Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson continues to enjoy high stock.
Contract dispute or not, Hendrickson’s play over the last few years in Cincinnati has him held in high regard around the NFL.
Over at ESPN, Jeremy Fowler polled NFL executives about edge rushers and Hendrickson ranks sixth, up three spots from last year’s ranking.
“His ability to get to the quarterback by any means necessary is truly impressive,” an AFC scout told Fowler. “He can beat you with technique and relentless motor.”
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An NFL personnel evaluator added something many fans would agree with: “He’s probably taken for granted a little bit.”
That’s not meant to imply the Bengals are taking Hendrickson for granted, of course. There’s a very real, understandable leverage battle happening between the team and a 30-year-old pass-rusher who has threatened holdouts over contracts for a few years now.
But as many would rightfully point out, the fact Hendrickson had 49 percent of his team’s sack production and 32.2 percent of the total pressures means the Bengals should probably find a way to make it all work before training camp starts.
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This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Trey Hendrickson’s Bengals contract spat continues while stock soars
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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