Travis Henry, Long-Term Prospects (1 Viewer)

[secretid]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

 

[duaneok66]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

and he is mediocre . . . pass . . .

 

[BroadwayG]

What's been the average productive lifespan of the individual Denver starting RBs the past 6 years?

 

[broncofan13000]

there's some decent discussion about Henry's contract and what it might mean for his longterm outlook in denver: Travis Henry's contract discussion

 

[Gopher State]

What's been the average productive lifespan of the individual Denver starting RBs the past 6 years?

VERY The history of Denver RB's speaks for it's self

 

[secretid]

broncofan, great link, thank you. I just glanced at it but will dive into it after this post.

I think you guys are telling me what I already knew but didn't want to hear.

 

[SSOG]

What's been the average productive lifespan of the individual Denver starting RBs the past 6 years?

Well, let's see... if we define "productive" as "top-12" (aka fantasy RB1 caliber), then Clinton Portis was productive in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. Droughns was productive in 2004 on a per-game basis. Mike Anderson was productive in 2005. That's 6 total "productive seasons" out of Denver RBs in the past 5 years. If we expand the definition of "productive" to top-24 (aka fantasy starter caliber), then that adds productive seasons from Droughns in 2005 and Tatum Bell in 2005, giving up 8 productive seasons in 5 years. Expand once again to top-36 (aka "fantasy relevant") and you add Tatum Bell 2006, Mike Bell 2006, and Reuben Droughns 2006 to the mix, too. Suddenly Denver RBs have combined for 11 productive seasons in 5 years, or better than two a year. Just because they haven't been productive in Denver for more than a year doesn't mean they haven't been productive.

 

[John Maddens Lunchbox]

What's been the average productive lifespan of the individual Denver starting RBs the past 6 years?

Well, let's see... if we define "productive" as "top-12" (aka fantasy RB1 caliber), then Clinton Portis was productive in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. Droughns was productive in 2004 on a per-game basis. Mike Anderson was productive in 2005. That's 6 total "productive seasons" out of Denver RBs in the past 5 years. If we expand the definition of "productive" to top-24 (aka fantasy starter caliber), then that adds productive seasons from Droughns in 2005 and Tatum Bell in 2005, giving up 8 productive seasons in 5 years. Expand once again to top-36 (aka "fantasy relevant") and you add Tatum Bell 2006, Mike Bell 2006, and Reuben Droughns 2006 to the mix, too. Suddenly Denver RBs have combined for 11 productive seasons in 5 years, or better than two a year. Just because they haven't been productive in Denver for more than a year doesn't mean they haven't been productive.

Reuben Droughns was in Cleveland in 2005 & 2006

 

[nygiants56]

What's been the average productive lifespan of the individual Denver starting RBs the past 6 years?

Well, let's see... if we define "productive" as "top-12" (aka fantasy RB1 caliber), then Clinton Portis was productive in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005. Droughns was productive in 2004 on a per-game basis. Mike Anderson was productive in 2005. That's 6 total "productive seasons" out of Denver RBs in the past 5 years. If we expand the definition of "productive" to top-24 (aka fantasy starter caliber), then that adds productive seasons from Droughns in 2005 and Tatum Bell in 2005, giving up 8 productive seasons in 5 years. Expand once again to top-36 (aka "fantasy relevant") and you add Tatum Bell 2006, Mike Bell 2006, and Reuben Droughns 2006 to the mix, too. Suddenly Denver RBs have combined for 11 productive seasons in 5 years, or better than two a year. Just because they haven't been productive in Denver for more than a year doesn't mean they haven't been productive.

um, Portis was in Denver for just two seasons, 2002-2003.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

and he is mediocre . . . pass . . .

moron. He is the reason Vince Young got ROY. He was a monster last year. That said, I hope he sucks this year as I drafted bell/sapp late. But you know not of what you speak.

 

[Chunky Soup]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

and he is mediocre . . . pass . . .

moron. He is the reason Vince Young got ROY. He was a monster last year. That said, I hope he sucks this year as I drafted bell/sapp late. But you know not of what you speak.

have a link to that?

 

[BroadwayG]

Travis Henry is a very good running back.

Tell that to 2004 and 2005.

 

[thehornet]

Travis Henry is a very good running back.

Tell that to 2004 and 2005.

he hardly played those years. how can you even bring those 2 years up and think you have a logical argument?

 

[Chunky Soup]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

and he is mediocre . . . pass . . .

moron. He is the reason Vince Young got ROY. He was a monster last year. That said, I hope he sucks this year as I drafted bell/sapp late. But you know not of what you speak.

have a link to that?

Travis Henry is a very good running back.

I'm not saying he's talented. Calling a guy a moron and then claiming Henry is the reason VY got ROY is just funny/ironic.

 

[BroadwayG]

Travis Henry is a very good running back.

Tell that to 2004 and 2005.

he hardly played those years. how can you even bring those 2 years up and think you have a logical argument?

I put as much effort into debunking your statement as you did in writing it.

 

[SSOG]

Reuben Droughns was in Cleveland in 2005 & 2006

um, Portis was in Denver for just two seasons, 2002-2003.

And this matters? We're talking about value in a Dynasty league. Does your Dynasty League force you to cut runningbacks when they change teams? Or do you use Team RBs? Because otherwise, the fact remains that Clinton Portis and Reuben Droughns are both RBs who started in Denver and who had sustained periods of productivity. Do you think that someone who drafted Clinton Portis considers him a wasted pick because he's no longer in Denver? This is very relevant for someone like Travis Henry because it shows that even if you think Denver is going to cut him after this season like it does to everyone else, it's not like he's going to fall off the face of the map like everyone expects.

 

[The Duff Man]

Henry is very similar to Rudi Johnson, but Johnson's team was better and his team didn't draft a highly touted RB and needlessly push him out the door.

I am sorry to say that I bought into the theory that he was no good and dropped him too soon a year and a half ago. He is a very good RB.

 

[Two Deep]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

and he is mediocre . . . pass . . .

 

[Grigs Allmoon]

I'm in a keeper league where I can keep a couple of guys up to 3 years. I managed to nab Henry in the early 2nd rd and I'm interested in hearing what you guys think of his prospects beyond this year. Shanahan being Shanahan it seems it wouldn't be a huge shock for Henry to lose the job this year, but even if he doesn't can anyone carry the ball for 3 straight years in Denver?

There's also the questions of age/injury. Henry is 28.

and he is mediocre . . . pass . . .

moron. He is the reason Vince Young got ROY. He was a monster last year. That said, I hope he sucks this year as I drafted bell/sapp late. But you know not of what you speak.

I'd feel fine about having Henry in a dynasty. Sure he may only have 2 or 3 years left in the tank, but anyone planning 3+ years into the future in a dynasty don't get it...

 

[BroadwayG]

Travis Henry is a very good running back.

Tell that to 2004 and 2005.

he hardly played those years. how can you even bring those 2 years up and think you have a logical argument?

I put as much effort into debunking your statement as you did in writing it.

Now that's an ironic response considering yours was as equally valueless. Pal, it's not as if he didnt play much in 05 because he wasnt any good. There were underlying circumstances involved. He lost his starting job to Willis Mcgahee because he was "supposed" to be the next big thing. Then he tore ligaments in has ankle which sidelined him longer. Then the drug suspension came and he was behind the 8 ball from the get go. But as soon as he was able, he started tearing it up in Tennessee just like the Buffalo days. Tell that to 2002 2003 2006 and soon to be 2007.

I don't think ironic means what you think it does.But anyway, thank you for putting some thought behind the 'he's good' post. That will help a lot more people.

 

[BroadwayG]

thanks i know what ironic means. You should try putting some value behind your senseless posts and stop calling people out.

No, I don't think you do. I'll work on that.He's good.He's not good.Ok, I'm done.