RB Derrick Henry, BAL (12 Viewers)

[eighsse2]

The problem is, when an RB gets "old", he gets old fast. Yeah, Henry might still have some left in the tank. Maybe enough for a top 10 finish in 2023. Or he could start to hit the cliff halfway through next season. But if you're in keeper/dynasty... you have to be looking at moving him for your next 3/4 year stud while he can still get you that kind of value.

Henry is just part human, he’s a cyborg.

Also, it’s “a”, not “an” RB If next word starts with a vowel it would be “an”.

If we’re gonna be pedantic It’s actually more based on the sound than the letter, so it depends whether you’re writing to be pronounced “are-bee” (which would get an ‘an’) or “running back” (which would get an ‘a’)

Nope, you’re wrong. it’s whether the following word starts with a vowel or not. If the following word starts with a vowel, it would be “an apple“, or “an igloo“, or “an expert” , or “an ox“. If following word doesn’t start with a vowel it would be “a running back”, ”a beast”, ”a truck”.

The rule is based on the initial phoneme or sound, not the letter itself. Just as @EthnicFury says, in this case it would depend on whether you would read it as running back or R-B. You're right about the vowel/consonant thing, but it's not the letter that matters, but the sound.

 

[JohnnyU]

The problem is, when an RB gets "old", he gets old fast. Yeah, Henry might still have some left in the tank. Maybe enough for a top 10 finish in 2023. Or he could start to hit the cliff halfway through next season. But if you're in keeper/dynasty... you have to be looking at moving him for your next 3/4 year stud while he can still get you that kind of value.

Henry is just part human, he’s a cyborg.

Also, it’s “a”, not “an” RB If next word starts with a vowel it would be “an”.

If we’re gonna be pedantic It’s actually more based on the sound than the letter, so it depends whether you’re writing to be pronounced “are-bee” (which would get an ‘an’) or “running back” (which would get an ‘a’)

Nope, you’re wrong. it’s whether the following word starts with a vowel or not. If the following word starts with a vowel, it would be “an apple“, or “an igloo“, or “an expert” , or “an ox“. If following word doesn’t start with a vowel it would be “a running back”, ”a beast”, ”a truck”.

How do you say your child is a/an honor roll student?
Or someone is a/an FBI agent?

Actually both are right. Most cases relate to whether a word starts with a consonant or vowel, but other rules apply. Silent consonants and vowels that sound like a consonant.

A Historic Topic - A vs. An

Writers sometimes confuse the use of the articles a and an. We were all taught that a precedesa word starting with a consonant and that an precedes a word starting with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y).

Here’s the secret to making the rule work: The rule applies to the sound of the letter beginning the word, not just the letter itself. The way we say the word will determine whether or not we use a or an. If the word begins with a vowel sound, you must use an. If it begins with a consonant sound, you must use a.


For example, the word hour begins with the consonant h. But the h is silent, so the word has a vowel sound. Hence:

an hour

The rule works the other way as well. Take the word university. It begins with the vowel u. But the u is pronounced as if it begins with the consonant y. Hence:

a university

But consider the word umbrella, also starting with u. It starts with the vowel sound uh. Hence:

an umbrella

Another vowel with a consonant sound is o. When spoken, the letter can sound as if it beginswith the consonant w. Thus, we use the a:

a one-room apartment a once-famous actor

Articles with Words Beginning with ‘h,’ a or an

The consonant giving us the most trouble is probably h. When the h begins a word and the first syllable is strongly pronounced, you should use a.

a history of Europe (accent falls on his) a hero (accent falls on he)

But when the beginning h is weakly pronounced (historic, habitual), you may use an, especially in British English.

an historic occasion (hisTORic) an habitual offender (haBITual)

But these usages are becoming increasingly old-fashioned, so you may also use a.

a historic occasion a habitual offender

Articles with Acronyms, a or an

Finally, the rule applies to acronyms as well. If you pronounce a letter as a letter and it beginswith a vowel sound, you should precede it with an. The consonants with vowel sounds includef, h, l, m, n, r, s, and x.

He flew in an SST. He fired an M‑1. He attended an FDA hearing.

By the same token, if a vowel letter, with a consonant sound, is pronounced as a letter, you should use a.

He made a U‑turn.

Got it? So what is your grade?

An A? A B? Surely not an F.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Getting back to the actual topic, I'm not taking pennies on the dollar for the RB point leader in my league. Run him till his big toe falls off.

 

[mcd]

Getting back to the actual topic, I'm not taking pennies on the dollar for the RB point leader in my league. Run him till his big toe falls off.

I agree.
I traded Mahomes for Henry and Hockenson in a 1 QB league mid season. I'm a big believer in having a top QB, even in 1 QB leagues but this deal made good sense because of other factors. I also had J Allen at QB, and injuries had robbed my of J Taylor, D. Swift and G. Kittle early in the season. It's a devy league & I've got a couple of rookie RBs on their way next year, so I could be looking to move Henry then, but it won't be until the season starts and someone's willing to pay full value.

 

[JohnnyU]

I apologize for derailing the topic. Did I ever say I’m annoyed by the misuse of “to” and “too”? Or “there” and “their”?
jk……now back to Henry discussion

 

[ghostguy123]

I apologize for derailing the topic. Did I ever say I’m annoyed by the misuse of “to” and “too”? Or “there” and “their”?
jk……now back to Henry discussion

Your to kind. Their I said it.

 

[JohnnyU]

I apologize for derailing the topic. Did I ever say I’m annoyed by the misuse of “to” and “too”? Or “there” and “their”?
jk……now back to Henry discussion

Your to kind. Their I said it.

Loved that. Nice touch using the words I mentioned and adding one of your own that is misused (your vs you’re).

 

[Faust]

Titans listed Derrick Henry (hip) as DNP on Monday's estimated practice report.​

Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said the team is looking at "how many guys [they] realistically think can be back on a short week." Henry ran 23 times for 126 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's loss to the Texans, with his lone score coming on a 48-yard run. Henry being listed as a DNP on Monday shouldn't be cause for too much concern, yet. However, If he's unable to log limited sessions in either of the next two days, fantasy managers will want to have a backup option available if the Big Dog is unable to go. It's worth noting the team did not disclose any injuries to Henry after their Week 16 matchup against the Texans.
Dec 26, 2022, 5:43 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Derrick Henry (hip) is practicing Tuesday.​

Officially limited, Henry was cagey with reporters today, saying "whatever we do, I'll be ready" when asked about if he'll play on Thursday. It's a good sign that he met with reporters, and the practice is another positive signpost, but Henry's status still appears to be in some doubt. Henry's taken plenty of practices off this year and is not a lock to be listed as questionable on Wednesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he was based on where the Titans are right now.
SOURCE: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Dec 27, 2022, 3:35 PM ET

 

[Runkle]

What I am going to hate the most is that the coach is going to be all "gamesmanship" and think he's being sneaky by not revealing his plans early, forcing Dallas to prepare for anything. Fine. But an hour before kickoff is fair to announce the plan, and I doubt they do it (unless he's outright inactive). I mean, when Hassan Haskins takes all the snaps on the opening drive, what subterfuge has been accomplished by not announcing in the hour or 45 or 30 minutes before the game starts? Do they really think the extra few minutes notice of Henry being limited/pitch-count/emergency (3rd RB)/etc status is going to give Dallas more of an advantage than what they see on the opening drive? No, come on.

But I feel they'd do it anyway thinking they're pulling some sneaky trick, it'll have no effect on the Cowboys, but piss off the fans by holding the news until after kickoff. Ugh. It's gonna leave a real bad taste.

 

[Faust]

Derrick Henry (hip) is practicing Tuesday.​

It admittedly seems like he could have gone on Thursday night had the game mattered to the Titans, so it's not much of a surprise to see him actually going at it in practice Tuesday. He did get in limited practices on Tuesday and Wednesday last week and should be regarded as likely to play in Week 18. He's a true fantasy RB1 in a must-win game with Josh Dobbs under center.
SOURCE: Turron Davenport on Twitter
Jan 3, 2023, 4:13 PM ET

 

[Faust]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

 

[joey]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

As a Henry owner on a Super Win Now team that will likely ride him into the ground at this point, this is waaay too exciting a prospect

 

[Faust]

Three Derrick Henry Trade Destinations

 

[-OZ-]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

Sounds like Buffalo fans are dreaming

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

Sounds like Buffalo fans are dreaming

Derrick Henry dreamin'
On such a winter's day

 

[jabarony]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

As a Henry owner on a Super Win Now team that will likely ride him into the ground at this point, this is waaay too exciting a prospect

As a Henry owner on a Win Now team (not quite Super), I'd prefer he stay in Tennessee. Not sure how he'd put up better numbers being a 3rd option on a, albeit better, offense compared to the 1st 2nd, and 3rd option on any offense.

 

[joey]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

As a Henry owner on a Super Win Now team that will likely ride him into the ground at this point, this is waaay too exciting a prospect

As a Henry owner on a Win Now team (not quite Super), I'd prefer he stay in Tennessee. Not sure how he'd put up better numbers being a 3rd option on a, albeit better, offense compared to the 1st 2nd, and 3rd option on any offense.

You’re super to me, Jabarony.
I’m just hoping for one more top 10 season from Henry, wherever he’s playing.

 

[JohnnyU]

Freak of nature

 

[-OZ-]

Bills Trade for Derrick Henry?! ESPN Analyst Has Bold Prediction on Titans RB

As a Henry owner on a Super Win Now team that will likely ride him into the ground at this point, this is waaay too exciting a prospect

As a Henry owner on a Win Now team (not quite Super), I'd prefer he stay in Tennessee. Not sure how he'd put up better numbers being a 3rd option on a, albeit better, offense compared to the 1st 2nd, and 3rd option on any offense.

If he were dealt to Buffalo, it’s reminiscent of Jimmy Graham to Seattle. Albeit DH is a better player. I just don’t see Buffalo, who didn’t use the backs they had to their potential and these guys have talent, giving enough for any back to make it worthwhile.

If they weren’t in the same division, Jacksonville kind of would work. But it seems really unlikely for the to be traded.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Derrick Henry shoulders blame for Titans' run-game woes amid back-to-back losses

Trevor Sikkema
@TampaBayTre

Titans GM Ran Carthon on his philosophy for team building:
“It’s cute and sexy to play Golden State Warriors football in September and October when the weather is good, but the teams that play in January play tough defense and run the football”
----------------------
I like it.
Titans GM is the son of former Giants RB Mo Carthon.

 

[popeye]

As a Colts fan, it's been a nightmare and privilege to face him twice a year.

 

[Boston]

Derrick Henry shoulders blame for Titans' run-game woes amid back-to-back losses

Trevor Sikkema
@TampaBayTre

Titans GM Ran Carthon on his philosophy for team building:
“It’s cute and sexy to play Golden State Warriors football in September and October when the weather is good, but the teams that play in January play tough defense and run the football”
----------------------
I like it.
Titans GM is the son of former Giants RB Mo Carthon.

I agree to a point...if you cannot throw in the NFL is you are falling behind...it is not good enough just to be able to run...if it was the Titans would have won 3 Super bowls by now.

 

[-OZ-]

Derrick Henry shoulders blame for Titans' run-game woes amid back-to-back losses

Trevor Sikkema
@TampaBayTre

Titans GM Ran Carthon on his philosophy for team building:
“It’s cute and sexy to play Golden State Warriors football in September and October when the weather is good, but the teams that play in January play tough defense and run the football”
----------------------
I like it.
Titans GM is the son of former Giants RB Mo Carthon.

I like Ran and he’s mostly right. But one can’t help but notice the SB was won by an elite QB and 7th round RB.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

one can’t help but notice the SB was won by an elite QB and 7th round RB.

Franchise tag salaries reflect things pretty well in terms of positional importance.

 

[travdogg]

Derrick Henry shoulders blame for Titans' run-game woes amid back-to-back losses

Trevor Sikkema
@TampaBayTre

Titans GM Ran Carthon on his philosophy for team building:
“It’s cute and sexy to play Golden State Warriors football in September and October when the weather is good, but the teams that play in January play tough defense and run the football”
----------------------
I like it.
Titans GM is the son of former Giants RB Mo Carthon.

I like Ran and he’s mostly right. But one can’t help but notice the SB was won by an elite QB and 7th round RB.

One of the final 4 teams had a 1st round RB, and Mr. Irrelevant at QB, and they may have only lost because they ran out of QBs.

 

[-OZ-]

Derrick Henry shoulders blame for Titans' run-game woes amid back-to-back losses

Trevor Sikkema
@TampaBayTre

Titans GM Ran Carthon on his philosophy for team building:
“It’s cute and sexy to play Golden State Warriors football in September and October when the weather is good, but the teams that play in January play tough defense and run the football”
----------------------
I like it.
Titans GM is the son of former Giants RB Mo Carthon.

I like Ran and he’s mostly right. But one can’t help but notice the SB was won by an elite QB and 7th round RB.

One of the final 4 teams had a 1st round RB, and Mr. Irrelevant at QB, and they may have only lost because they ran out of QBs.

Right, one. And an otherwise elite team.

 

[zeeshan2]

[Herndon] "According to my sources — all of them current general managers — Titans running back Derrick Henry, Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins are among the players who’ve been shopped in recent days." — Mike Silver

 

[Boston]

Report: Titans are shopping Derrick Henry

Titans running back Derrick Henry could be on the way out in Tennessee.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

Gotta believe that he could be a real difference-maker for a team that is close like a Buffalo/Cincy/Philly...or if he is looking for better weather Miami would be a great spot.

 

[travdogg]

Report: Titans are shopping Derrick Henry

Titans running back Derrick Henry could be on the way out in Tennessee.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

Gotta believe that he could be a real difference-maker for a team that is close like a Buffalo/Cincy/Philly...or if he is looking for better weather Miami would be a great spot.

I would think the Falcons would be interesting. Henry's former OC is the HC there, they were the most run heavy team in the NFL, they have lots of cap space, and they are in a wide open division.

 

[Boston]

Report: Titans are shopping Derrick Henry

Titans running back Derrick Henry could be on the way out in Tennessee.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

Gotta believe that he could be a real difference-maker for a team that is close like a Buffalo/Cincy/Philly...or if he is looking for better weather Miami would be a great spot.

I would think the Falcons would be interesting. Henry's former OC is the HC there, they were the most run heavy team in the NFL, they have lots of cap space, and they are in a wide open division.

Forgot about that connection...also, if they are gonna go with Ridder, Henry could take a ton of pressure off of him...the interesting part of this is will the Titans give Henry some say as where he goes.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

As a current shareholder I'd want to know which teams have a better offensive line than the one he's been running behind.

 

[travdogg]

Report: Titans are shopping Derrick Henry

Titans running back Derrick Henry could be on the way out in Tennessee.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

Gotta believe that he could be a real difference-maker for a team that is close like a Buffalo/Cincy/Philly...or if he is looking for better weather Miami would be a great spot.

I would think the Falcons would be interesting. Henry's former OC is the HC there, they were the most run heavy team in the NFL, they have lots of cap space, and they are in a wide open division.

Forgot about that connection...also, if they are gonna go with Ridder, Henry could take a ton of pressure off of him...the interesting part of this is will the Titans give Henry some say as where he goes.

If theory, the Falcons have the cap space, that they could bring in both Lamar and Henry, and continue being the most run heavy offense in the league. That would make them the clear favorite in the NFC South. Especially appealing with London and Pitts seeing probably nothing but single coverage in that scenario.

As a current shareholder I'd want to know which teams have a better offensive line than the one he's been running behind.

Falcons would be among the best landing spots for that too. Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary (FA, likely to re-sign) were 1st and 3rd among all OL in PFF's run blocking rating. For reference sake, Trent Williams was 2nd.

 

[Payne]

Wheels are about to fall off and they know it.

 

[Boston]

Wheels are about to fall off and they know it.

And it is time to rebuild...no reason to pretend otherwise...rip the Band-Aid off and move forward.

 

[Faust]

Derrick Henry Being ‘Shopped’; Should Bills Trade for Titans RB?

4 ideal Derrick Henry trade scenarios from the Tennessee Titans

 

[travdogg]

Wheels are about to fall off and they know it.

I'd bet Henry has at least 2 more high quality years in him. Frankly, I thought this past season was better than all but the 2,000 yard year for Henry.

 

[crushedspirit]

I was already shopping him around in my keeper, so this could drive the price up with a proper fit.

 

[Buckna]

As a current shareholder I'd want to know which teams have a better offensive line than the one he's been running behind.

Titans finished dead last in PFF offensive line rankings this past season so almost anywhere would be an improvement.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Titans finished dead last in PFF offensive line rankings this past season so almost anywhere would be an improvement.

Excellent.

 

[menobrown]

Wheels are about to fall off and they know it.

Yea I think's that a part of it.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Titans finished dead last in PFF offensive line rankings this past season so almost anywhere would be an improvement.

Excellent.

Eagles would be fascinating if they get him dirt cheap pick-wise

 

[menobrown]

Titans finished dead last in PFF offensive line rankings this past season so almost anywhere would be an improvement.

Excellent.

Eagles would be fascinating if they get him dirt cheap pick-wise

Watching Eagles games would hurt the soul of Titans fans.

 

[Bri]

I don't see this confirmed from any Titans beat reporter.

This would signify a total rebuild and Ran has not spoken of such. Also, he's praised Henry and...I'd be surprised if this is true.

Playing along-
Arthur Smith is then trying everything he can to contain his excitement and make a reasonable deal.

This would also allow them to draft yet another QB or roll with Ridder as Henry can ease a QBs burden by getting the Ds attention.

There isn't a D in the league that can handle a Henry and Patterson combo and yet they get to add Algiers to that?

Debate on first pick, but after ...if they go all D, that would make them a favorite to win their division and have us debating them among NFC elite.

 

[Bri]

Another thing that's not nothing- already tweets of season ticket holders saying they will bail if Henry is traded.

Ya can't ....pov lose elite dynamic WR followed by lose elite RB... Sure some are overreacting but if you're gonna push a fan base's buttons this is how.

(Hiring Texans fired OC didnt help)

I don't see it. This is just rumor season

 

[Bri]

Also, yesterday Jeffrey Simmons supposedly was being traded or somesuch because he removed some pics from social media.

The Titans already lost a lot of fans to the Falcons. Either of these would cause such a a push for fans to bolt.

They just don't have many marquis players.

Did I mention Lewan was released?

 

[ghostguy123]

It's wise to take the small PR hit now and become a better team in a couple years

 

[Anarchy99]

Someone taped Henry talking to Matt Judon at the Pro Bowl asking about how he liked NE. That ended up on Twitter, so now some people are connecting the dots that maybe the Pats are interested in Henry. I don't think that reveals much of anything, other than two guys hanging out at a practice shooting the breeze.

 

[travdogg]

Someone taped Henry talking to Matt Judon at the Pro Bowl asking about how he liked NE. That ended up on Twitter, so now some people are connecting the dots that maybe the Pats are interested in Henry. I don't think that reveals much of anything, other than two guys hanging out at a practice shooting the breeze.

Seems like that would be a weird fit too, as RB is probably the strongest position on NE's offense, even if Harris leaves.

 

[Faust]

CBS' Jonathan Jones reports the Titans are not shopping Derrick Henry.​

What "shopping" actually means is probably the difference between this report and Mike Silver's report that the Titans are trying to move the star running back. "I had been told general manager Ran Carthon would be 'methodical' in his approach to free agency and changes to the team," Jones wrote. It seems more likely that the Titans were simply seeing if anyone would radically overpay for Henry than shopping him, but that won't stop the speculation.
SOURCE: CBS
Mar 7, 2023 at 1:55 PM ET