Player Spotlight: Chris Brown, LenDale White & Chris Henry (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

2007 Player Spotlight Series

Over the course of the offseason, we will be evaluating a multitude of players at every fantasy position. One such way we go about that is through the Player Spotlight series. Think of the Spotlights as a permanent record on some of the more intriguing players for the upcoming season. Each Spotlight will be featured in an article on the main website.

Thread Topic: Chris Brown, LenDale White & Chris Henry, RBs, Tennessee Titans

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Player Page Link: LenDale White Player Page

Player Page Link: Chris Henry Player Page

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[shadyridr]

Ive always been a big Chris Brown fan. And I know alot of people say he runs upright and is injury prone but he basically has had a year off to rest his turf toe and should be fresh this season. White is nothing but a fat, lazy mess and will be out of the league in less than 2 years. And Henry was a huge reach in the 2nd round. I expect Brown to get and keep the full time job. He has had success in the past and if Travis Henry can do good last year I see no reason why Brown cant keep it up this year. VY opens alot of running lanes so I expect a RB2 type year from Brown.

Brown:

240 att, 1000 yds, 5 tds, 25 rec, 200 yds, 0 td

White:

100 att, 330 yds, 5 tds, 6 rec, 36 yds, 0 td

Henry:

60 att, 200 yds, 0 tds, 10 rec, 70 yds, 0 td

 

[sholditch]

Hmm, I'll take a shot. Brown should start but Chow really likes Lendale and I think it would be folly not to expect his carries to come up from last year. I think at the very least they are going to try and groom White into their short-yardage/GL back, which means that he could see his TD totals get to the 7-10 range. But first Brown. He is an incredibly fast, shifty runner with really no power game. He runs upright which limits his time on the field by causing small injuries. I think he will get the majority of the carries but Tennessee already decided he wasn't their guy last year and he is obviously only a stopgap solution there. So I'm going to go with:

Brown: 190 for 798 yards and 2 TDs, 35 for 245

White: 120 for 480 and 8, 20 for 100 and 1

C Henry: 60 for 210 and 1

 

[shadyridr]

Hmm, I'll take a shot. Brown should start but Chow really likes Lendale and I think it would be folly not to expect his carries to come up from last year. I think at the very least they are going to try and groom White into their short-yardage/GL back, which means that he could see his TD totals get to the 7-10 range. But first Brown. He is an incredibly fast, shifty runner with really no power game. He runs upright which limits his time on the field by causing small injuries. I think he will get the majority of the carries but Tennessee already decided he wasn't their guy last year and he is obviously only a stopgap solution there. So I'm going to go with:Brown: 190 for 798 yards and 2 TDs, 35 for 245White: 120 for 480 and 8, 20 for 100 and 1C Henry: 60 for 210 and 1

Good point. Now that I think about it I remember Brown was horrible in goalline situations 2 years ago. So Ill lower my TD totals for him. But just because White is big doesnt mean he will be effective on the goalline. He may be too fat and slow. I assume VY will steal alot of goalline TDs too.

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Chris Brown:

ATT: 218

RuYARDS: 915

RuTD: 4.75

REC: 22

ReYARDS: 218

ReTD: .5

LenDale White

ATT: 114

RuYARDS: 456

RuTD: 1.75

REC: 14

ReYARDS: 60

ReTD: .25

Chris Henry

ATT: 30

RuYARDS: 120

RuTD: 1

REC: 9

ReYARDS: 63

ReTD: .25

 

[The Ref]

IMHO it's way to early for this spotlight to actually mean anything. With that being said, it's one of the situations I will be watching the closest as the season draws near. I think there is a ton of value to be had if someone wins this job outright.

There is a small part of me that thinks Chirs Brown may end up as a RB "in the teens" for a RB 30ish price.

 

[waylander]

I posted this in another thread, but felt it would be more useful here.

Here's Travis Henry's game by game breakdown last year.

During the first three weeks of the season...

Week 1: 9 attempts 22 yards 2.4 average 2 TDs

Week 2: Did not play

Week 3: 21 attempts 60 yards 2.9 average 0 TDs

Average over the first three weeks: 15 attempts 41 yards 2.65 average 1 TD

Average rank of opponents' rush defense: 16th

Then Vince Young entered the lineup...

Week 4: Did not play

Week 5: 19 attempts 123 yards 6.5 average 0 TDs

Week 6: 32 attempts 178 yards 5.6 average 1 TD

Week 7: Bye

Week 8: 15 attempts 29 yards 1.9 average 0 TDs

Week 9: 19 attempts 67 yards 3.5 average 0 TDs

Week 10: 27 attemtps 107 yards 4.0 average 1 TD

Week 11: 18 attempts 143 yards 7.9 average 1 TD

Week 12: 12 attempts 27 yards 2.3 average 0 TDs

Week 13: 20 attempts 93 yards 4.7 average 0 TDs

Week 14: 20 attempts 88 yards 4.4 average 2 TDs

Week 15: 12 attempts 37 yards 3.1 average 0 TDs

Week 16: 25 attempts 135 yards 5.4 average 0 TDs

Week 17: 21 attempts 102 yards 4.9 average 0 TDs

Average over the last 14 weeks: 20 attempts 94 yards 4.7 average 0.4 TDs

Average rank of opponents' rush defense: 18th

These statistics not only tell me that Henry was facing easier competition down the stretch, but also that Young's entrance into the lineup eased up the running lanes. Only when Vince entered the lineup did Henry break 100 yards.

Someone is going to be able to duplicate his production if not exceed it. The question is who? Or will it be between two or three of them? My money is on Lendale. I know that's not the popular pick, but the fact is he played well enough last year to warrant more carries. Question his work ethic all you want, but White is a gamer, and come Sunday's he'll be getting the rock and doing well with it.

Maybe some of you saw a lean and buff Lendale in college, but I saw the same puffy kid that I seen last year and at this years OTA's, and saying he was productive at USC is just an understatement.

 

[Hawk]

Take this for what its worth, but this was from Kuharsky of the Tennessean who covers the Titans:

"Vince Young will lead the Titans in rushing TDs: Offensive coordinator Norm Chow will be increasingly willing to let quarterback Vince Young pull the ball down and take off running, a scenario that will drive defenses crazy.

With no clear-cut No. 1 running back behind him, the second-year pro will get the call on a good share of short-yardage plunges or rollouts near the goal line.

Add those to the sort of improvisational, long runs that make Young such an X-factor and he'll be in double digits in rushing scores for sure."

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...377/1328/SPORTS

Do people think VY is really likely to get double digit rushing TD's? I suppose it's possible if he gets a bigger goal line role. If he does though, it will hinder the value of all 3 of these guys. Right now, I'd say L.White has the best shot to be the main guy and the goal line back, but I think he and C.Brown will both end up hurt at various times and in the end will have similar stats.

 

[waylander]

I don't think double digit TD's aren't out of the question for Vince, it's just hard to predict QB Td's. Look at last year, Vince has 7, and led the league but didn't start all year. The QB with the 2nd most rushing TD's, Peyton Manning. Vick rushed for over 1k yards yet only got 2 TDs. That being said, if a QB was going to get 10 rushing TD's this season, it would be Vince.

Edit: Fixed are to aren't

 

[msommer]

Take this for what its worth, but this was from Kuharsky of the Tennessean who covers the Titans:

"Vince Young will lead the Titans in rushing TDs: Offensive coordinator Norm Chow will be increasingly willing to let quarterback Vince Young pull the ball down and take off running, a scenario that will drive defenses crazy.

With no clear-cut No. 1 running back behind him, the second-year pro will get the call on a good share of short-yardage plunges or rollouts near the goal line.

Add those to the sort of improvisational, long runs that make Young such an X-factor and he'll be in double digits in rushing scores for sure."

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...377/1328/SPORTS

Do people think VY is really likely to get double digit rushing TD's? I suppose it's possible if he gets a bigger goal line role. If he does though, it will hinder the value of all 3 of these guys. Right now, I'd say L.White has the best shot to be the main guy and the goal line back, but I think he and C.Brown will both end up hurt at various times and in the end will have similar stats.

Steve McNair was always Eddie George's goal line vulture

 

[Tom Servo]

I keep coming back to Joe's comments about the Titans RB situation. He kept saying (essentially) that the more they saw of White, the more they liked Brown. I have to agree. There was a reason Tennessee made a mad rush to re-sign him. I have to think Jeff Fisher saw the future of his running game with White, and it looked like Potterville from It's a Wonderful Life.

Brown

RUSH: 260-1040-5

REC: 30-225-2

White

RUSH: 65-230-6

REC: 4-28-0

Henry

RUSH:50-175-0

REC: 8-65-0

Just like UPS, what can Brown do for you? In this case, solid RB2 numbers.

 

[ILoveMyLions]

Some of the Chris Brown love in this post is shocking. Perhaps there are some hopeful owners in here, but I really can't see Brown getting over 1000 yards this year. He couldn't win the job last year, wound up 3rd on the depth chart and always seems to be dinged up. I see RBBC hell all year with this trio and no back gets 1000 yards...

 

[LHUCKS]

Apparently now is the time to buy low on White.

 

[bigmurd]

Some of the Chris Brown love in this post is shocking. Perhaps there are some hopeful owners in here, but I really can't see Brown getting over 1000 yards this year. He couldn't win the job last year, wound up 3rd on the depth chart and always seems to be dinged up. I see RBBC hell all year with this trio and no back gets 1000 yards...

Amen man; it's like we haven't seen him before. He'll be dinged up sooner rather that later.

 

[Harjiran]

Call me crazy but in this situation I have to go with my gut, and in the end I think it's going to be all about FatDale:

250 carries

1175 yards

11TDs

20 Receptions

150 yards

1 TD

Chris Brown is a paper tiger. FatDale is a manchild with love handles but I predict he grows up in a hurry this year and fulfills his destiny. Chris Henry is a WR for the Bengals.

 

[a_rackowski]

Any updates on Lendale Whites weight?

 

[The Man with the Plan]

Some of the Chris Brown love in this post is shocking. Perhaps there are some hopeful owners in here, but I really can't see Brown getting over 1000 yards this year. He couldn't win the job last year, wound up 3rd on the depth chart and always seems to be dinged up. I see RBBC hell all year with this trio and no back gets 1000 yards...

He lost his job to Travis Henry. Where's the shame in that? Henry's just a better player than he is. LenDale White and Chris Henry on the other hand aren't. Look at the numbers when Chris Brown plays he's productive. Now I know you're going to say when he does play or something like that and that's fine. He's the best running back on the team so with Vince Young on the team to help him out I think he'll be good once again like he was when he was starting in the past.

 

[ILoveMyLions]

Some of the Chris Brown love in this post is shocking. Perhaps there are some hopeful owners in here, but I really can't see Brown getting over 1000 yards this year. He couldn't win the job last year, wound up 3rd on the depth chart and always seems to be dinged up. I see RBBC hell all year with this trio and no back gets 1000 yards...

He lost his job to Travis Henry. Where's the shame in that? Henry's just a better player than he is. LenDale White and Chris Henry on the other hand aren't. Look at the numbers when Chris Brown plays he's productive. Now I know you're going to say when he does play or something like that and that's fine. He's the best running back on the team so with Vince Young on the team to help him out I think he'll be good once again like he was when he was starting in the past.

Like I said, he was third on the depth chart, behind Henry and White...

 

[nygiants56]

nobody took a chance on Chris Brown while he was a free agent, and that speaks volumes about what other teams think of him.

That being said, I do believe Brown represents somewhat decent value relative to his ADP, but, at some point, FatDale has to be groomed as the starting RB for Tenn.

I had Brown a few years ago, I won't got down that road, again. He's a great first-half player, but for some reason, he's always had problems measuring up in the second half of games. Don't know if it's poor conditioning, or if he's a wimp who can't play with pain, or if he's just an injury prone guy...

Seems to me he has some sort of chronic foot problem, can't count the number of times he's missed the second half of a game with a suspect 'foot' injury.

you simply can't count on Brown to be anything more than a low-end #3 RB who is nothing more than a spot player/bye week fill-in, at best.

210 carries, 945 yards ( 4.5 per). 6 TDs.

 

[Buckna]

During the first three weeks of the season...Week 1: 9 attempts 22 yards 2.4 average 2 TDsWeek 2: Did not playWeek 3: 21 attempts 60 yards 2.9 average 0 TDsAverage over the first three weeks: 15 attempts 41 yards 2.65 average 1 TDAverage rank of opponents' rush defense: 16th

2 games is an awful small sample size to draw comparisons too, especially when Henry only got meaningful carries in 1 of those games. Week 3 he played Miami with the #8 ranked run defense last year (opponents avg'd 3.5ypc against Miami.) Week 1 he got 9 attempts, 4 of which were short yardage situations (2nd & 3, 3rd & 2, 2nd & 1 on the opponents 3 - TD, 1st & 1 on the opponents 1 - TD.)

 

[rdstorm]

As a long time Titans fan, it's clear to me that they did not want to bring Brown back. It's also clear that Brown did not want to be in Tennessee. The problem was both parties let themselves get to the point where that was the only option. The fact that he is back speaks volumes about what the Titans think of their RB situation with Henry and White.

Henry is a guy they really like, but obviously he's not ready yet. If they really thought that highly of Lendale, they would not have drafted Henry and they would definitely not have brought Brown back.

So, what does this all mean? Brown will be injured at some point, probably around the 5th game of the year (he might miss a half or two before then, but he'll be ready to start missing whole games by then). I like Brown, but I no longer have any hope that he can remain injury-free. By that time, Henry is ready enough to get thrown into the fire. Lendale is the short yardage guy while Brown is in, but is nothing more than a change of pace once Henry takes over.

Henry 200/1100/5 40/400/3

Brown 100/510/3 25/220/1

Lendale 80/340/5 10/60/1

 

[mdog1967]

As a long time Titans fan, it's clear to me that they did not want to bring Brown back. It's also clear that Brown did not want to be in Tennessee. The problem was both parties let themselves get to the point where that was the only option. The fact that he is back speaks volumes about what the Titans think of their RB situation with Henry and White. Henry is a guy they really like, but obviously he's not ready yet. If they really thought that highly of Lendale, they would not have drafted Henry and they would definitely not have brought Brown back.So, what does this all mean? Brown will be injured at some point, probably around the 5th game of the year (he might miss a half or two before then, but he'll be ready to start missing whole games by then). I like Brown, but I no longer have any hope that he can remain injury-free. By that time, Henry is ready enough to get thrown into the fire. Lendale is the short yardage guy while Brown is in, but is nothing more than a change of pace once Henry takes over.Henry 200/1100/5 40/400/3Brown 100/510/3 25/220/1Lendale 80/340/5 10/60/1

Have some self control, HENRY IS NOT A RUNNING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a track athelete and that is all. The Titans would not have groveled to get Chris Brown back if they had not realized they goofed the draft AGAIN and selected a turd at RB. STOP THE MADNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

 

[rdstorm]

As a long time Titans fan, it's clear to me that they did not want to bring Brown back. It's also clear that Brown did not want to be in Tennessee. The problem was both parties let themselves get to the point where that was the only option. The fact that he is back speaks volumes about what the Titans think of their RB situation with Henry and White. Henry is a guy they really like, but obviously he's not ready yet. If they really thought that highly of Lendale, they would not have drafted Henry and they would definitely not have brought Brown back.So, what does this all mean? Brown will be injured at some point, probably around the 5th game of the year (he might miss a half or two before then, but he'll be ready to start missing whole games by then). I like Brown, but I no longer have any hope that he can remain injury-free. By that time, Henry is ready enough to get thrown into the fire. Lendale is the short yardage guy while Brown is in, but is nothing more than a change of pace once Henry takes over.Henry 200/1100/5 40/400/3Brown 100/510/3 25/220/1Lendale 80/340/5 10/60/1

Have some self control, HENRY IS NOT A RUNNING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a track athelete and that is all. The Titans would not have groveled to get Chris Brown back if they had not realized they goofed the draft AGAIN and selected a turd at RB. STOP THE MADNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

The same thing could have been said a couple of years ago about Willie Parker. Very little production in college and not really ready for prime time when he entered the NFL. Henry has similar college production and measurables that are better in every area I've seen compared.The have not soured on Henry as much as they have probably realized he won't be ready to roll at the start of the season.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

As a long time Titans fan, it's clear to me that they did not want to bring Brown back. It's also clear that Brown did not want to be in Tennessee. The problem was both parties let themselves get to the point where that was the only option. The fact that he is back speaks volumes about what the Titans think of their RB situation with Henry and White. Henry is a guy they really like, but obviously he's not ready yet. If they really thought that highly of Lendale, they would not have drafted Henry and they would definitely not have brought Brown back.So, what does this all mean? Brown will be injured at some point, probably around the 5th game of the year (he might miss a half or two before then, but he'll be ready to start missing whole games by then). I like Brown, but I no longer have any hope that he can remain injury-free. By that time, Henry is ready enough to get thrown into the fire. Lendale is the short yardage guy while Brown is in, but is nothing more than a change of pace once Henry takes over.Henry 200/1100/5 40/400/3Brown 100/510/3 25/220/1Lendale 80/340/5 10/60/1

Have some self control, HENRY IS NOT A RUNNING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a track athelete and that is all. The Titans would not have groveled to get Chris Brown back if they had not realized they goofed the draft AGAIN and selected a turd at RB. STOP THE MADNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS :(

The same thing could have been said a couple of years ago about Willie Parker. Very little production in college and not really ready for prime time when he entered the NFL. Henry has similar college production and measurables that are better in every area I've seen compared.The have not soured on Henry as much as they have probably realized he won't be ready to roll at the start of the season.

FWP had 32 attempts his rookie season. Maybe Henry will get the same too then.

 

[rdstorm]

FWP had 32 attempts his rookie season. Maybe Henry will get the same too then.

I don't see any Jerome Bettis in Tennesse's backfield this year. In fact, I'm not sure they could compare to Duce Staley, except for the propensity for injury. And Henry isn't coming in as a street FA; in fact the coaches said they considered taking him in the *first* round (I personally think the second was too high, but that shows what they think of him).He'll have every opportunity to win the starting job, and that's more than FWP got in his rookie season. In fact, he only got the chance when he did because Bettis and Duce were both hurt.

 

[Scrubby Dubs]

Have some self control, HENRY IS NOT A RUNNING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is a track athelete and that is all. The Titans would not have groveled to get Chris Brown back if they had not realized they goofed the draft AGAIN and selected a turd at RB. STOP THE MADNESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Is it just me and my poor eyes, or do all the S's seem to be curving upward to the right? I'm getting nauseous...

 

[rdstorm]

I don't want to turn this thread into a Chris Henry debate. It is far from a certainty what will happen with the Titans backfield this year. I've posted my opinions, and I think they're just as likely to happen as Chris Brown staying healthy for 16 games, which is what everyone else seems to think. In fact, I'd put the probability of my scenario at less than 50%.

Maybe 45% Henry gets the majority of carries, 30% Brown does, and 25% White gets the bulk of the carries this year. If he was a sure thing, they wouldn't have signed Brown. If Brown was a sure thing, he wouldn't have been a FA for so long.

Until Training Camp comes around, and they put the pads on, it's hard to say what will happen there. But Henry will get his chance.

 

[NorrisB]

LenDale White 1200 yds rushing 8 Tds 200 receiving 0 TDs

Chris Brown 300 Yards 1 TD 85 receiving 0 TDs

Chris Henry 120 yards rushing 0 TDs 25 yards recieving

 

[redman]

This is easily the most unsettled RB situation in the NFL, which is bizarre when you recall that the coaching staff and the top two contenders are all returning from last year.

I generally think Brown will lead the team in carries/receptions and yards (especially receiving yards), while Lendale White will trail him in yardage by at least 200-300 yards but will lead in TD's as the short yardage runner.

IMHO Henry is more of a special teamer/project who is going to operate more as insurance for 2008 if Brown leaves in FA and the fears about White's work ethic and conditioning seem to be confirmed this year. He'll get a handful of receptions and carries, but not much more barring injury.

 

[super sleeper]

I think the re-signing of Brown is more an indictment of LenDale and endorsement of Henry as the future starter. Otherwise the Titans would have pulled the plug on the Turner deal, or signed one of the other higher profile free agents. Instead, they will let Brown and LenDale compete to start the season as the #1, with Brown most likely winning the job. This allows for a learning curve for Henry, who will be part of a RBBC with Brown by mid-season. Figure LenDale to pick up carries along the way as the #2/injury fill-in.

Brown: 165 carries, 695 yds, 4 TDs 22 rec. 235 yds. 1 TD

Henry: 130 carries, 585 yds. 3 TDs 15 rec. 195 yds. 0 TDs

White: 90 carries, 365 yds. 1 TD 13 rec. 95 yards 1 TD

 

[waylander]

I know a lot of people view the Brown signing as a lack of faith in White, but I think it would have been folly to not have signed a vet, regardless of how they felt about their current young running backs.

 

[CA_7]

July 8th Sporting News

Titans RB LenDale White still hasn't escaped the coaches' doghouse because of his attitude and work ethic this offseason, which led to the late signing of veteran Chris Brown. Still, coach Jeff Fisher prefers White to be the starter, though White will have to take some big steps in the preseason to secure the position. . . .

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=235509

 

[rzrback77]

When I look at the RB situation in Tennessee, I wonder why they call their team the Titans because there is just not a titan among that group. I will likely miss the boat on a bargain if one of these guys come through as even a RB2 in 07 because it will be a cold day in August for me to draft one of this trio before round 12.

Chris Brown is an injury waiting to happen. In his four years in the league he has played 11, 11, 15, and 5 games. He has never had more than 224 carries and this very team dropped him, only for him to return when they realized what they still had. LenDale White has not shown an ounce of committment or desire so I for one will be very surprised if he figures it out quickly enough to be the "go-to"guy. I am not buying the Chris Henry skill set either. Next!

Sorry, forgot about Vince Young. He will lead the team in rushing TDs and possibly yardage as well.

Chris Brown start 8 games 190 carries 745 yards (3.92 ypc) and 3 TDs and 25 catches for 150 yds and 0 TDs

LenDale White start 5 games 150 carries 577 yards (3.85) and 5 TDs and 8 catches for 70 yards and 0 TDs

Chris Henry start 3 games 90 carries 378 yards (4.2 ypc) abd 1 TD and 34 catches for 320 yards and 1 TD

 

[djb916420]

Most likely we are looking at a three headed monster ala Houston Texans last year. (dayne, lundy, gado)

Every week might be a new starter. Just my opinion.

 

[rdstorm]

Most likely we are looking at a three headed monster ala Houston Texans last year. (dayne, lundy, gado)Every week might be a new starter. Just my opinion.

That is the last thing you will see out of Tennessee. The only way you'll see that is if all 3 succumb to injuries at various times, making it impossible not to. They will find a RB and stick with him; they might change starters at some point, but they won't continue to switch back and forth.

 

[hayrokitty]

I believe the Titans didn't play Lendale as much in 2006 to help protect the future franchise QB. The RB that is going to get out there this year is the one who Fisher believes is the least risk to miss a blizting linebacker headed for the small of Vince's back. I seriously doubt Chris Henry is going to make Fisher's huddle of trust this year so that leave Brown who's in it already and Lendale who should have enough time with the organization to understand his assignments on the field. My money is on White.

 

[jurb26]

Do any homers have camp reports on this?

 

[Da Guru]

Brown will win the job..at least until he gets hurt.

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

bump for lack of info

 

[Gbagzz]

Now that we're closer to the season and we've gotten a better look does anyone want revise their projections for white and brown?

 

[D_House]

Re-bump. Any thoughts from Tennessee homers?

 

[captbly]

Now that we're closer to the season and we've gotten a better look does anyone want revise their projections for white and brown?

sounds like RBBC to me.. I have Lendale and I think he will end up getting most of the carries as the season goes on.

 

[Jason Wood]

I think Brown and White will have the chance to earn the RB1 role. I don't see the team giving them equal carries as the season wears on, but judging by how they've both played this preseason, I also think it will take real game play before the coaching staff feels comfortable tightening up the roles. I do think, however, that Chris Henry is the clear and distant RB3.

 

[Raiders Fan]

I think Brown and White will have the chance to earn the RB1 role. I don't see the team giving them equal carries as the season wears on, but judging by how they've both played this preseason, I also think it will take real game play before the coaching staff feels comfortable tightening up the roles. I do think, however, that Chris Henry is the clear and distant RB3.

I really think its going to end up Brown as long as he is healthy which as we all know has been an issue.. So I think for those who have either it might be a good situation. When Bron is hrt you know White will run and vise versa..

Fisher would prefer one of the backs to take over as the season progresses, however, so the committee may not last.

He wants White to take reigns but he hasn't yet.. Might take injury to Brown for that to happen.