Seantrel Henderson Fighting For Starting Job... Again

Seantrel Henderson came to Buffalo as a 7th round longshot and, yet, won a starting job he kept all 16 games last year. 

His reward is another uphill battle to keep that 1st team spot against fellow sophomore Cyrus Kouandijo.

"I like that because it makes me be on top of my job even more, knowing that I have to come in and do everything right every day," Henderson said. "It makes me not be complacent."

After a litany of failed drug tests before the draft, GM Doug Whaley told Henderson last May this was his last shot. Despite the demotion into a competition to start, Henderson still believes the Bills are behind him. 

"I think the organization really wants me to be successful," he said. "They just want me to do everything the right way. As far as all the coaches and the whole staff, I've been getting a good vibe from everybody."

Henderson got into the Rex Ryan doghouse when he showed up late for mandatory minicamp in June. He was flying through Chicago and got stuck when storms hit. It's something that could happen to anybody. However, in the NFL, it's unacceptable.

Henderson says he's learned, but his actions are speaking louder.

"He clearly showed everybody by coming in shape that he's ready to compete," head coach Rex Ryan said. "I think that and the accountability... I think that was a great sign that he gets it. He gets what we want."

"It's kinda been a roller coaster for me, but that's life," Henderson said. "I just keep my head up everyday and pray about everything. I just keep moving forward and try to do everything in the right way and believe the outcome will be great for me.


(youerie.com)