There are a bunch of "ifs" in this little scenario I've concocted, but assuming Chris Henry doesn't spend the rest of his life in jail, and that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell doesn't suspend Henry for the 2008 season (the former is less likely than the latter, but given Henry's predilection for cuffings and stuffings, probably not by much), a logical landing spot for the troubled wide receiver could be -- wait for it -- Dallas. Shocking, I know. I don't say this just because the Cowboys are trying to acquire Pacman Jones, but also based on their history of taking chances on players with character issues. Terrell Owens is the most obvious example, even though, oddly, he's never once been arrested (not even for fake trying to kill himself). Dallas also signed Tank Johnson while he was still in the can and the cops haven't heard from him since.
The Cowboys, unlike every other NFL team (as far as I know, anyway), has the infrastructure in place to handle NFL malcontents. Calvin Hill serves in that capacity, and given Dallas' success rate with not only keeping these guys out of trouble but getting them to be productive on the field, I'd say he's doing a pretty good job.
And not only that, but the Cowboys are in the market for a big-play wide receiver. All else being equal, Henry's probably the best wideout still available, either through free agency or the draft. Of course, hand-waving won't magically spring Henry from the joint or prevent Goodell from giving him the Pacman treatment for 2008.
But, hey, if the Cowboys can wait a year, Henry is worth the effort. At this rate, though, Calvin Hill may need to hire an assistant.
Previously on FanHouse
Cincinnati Bengals Franchise Finally Showing They Can Get Tough
Cincinnati Bengals Cut Chris Henry
For Chris Henry, Vernal Equinox Means It's Time to Get Arrested Again
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. Henry is worth the effort, are you kidding me? How many chances has he had?!
Posted at 2:31PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Ben
2. Wait, it seems that according to Fanhouse the only team who will have any players at the beginning of the season will be Dallas. The people here are even worse than the mainstream media at adoring a team that hasn't won a playoff game in 11 years.
Posted at 3:11PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by tobrien28
3. Maybe the CowbGirls can star in the next "The Longest Yard" movie...Oh wait....They actually win games that count...How bout dem CowGirls.
Posted at 3:55PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by EskinSux
4. Right, Calvin Hill is doing a great job. Except for that deal about talking Jerry Jones into not drafting Randy Moss, which probably would have extended the careers of all 3 triplets in Dallas.
Posted at 4:16PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Scott M
5. Hey, Mike... Calvin Hill wasn't a part of the Cowboys staff when Randy Moss was coming out of college. Had he been, Jerry might have taken a chance on Moss.
Posted at 4:39PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by ken
6. The Cowboys disgust me. They are the least classy franchise in the NFL.
Posted at 5:09PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by Will
7. Ohh my bad, I have to be 'good' when I post because the softies at AOL. Whatever,...IF you don't like Dallas, and it bothers you because they haven't won a playoff in 11 years, then don't post. You're not a fan, you're opinions mean absolutely nada, it's not costing you anything, so let it go. Geez some people just love to hate!!!!!!! GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!
Posted at 9:58PM on Apr 3rd 2008 by nunya
8. BOY,don't you feel the love from the none Cowboy-fans
who cannot stay off the sight. If you hate the 'boys so much why are you always on the Cowboy's blogs???
I don't think Henry will be able to play for any team for a while...if ever again.
Posted at 12:02AM on Apr 4th 2008 by jeff
9. The league revolves around the Cowboys.
Posted at 2:02AM on Apr 4th 2008 by Tex Big Balls
10. I just can't wait for Michael Vick and Henry and Pacman. Jer's gonna have the best team in football. And just think, all castoffs. Gangsta, thugs, but can they play! Hope Bum's Boy don't have to start carrying a stun gun at practice.
Posted at 12:31PM on Apr 4th 2008 by Joe
11. Guys like this need to be suspended for life from the NFL and all other professional sports.
Posted at 1:59AM on Apr 9th 2008 by tanning lotion