John Henderson Took the High Road

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Published: June 8, 2009

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... tackle John Henderson being called out by head coach Jack Del Rio for basically being “soft.”  Henderson took himself out of some OTA practices complaining of shoulder pain, and Del Rio believed it was just a case of a veteran looking to get out of the June heat. 

 

"Back when I played, and even prior to that, I don't think anybody would have had to miss a snap for it," Del Rio said smugly. "I think it's a minor bruise of sorts. I would think Vince Lombardi is probably rolling over [in his grave] right now. It's not something that should keep anybody out of work."

When the dust settled, dust being X-rays in this particular situation, it was found that John Henderson had a grade two shoulder separation, an injury that often requires surgery.  Clearly the injury was not fabricated by the two-time Pro Bowler.

Despite his head coach’s insulting comments, Henderson is taking the proverbial high road whi...

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