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He's like Travis Kelce if the Chiefs used Kelce the way they should.
Same. I never even considered it though because of the Denver D.Damn wish i started him.
Me too hi5 mateStarted him over Gates and Pitta. PM me if you want to know more about my leagues!
Opposite here. Benched Juliuscount me in, didn't start him because of (A) Gates and (B) Denver DEF which I also started
Julius Thomas got the nod, it'll be hard for him to match Henry's first half points :(
Hunter Henry caught 6-of-8 targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in San Diego's Week 6 win over the Broncos.
Henry led the Chargers in targets, catches and yards against the league's best defense, scoring their lone touchdown. The second-round rookie has now found the end zone in three straight games, the latter two of which Antonio Gates was active for. Looking like a younger Gates himself, Henry isn't abiding by the rule that rookie tight ends usually struggle. He's fast becoming one of Philip Rivers' go-to targets, and making an argument for TE1 status even with Gates in the lineup. The Chargers are a plus Week 7 matchup.
I'm not to sure about this anymore. The Kid has given Rivers every reason to trust him and that connection is only going to get stronger.This guy looks like the real deal. Looked great last night and Rivers seems to trust him. It is obvious Gates is a shell of himself, but it could get frustrating this year around the redzone when Gates gets the targets instead of Henry, when it is obvious Henry should be getting the looks.
The same thing was said about the young QBs that are producing today and at one point it was said about RBs. Things are different now these kids are leaving college ready to play in the NFL regardless of position.I ended up getting him in half of my dynasty leagues, including 2/3 of my TE-premium leagues. I thought he was a solid prospect coming out of Arkansas, but honestly he is exceeding my wildest expectations. Rookie TEs just aren't supposed to do what he's doing. I don't think it's a fluke either. He has very good quickness in his routes for such a big target. Hang onto him if you have him in dynasty. He looks poised for a tremendous career.
Two red zone looks, and two near TDs. Could have easily had a much bigger day.Opinions sought on HH. After his weak showing Oct. 23rd, were his previous 3 good games a fluke? Has he taken a back seat to a now healthy Gates?
Yup, and I tried to be proactive by trading for one who seemsd to be a budding star. Ugh.Dropped for Ebron. I keep rotating at that dopey position and am always a game behind.
He actually has a knee issue, the concussion issue I believe is behind him.This kid looked great before he got a concussion. There's been almost no updates or news on him. Any homers have any read on what his involvement is going to be like moving forward?
Gates is still damn good in the RZ and near the goal line. He's aging and isn't the player he once was but Rivers still trusts him and targets him extensively in these areas. I think it's a mistake to dismiss him and assume Henry is going to vault past Gates in terms of a role in the San Diego offense. In fact, the opposite was true prior to Henry's recent knee injury. Henry's role was being reduced while Gates' role was being expanded. Personally, I think reducing Henry's role is ridiculous but that's exactly what McCoy had been doing.He actually has a knee issue, the concussion issue I believe is behind him.
He was at practice yesterday, which is a good sign. Benjamin is banged up, he's won't be playing, meaning a few more passes for someone.
Gates had a good game against the Titans, so he's cutting into Henry's targets. BUT.....Gates has nothing left in the tank. Henry will get a bigger role down the stretch.
Against the Dolphins he could get 5-6 targets......50-60 yards....and hopefully a TD. That's my prediction as an avid Charger fan.
Yeah I was actually convinced HH was going to take over earlier in the season. However, I've watched almost all SD games this year and Rivers just keeps feeding Gates, especially in the RZ / EZ.Gates is still damn good in the RZ and near the goal line. He's aging and isn't the player he once was but Rivers still trusts him and targets him extensively in these areas. I think it's a mistake to dismiss him and assume Henry is going to vault past Gates in terms of a role in the San Diego offense. In fact, the opposite was true prior to Henry's recent knee injury. Henry's role was being reduced while Gates' role was being expanded. Personally, I think reducing Henry's role is ridiculous but that's exactly what McCoy had been doing.
Whether that changes now or coming out of the bye remains to be seen but I think one thing will remain constant - Gates will remain a key part of the offense as long as he's healthy. He's still really good in Red Zone and Goal Line situations and Rivers loves (scratch that LOVES) throwing to him there. I don't see any reason to think that will change. Henry was looking terrific when Gates was hurt and that wasn't enough of a reason for Gates' role to be reduced so I doubt it's going to be reduced moving forward as long as Gates is able to play.
I've said before in this thread I think there's room enough for both TEs to get plenty of targets and scoring opportunities in this offense if McCoy is smart enough to figure it out. He hasn't shown the ability yet to do that consistently. We'll see if that changes but it definitely is possible. This isn't rocket science and it's not like the Chargers have an over abundance of offensive weapons they can utilize. They're actually pretty limited in the passing game. They should be leaning heavily on Gates and Henry since they are arguably their two best options in the passing game right now along with Williams and maybe Inman.
If gates is healthy dont bother with henryHe actually has a knee issue, the concussion issue I believe is behind him.
He was at practice yesterday, which is a good sign. Benjamin is banged up, he's won't be playing, meaning a few more passes for someone.
Gates had a good game against the Titans, so he's cutting into Henry's targets. BUT.....Gates has nothing left in the tank. Henry will get a bigger role down the stretch.
Against the Dolphins he could get 5-6 targets......50-60 yards....and hopefully a TD. That's my prediction as an avid Charger fan.
I think everyone who has seen Henry play will agree Henry should be more involved in the passing game than he was the past two games when he played. The problem is he wasn't. So any belief that Henry will be fed isn't being supported by actual production on the field and that's all that matters. I'm a Henry owner so I clearly want him to be fed and I absolutely want him to be productive but the reality is Rivers wasn't targeting him and McCoy wasn't getting him involved in the passing game. Now will that change beginning Sunday and then coming out of the Week 11 bye? I certainly hope so and if the Chargers are smart they will get that done. But we see teams and coaches do clearly stupid things on a weekly basis in the NFL so until we see actual signs the Chargers are going to re-involve Henry back into the passing game anyone starting him is doing it more on a hope and a prayer than based on anything clearly being seen on the field the past few games.Gates and Rivers are best friends....He has a familiarity with him on and off the field. They both know what the other is thinking, you are right. BUT.....Henry is 10 times more the better tight end right now....Rivers knows this. Henry will get fed....And Henry is the tight end who can catch a 20 yard pass over the middle and run with it. Gates catches the ball, falls to the ground. I suspect Henry will be very very involved over the last stretch of games.....To say forget him if Gates is playing, is just wrong.
He wasn't more involved for the last game because he didn't play. Please believe me...I follow every Charger game going back years and years.....Henry will be involved more than you thinkI think everyone who has seen Henry play will agree Henry should be more involved in the passing game than he was the past two games when he played. The problem is he wasn't. So any belief that Henry will be fed isn't being supported by actual production on the field and that's all that matters. I'm a Henry owner so I clearly want him to be fed and I absolutely want him to be productive but the reality is Rivers wasn't targeting him and McCoy wasn't getting him involved in the passing game. Now will that change beginning Sunday and then coming out of the Week 11 bye? I certainly hope so and if the Chargers are smart they will get that done. But we see teams and coaches do clearly stupid things on a weekly basis in the NFL so until we see actual signs the Chargers are going to re-involve Henry back into the passing game anyone starting him is doing it more on a hope and a prayer than based on anything clearly being seen on the field the past few games.
Hunter Henry played 26-of-77 (33%) snaps Week 10 against the Dolphins.
Henry was used situationally in his first game back from a knee injury. Almost all his snaps came in the red-zone, where he scored a 10-yard touchdown. Henry should be closer to full health after San Diego's Week 11 bye.
Nov 14 - 10:49 AM