Science Technology Business U. Henderson hasn't been the same since a shoulder injury last October. Ebenhack, File. It turned out to be just a blip. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Moreover, wide receiver is currently a strength in Jacksonville. For that reason, Thomas would be an unnecessary luxury. They also have a promising young wideout in Tyron Johnson, whom they recently claimed off of waivers. In case they suffer injuries, they can quickly promote Jeff Cotton Jr.
Both players played at a high level in the preseason and both can step up if the team needs them. Henderson to reinforce it would be puzzling. Next: 3 winners and loser from Jaguars' man roster.
Black and Teal 1 month Jacksonville Jaguars offer enticing playoff, win total odds for season. More NFL Rumors ». Compare the current group to the Jaguars' cornerback room from the preseason, and it is a clear significant downgrade. And the trade of Jones now looks even more curious considering the Jaguars' willingness to trade Henderson so early into the season.
Why did the Jaguars trade Jones if they weren't convinced about Henderson's long-term fit? Why didn't the Jaguars draft a true nickel cornerback at some point in the draft to allow Campbell to develop on the outside before Week 3? The Jaguars have mismanaged the cornerback room in a major way over the last two months, which is the biggest takeaway from this trade.
The Jaguars got decent value for Henderson considering his durability issues and the lack of reliability he has shown over the last two seasons, but the front office has otherwise done little to signal that they know what they are doing at the cornerback position. The Jaguars will wear some egg on their face for some time for the Henderson trade, which is the result of getting just a journeyman tight end and a third-round pick in return for a No.
But while the Jaguars will catch national flack for their lack of ability to get more for Henderson, there is one silver lining for the Jaguars when it comes to accepting defeat on the Henderson front.
That silver lining is Tyson Campbell, who will now be allowed to play his natural position on a full-time basis. Campbell was selected by the Jaguars initially to provide immediate depth at the top of the depth chart as well as slide into the starting nickel role.
But for as talented as Campbell is, the rookie cornerback was simply never a fit in the slot. This was true when he was at Georgia, this was true during the draft, during training camp, during the preseason, and especially true during the first two weeks of the season. The Jaguars had to play Campbell on the inside because they were committed to seeing if this staff was the one that could get the most out of Henderson, but it led to Campbell playing far out of position.
Now, though, Campbell can be moved to the outside on a full-time basis. He will no longer be asked to play against smaller, quicker receivers who he will have little chance to match in space. Instead, he can do what he does best, which is stack up bigger receivers at the line of scrimmage and use his length and strength to challenge them throughout the route.
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