John Henderson: Oakland Raiders Serious About Defensive Power

June 11, 2010   ·   RaiderusMax   ·   Jump to comments

Okay, just when you thought the Raiders had taken care of the run they go out and get another defensive play-maker.
Yes Raider fans, the Raiders and Al Davis have gone out and signed pro bowler John Henderson! John Henderson is a massive 6'7", 335 lb DT!!
With nine years experience, Henderson can only add to the power of the front line as he makes a complimentary bookend to Richard Seymour.
The Raiders now have a frontline consisting of Richard Seymour, Tommy Kelly, Matt Shaughnessy, John Henderson and bring in the brick wall to complete it.
Now, if you add the speed and presence of Rolando McClain and the secondary of Asomugha and Johnson, this defense is beginning to be pretty solid and should really top the defensive ranks.
The next factor of course is keeping the offense on the field, but as many of you have noticed, the O-line is much improved. So can the Raiders return to playoff contention?
So far the answer appears to be a solid YES! This season w...

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