2018 FA OT Seantrel Henderson 1 year 4 million

[IDEXAN]

Damn that Crohn disease is some terrible stuff. That kid has gone thru hell with that, so now I'm gonna be pulling for him as much as anybody on the team after hearing
his story, hearing what he went thru.
Hate to bring it up, but what's the chances if any of a relapse ?

 

[infantrycak]

Damn that Crohn disease is some terrible stuff. That kid has gone thru hell with that, so now I'm gonna be pulling for him as much as anybody on the team after hearing
his story, hearing what he went thru.
Hate to bring it up, but what's the chances if any of a relapse ?

Crohn's doesn't get cured, it gets managed.

 

[Number19]

Damn that Crohn disease is some terrible stuff. That kid has gone thru hell with that, so now I'm gonna be pulling for him as much as anybody on the team after hearing
his story, hearing what he went thru.
Hate to bring it up, but what's the chances if any of a relapse ?

Just as a reminder, Henderson started all 16 games as a rookie for Buffalo and started 10 games the next season before the Crohn hit him and ended that season.

He is playing this season under a one year prove it contract, so will be playing for big money next season. He has the talent. I think we’ll have an outstanding season from him.

I’m going to take a sip of kool-aid and predict an outstanding, top ranked season for our O-line. Between Martin and Mantz, at OC, and with Fulton and Kelemete as our OG’s, we should have a strong middle. Henderson will anchor his position, leaving Davenport to step up in his development to secure the LT position.

I don’t think will be disappointed in the results.

 

[steelbtexan]

Just as a reminder, Henderson started all 16 games as a rookie for Buffalo and started 10 games the next season before the Crohn hit him and ended that season.

He is playing this season under a one year prove it contract, so will be playing for big money next season. He has the talent. I think we’ll have an outstanding season from him.

I’m going to take a sip of kool-aid and predict an outstanding, top ranked season for our O-line. Between Martin and Mantz, at OC, and with Fulton and Kelemete as our OG’s, we should have a strong middle. Henderson will anchor his position, leaving Davenport to step up in his development to secure the LT position.

I don’t think will be disappointed in the results.

Glad to see you're on the lets get a bunch of backups in FA and that will give the Texans a top OL bandwagon. I'm going to wait and see results before I judge, but these guys were backups for a reason.

BTW, I liked the Henderson signing, but dont know how much the Chron's will effect him. Henderson was above avg as a rookie.

Henderson is an above avg run blocker so that should help on 3rd an 1's. Henderson/Fulton are both strong run blockers as long as you dont ask them to make blocks at the 2nd level. But once they get their hands on you, you're done. Pass blocking is different subject.

 

[IDEXAN]

Crohn's doesn't get cured, it gets managed.

Apparently it's currently under control, under effective management if you will, but I'm asking about the chances of the recurrence of what he went thru a couple years ago
when he was in such agony and surgery was performed to remove sections of his intestines.

 

[infantrycak]

Apparently it's currently under control, under effective management if you will, but I'm asking about the chances of the recurrence of what he went thru a couple years ago
when he was in such agony and surgery was performed to remove sections of his intestines.

Doc can correct me but I think the chance is low so long as he sticks with his program.

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

Glad to see you're on the lets get a bunch of backups in FA and that will give the Texans a top OL bandwagon. I'm going to wait and see results before I judge, but these guys were backups for a reason.

BTW, I liked the Henderson signing, but dont know how much the Chron's will effect him. Henderson was above avg as a rookie.

Henderson is an above avg run blocker so that should help on 3rd an 1's. Henderson/Fulton are both strong run blockers as long as you dont ask them to make blocks at the 2nd level. But once they get their hands on you, you're done. Pass blocking is different subject.

When will Rankins appear ?

 

[Latin]

Doc can correct me but I think the chance is low so long as he sticks with his program.

Chron's sucks. Can definitely recur/flair. Small bowel fistula, adhesions, etc can all lead to additional surgery. Difficult to predict despite medication.

 

[Honoring Earl 34]

Doc can correct me but I think the chance is low so long as he sticks with his program.

Crohn's is what my wife's Grandpa died of in the 70's . Modern medicine is a lifesaver .

 

[Number19]

Glad to see you're on the lets get a bunch of backups in FA and that will give the Texans a top OL bandwagon. I'm going to wait and see results before I judge, but these guys were backups for a reason.

BTW, I liked the Henderson signing, but dont know how much the Chron's will effect him. Henderson was above avg as a rookie.

Henderson is an above avg run blocker so that should help on 3rd an 1's. Henderson/Fulton are both strong run blockers as long as you dont ask them to make blocks at the 2nd level. But once they get their hands on you, you're done. Pass blocking is different subject.

You keep calling our FA pickups "backups". Fulton started 46 games over 4 years. This should not be described as backup. Kelemete? Yes, this description applies.

But still, I base my kool-aid driven optimism on these two assessments from Battle Red Blog:


The Film Room: Senio Kelemete
By Matt Weston@Mbw987 Apr 12, 2018, 12:00pm CDT

Now, let me be clear: Kelemete is better than Xavier Su’a-Filo. He’s better than Jeff Allen has been during his time in Houston. He’s a better pass blocker than Su’a-Filo. He’s strong and actually has tenacity, unlike Allen. He’s a fringe starter in the NFL. He’s worth the contract he was given by the Texans. He’s better than what was in Houston previously and what else is currently here at guard.

https://www.battleredblog.com/2018/4/12/17227120/the-film-room-senio-kelemete



The Film Room: Zach Fulton
By Matt Weston@Mbw987 Apr 10, 2018, 12:00pm CDT

Fulton is a great player. Aside from the inconsistent contact he makes at the second level, there isn’t a hole in his game. Feet, strength, hands...it’s all here. In both the run and pass game, he excels as a blocker. He doesn’t have the athletic ability to be a spectacular blocker that puts him in the conversation with the top guards in the lead. The OMG impossible blocks aren’t here. But what is here is more than enough for him to revolutionize the interior of the line of scrimmage for the Texans. He can give Houston the competent guard play it’s been dying for since 2016.

https://www.battleredblog.com/2018/4/10/17217684/the-film-room-zach-fulton

 

[steelbtexan]

You keep calling our FA pickups "backups". Fulton started 46 games over 4 years. This should not be described as backup. Kelemete? Yes, this description applies.

But still, I base my kool-aid driven optimism on these two assessments from Battle Red Blog:


The Film Room: Senio Kelemete
By Matt Weston@Mbw987 Apr 12, 2018, 12:00pm CDT


https://www.battleredblog.com/2018/4/12/17227120/the-film-room-senio-kelemete

Thanks for the articles, we shall wait and see.

Starting because who you want to play is hurt is what all of the offseason FA pickups were, it really doesn't matter how many games they start.

These guys are avg at best and that's a big upgrade if you choose to look at the moves like this.



The Film Room: Zach Fulton
By Matt Weston@Mbw987 Apr 10, 2018, 12:00pm CDT



https://www.battleredblog.com/2018/4/10/17217684/the-film-room-zach-fulton

 

[steelbtexan]

These guys are hopefully avg which if you look at it in a positive light this is good news.

But if a starter is unable to play and one of these guys starts in the 1st team guys place, that's the very definition of a backup. You cant start who you would like to start so you replace the starter with one of the Fulton/Kelemete's of the world. Guys who aren't bad but not as good as the guys that are you're starters.

But hey, lets look at the upside. You get an upgrade on the cheap.

 

[steelbtexan]

When will Rankins appear ?

I dont expect him to play much this season. Missing all of TC and the preseason means he probably wont be ready to get ant playing time until atleast week 4 and even then he will still be behind. Look for him to at best have a rookie yr like Davenports was last yr. A foot surgery for such a big man is a serious thing. The Texans medical staff needs to do something out of character and give Rankins foot all the time it need to heal, instead of rushing him back like they've done with most players.

 

[steelbtexan]

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[AcresHomesTexan]

Chron's sucks. Can definitely recur/flair. Small bowel fistula, adhesions, etc can all lead to additional surgery. Difficult to predict despite medication.

It can, but it is a disease that affects people in a variety of severity levels and symptoms.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Damn that Crohn disease is some terrible stuff. That kid has gone thru hell with that, so now I'm gonna be pulling for him as much as anybody on the team after hearing
his story, hearing what he went thru.
Hate to bring it up, but what's the chances if any of a relapse ?

Crohn's doesn't get cured, it gets managed.

Doc can correct me but I think the chance is low so long as he sticks with his program.

It can, but it is a disease that affects people in a variety of severity levels and symptoms.

In simple terms, Crohn’s is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the small intestine, making it all but impossible for food to pass through. As infantrycak pointed out, it cannot be cured. Those that can be successfully managed medically from the beginning are more likely to enjoy long-lasting remission since they are usually milder cases. Surgical resection offers an opportunity for “resetting” the disease into a state of temporary remission. But it is known that once surgical resection is required, recurrence rates range from 20 to over 80 percent. Usually recurrence following surgery is defined by the return of symptoms. Studies place percentages at ~20 after 2 years, ~30% after 3 years..........progressing steadily to ~80% after 20 years.

Over the past decade, as the disease has an immune basis, immunotherapies have been in development to help manage these recurrences more successfully. But Crohn's for patients like Henderson will be a life-long battle, with unwavering attention to his medication regimen and his diet. No more spicy food, roughage or sweets that would irritate the small intestine. And, if he has not been told by now, smoking is a well known risk factor for the development of and the recurrence of Crohn's. Yes, even smoking only marijuana. In fact, cannabis by itself taken in any form has been shown to be a very significant risk factor in the development of Crohn's, its progression leading to requiring surgery, and its recurrence.

 

[austins23]

I dont expect him to play much this season. Missing all of TC and the preseason means he probably wont be ready to get ant playing time until atleast week 4 and even then he will still be behind. Look for him to at best have a rookie yr like Davenports was last yr. A foot surgery for such a big man is a serious thing. The Texans medical staff needs to do something out of character and give Rankins foot all the time it need to heal, instead of rushing him back like they've done with most players.

If the O-line looks decent/good through the preseason, I'd stash this guy on the IR or somewhere until next year. Like you said, broken feet on dudes that big ain't good.

 

[Carr Bombed]

If the O-line looks decent/good through the preseason, I'd stash this guy on the IR or somewhere until next year. Like you said, broken feet on dudes that big ain't good.

PUP list.. that way he can still be available if/when someone goes down.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

PUP list.. that way he can still be available if/when someone goes down.

How is Rankin going to be in any way prepared to play this season if he can't play during TC and is placed on the Reserve PUP? He essentially will have had not practice experience throughout OTAs and TC. Then, for an additional 6 weeks, he will be allowed only rehab with the trainers until Week 7. At that time, he would be given his first opportunity to practice.........typically ~3 weeks of practice before being activated..........taking him already into Week 10. For a rookie missing the opportunity of all the concentrated practice of OTAs, TC........and a large part of the regular season makes for Rankin a very questionable value for 2018.

 

[Carr Bombed]

How is Rankin going to be in any way prepared to play this season if he can't play during TC and is placed on the Reserve PUP? He essentially will have had not practice experience throughout OTAs and TC. Then, for an additional 6 weeks, he will be allowed only rehab with the trainers until Week 7. At that time, he would be given his first opportunity to practice.........typically ~3 weeks of practice before being activated..........taking him already into Week 10. For a rookie missing the opportunity of all the concentrated practice of OTAs, TC........and a large part of the regular season makes for Rankin a very questionable value for 2018.

Being available as you say in week 10 (I think he could be available sooner) is still better than not being available at all. There's still a lot of football left and depending on what happens with the offensive line this season, plenty of opportunities to gain experience his rookie season. It's still better than a rookie year being spent on I.R.

 

[xtruroyaltyx]

I agree with a Doc. IR him and give the spot to someone else for the year.

I don’t think it’d be good for him or the team to try and add him to the roster/play him after being out for so long.

Doesn’t really make a lot of sense.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

Being available as you say in week 10 (I think he could be available sooner) is still better than not being available at all. There's still a lot of football left and depending on what happens with the offensive line this season, plenty of opportunities to gain experience his rookie season. It's still better than a rookie year being spent on I.R.

That's only true if a player (at any position) of potentially greater value to the team does not have to be released in return. Also something to your point which most don't realize......if a player isn't activated after the sixth week, the team still has another 6 week window to begin practicing. Once practicing, he has to be activated by another 3 weeks. So theoretically, Rankin could be returned to the team as late as Week 15.

 

[beerlover]

How does this Texan organization continually struggle to identify offensive linemen with medical issues?

Injury’s of one kind or another have been bugaboo, taking gamble on any known issue should be well off the board by now.

Put Cloak in charge, least we stand a chance!

 

[IDEXAN]

on

How does this Texan organization continually struggle to identify offensive linemen with medical issues?

Injury’s of one kind or another have been bugaboo, taking gamble on any known issue should be well off the board by now.

Put Cloak in charge, least we stand a chance!

I think GM Gaine knew all bout the peril in signing Henderson re his injury/disease issues because Gaine was with the front office in Buffalo where Henderson played before coming here and was familiar with Hendersons struggles and history in great detail.
Now if you are referring to the injury that just drafted third-round pick Rankins is dealing with that's probably a different kind of situation and may raise questions about the wisdom in taking a shot on this prospect.

 

[beerlover]

on
I think GM Gaine knew all bout the peril in signing Henderson re his injury/disease issues because Gaine was with the front office in Buffalo where Henderson played before coming here and was familiar with Hendersons struggles and history in great detail.
Now if you are referring to the injury that just drafted third-round pick Rankins is dealing with that's probably a different kind of situation and may raise questions about the wisdom in taking a shot on this prospect.

There are so many names it would take more time than I have to research. Keep it recent and applicable to digest. Starting with Duane Brown, his injury and recovery through trade to Seattle. Then there is Derek Newton rupturing both patellar tendons, rehabbed then cut before due bonus. Nick Martin, 2nd round pick, lost for rookie season due to ankle injury. Quessenbery Cancer survivor. Brandon Brooks (now starter for Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles) battle with injury's then release while drafting Xavier Sua'Filo 1st pick of 2nd round (released and playing for Tennessee). Now Rankin? Out with Broken Foot, the only OL prospect drafted in 2018. In fact they haven't been successful addressing tackle in the draft since Duane Brown, 2008. Freaking 10 years ago, very disappointing and difficult for any QB or offense to overcome.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

Glad to see you're on the lets get a bunch of backups in FA and that will give the Texans a top OL bandwagon. I'm going to wait and see results before I judge, but these guys were backups for a reason.

BTW, I liked the Henderson signing, but dont know how much the Chron's will effect him. Henderson was above avg as a rookie.

Henderson is an above avg run blocker so that should help on 3rd an 1's. Henderson/Fulton are both strong run blockers as long as you dont ask them to make blocks at the 2nd level. But once they get their hands on you, you're done. Pass blocking is different subject.

That could be confusing enough for defense's.....the Texans actually might be running better to the right side versus 15 years of running to the left.

 

[CloakNNNdagger]

on
I think GM Gaine knew all bout the peril in signing Henderson re his injury/disease issues because Gaine was with the front office in Buffalo where Henderson played before coming here and was familiar with Hendersons struggles and history in great detail.
Now if you are referring to the injury that just drafted third-round pick Rankins is dealing with that's probably a different kind of situation and may raise questions about the wisdom in taking a shot on this prospect.

From an old June 4 post:

The beginning of last season, he suffered a high ankle sprain of his left ankle. It led to him missing 3 games..........the first 3 games he has ever missed in his career. He dealt with this issue throughout the year. He was invited to the Senior Bowl, but was unable to participate because of the ankle. Not exactly an encouraging sign to see him again in an ankle left boot today.

His left high ankle sprain was likely still somewhat unstable and "reactivated" upon 1st activity, and probably led to a compensatory foot fracture when imbalance due to pain required him to compensatorily shift most of his weight unevenly to the outside of his left foot.

 

[OptimisticTexan]

I agree with a Doc. IR him and give the spot to someone else for the year.

I don’t think it’d be good for him or the team to try and add him to the roster/play him after being out for so long.

Doesn’t really make a lot of sense.

Rankin had RD1 potential but his current injury status helped him fall into the Texans hands in RD3. His injury shouldn't be a lifetime ailment if given the proper time to heal. I liked the pick but I like the possibility of a healthy Rankin contributing in 2019 versus a rushed version of him trying to make an appearance in 2018. I'd 100% IR (protect the pick first and foremost) Rankin and prepare him to arrive at the 2019 off-season programs healthy and ready to play.

If Rankin is 100% healthy next season, that's essentially a RD1 pick before the 2019 NFL Draft even starts...oh, and the Texans do possess a RD1 and two RD2's. The OL and DL could get healthy in a hurry.

 

[TheRealJoker]

Rankin had RD1 potential but his current injury status helped him fall into the Texans hands in RD3. His injury shouldn't be a lifetime ailment if given the proper time to heal. I liked the pick but I like the possibility of a healthy Rankin contributing in 2019 versus a rushed version of him trying to make an appearance in 2018. I'd 100% IR (protect the pick first and foremost) Rankin and prepare him to arrive at the 2019 off-season programs healthy and ready to play.

If Rankin is 100% healthy next season, that's essentially a RD1 pick before the 2019 NFL Draft even starts...oh, and the Texans do possess a RD1 and two RD2's. The OL and DL could get healthy in a hurry.

Another thought on Rankin if the team “redshirts” him this season. His lack of ideal length and good movement skills on pulls made people think his best position was on the interior. Good insurance if Kelemete or Fulton don’t prove to be starter material. Or if Martin doesn’t make a full recovery

 

[beerlover]

Still does not address LT.

 

[Chance_C]

In simple terms, Crohn’s is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the small intestine, making it all but impossible for food to pass through. As infantrycak pointed out, it cannot be cured. Those that can be successfully managed medically from the beginning are more likely to enjoy long-lasting remission since they are usually milder cases. Surgical resection offers an opportunity for “resetting” the disease into a state of temporary remission. But it is known that once surgical resection is required, recurrence rates range from 20 to over 80 percent. Usually recurrence following surgery is defined by the return of symptoms. Studies place percentages at ~20 after 2 years, ~30% after 3 years..........progressing steadily to ~80% after 20 years.

Over the past decade, as the disease has an immune basis, immunotherapies have been in development to help manage these recurrences more successfully. But Crohn's for patients like Henderson will be a life-long battle, with unwavering attention to his medication regimen and his diet. No more spicy food, roughage or sweets that would irritate the small intestine. And, if he has not been told by now, smoking is a well known risk factor for the development of and the recurrence of Crohn's. Yes, even smoking only marijuana. In fact, cannabis by itself taken in any form has been shown to be a very significant risk factor in the development of Crohn's, its progression leading to requiring surgery, and its recurrence.

Ok let him smoke dope and give him some Nexium and watch him go