A Few Thoughts on Chris Henry

by Jimmy on May 8, 2008 3:25 PM CDT in News Comment 14 comments

David Climer wrote an article in yesterday's Tennessean about the differences between Floyd Reese and Mike Reinfeldt when it comes to keeping draft picks. Reese would keep his draft picks at all costs, while Reinfeldt cut some of his last seaon. Climer then goes on to say that he thinks if Chris Henry doesn't step up in camp this season that his roster spot could be in jeopardy.

I don't agree with that. Henry wasn't terrible as a running back last season. He had a great game against the Oakland Raiders with 4 carries for 48 yards that included a 24 yard TD run. The Titans had to know that Henry was a project when they drafted him because he didn't produce at all in college. It would be really dumb to give up on him after just 1 season.

The other reason I don't think he will be cut is because the Titans are not going to carry less than 3 running backs. LenDale White has a running style that is going to lead to a lot of bumps an bruises, and Chris Johnson isn't built to be a 20+ carry per game back. Which guy that is currently on the roster would get a spot ahead of Henry? There is no one behind Johnson that has the raw speed and athleticism that Henry brings to the table.

It is way to early to give up on Henry. Did he prove to be worth a 2nd round pick last seaosn? No, but that doesn't mean you cut him. He will be given at least another year to prove what he can do.

What do you think? Will the Titans cut Henry if he doesn't have a good camp? Should they?

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I can’t see them cutting him already. Maybe if he doesn’t pan out this year. He isn’t the only one that should be worried, though. If Chris Johnson can use his athleticism effectively, Lendale better watch out.

by SuperHorn on May 8, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

they should absolutely....

not cut him. he isn’t going to be a star in this league, but give him at least another year to see what happens. if lendale does get hurt, henry will have to step up for some carries….I think he can do it

by gotitans27 on May 8, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He performed just like an immensely talented rookie

who got about 4-5 carries a game. He looked lost at first while showing bursts of speed and flashes of what kind of weapon he might develop in to. Just when he was starting to look good…POOF...he was gone for 4 games. When he came back, he looked rusty; like he had lost whatever momentum he gained before the suspension.

Think about the pluses: (1) He’s a 10th of a second slower than Johnson in the 40, while carrying 40 more pounds. (2) He has great hands and can work well in the passing/screen game. (3) He doesn’t shy away from contact (if nothing else, we KNOW he can take a hit (remember the hit he took against the Colts in the last game?)

If he can be a reasonable approximation of the guy we saw in the Texans and Raiders games, OH MY!

Cut Chris Henry? Hush yo mouth!

In order to carry the candle that lights the pathway to greatness, you have to accept the fact that when the wax on that candle begins to melt, it will slide down and burn your hand. You must be willing to accept the fact that pain is a part of the process of attaining greatness.

by Houston Titan on May 8, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

No way....

I agree with the previous posters. No way should they cut Henry. He needs time on the field to develop the vision he so sorely lacks, and I would venture to guess that is the reason Fisher kept him on in the return game. He has amazing potential with his speed and size, but he’s never really played much in college or at this level. I think he just needs some time in game situations to develop his football vision.

Speed kills.

Big Bill "You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." Darell K. Royal

by Hook em Titans on May 8, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't realistically

see any possibility that they would even consider cutting they’re 2nd rd pick after 1 season and a training camp. Rienfeldt cutting some draft picks is one thing, cutting a 2nd rd pick after 1 season is another. You start cutting your 2nd rd picks after 1 season you may want to just quit your job before you get fired for having a shitty eye for talent.

by Big Bad Bulluck on May 8, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think

There will be enough ball to go around. Dinger is going to come up with some creative ways to use Johnson ie. motion to the slot, reverses and such. Im glad we have three guys who can get it done. What a commodity!

by The Nasty One Lives on May 8, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

The good thing about C. Henry is that he can do either thing: run hard or run fast. He can essentially back-up both White and Johnson. Now he won’t do it as well until he develops more vision-as others have said-but the guy is definitely a necessity. If there’s an injury, he could potentially get a LOT of carries.

DannoE

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Go Titans!

by DannoE on May 9, 2008 6:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Henry needs to step it up

but I have ZERO faith that there’s a more talented or deserving RB on the streets. I love knowing we have the depth and talent to still have a rotation at RB if there is an injury.

A mob is no less a mob because they are with you - John Adams

by August West on May 9, 2008 8:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Also, consider the source.

Climer isn’t unreadable, but you always have to take his ‘speculation’ stories with a few grains of salt.

Now Paul Williams? Paul actually might get cut due to Reinfeldt’s proclivity for demanding production out of draft picks, IMO.

A mob is no less a mob because they are with you - John Adams

by August West on May 9, 2008 8:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree.

Plus, the Titans have a whole platoon of receivers. No standouts, sure, but they could outfit an infantry squad w/ heavy weapons section easily. A loss there-any loss-would have to be considered negligible.

DannoE

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Go Titans!

by DannoE on May 9, 2008 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too Eager

More than anything, I think the 2nd round picks of White, Henry, and Johnson in consecutive years shows that his front office is a little too zealous about the RB position. It seems as if they view RBs to be “game changers” rather than looking at WRs or CBs.

A wideout, a wideout, my middle linebacker for a wideout!

by Thunder Jones on May 9, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's the coaching philosophy.

If J. Fisher KNEW he’d gain between 3.5 yrds/carry on EVERY carry, the Titans would never through another pass again. Because that stat would lead to infinite 1st downs and an excellent ball-control offense. This, in turn, would lead almost certainly to an excellent defense. And bottom line, that right there is Titan football.

DannoE

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Go Titans!

by DannoE on May 9, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah, Henry's OK.

This team always carries 3 or 4 running backs on the roster. The guy who was our #4 last year (Quinton Ganther?) is probably gone, though.

by hartley on May 9, 2008 11:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That hit he took...

in the Colts game, I thought was helmut to helmut. The announcers all got real excited about it but I say it was an illegal hit. But he bounced right up.

by Titanfan on May 9, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs