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Bengals’ Henry hires new agent, seems to be on right track
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry vowed to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to make some changes in his life before serving a 4-game suspension during the 2008 season. So far, Henry has stayed true to his word and is transforming his life both on and off the field in a positive way.
As of February 18, 2009, Henry will have a new agent in David Lee of PlayersRep Sports Management. Lee also represents Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene and has an impressive list of other NFL clients. The agent is well respected throughout the league for his work as well as holding clients to a higher standard. That makes this a perfect match for Henry who is tying to create a new image for himself.
“I want to put Chris [Henry] on the right path,” Lee said during a phone interview Tuesday night Feb.17. “Obviously, he has to make a lot of good decisions in the future down the road. I want to get his life straightened out off the field and just let him focus on football and doing the right things. I hope this turns into a really good success story.”
The reason for a switch in agents had nothing to with bad blood with Henry’s former agent Marvin Frazier. He just wanted someone who could help him further along in his career.
Lee already has Henry taking a positive approach to the offseason. The receiver is currently working out in California with quarterback Carson Palmer and receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and will be until March 13. Keep in mind that Henry never worked out with any of his Bengal teammates during the course of the offseason until now.
According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Palmer is excited to be working with Henry this offseason. It was stated that Palmer and Houshmandzadeh has been a positive influence for Henry and both have high expectations for the receiver this season.
“I really want to see Chris succeed, I really do,” Houshmandzadeh said. “He’s a great person and I want to see him succeed more than anything.”
Henry is out to prove to the people of Cincinnati that he is not the person they perceive him to be. He has already informed his new agent that he wants to get involved in the community and show people who he really is.
Lee said it’s not about the mistakes of Henry’s past, but the effort he’s making to move in the right direction.
The agent’s final quote was “stay tuned, because something really great is going to happen with this kid.”
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By MANVAN32
February 18, 2009 6:47 AM | Link to this
thats great to hear i hope he do well
By Steve
February 18, 2009 8:23 AM | Link to this
This is good news. The better news is that T.J. is practicing w/ CP and CH. Let us hope he stays in Cincy. T.J. Is the fabric of the offense… not Chad, and personally I feel he is a far better reciever than chad. Let us hope that he stays in Ohio and hopefully we can get back to a winning season
By sec 312
February 18, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this
makes me want to renew my tickets…no really!
By Monica
February 18, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
Big C, I am becoming a BIG fan of your for your positive approach in covering my beloved Bengals. It’s easy for people to jump on the bandwagon when the negative stuff comes out about the organization, but you seem to be a different nature and I love it. I live in Toledo and hear you on the Rant and Rage show with Frank Corsoe and Tom Cole from time to time. I think the Blade should hire you. Go Bengals!
By Tim
February 18, 2009 9:42 AM | Link to this
You’re a class act Big C! Good stuff!
By William
February 18, 2009 9:48 AM | Link to this
Nice to hear he is getting it together and moving forward in such a positive way! I wish Chris all the best.
By Ridnaway
February 18, 2009 9:53 AM | Link to this
I hope this works out for him. I’m also hoping that by working out with CP maybe CP will look his way more often next season….if he has time to that is.
By Joe
February 18, 2009 10:29 AM | Link to this
Well I guess Bengals fans should start waiving bye bye to T.J. This will most likely be his last NFL contract and his best chance to land a big contract. I’m giving 10:1 odds that he will bolt to make more money. The good news is it looks as if Henry is working hard to make sure they don’t miss him.
By BnOPanther
February 18, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this
I don’t care about off the field stuff. It’s what he does on the field that counts for me. For him to gain my respect he needs to stop short arming balls over the middle. If he does that there is no reason he can’t be a Larry Fitzgerald type of a receiver. Big fast who uses his hands and can jump out out of the stadium.
By Marcus
February 18, 2009 12:46 PM | Link to this
Don’t get your hopes up people. Henry is not that good and he still has five months of staying out of trouble!
By Bob
February 18, 2009 12:49 PM | Link to this
Did Palmer say that Chris was a great person? I would think that even a spell-checker program would have caught that!
By bigcincy
February 18, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
If tj does go henry can step in and pick up the slack. his attitude and off the field issues bring negativeness on the field that he wont have anymore hopefully theyll be alright with henry and chad starting
By bigcincy
February 18, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
If tj does go henry can step in and pick up the slack. his attitude and off the field issues bring negativeness on the field that he wont have anymore hopefully theyll be alright with henry and chad starting
By Sue
February 18, 2009 1:05 PM | Link to this
bigcincy, I have some swamp land in Florida that I want to sell you! You say Henry won’t have any more off field issues? Is the Pope catholic?
By Pete
February 18, 2009 1:18 PM | Link to this
Bob, It was Houshmandzadeh’s quote of Henry being a great person. Can’t you read?
By Bob
February 18, 2009 2:15 PM | Link to this
Pete. I have read so much about how the Bengal players are all such great people, it all runs together.
By harold williams
February 19, 2009 7:21 AM | Link to this
give henry a break he was young and their are people out that has done much worserthings trying to judge him. we still love ya henry
By harold williams
February 19, 2009 7:25 AM | Link to this
remember to look at your faults before judging others,sometimes we have to get lost to find out about our true selves,keep up the good work henry.
By Love
February 19, 2009 7:33 AM | Link to this
Amen, Harold!
By Joel
February 19, 2009 7:43 AM | Link to this
This is a great personal move by Chris Henry he has star potential in this league and good-luck
By Boxter
February 19, 2009 5:10 PM | Link to this
Yeah right and I just saw the sun set in the east.