A Hamilton County jury began considering the fate of receiver Chris Henry on Monday.  Though the verdict form won’t contain any questions about whether Henry should be able to continue his NFL career, if they check “yes” in response to the question of whether Henry committed an assault on March 31, they are essentially casting a “no” vote as to the former Bengal’s chances of ever playing for any one of the other 31 teams.

Surely, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will banish Henry if he is convicted of assault.  Not because an assault conviction standing alone disqualifies him from returning to the league, but because Goodell made it clear to Henry in April 2007 that his next blunder would be his last.

Deliberations will resume on Tuesday.  Henry claims that he was acting in self-defense. 

If acquitted, look for Henry to land with another team.  He has said that he wants to play for the Cowboys or the Saints.