respond positively and announce that he's "all in", and was OK with it.  It looked like this would be an example of Jack calling a player out and it not being a sign that the guy was on the way out.  Then I see as a toss-away item on Jaguars.com that Big "Lazy" John had missed another practice with his mysterious ...

Shake's All-AFC South Team
Stampede Blue — ... (TEN) Suddenly the AFC South isn't looks so strong at DT with Haynesworth lured to Washington by the scent of fresh cash, youth sensation Amobi Okeye hitting a major sophomore slump and John Henderson a very large man on the wrong side of 30, injured and feuding with the coaching staff. ...

Bengals big-play offense is taking shape (again); Whitworth is an emerging leader; Bengals linebackers are most underrated in AFCN
Cincy Jungle — ... defensive tackle John Henderson, who pulled off Whitworth’s helmet after a heated blocking exchange and attempted to gouge Whitworth’s eyes. ...

Q & A With Paul Kuharsky
Big Cat Country — ... John Henderson is as important as anyone. I just don’t know how they can be consistently effective on defense without good interior line play.  While I understand they have a lot of young guys they like starting with Knighton, I think asking for two of them to emerge simultaneously and be difference-makers is a lot. Look at how much work they’ve put into the O-line. They’ve hardly matched it on the other side of the ball. ...

Defensive Tackle Availbility
Big Cat Country — ... , John Henderson, Stroud, and Haynesworth are not part of this list because they are not the future. They were drafted before 2003 and Shack didn't even have the option of drafting them anyhow. ...

Camp Battle 2009: Defensive Tackle
Big Cat Country — ... Will the real John Henderson please stand up   The defensive tackle spot has gone from being the epicenter of the team to perhaps its weakest link. John Henderson had not performed well the past two seasons, ...

Top Ten Things the Jaguars need to do to be Great!
Big Cat Country — ... in the middle and Jack is already calling out John Henderson. I am not feeling good about a strong defensive line. Probability of success - 30% ...

Jaguars Sign Journeyman Defensive Lineman
Big Cat Country — ... are locks to make the squad, with John Henderson an extremely likely candidate (unless he is traded, which is still a possibility in my book). ...

Jacksonville Jaguars Past and Future: Football Outsiders breaks it down
Big Cat Country — ... there are several ways to go about the transition to a 3-4. I didn’t really write about that idea in the book, because I was more concerned about a graphic number of changes and disappointments regarding overall defensive personnel. Unless you’re going to do the hybrid thing and integrate 4-3 and 3-4 looks depending on the situation, you have to have a dominant nose tackle above all. Jacksonville really doesn’t have that. Del Rio is already trying to push John Henderson the wrong way as he has with other players. ...

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs 2009 Schedule: Week 9
Arrowhead Pride — ... , this year's Division 1-AA grab, will need time to adjust. John Henderson provides some strong veteran presence as does Reggie Heyward and they will need to stay healthy for the defensive presence of old to really come back. ...

Game Preview: Preseason Game 1 Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins
Big Cat Country — ... with his play in camp. Gerald Alexander has caught up to Reggie Nelson, or has Nelson fallen to Alexander? 4. Defensive line: The D-line will be the story for the Jaguars this preseason. As the Jags d-line goes, I believe the team will go. Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves are looking to show why they were essentially the Jaguars entire 2008 draft. Terrance Knighton has been solid in training camp. Can he make his way to be a starter? Will John Henderson even show up? What to watch for: Miami Dolphins ...

John's Final 53
Big Cat Country — ... Thomas LT-Eugene Monroe LG-Vince Manuwai LG-Uche Nwaneri C-Brad Meester C-Dennis Norman RG-Mo Williams RT-Tony Pashos RT/G-Eben Britton Defense DE-Derrick Harvey DE-Reggie Hayward DE-Quentin Groves DE-Julius Williams DE-Jeremy Mincey DT-John Henderson DT-Terrance Knighton DT-Derek ...

First Job Interview: Jaguars Open The Preseason
Big Cat Country — ... to the mix and the Jaguars get a chance to answer some big questions.  Is John Henderson back?  What will ...

Film Review: Breaking down the offensive line
The Phinsider — ... And keep in mind that I don't have any idea of what blocking schemes the team is using.  So while I might single a player out for making a bad play, it might not even be completely his fault.  Even so, I figured this exercise might be useful. Series #1 Jake Long, Justin Smiley, Jake Grove, Shawn Murphy, Vernon Carey 1st & 10: Ronnie Brown up the middle for two yards.  Jake Grove can't move John Henderson at all one-on-one. 2nd & 8: Chad Pennington pass ...

Dolphins vs Panthers: What to watch for
The Phinsider — ... do.  There's nobody up the middle for Carolina like Jacksonville's John Henderson.  Hopefully that means ...

Amobi Okoye Criticism Is Getting Old
Battle Red Blog — ... to acclimate to the NFL, but defensive tackles are expected to immediately contribute.  This often rarely happens though. Take the best defensive tackles in the game today, regardless of their specialty.  Vince Wilfork, Albert Haynesworth, Jamal Williams, Casey Hampton, Kevin Williams, Pat Williams, Tommie Harris, Darnell Dockett, Richard Seymour, Kris Jenkins, John Henderson, Shaun Rogers and La’Roi Glover (no longer ...

Are the Jaguars a young team?
Big Cat Country — ... number three receiver will probably be a rookie. Offensive Summary: One guy on the starting offensive team will be a rookie. If they decide to go with Monroe and Britton, they will have dependable veterans right behind them. To be honest, unless there is a problem with the players on this team, this amount of experience on offense should be able to deliver a competitive performance. Let's look at the defense. Defensive line: John Henderson (8th year), Reggie Hayward (9th year), Derrick ...

"Patience not playoffs"-Season opening thoughts
Big Cat Country — ... is start opposite to Big "not anymore lazy" John Henderson as well. Britton outplayed Pashos. Monroe win the job over multiple Pro Bowler, and Jaguars insurance LT ...

Shallow Thoughts & Nearsighted Observations
The Mile High Report — ... iii.  John Henderson had kind of an underwhelming game for the Jags, from a playmaking perspective, but he generally was stout inside in the running game.  He spent a good amount of time pushing ...

Game Preview: Week 2: Arizona Cardinals at Jacksonville Jaguars
Big Cat Country — ... passes, threw two interceptions, and was sacked three times in a 20-16 loss. In addition, the team rushed a grand total of 40 yards. Defensively, the team did pick it up registering four sacks and forcing two fumbles. Thing to Watch for: Jacksonville Jaguars 1. Defensive Line: The loss of Reggie Hayward and the revised expectations of the eight overall pick in the 2008 draft Derrick Harvey mean that the line is once again in bad shape on the outside. John Henderson and Terrance Knighton played well enough on the ...

Arizona Cardinals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Live Blog/Open Thread
Big Cat Country — ... Let's look at some of the burning questions. 1. Is the Jaguars 3-4 defense for real?  With Reggie Hayward out for the year, the Jacksonville Jaguars are forced to adopt the 3-4 that they experimented with during the preseason.  Reggie, for good reason, was the key player in keeping the Jaguars in a 4-3, with his absence the Jaguars go full time to the new defensive front.  Quentin Groves and Derrick Harvey will serve as outside linebackers, John Henderson becomes a defensive end, along with Atiyyah ...

Jacksonville Jaguars Defeat Houston Texans: Jags grow by leaps and bounds
Big Cat Country — ... John Henderson and Terrence Knighton are the Jaguars' best defensive linemen, and I don't know that I've seen a rookie third-round NT make such a big impact as quickly as Knighton has. John Henderson seems to be flourishing at DE in a 3-4 scheme. He's gobbling blockers up and allowing our LB's to fly to the ball carrier. He seems to be energized by Knighton's presence on the team, and is looking like (gasp) hi might return to his prior form. ...

Titans@Jaguars The view from the Stadium
Big Cat Country — ... Seventh impression, John Henderson rocks the stadium. Early in the game the Titans were pinned back against the North End Zone. It was third down and the Jaguars had been doing a good job shutting them down. John Henderson signalled the crowd to pump up the noise. The place went nuts. I have not seen John Henderson do that in two years. Maybe he did, but this was the first time in a long time it meant something. John Henderson was in this game emotionally and it showed. I have not seen the big guy play like this and act tlike this ...

First Quarter Grades and Awards
Big Cat Country — ... ) and John Henderson's career revival as a 3-4 DE. However, the low rush numbers can also be thanked by something else......... ...

Game Preview Week 5: Jacksonville Jaguars at Seattle Seahawks
Big Cat Country — ... 4.Defensive Line: Will the D-line continue it's resurgence over the last few games? John Henderson has experienced a career revival as a 3-4 DE that I never expected and I'm pleasantly surprised with. ...

Greg Knapp's Masterful Stretch Right, Cutback Left
Field Gulls — ... The trap is sprung when Willis stops his pull right and circles back to block left defensive end John Henderson. All of a sudden, Forsett has a wide open cutback lane (the triangle beginning between 89 and 74 and extending towards the end zone), a cornerback to beat and Owens to block in front. ...

Rams@Jacksonville The view from the stadium
Big Cat Country — ... The defensive line is a run stopping line.  It is not a pass rushing line and without Durant, they couldn't afford to send the linebacker. When you see Steven Jackson you marvel at his size. When you see John Henderson grab him and drive him to the ground, you marvel even more at big Hen.  If you are an opposing QB, playing the ...

Aimless Musings and Shallow Thoughts
Big Cat Country — ... . I think he is becoming a better and smarter player. Remember, he didn't play football until his junior year in high school and then only three years in college. All of this is still new to him. My fear is that he will learn the game very well in his fourth year and then be a valuable free agent. I just think Jack should have called him out with John Henderson. Derrick cost this team a lot and I am convinced the Mike Peterson and ...

First Half Grades and Awards
Big Cat Country — ... has been playing the best of the rookies and has been a true bright spot for the season. John Henderson has revived his career and is playing his best ball since 2005. Also, if this team is finally going back to the 4-3, then we'll see our linebackers playing to their strengths again. ...

The Return of the 4-3 Defense Series by Series: First-Half
Big Cat Country — ... 3rd and 6, KC in the shotgun. John Henderson and Montavius Stanley run a stunt and Henderson should've had a sack. It was vintage Hen, as he totally tossed the offensive lineman aside and dove at Cassel's feet. Julius Williams stayed in for Harvey on that play, and brought some pressure. He is possibly our fastest DE, at least from watching today's film. ...

New York Jets Pass Offense vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Pass Defense
Gang Green Nation — ... Jacksonville's 4-3 has strength built up the middle. John Henderson is still playing at a high level. He registered a sack, a hit, and 5 pressures against the Chiefs. He's joined by Terrence Knighton, a 325 rookie from Temple who does not have a great burst to get to the quarterback but freqently occupies a pair of tacklers to open things up for others. 2008 first round pick ...

New York Jets Run Offense vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Run Defense
Gang Green Nation — ... The Jaguars have one of the worst statistical run defenses in football. The Chiefs did little to try and exploit it last week, running only 12 times. Part of this was due to them playing from behind. The Jets are going to test Jacksonville's new 4-3 base defense much more up front. Jacksonville hopes its strength will come from up the middle and tackles John Henderson and Terrance Knighton. Henderson is a multi time Pro Bowler. Knighton is a rookie space eater. He's been pretty good defending the run, although he's ...