Chris Henry remembered

[*Go Cards*]

(11-14-2022, 12:13 AM)jason Wrote: This stuff is kinda fun, but it's also silly. It's not like these guys are ever gonna face off, and they did play in different eras. They aren't that far apart, but I'll tell you that Chad, TJ, and Slim took hits to the dome that weren't flagged because they weren't illegal. I know Tee has gotten rocked in the head twice this season, I believe one of them was flagged.

Anyway... My take... Henry doesn't really belong in the discussion. He was fun to watch, and made some great plays. He was a matchup nightmare, but wasn't on the level of the 5 other guys in this conversation.

Chad is probably the best WR in Bengals history, but that crown is gonna be short lived. Injuries derailed AJ Green's claim at it, but Ja'Marr is coming. I'm not a stat guy, but pretty sure Ja'Marr just had the best WR season in franchise history before he could buy a beer.

TJ was a throwaway pick that might carve a notch playing special teams. He had a great 4 year run in Cincinnati, and had an above average career for an NFL player.

Tee Higgins should've never slipped to the 2nd round... Seriously; Henry Ruggs was drafted before him. The guy is gonna have a better career than TJ or Henry, and could approach Chad's numbers should be find himself in the right situation. I'd take Chad if we were in a pick-up game, and this is where the different eras come in.

Boyd should be better than TJ... He was a better prospect.

Agree mostly but would take Chase first in a pick up game but Chad would definitely be 2nd. Don't really see the game changing that much in last 15 years. Now 25 to 50 years ago they were killing WR's and QB's. Most of TJ's catches were over the middle it seems but Palmer always threw it low where TJ was sliding down while making catch usually avoiding big hits. He was crafty like that. 

Now did see Chad take some big hits and to his credit kept on going. Nowadays the concussion protocol takes them out but don't think it's by the players choice. Believe most would keep playing as Chad did. 

Now I definitely like Chad, my buddy who went the games with me for 30 years bought him a hot dog for a sideline stunt and they became best friends. He came to shake hands after the Star Spangled banner was played for every game in 09 and gave us 3 TD balls, another game ball, his cleats, and gloves. Had TJ take our phones and snap a pic of him and us. Still plays Fortnite with my buddy and mentions him in tweets to this day. The last time was during pre-season when he referenced the hot dog stunt. 

You're right though that Chase will have to have longevity to surpass him, but believe he is slightly better if he does and will probably be in HOF if he lasts as long as Chad imo. Yet Chad still has the best foot control that  Ive ever seen live and is incredible in his own right. Plus we all should feel indebted to him for buying all those tickets to keep games from being blacked out in down years.