I thought Hendo was excellent in our title-chasing season.
He's improved season on season by and large, but I thought the captaincy weighed him down last season and there were times when he fell below his normal expected and capable level.
I'd rather he was free to concentrate on continuing his development and reaching the level, with a lot of hard work, that I think he can reach.
He's going to be unfairly compared to Gerrard, because of the position he plays.
Giving it to Skrtel, for example, changes the dynamic with a central defender being captain, and whilst that might draw compaisons to Sami, that's nothing in comparison to being compared to Gerrard.