Travis Henry discussion thread (1 Viewer)

[mr. furley]

Travis Henry isn't half the back that a healthy Brown is.

ohmyoutside of the one game he had vs. Green Bay a couple seasons ago (when the Packers were giving up 180 yds to the likes of Brad Hoover week in and week out) what has Chris Brown EVER done besides get hurt?

 

[Punchie]

Hey Blogger goons, isn't this a little bigger headline than Curtis Martin going to PUP? How about making it a headline?

From what I can tell this is just CBS speculation, why would we post it as fact?

 

[buckeye35]

Hey Blogger goons, isn't this a little bigger headline than Curtis Martin going to PUP? How about making it a headline?

From what I can tell this is just CBS speculation, why would we post it as fact?

I don't think you can call it "just CBS speculation" when Sports Illustrated also published it on August 23. However you feel about SI, they've had writers at every camp -- they're bound to pick up something here and there.

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

Either or :IBTL:I can't find this on Sportsline.

Learn how to find player info.

 

[ALF]

I was hoping that a Titan homer who's been to training camp would of chimed in about this bit of news but I am guessing it would of happened by now.

I was curious to hear how well Henry actually ran during training camp since the stats he put up during preseason games are less then inspiring. Keep in mind that during his career his YPC were always quite a bit higher in the 2nd half then in the first. So I am assuming he hasn't played a complete game thus the mediocre stats.

Talent wise I think he's a RB 1. Granted I don't remember seeing him at all last year so I have to go by his seasons in Buffalo where I got to see him quite a bit.

If the Titans want to run the offence as per when Eddie George was in town then Henry would be a good back to feature. He is tough and runs low to the ground and wears an opponent down during the course of a game.

I took a flier on him in the last round of our draft last July and it looks like that might pay some small divideds.

 

[Z-Dog]

Travis Henry isn't half the back that a healthy Brown is.

ohmyoutside of the one game he had vs. Green Bay a couple seasons ago (when the Packers were giving up 180 yds to the likes of Brad Hoover week in and week out) what has Chris Brown EVER done besides get hurt?

+----------+-------------+--------+----+| WK OPP | RSH YD | RECYD | TD |+----------+-------------+--------+----+| 1 mia | 16 100 | 5 | 0 || 2 ind | 26 152 | 8 | 1 || 3 jax | 23 101 | 30 | 1 || 4 sdg | 15 55 | 15 | 0 || 5 gnb | 27 148 | 24 | 2 || 6 hou | 13 52 | 5 | 0 || 7 min | 14 55 | 18 | 0 || 8 cin | 32 147 | 23 | 1 || 10 chi | 20 62 | 6 | 0 || 13 ind | 19 104 | 0 | 0 || 14 kan | 15 91 | 13 | 1 |+----------+-------------+--------+----+| TOTAL | 220 1067 | 147 | 6 |+----------+-------------+--------+----+Chris Brown 2004Prorated to 16 games, that's 330 carries, 4.9 ypc = 1617 yards and 16 TDs.

Last year, btw, for all that the rushing game was broken, Brown made up for it by setting career highs in receptions, yards, and YPR, and finished with nearly 1200 total yards and 7 TDs. Brown has better career numbers than Kevin Jones, Julius Jones, and Steven Jackson.

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I can't find this on Sportsline.

Learn how to find player info.

I guess I've learned to find player info, as above. I just think that when someone cuts and pastes content from another site, he should post a link, for courtesy to others, respect for this site, and for legal reasons.

 

[sholditch]

Has anyone called total BS on this yet? I just think this story, link and all, it total and utter BS, even if its coming from Titan management. I mean, before the preseason game Henry stunk up he was being rumored to be on the block. After he stinks it up, performing worse than both of the other backs, he gets named the starter? In the words of Johnny Cochrane, "THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!" I think this is either a completely unfounded rumor, or a last ditch attempt to get something for Henry.

 

[JuniorNB]

Has anyone called total BS on this yet? I just think this story, link and all, it total and utter BS, even if its coming from Titan management. I mean, before the preseason game Henry stunk up he was being rumored to be on the block. After he stinks it up, performing worse than both of the other backs, he gets named the starter? In the words of Johnny Cochrane, "THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!" I think this is either a completely unfounded rumor, or a last ditch attempt to get something for Henry.

Bingo. Like I said in an earlier post, I thought for sure he'd be cut.

 

[sholditch]

I've already got an icon bet with someone on the fanball boards that Henry won't be the starter and Brown will. HE immediately tried to weasle and say if Henry gets traded bet off.

 

[massraider]

One would think if this story had any legs, it would've been confirmed.

 

[MKB4®]

Titans HC Jeff Fisher said Tuesday night on "The Jeff Fisher Show", that RB Chris Brown is still the starting running back despite internet rumors and other fantasy sites claiming that RB Travis Henry was named the starter for week one.

 

[MKB4®]

Titans HC Jeff Fisher announced that the running back playing order for Friday's game in Green Bay will be, RB Chris Brown followed by RB Travis Henry and then RB LenDale White.

 

[jaemcy3]

Has anyone called total BS on this yet? I just think this story, link and all, it total and utter BS, even if its coming from Titan management. I mean, before the preseason game Henry stunk up he was being rumored to be on the block. After he stinks it up, performing worse than both of the other backs, he gets named the starter? In the words of Johnny Cochrane, "THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!" I think this is either a completely unfounded rumor, or a last ditch attempt to get something for Henry.

If they haven't, I will. Here's a link: http://files.myopera.com/nosajman/files/bull####.jpg

 

[Kit Fisto]

Titans HC Jeff Fisher said Tuesday night on "The Jeff Fisher Show", that RB Chris Brown is still the starting running back despite internet rumors and other fantasy sites claiming that RB Travis Henry was named the starter for week one.

Internet rumors? What are those?

 

[broncofan13000]

Titans HC Jeff Fisher said Tuesday night on "The Jeff Fisher Show", that RB Chris Brown is still the starting running back despite internet rumors and other fantasy sites claiming that RB Travis Henry was named the starter for week one.

:rollseyes: anyways, With T.Henry starting week 1, do u think he's a better start the Tater Tot in my flex position?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

TENNESSEE — Chris Brown is the incumbent, Travis Henry is the veteran backup with a history of success as a starter, and LenDale White is the hotshot rookie. Sounds like a good soap opera plot, no? White was a TD machine at USC, but his preseason performances thus far have been less than thrilling. Henry doesn’t look like the same runner who starred for the Bills a few years ago. For now, Brown appears to be the best option, but because of the options behind him, he’s anything but a safe bet. And even if Brown remains No. 1 for the entire season, he’s never been much of a TD scorer. It’s not hard to envision a scenario where Brown runs for more than 1,000 yards but only 3-4 TDs, and White accumulates very little yardage but scores 7-8 TDs as a short-yardage specialist. Don’t place any significant wagers on Henry unless something happens to Brown.

By Pat Fitzmaurice

Aug. 30, 2006

 

[MKB4®]

Titans HC Fisher addresses internet rumor

Written by: Craig Tapper ¦ 8/30/2006

Source: www.titansonline.com

Rumors began circulating yesterday on CBS Sportsline that Travis Henry has overtaken Chris Brown as the Titans' starting running back. However, Fisher refuted that report on Wednesday, saying Brown is still the starter.

"I didn't even hear about it," Brown said. "You all are telling me something new. I had no idea about that. I didn't hear anything about it."

Fisher said Brown will start at Green Bay, followed by Henry and rookie LenDale White.

http://www.titansonline.com

 

[TheFanatic]

Has anyone called total BS on this yet? I just think this story, link and all, it total and utter BS, even if its coming from Titan management. I mean, before the preseason game Henry stunk up he was being rumored to be on the block. After he stinks it up, performing worse than both of the other backs, he gets named the starter? In the words of Johnny Cochrane, "THAT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE!!" I think this is either a completely unfounded rumor, or a last ditch attempt to get something for Henry.

I don't recall Henry ever bening mentioned as being on the block. I remember Brown being mentioned, but I didn't hear anything about Henry. Got a link other than some All Sports Radio Host throwing something out to his listeners for the sake of ratings?

 

[mojorizin]

In all of our Chicken Littleness here, has anyone just had the sense to mention that even if Travis Henry were starting the first week of the season, that doesnt necessarily mean hes the Titans #1 RB, and sure as heck doesnt mean he'd remain in that position for long? This guy was done 3 years ago. GB him, but what are the chances he gets back what he had 4 years ago?

 

[fosio]

Titans HC Fisher addresses internet rumor

Written by: Craig Tapper ¦ 8/30/2006

Source: www.titansonline.com

Rumors began circulating yesterday on CBS Sportsline that Travis Henry has overtaken Chris Brown as the Titans' starting running back. However, Fisher refuted that report on Wednesday, saying Brown is still the starter.

"I didn't even hear about it," Brown said. "You all are telling me something new. I had no idea about that. I didn't hear anything about it."

Fisher said Brown will start at Green Bay, followed by Henry and rookie LenDale White.

http://www.titansonline.com

Thanks for the update, MKB4®

 

[Solidsteel Rats]

Love these internet rumors..in four of my paid leagues teams jump on the waiver wire so fast to get Travis Henry..and in one of them they dropped Maurice Drew for Henry..Had Greg Jones..happy now got Drew

THANK YOU CBS sportlines (the rumor starter)

 

[todd2006]

The only way Henry is starting Week 1 is if Brown is traded.

I feel bad for those people that picked up Henry. Wasted roster spot at this point, especially if you're dropping Maurice Drew.

 

[broncofan13000]

Love these internet rumors..in four of my paid leagues teams jump on the waiver wire so fast to get Travis Henry..and in one of them they dropped Maurice Drew for Henry..Had Greg Jones..happy now got Drew THANK YOU CBS sportlines (the rumor starter)

i should switch my main league over to CBS for that reason alone...

 

[buckeye35]

I've seen a lot of old threads get pulled up the last few days and I thought of this one. I took a little heat for it at the time and some people blatantly dismissed it because it came from SI, but Henry finished as the #15 RB in my league. Not bad for a late-round pick. Turns out Chadiha was on the money with this one.

I just saw this in the newest Sports Illustrated. They have been including this "Fantasy Plus" section and I normally take their fantasy advice with a huge grain of salt, but this sounded interesting and I have not seen or heard this anywhere else:

"REMEMBER THIS TITAN

Considering a running back from Tennessee? Travis Henry should be your first choice. A team source says he's running like a new man in training camp and has outperformed Chris Brown and second-round pick LenDale White. The key for Henry is that he's much lighter than he was a year ago, having dropped 15 pounds after playing at 230 last season. Henry carried the extra bulk because he thought he needed it to avoid the bumps and bruises that have plagued him during his career. Instead, it only made him an easier target for defenders. I'm told the Titans will be going back to the conservative offense that was built around Eddie George in the late 1990's and will be pounding the football again this season. With his new physique, Henry should be a valuable option as a third back. If you get him as your fourth running back, he'd be a steal."

-- Jeffri Chadiha, "The Inside Man," page F13, August 28, 2006 issue

Man, I couldn't find it online before and I typed this all in and then I found it. So, here's the link too:Henry blurb

Anyway, I haven't heard ANY talk of Henry starting, but if this is true or has any merit, it's something to give a hard look at late in a redraft (my big one is tonight). It's a pretty big statement to say he's best bet out of the 3 RBs there. According to the latest ADP, he's at pick 230, the 67th RB off the board. That means in a 14-team, 15-round redraft, he's likely to go undrafted.

Has anyone seen anything that would back this up? Discuss.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I was definitely wrong on Henry. Not only did he show that he still has something left in the tank, but he managed to stay healthy all season.

What surprised me was just how much of a non-factor LenDale White was. He did manage 4.0 ypc on 61 carries but really didn't seem to factor much in the offense at all.

 

[CA_7]

TEN beat writer speculates RBBC in 07 assuming White figures "it" out

The Patriots have Corey Dillon and Lawrence Maroney; the Jaguars have Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew. The Titans could have Travis Henry and LenDale White — if White is willing to put in the work to get better.

http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar.../701050408/1027

 

[CA_7]

Interesting....

RB Maurice Hicks - The 49ers tried to work out a long-term extension with him, but expect them to tender him. Because he was undrafted, the 49ers would get the right of first refusal but no compensation if another team signs him to an offer sheet. Titans coach Jeff Fisher is a huge fan, so don't be surprised if they inquire about his services. If the 49ers tender him at the low amount (it wouldn't make sense to tender him at a higher level), they would receive only the right of first refusal and no draft-pick compensation because he came to the team as an undrafted free agent.

http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/default.asp?item=428041

 

[cstu]

I was definitely wrong on Henry. Not only did he show that he still has something left in the tank, but he managed to stay healthy all season.What surprised me was just how much of a non-factor LenDale White was. He did manage 4.0 ypc on 61 carries but really didn't seem to factor much in the offense at all.

Well, I dropped him in my dynasty before the season to keep Brown - go figure. I never thought he'd play that much with White and Brown on the team and the threat of a year long suspension made him expendable.