E.J. Henderson To Start On Sunday Night. . .Oh, And That Favre Guy, Too
by Christopher Gates on Aug 21, 2010 2:52 PM CDT
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PrintBuried in the article about Brett Favre getting "about ten plays" when the Vikings take on the Niners tomorrow night is this incredible news.
Middle linebacker E.J. Henderson, who suffered a fractured femur last December, will make his first appearance this preseason and play with most of the defensive starters in the first quarter.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, as we've said numerous times throughout this pre-season. . .#56 being back on the field in ANY capacity, let alone as the starting middle linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, is nothing short of miraculous in light of what happened to him on that fateful night in Arizona last December.
This truly speaks to E.J. Henderson's determination, and shows why he is one of the leaders of the Minnesota defense. To suffer the kind of injury he suffered, one that cast doubt over his career as a whole, let alone whether he'd be back for this season, and to be back and, apparently, ready for the regular season is absolutely incredible.
A lot of the hype on Sunday night is going to surround Brett Favre, to be sure. . .but I know that I, personally, am every bit as excited to see E.J. Henderson lead the Minnesota defense onto the field again, if only for a quarter or so.
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EJ is a hero to all of us
an inspiration that all players should strive to be. Also on a side note, Where is Sid!?! I am starting to get worried.
Waiting on a new contract
while over-exaggerating an injury.
really?
i think sid wants a new one, but not enough to hold out just about the entire pre season and a most of training camp. But i hope you are right, he deserves a new contract after last year.
Idk
that’s alot of money, and with Harvin out with migraines, it’s really showing the Vikes that they don’t have much without him. I can see him sitting out the pre-season and saying to himself that he will still be fine, because he’s been in the offense for several years.
Personally, I don’t think he deserves a new contract, but that’s just because I’m not a fan of one-year wonders. If he really wants a new one, I think he has to show he can mantain the level he achieved last year.
Needs the signature braids!
What you just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your entire rambling incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Aug 21, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Like this one :)
What you just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your entire rambling incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Aug 21, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Sunshine Came Softly...
He’s storming out! Stand aside, Superman. There’s a new, hard-hitting sheriff in town.
Titanium is stronger than bone, stronger than steel.
Combine that with the deliberate spirit to persevere over the pain, and you get yourself one heck of a football player.
Go, E. J., go!
Wake up those sleeping sports reporters nationwide.
And now, back to more music: (Chain, chain, chain. Chain of fools.)
I worry about EJ
I worry about the 220lb RB’s, and the 250lb TE’s that will be crashing into his legs.
I’m not a DR or anything, but it just seems too early.
I’m worried too. Not greatly, but a little.
by medicineball on Aug 21, 2010 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I also could be wrong but I think the main issue was whether or not his muscle would be ready, I broke my arm before and it takes a little while to get all the motion and muscle back. After a fracture the bone actually heals stronger than it was before because when it heals its slightly thicker in that spot.
Amen, Brother
"Whoever said that the pen is mightier than the sword never encountered automatic weapons."
That's great news
If they are getting him back this early, it sounds like they think he can start against the Saints. That’s fantastic. I thought his career was over.
If only we could know about when Cedric Griffin was back, the defense would be set. Then Sid and the offense is set.
by HammeroftheGods on Aug 21, 2010 11:32 PM CDT reply actions
Can't Wait
Can’t wait to see EJ Henderson take the field on Sunday night. I love seeing him fly through the air making tackles like a dreadlocked Superman. His determination in coming back from season-ending injuries two year in a row is incredible.
The English language was carefully, carefully cobbled together by three blind dudes and a German dictionary.
- Dave Kellett
This is good news, plus
Harvin is on the mend
Sidney actually did practice a little
Cook, Asher, and Sheppard can replace Cedrick for a while
Oh and the QBs back.
Just the Viking way of getting ready for the season
"Is it normal to wake up in the morning in a sweat because you can't wait to beat another human's guts out?"
Joe Kapp
Great news!
E.J. has long been one of my favorite Vikings, and I’m a bit worried about him being back so early, but no doubt the doctors know best. I just hope he doesn’t get injured again this year, it would be the 3rd year in a row and, I suspect, his final straw.
I can’t wait to see EJ back in command of the D again, where he belongs! On Tuesday. When the uber-lame NFL programming brain trust will get tired of airing replays of other games and show the Vikings.
Ah, ah,
We come from the land of the ice and snow,
From the midnight sun where the hot springs blow.
The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands,
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!
SKOL!
Good luck
Brett Favre. I’ve been looking forward to this pre-season game because the 49ers don’t play the Vikings in regular season this year (to bad.) I like to see thses two teams play since they are both brutal, hard hitting teams with monster defences. Its good that EJ is back, he will help test the 49ers rook RB Anthony Dixon to see if he can play with the big boys.
hang gliders
didnt marshall have compound fractures in both legs from an off season hang glidding accident ? and we know he played 282 in a row. its just great to see ej has a chance for comeback player of the year at least.
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