Team signs two more college free agents
By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer
The Bengals this afternoon announced the signing of two more college free agents, brining to 17 the total of undrafted rookies who have come to terms with the club.
The Bengals signed defensive end Eric Henderson of Georgia Tech and halfback Terrence Whitehead of Oregon.
Henderson (6-2, 270), signed a two-year contract. Whitehead (5-10, 209) signed a one-year deal.
The Bengals announced the signing of 15 college free agents Friday. The new players will have their first workouts with the team during the rookie mini-camp May 15-17 at Paul Brown Stadium. Rookies and eligible first-year players will participate.
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Post a Comment*This could be a steal like Wilkerson was last year through FA.
Strengths:
Gets great penetration and wreaks havoc in opponents backfields...A good athlete...Is explosive and quick...Uses his hands well and knows how to shed blocks...Has a wide array of pass rush moves...Is very smart and instinctive...Solid versus the run game...Has a excellent motor...Team leader with top intangibles.
Weaknesses:
Durability is a major concern and he dealt with injuries in both '04 and '05...Does not have the height you look for...Needs to get stronger...Had his best season by far as a sophomore...Other than in 2003 he never posted huge sack numbers.
Notes:
Holds the Ramblin Wreck career tackles for loss mark at 59.5...Could be a bit of a boom or bust type of prospect...If he can stay healthy Henderson is one of the better pure pass rushers in the draft and could be a steal, but that is a big if.
He was rated as the 14th rated DE right between Elvis Dumervil from Louisville and Parys Haralson of Tennessee and 8 spots ahead of Frostee Rucker one of our draft picks.
Henderson:
Pros: His up-field speed can change games with one play, and his combination of quickness and agility make him a factor on every snap. He shows rare first-step quickness, fine balance, agility and leverage as an edge rusher. He is quick to read blocks and diagnose plays and has natural instincts on the football field. He knows how to use his hands well to disengage from blockers and he has the burst of speed to close very quickly on the passer.
Cons: Must prove more durable at the NFL level after missing several games in recent seasons due to knee problems. Has marginal size as a defensive end. He struggles at the point of attack and against double teams.
Numbers: At the Combine, he checked in at 270 pounds and did 30 reps in the 225-pound bench press, but otherwise didn’t work out due to a toe injury. Over his final season, he started only eight games and totaled 28 tackles with 8.5 tackles for loss and six sacks.
Skinny: He has the ability to start early in the NFL after some improvement in his lower body strength and overall technique, but he should contribute early as a top situational pass rusher. Look for a 4-3 team like the Falcons, Cards or Lions to take him in the third round.
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