Travis Henry (1 Viewer)

[Billy Ball Thorton]

Here is an article I found about Traivs. I draft in spot #7 and it looks more and more like he's the man.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7104200

 

[kapp]

Thanks for the post. I think he's going to be a top 5 back this year.

 

[Rounders]

I agree Henry is going to be good, but we really need to stop the hype....before you know it he will be going #3 in re-drafts.

Please stop talking about Henry!

Quiet I said, Quiet!

 

[brednbuddah]

Thanks for the post. I think he's going to be a top 5 back this year.

I high on Henry this year, but this is typical pre-season hype. The writer is gushing about Cutler and Walker too.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Thanks for the post. I think he's going to be a top 5 back this year.

I high on Henry this year, but this is typical pre-season hype. The writer is gushing about Cutler and Walker too.

''Travis Henry has everyone talking.Literally. I mean everyone.Last week, Titans players were still burning over losing their running back. On Monday, Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu offered up the nugget out of nowhere that he thinks Henry can rush for 1,600 yards minimum this year.In Englewood, Colorado, on an overcast Tuesday, you just couldn't get the Denver players or staff to stop talking about the potential impact of the running back.'' Sounds like more than just the writer is gushing

 

[Pole Cat]

Perennial doormat in my league just traded him to my buddy for Ronnie Brown

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Perennial doormat in my league just traded him to my buddy for Ronnie Brown

You should be happy for your buddy

 

[Simris]

I agree Henry is going to be good, but we really need to stop the hype....before you know it he will be going #3 in re-drafts.Please stop talking about Henry! Quiet I said, Quiet!

I play in a group of 6, 12 team leagues. I took him at #3 last Sunday and the guy behind me was ticked off as he wanted him.Another draft has happened since then and he went #3 there as well.Standard scoring.

 

[gianmarco]

Watching that first series makes me happy I own him in 3 leagues

 

[FFdork]

If he's going to start going #3 I really want LJ to hurry up and sign.

 

[3C's]

I keep bumping his numbers up but I still have him as the #10rb. :X

 

[LordHusker]

Here is an article I found about Traivs. I draft in spot #7 and it looks more and more like he's the man.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7104200

Think again, Slingblade. After tonight's performance against the 49ers, it looks more and more like he's not the man.

He'll be drafted by spot 7.

 

[Hugonel]

Here is an article I found about Traivs. I draft in spot #7 and it looks more and more like he's the man.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7104200

Think again, Slingblade. After tonight's performance against the 49ers, it looks more and more like he's not the man.

He'll be drafted by spot 7.

?? Explain please? He had half the carries of other backs. He had a better per yar avg than the two top rushers, right?

 

[3C's]

Here is an article I found about Traivs. I draft in spot #7 and it looks more and more like he's the man.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7104200

Think again, Slingblade. After tonight's performance against the 49ers, it looks more and more like he's not the man.

He'll be drafted by spot 7.

?? Explain please? He had half the carries of other backs. He had a better per yar avg than the two top rushers, right?

I had to scratch my head on that one. I think he means Henry won't be the man for Billy Ball as he'll be gone by pick #7.

 

[Cookiemonster]

I agree Henry is going to be good, but we really need to stop the hype....before you know it he will be going #3 in re-drafts.Please stop talking about Henry! Quiet I said, Quiet!

Sorry Rounders. My draft is over.I'd probably take him #3 in a redraft right now. Especially after seeing him vs. the 9ers tonite (who I think will have a very solid D this year).

 

[gump]

I keep bumping his numbers up but I still have him as the #10rb.

I'm the same. He can run for 1500 yards, but if he only has 150-ish receiving...he's not catching Gore, Westy, or Addai in my rankings.Although I may feel a little better about taking him of any of those 3 now.I definitely still take LT, SJ, and LJ over him.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I like Henry, but he is the most overhyped player on these boards. He probably will rush for good yardage, and have a solid TD total, but like another poster said, he won't get much done in the receiving game to warrant top 5 status. LT, LJ, Addai, Gore, and SJax all will finish better than him because they will all have over 400 yds receiving to go along with solid rushing and td totals.

 

[stbugs]

I agree Henry is going to be good, but we really need to stop the hype....before you know it he will be going #3 in re-drafts.

Please stop talking about Henry!

Quiet I said, Quiet!

Sorry Rounders. My draft is over.I'd probably take him #3 in a redraft right now. Especially after seeing him vs. the 9ers tonite (who I think will have a very solid D this year).

I just went back to my fantasy league site to check out their defense and they were the worst (#32) scoring defense in the league and they were 18th in rushing yards allowed. They gave up an average of 121 yards per game, which while not in the atrocious level of the Colts, was pretty close to the 10 worst rushing yards allowed (just under 129 per game).

While you think they might improve, it would take a lot for the 49ers to be a very solid defense based on 2006, especially since they were about the same ranking wise (#30 scoring and #18 rushing yards against) in 2005. By the way, according to FBGs SOS, SF was only better than Indy for RB fantasy points against in 2006.

If Henry does what he did last night against one of the top defenses against the run, then he will live up to the hype, but I do agree with other posters that his hype and taking him #3 could very easily turn into a disappointment when they passed on Alexander or LJ. If he finishes top 5, then he will be worth the #3 pick, but I think he carries a great deal of risk with all of the hype because there isn't much upside at all for him at the #3 pick, i.e. he isn't going to come close to the all time TD record like LT, SA or LJ could.

 

[Two Deep]

My two cent:

I've been saying all along that I don't think M. Bell and Henry are that far apart skill set.

Power: Henry

Speed: Even

Quickness: Bell

Elusiveness: Bell

Hands: Even

Blocking: Henry

Ball security : Bell

Vision: Henry ?

Leaping ability: Bell, and I add that because Henry will have to plow his way in the endzone from a few yards out where Bell can (as seen last year) dive over the top if need be.

I'm not so sure the running game would have been a whole lot different with or without Henry.

 

[Obie Wan]

My two cent:I've been saying all along that I don't think M. Bell and Henry are that far apart skill set. Power: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: BellElusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : BellVision: Henry ?Leaping ability: Bell, and I add that because Henry will have to plow his way in the endzone from a few yards out where Bell can (as seen last year) dive over the top if need be.I'm not so sure the running game would have been a whole lot different with or without Henry.

sure explains why Shanahan spent big money on Henry if Bell was just as good.

 

[Two Deep]

My two cent:I've been saying all along that I don't think M. Bell and Henry are that far apart skill set. Power: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: BellElusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : BellVision: Henry ?Leaping ability: Bell, and I add that because Henry will have to plow his way in the endzone from a few yards out where Bell can (as seen last year) dive over the top if need be.I'm not so sure the running game would have been a whole lot different with or without Henry.

sure explains why Shanahan spent big money on Henry if Bell was just as good.

yeah doesn't make sense does it

 

[by_the_sea_wannabe]

I agree Henry is going to be good, but we really need to stop the hype....before you know it he will be going #3 in re-drafts.Please stop talking about Henry! Quiet I said, Quiet!

He went third in my redraft yesterday.

 

[MogusMaximus]

My two cent:I've been saying all along that I don't think M. Bell and Henry are that far apart skill set. Power: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: BellElusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : BellVision: Henry ?Leaping ability: Bell, and I add that because Henry will have to plow his way in the endzone from a few yards out where Bell can (as seen last year) dive over the top if need be.I'm not so sure the running game would have been a whole lot different with or without Henry.

I'd do it like thisower: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: Henry (initial burst through the hole)Elusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : EvenVision: Henry!!! I've been a big fan of M. Bell since we signed him last year, but from what I've seen of Henry he is a definite upgrade.

 

[-jb-]

i'm floored that people are taking this guy at #3...that's nuts.

 

[MU Seminole]

I think somewhere in the middle of Rd 1 is probably about right; 3 may be pushing it.

(I'm very happy to get him and Steve Smith at the 12/13 turn yesterday in an all-FBG redraft)

 

[Prodigal19]

My two cent:I've been saying all along that I don't think M. Bell and Henry are that far apart skill set. Power: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: BellElusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : BellVision: Henry ?Leaping ability: Bell, and I add that because Henry will have to plow his way in the endzone from a few yards out where Bell can (as seen last year) dive over the top if need be.I'm not so sure the running game would have been a whole lot different with or without Henry.

I'd do it like thisower: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: Henry (initial burst through the hole)Elusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : EvenVision: Henry!!! I've been a big fan of M. Bell since we signed him last year, but from what I've seen of Henry he is a definite upgrade.

Id agree with just about everything except hands where I think Henry is superior. Also, Bell has very good vision and is just about equal with Henry there, but he doesn't have the patience that Henry has.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Who cares if they're equally talented? Henry is the starter...

 

[MogusMaximus]

Who cares if they're equally talented? Henry is the starter...

Me.

 

[gianmarco]

Who cares if they're equally talented? Henry is the starter...

Me.

Good thing you don't matter

 

[MogusMaximus]

Who cares if they're equally talented? Henry is the starter...

Me.

Good thing you don't matter

 

[Two Deep]

Two things (bolded) I would like to clarify in the subject article. M. Bell fumbled just once in 157 attempts, and Henry has played in every game only one season out of six.

It would be a simplification to say that Tatum Bell and Mike Bell rotated carrying the football for the Broncos last year. In reality, they rotated in and out of the Shanahan dog house. Neither one is a true carry-the-mail back. They put the ball on the ground too often and were too inconsistent.

With all eyes on the second-year gunslinger, Henry's ability to carry the load takes a major burden off of Cutler. The quarterback tells us that having a running back like Henry will force teams to think run and allow him to go up top to Javon Walker (who looks brilliant in camp) or use Dan Graham, Tony Scheffler or Brandon Stokley over the middle. Cutler is primed for a huge season and Henry's talents are a big reason why.

 

[mcintyre1]

Picked him up at 1.10 in the :e: redraft.

 

[Jetdoc]

i'm floored that people are taking this guy at #3...that's nuts.

The hype machine is in full effect for Mr. Henry, no doubt.

 

[flufhed]

I need some bad news so I can nab him at 10.

#3 is crazy, but I think he will have a nice year, and top 5 is not out of the question.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

If someone takes him at #3 just be happy that you may get better value from a guy he passed up for Henry. You can't worry about guys going too early, because if they do someone else becomes available.

 

[hotboyz]

What would be so unrealistic about drafting Henry at #3?? We all agree that there is no consensus #3 pick so who would you draft ahead of him?? LJ He's not in camp and he is losing o-lineman and he had 450 touches last yr. Gore?? He has 1 good season and a history of knee problems and he currently has a broken hand!! Peyton Manning it would be hard to argue that Peyton is probaly the safest pick in the draft but are you willing to take a QB that high?? So who would you take over Henry a proven Runner in a proven RB friendly system yeah there is some risk but hell besides LT and Manning who is not a risk??

 

[WarRedbirds]

My two cent:I've been saying all along that I don't think M. Bell and Henry are that far apart skill set. Power: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: BellElusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : BellVision: Henry ?Leaping ability: Bell, and I add that because Henry will have to plow his way in the endzone from a few yards out where Bell can (as seen last year) dive over the top if need be.I'm not so sure the running game would have been a whole lot different with or without Henry.

I'd do it like thisower: Henry Speed: EvenQuickness: Henry (initial burst through the hole)Elusiveness: BellHands: EvenBlocking: HenryBall security : EvenVision: Henry!!! I've been a big fan of M. Bell since we signed him last year, but from what I've seen of Henry he is a definite upgrade.

Mike Bell...Chris Henry...The University of Arizona is becoming tailback U!

 

[mr. furley]

i'm floored that people are taking this guy at #3...that's nuts.

this is just crazy

 

[mr. furley]

Two things (bolded) I would like to clarify in the subject article. M. Bell fumbled just once in 157 attempts, and Henry has played in every game only one season out of six.

It would be a simplification to say that Tatum Bell and Mike Bell rotated carrying the football for the Broncos last year. In reality, they rotated in and out of the Shanahan dog house. Neither one is a true carry-the-mail back. They put the ball on the ground too often and were too inconsistent.

With all eyes on the second-year gunslinger, Henry's ability to carry the load takes a major burden off of Cutler. The quarterback tells us that having a running back like Henry will force teams to think run and allow him to go up top to Javon Walker (who looks brilliant in camp) or use Dan Graham, Tony Scheffler or Brandon Stokley over the middle. Cutler is primed for a huge season and Henry's talents are a big reason why.

hasn't Travis had a bit of a fumbling problem throughout his career?edit: good lawd

Fumbles

Fum Fumbles Lost

2001 5 2

2002 11 8

2003 7 3

2004 0 0

2005 2 1

2006 3 1

Career 28 15

 

[Two Deep]

Two things (bolded) I would like to clarify in the subject article. M. Bell fumbled just once in 157 attempts, and Henry has played in every game only one season out of six.

It would be a simplification to say that Tatum Bell and Mike Bell rotated carrying the football for the Broncos last year. In reality, they rotated in and out of the Shanahan dog house. Neither one is a true carry-the-mail back. They put the ball on the ground too often and were too inconsistent.

With all eyes on the second-year gunslinger, Henry's ability to carry the load takes a major burden off of Cutler. The quarterback tells us that having a running back like Henry will force teams to think run and allow him to go up top to Javon Walker (who looks brilliant in camp) or use Dan Graham, Tony Scheffler or Brandon Stokley over the middle. Cutler is primed for a huge season and Henry's talents are a big reason why.

hasn't Travis had a bit of a fumbling problem throughout his career?edit: good lawd

Fumbles

Fum Fumbles Lost

2001 5 2

2002 11 8

2003 7 3

2004 0 0

2005 2 1

2006 3 1

Career 28 15

He almost has as many fumbles as he has TDS

 

[gianmarco]

Two things (bolded) I would like to clarify in the subject article. M. Bell fumbled just once in 157 attempts, and Henry has played in every game only one season out of six.

It would be a simplification to say that Tatum Bell and Mike Bell rotated carrying the football for the Broncos last year. In reality, they rotated in and out of the Shanahan dog house. Neither one is a true carry-the-mail back. They put the ball on the ground too often and were too inconsistent.

With all eyes on the second-year gunslinger, Henry's ability to carry the load takes a major burden off of Cutler. The quarterback tells us that having a running back like Henry will force teams to think run and allow him to go up top to Javon Walker (who looks brilliant in camp) or use Dan Graham, Tony Scheffler or Brandon Stokley over the middle. Cutler is primed for a huge season and Henry's talents are a big reason why.

hasn't Travis had a bit of a fumbling problem throughout his career?edit: good lawd

Fumbles

Fum Fumbles Lost

2001 5 2

2002 11 8

2003 7 3

2004 0 0

2005 2 1

2006 3 1

Career 28 15

He almost has as many fumbles as he has TDS

Yeah, and 23 of his 28 fumbles came in his 1st 3 years. Last season, as a starter, he only fumbled 3 times and only lost 1. Tiki once had a fumbling issue as well. It's something that can be fixed.

 

[salmonstud]

In non-PPR leagues - Travis Henry should be a top 5 selection this year. I'm in one insane league full of fish that the commissioner somehow came up with the idea of giving 1 point for every 5 yards rushing & 1 point for every 10 yards receiving & passing. It completely takes away the value of the great receiving backs. In this format, Travis Henry will be #3 or #4.....but probably will slip to the bottom of the 1st round because the league is full of fish. I'm hoping that I pull a late draft slot. I almost hate to play in this league....but the winner gets in for free the next year and I have won it both years I have played in it. What can you do?

 

[Duke1948]

sure making me feel pretty good, drafted him at 1.15 in the MBSL IDP league. hope all the hype turns to performance.

in case some of you want to check the draft.

http://football8.myfantasyleague.com/2007/home/74918

 

[kapp]

I got him with the 12th pick in a 10 team redraft yesterday, so not everyone is buying the hype.

 

[gump]

I got him with the 12th pick in a 10 team redraft yesterday, so not everyone is buying the hype.

How did the 1st round go? LJ still top 3? Gore still top 5?

 

[dickey moe]

I got him with the 12th pick in a 10 team redraft yesterday, so not everyone is buying the hype.

How did the 1st round go? LJ still top 3? Gore still top 5?

Gore went 1.03 and LJ went 1.05 in a 10-team PPR draft I was in this past weekend.I was able to pick up Henry at 2.9, so not necessarily everyone is high on him at the moment (although I was giddy to get him at that position).

 

[One]

I got him with the 12th pick in a 10 team redraft yesterday, so not everyone is buying the hype.

How did the 1st round go? LJ still top 3? Gore still top 5?

Gore went 1.03 and LJ went 1.05 in a 10-team PPR draft I was in this past weekend.I was able to pick up Henry at 2.9, so not necessarily everyone is high on him at the moment (although I was giddy to get him at that position).

2.9 is a STEAL.

 

[toppshelff]

I like THenry a lot and have him as a keeper with SJax in my PPR league. I'm trying to trade him though while the hype is high.

In my 4-keeper league, I traded him and some minor draft picks for Gore. Got to like Gore long term more than Henry although I see them as a bit of a wash this year.

When the majority are buying, you want to be selling.

 

[dickey moe]

I like THenry a lot and have him as a keeper with SJax in my PPR league. I'm trying to trade him though while the hype is high.In my 4-keeper league, I traded him and some minor draft picks for Gore. Got to like Gore long term more than Henry although I see them as a bit of a wash this year.When the majority are buying, you want to be selling.

That was a good thing you did -- perfect time to trade a player with a certain degree of pre-season hype for a player like Gore, who will pay off for years down the road.

 

[Verbal Kint]

I'm in a 12 teamer where I'd say there are 3 shark-level owners and the rest all draft off of magazines. Drafting from the 9 spot, I was hoping that I'd be able to go Parker/Henry in the first 2 rounds based on all the summer mags' rankings, now with all the hype I'll likely miss out on both of them.