myhousekey Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm not a huge Devery fan....I'll be curious to see how much $ he got. The New Orleans Saints have signed WR Devery Henderson to a four-year contract, it was announced today by the club. Henderson, who has been one of the NFL’s most dangerous deep threats since 2006, has averaged over 23 yards per catch over the last three seasons. “In 2008 Devery had his best season and we are pleased to get this deal done,” said Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. “He brings a big-play component to our offense that is important and he is a hard worker who continues to improve.” Henderson has 18 receptions of 40 yards or more during his career. In 2008, he set a career-high with 793 yards on 32 catches – averaging nearly 25 yards per grab to lead the NFL – and also rushed for 33 yards on four carries. A second-round pick in 2004 out of LSU, Henderson has started 32 of 60 games in his career. “We believe Devery is just beginning to reach his potential,” said Coach Sean Payton. “Every year since we arrived in 2006 he has added a new facet to his game. The big plays stand out because there have been so many, but he’s also developed into a consistent receiver. He fits in well with our group at wide receiver and has been a big part of the success we’ve had on offense.” In 2008, 27 of Henderson’s catches went for a first down and he put together a streak of four-straight games with a reception of 50 yards or more. His average of 24.8 per catch was a club record, breaking the mark of 23.3 that he set in 2006. Henderson had two grabs of over 80 yards, including an 84-yard touchdown in the season-opening victory over Tampa Bay in the Superdome and an 81-yard reception vs. San Francisco, Sept. 28. For his career, Henderson has 106 catches for 2,290 yards, with 14 touchdowns. He has added nine rushes for 76 yards – including a 30-yard burst in 2008 – and a touchdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Was hoping he'd take a trip to Oakland.... but that would make too much sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Is Lance Moore a FA too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) Is Lance Moore a FA too? Yes, Moore is a restricted FA. New Orleans Saints Free Agency (Saints Player) Unrestricted free agents: LB Jonathan Vilma (re-signed to 5-year deal) OT Jon Stinchcomb (re-signed to 5-year deal) WR Devery Henderson (re-signed to 4-year deal) S Josh Bullocks (unsigned) LB Troy Evans (re-signed to 2-year deal) DT Antwan Lake (unsigned) CB Aaron Glenn (unsigned) QB Joey Harrington (unsigned) RB Aaron Stecker (unsigned) C/G Matt Lehr (unsigned) TE Mark Campbell (unsigned) S Terrence Holt (unsigned) CB Michael Lehan (unsigned) DT James Reed (unsigned) K Martin Gramatica (unsigned) Restricted free agents: G Jahri Evans (tendered one-year offer) WR Lance Moore (tendered one-year offer) OT Zach Strief (tendered one-year offer) CB Leigh Torrence (tendered one-year offer) WR/KR Courtney Roby (not tendered) DT Montavious Stanley (not tendered) Exclusive rights: K Garrett Hartley S Chris Reis Edited March 4, 2009 by myhousekey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I don't believe so, I was just hoping he'd become the #2. I think he is based on how he's played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I didn't understand. Can you elaborate? I didn't understand his post when I read it at first either. I think what he is saying is "I think he is already their #2 WR based on how he's played the past year". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) I didn't understand his post when I read it at first either. I think what he is saying is "I think he is already their #2 WR based on how he's played the past year". That's right, He isn't the declared #2 WR but has outplayed everyone but Colston in my opinion. To me effectively he has outplayed everyone else. Just my opinion based on what I saw last year. NAME G RSH YD Y/R TD TARG REC YD Y/R TD % Lance Moore 16 0 0 0 119 79 928 11.7 10 66% Marques Colston 11 0 0 0 88 47 760 16.2 5 53% Devery Henderson 16 4 33 8.2 0 57 32 793 24.8 3 56% Robert Meachem 14 1 20 20.0 1 20 12 289 24.1 3 60% Moore had a 66% completion percentage and much of that time Colston was hurt. . Edited March 5, 2009 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 (edited) in that case, i'm bummed that Denver made a tender offer to the HOU WR instead of Moore. It would only have cost them a #2 draft pick. Edited March 5, 2009 by SLAYER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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