Where is Travis Henry going? (1 Viewer)

[Z-Dog]

I'm guessing Henry will be a casualty in Tennessee with the addition of Lendale White. So where is he headed? What teams might find a space on their roster for this hard-nosed runner?

 

[carlosnphilly]

Were Onterrio and Henry at UT at the same time? Maybe they can be teammates again if Henry fails another drug test?

I don't think it matters where Henry goes. Yes, I'm aware people play in 50+ man roster leagues. I'm just saying, it doesn't matter. I don't see anything worthwhile in his future.

 

[Banger]

I haven't heard anything about him being cut but where ever he ends up it will be as a backup. It's been several years since he's put up decent #'s and now with a few strikes against him in the substance abuse program he probably won't have a ton of suitors. If I had to guess though maybe Minny, Jets, Houston, Oakland as a few possibilities...

 

[Exile]

Maybe Miami? Miami's OC, Mike Mularkey, was his head coach in his last year in Buffalo and the Dolphins are down one RB this year.

 

[Kit Fisto]

Canada.

It's time to forget about Travis Henry. Actually, that time has long passed.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

do they need to cut him? if they get rid of McNair, they are going to have tons of cap room. I think a trade of Henry would be more likely than outright releasing him. He can't make that much money.

 

[The Ref]

Canada.

It's time to forget about Travis Henry. Actually, that time has long passed.

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Not so fast Kit. If he gets a chance somewhere he could end up as a decent start a few weeks this year.I'm not holding my breath though.

 

[diesel7982]

do they need to cut him? if they get rid of McNair, they are going to have tons of cap room. I think a trade of Henry would be more likely than outright releasing him. He can't make that much money.

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Henry doesnt cost ANYTHING this season. Hes got a base salary, and tons of incentives.

He MAY be traded, he will NOT be released. Especially because of the presence of a headcase like White.

The Titans will want to see White not balloon past 250 and have his hammy fully healed before they even consider moving Henry.

 

[Couch Potato]

Barring a Henry trade, I'd think if a player is walking the plank it'd be Damien Nash. Henry is also ahead of Jarrett Payton.

 

[Bad_Mo]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe. One less child predator in the US. Friggin scumbag.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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[Dope]

If TH went to Denver, everyone would sure be whistling another tune.

 

[diesel7982]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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yes yes Just because he had sex with one 14 yr old girl doesnt make him a child molester

After all, he can play football! As long as he can run for 1000 yards it doesnt matter what he does off the field.

 

[Iron_Far]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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Link to the Henry case?If he was hitting a 14 yo, it sure didn't make much noise.....

 

[Kit Fisto]

If TH went to Denver, everyone would sure be whistling another tune.

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If I went to Denver, you'd all be whistling a different tune.We're not gonna start in again with the "back-up RB du-jour to Denver rumor" threads with Travis Henry now, are we?

 

[Kit Fisto]

Canada.

It's time to forget about Travis Henry. Actually, that time has long passed.

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Not so fast Kit. If he gets a chance somewhere he could end up as a decent start a few weeks this year.I'm not holding my breath though.

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Your key words here are if, could and a few weeks...No thanks.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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yes yes Just because he had sex with one 14 yr old girl doesnt make him a child molester

After all, he can play football! As long as he can run for 1000 yards it doesnt matter what he does off the field.

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whatever, dude. don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.

 

[diesel7982]

Here we go

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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Link to the Henry case?If he was hitting a 14 yo, it sure didn't make much noise.....

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He only got probation, if that. Sickening what being an athlete will do for you in a courtroom. Wasn't much national news of it, I only read it because I was in Knoxville at the time, and everything former Vols do gets talked about.Anecdotal mentioning of it

The Bill’s Travis Henry was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old girl.

Here we go

Titans RB Henry suspended four games 

NFL.com wire reports 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2005) -- Tennessee Titans running back Travis Henry was suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

Henry's suspension begins immediately. He will miss the Oct. 2 game with AFC South rival Indianapolis and won't be back until Oct. 24 before the game with Oakland.

CBS reported on its pregame show Sept. 25 that Henry would be disciplined. That was news to the Titans, and coach Jeff Fisher declined to comment after a 31-27 loss in St. Louis. Henry called it a league issue and said, "No comment."

Fisher said the league notified the Titans of the suspension Sept. 26, but he didn't have any specifics about the violation or Henry's appeal.

"Travis is extremely regretful for his actions, for his choices, for his decisions. It has affected him personally, his family and obviously has hurt this football team. We will in all likelihood make a move over the next couple of days to replace Travis on the roster," Fisher said.

Henry's agent, Hadley Engelhard, did not respond to phone messages. The running back was not in the Titans' locker room Sept. 26.

The Titans will get much-needed salary cap relief because Henry was suspended without pay, and Fisher said they may turn to rookie Damien Nash, a fifth-round draft pick out of Missouri, or Jarrett Payton, the son of the late Walter Payton and a member of their practice squad.

Eddie George, Tennessee's all-time leading rusher, also is available after spending last season with the Dallas Cowboys.

"We're going to look around and see if there are some other possibilities," Fisher said.

Payton was hopeful the Titans will give him the opportunity.

"It takes a little while to learn the offense, so I've been here for a while. I understand the offense. I think I showed that in the preseason and all during camp, and I think they can trust me," he said.

The Titans swapped a third-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for Henry in July, just before training camp. They wanted the four-year veteran as an insurance policy for Chris Brown, who has had problems staying healthy during his first two seasons.

Fisher said they asked league officials about Henry before the trade and were only told that the running back was in a league-mandated program.

"At that point, we felt that Travis was in the program and things were moving along well. Obviously, no one really knows what took place between now and then," Fisher said. "What we do know is we'll be without his services for the next four weeks."

Asked if Henry's participation in the program meant this suspension punished a second violation, Fisher said that was "not necessarily correct."

Henry's only legal problems in the NFL came while a rookie with Buffalo in 2001. He was sentenced to 100 hours of community service for having a consensual sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl in New York.

While on suspension, Henry can attend meetings and work out at the team's headquarters.

"We expect Travis to get help, comply fully with the league requirements as far as the suspension is concerned. That would include testing, counseling, etc., etc. ... My hope is that Travis Henry will be in the best football shape of his life in four weeks."

Henry, who remains the University of Tennessee's all-time leading rusher, was a 2001 second-round pick by Buffalo, where he started 48 of 53 games in four seasons with the Bills, and he rushed for 3,849 yards with a 4.0-yard average and 67 touchdowns.

He demanded a trade after Willis McGahee took over as the starter and sat out the last five games of 2004 after tearing ligaments in his right ankle.

But Henry missed most of the preseason after hurting his left toe. He has 31 carries for 97 yards this season.

 

[diesel7982]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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yes yes Just because he had sex with one 14 yr old girl doesnt make him a child molester

After all, he can play football! As long as he can run for 1000 yards it doesnt matter what he does off the field.

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whatever, dude. don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.
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Fact: He had sex with a 15 yr old girl while playing in the NFL.But it doesnt matter, right Aaron? Since hes a football player?

 

[MrPhoenix]

I say Henry remains a FA at the beginning of the season, then signs with the Colts when Rhodes gets injured.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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yes yes Just because he had sex with one 14 yr old girl doesnt make him a child molester

After all, he can play football! As long as he can run for 1000 yards it doesnt matter what he does off the field.

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whatever, dude. don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.
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Fact: He had sex with a 15 yr old girl while playing in the NFL.But it doesnt matter, right Aaron? Since hes a football player?

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Fact: He had no idea she was that young.But, it doesn't matter since he's a football player and clearly a sexual predator who molests young girls, right Diesel?

 

[Slinger]

Barring a Henry trade, I'd think if a player is walking the plank it'd be Damien Nash.  Henry is also ahead of Jarrett Payton.

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I thought he had potential before the season started.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Travis Henry was accused of having consensual sex with a 15-year-old girl in his home. The girl, a runaway from the Hopevale residential facility for girls whom Henry had met at a Camp Road gas station, told Henry she was almost 18.

I know people who work at Hopevale. Many of the girls there could easily pass for 18 or older. Still don't see how this makes him a "sexual predator" but whatever. He did plead guilty to "attempted sexual misconduct".

 

[diesel7982]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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yes yes Just because he had sex with one 14 yr old girl doesnt make him a child molester

After all, he can play football! As long as he can run for 1000 yards it doesnt matter what he does off the field.

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whatever, dude. don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.
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Fact: He had sex with a 15 yr old girl while playing in the NFL.But it doesnt matter, right Aaron? Since hes a football player?

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Fact: He had no idea she was that young.But, it doesn't matter since he's a football player and clearly a sexual predator who molests young girls, right Diesel?

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"But, but I didnt know she was 15!"

"But, but I didnt know she was 12!"

Breaking the law is breaking the law, and being a sexual offender is being a sex offender.

Glad to see you sticking up for your team though. Thats infinitely more important than admonishing them for committing sex crimes.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

.....to a local high school near you?

I hope he goes to NFL Europe.  One less child predator in the US.  Friggin scumbag.

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yes yes Just because he had sex with one 14 yr old girl doesnt make him a child molester

After all, he can play football! As long as he can run for 1000 yards it doesnt matter what he does off the field.

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whatever, dude. don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.
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Fact: He had sex with a 15 yr old girl while playing in the NFL.But it doesnt matter, right Aaron? Since hes a football player?

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Fact: He had no idea she was that young.But, it doesn't matter since he's a football player and clearly a sexual predator who molests young girls, right Diesel?

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"But, but I didnt know she was 15!"

"But, but I didnt know she was 12!"

Breaking the law is breaking the law, and being a sexual offender is being a sex offender.

Glad to see you sticking up for your team though. Thats infinitely more important than admonishing them for committing sex crimes.

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glll peas

 

[Dope]

If TH went to Denver, everyone would sure be whistling another tune.

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If I went to Denver, you'd all be whistling a different tune.We're not gonna start in again with the "back-up RB du-jour to Denver rumor" threads with Travis Henry now, are we?

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Some days I like to stir it up.

But it is true that Denver doesn't REALLLLY have a clear cut guy...so who knows.

If Travis Henry were a stock he'd be rated HOLD SPECULATIVE

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

HAMBURG, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills rookie Travis Henry pleaded guilty Friday to trying to have sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

Henry, a running back, will be sentenced Nov. 9. He faces up to 90 days in jail and a maximum $500 fine for the misdemeanor, but it is more likely that he will have to do community service.

"It is unusual for anybody under similar circumstances to receive sentences of incarceration in situations like this," District Attorney Frank Clark said.

The guilty plea puts Henry under review regarding the NFL's personal-conduct policy and could lead to a suspension, fine or both. The team will not comment until Henry is sentenced, Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold said.

Henry was at a suburban Buffalo gas station when two girls approached him Sept. 23. The three went to Henry's home, and the 15-year-old girl told him she was almost 18, Clark said.

In agreeing to charge Henry with a misdemeanor, Clark took into account that the encounter was consensual, there was no evidence of physical or psychological coercion, and the two were relatively close in age.

Henry turns 23 on Monday.

He was not immediately available for comment.

"Mr. Henry did neither better or worse than the great number of people that fall in the same factual setting as he did," Clark said.

The charge, attempted sexual misconduct, covers any attempt of sexual contact between an adult and someone younger than 17.

"He realizes it was an error of judgment," Henry's lawyer, Terrence Connors, said. "And it's a hard lesson to learn."

Connors denied his client received any privileges because he is a pro football player.

"If anything, the scrutiny was more intense rather than less intense," Connors said. "Travis Henry accepted responsibility for his actions."

Henry is the first rookie running back to start a season with the Bills since Thurman Thomas in 1988. Henry leads the team with 303 yards on 97 carries in five games.

Henry, Tennessee's career leading rusher, was drafted in the second round.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2001/1026/1269328.htmlplease explain to me how this guy is a "sexual predator"

he was 22 and thought she was 17 or 18 years old at the time.

he made a mistake and paid for it. he plead guilty and didn't try to get out of it. calling him a sexual predator years later is pretty ridiculous if you ask me, but whatever. if it helps you sleep better at night to do so, go right ahead.

 

[glock]

HAMBURG, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills rookie Travis Henry pleaded guilty Friday to trying to have sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

Henry, a running back, will be sentenced Nov. 9. He faces up to 90 days in jail and a maximum $500 fine for the misdemeanor, but it is more likely that he will have to do community service.

"It is unusual for anybody under similar circumstances to receive sentences of incarceration in situations like this," District Attorney Frank Clark said.

The guilty plea puts Henry under review regarding the NFL's personal-conduct policy and could lead to a suspension, fine or both. The team will not comment until Henry is sentenced, Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold said.

Henry was at a suburban Buffalo gas station when two girls approached him Sept. 23. The three went to Henry's home, and the 15-year-old girl told him she was almost 18, Clark said.

In agreeing to charge Henry with a misdemeanor, Clark took into account that the encounter was consensual, there was no evidence of physical or psychological coercion, and the two were relatively close in age.

Henry turns 23 on Monday.

He was not immediately available for comment.

"Mr. Henry did neither better or worse than the great number of people that fall in the same factual setting as he did," Clark said.

The charge, attempted sexual misconduct, covers any attempt of sexual contact between an adult and someone younger than 17.

"He realizes it was an error of judgment," Henry's lawyer, Terrence Connors, said. "And it's a hard lesson to learn."

Connors denied his client received any privileges because he is a pro football player.

"If anything, the scrutiny was more intense rather than less intense," Connors said. "Travis Henry accepted responsibility for his actions."

Henry is the first rookie running back to start a season with the Bills since Thurman Thomas in 1988. Henry leads the team with 303 yards on 97 carries in five games.

Henry, Tennessee's career leading rusher, was drafted in the second round.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2001/1026/1269328.htmlplease explain to me how this guy is a "sexual predator"

he was 22 and thought she was 17 or 18 years old at the time.

he made a mistake and paid for it. he plead guilty and didn't try to get out of it. calling him a sexual predator years later is pretty ridiculous if you ask me, but whatever. if it helps you sleep better at night to do so, go right ahead.

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[Boone22]

I'd have to think the Steelers might be interested. If they were considering trading for Duckett, they might consider Henry as well.

 

[Noahs Troopers]

I think this child rapist has seen his last days in the NFL, Maybe he'll end up running for president of NAMBLA, or better yet they'll throw him into a prison where they don't take kindly to child molestors.

 

[diesel7982]

HAMBURG, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills rookie Travis Henry pleaded guilty Friday to trying to have sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl.

Henry, a running back, will be sentenced Nov. 9. He faces up to 90 days in jail and a maximum $500 fine for the misdemeanor, but it is more likely that he will have to do community service.

"It is unusual for anybody under similar circumstances to receive sentences of incarceration in situations like this," District Attorney Frank Clark said.

The guilty plea puts Henry under review regarding the NFL's personal-conduct policy and could lead to a suspension, fine or both. The team will not comment until Henry is sentenced, Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold said.

Henry was at a suburban Buffalo gas station when two girls approached him Sept. 23. The three went to Henry's home, and the 15-year-old girl told him she was almost 18, Clark said.

In agreeing to charge Henry with a misdemeanor, Clark took into account that the encounter was consensual, there was no evidence of physical or psychological coercion, and the two were relatively close in age.

Henry turns 23 on Monday.

He was not immediately available for comment.

"Mr. Henry did neither better or worse than the great number of people that fall in the same factual setting as he did," Clark said.

The charge, attempted sexual misconduct, covers any attempt of sexual contact between an adult and someone younger than 17.

"He realizes it was an error of judgment," Henry's lawyer, Terrence Connors, said. "And it's a hard lesson to learn."

Connors denied his client received any privileges because he is a pro football player.

"If anything, the scrutiny was more intense rather than less intense," Connors said. "Travis Henry accepted responsibility for his actions."

Henry is the first rookie running back to start a season with the Bills since Thurman Thomas in 1988. Henry leads the team with 303 yards on 97 carries in five games.

Henry, Tennessee's career leading rusher, was drafted in the second round.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/2001/1026/1269328.htmlplease explain to me how this guy is a "sexual predator"

he was 22 and thought she was 17 or 18 years old at the time.

he made a mistake and paid for it. he plead guilty and didn't try to get out of it. calling him a sexual predator years later is pretty ridiculous if you ask me, but whatever. if it helps you sleep better at night to do so, go right ahead.

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Hey, whatever you need to tell yourself Aaron. If you had a 15 yr old daughter, Im sure youd be cool leaving her around Henry, knowing that he wouldnt touch a 15 yr old as long as he knows she was 15.

Anyways, Ill drop it. I dont really care to argue it anymore, and I dont like the idea of FBGs defending criminals. Kinda sad really. Probably better to let this fall off the 1st page.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Hey, whatever you need to tell yourself Aaron. 

If you had a 15 yr old daughter, Im sure youd be cool leaving her around Henry, knowing that he wouldnt touch a 15 yr old as long as he knows she was 15. 

Anyways, Ill drop it.  I dont really care to argue it anymore, and I dont like the idea of FBGs defending criminals.  Kinda sad really.  Probably better to let this fall off the 1st page.

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#1 He was 22 at the time. Unless he has some other convictions or charges I'm unaware of, it certainly looks like this was a one time incident. I have a cousin right now who is 17 and her boyfriend is 24. That seems wrong to me and her parents aren't too happy about it either, but I don't think it's illegal. I remember quite a few girls I knew when I was in high school who were dating guys who were in college. I remember friends in college hooking up with high school girls. I remember lots of freshman girls in high school (14 years old) dating seniors (17 years old). To me anyway, it seems a little silly to call all of those people rapists and sexual predators, although they really didn't do anything different than what Henry did.#2 I'm not trying to defend anybody, and it has absolutely nothing to do with him being a former Buffalo Bill. I think Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Bruce Smith did much, much worse things than Henry ever did yet they are going to all wind up in the Hall of Fame. I honestly couldn't care less about Travis Henry. If he was guilty of molesting a child or being a sexual predator, I'd want him punished to the full extent of the law just like anybody else. What I don't agree with is people throwing out accusations and labels like "sexual predator" and "child rapist" when they aren't really appropriate.

Either way, this is not worth arguing over here at all. I didn't think the label fit so I said something and posted an article to provide more detail about what he was charged with. If you think that makes him a sexual predator and a child rapist, so be it. As a person who has worked with and for child victims of sexual assault, I am well aware of how much damage these things can do. You should really know more about someone before you start slinging accusations at them that have little basis in reality or fact.

 

[Slider]

Yep, seen many 15 yr olds dressed up like they're 20. Heck, half of them will tell you they're 20.

 

[gman8343]

I think this child rapist has seen his last days in the NFL, Maybe he'll end up running for president of NAMBLA, or better yet they'll throw him into a prison where they don't take kindly to child molestors. 

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this is shtick right?

 

[fsufan]

Canada.

It's time to forget about Travis Henry. Actually, that time has long passed.

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I agree. I think his days as a starting RB are over

 

[SigEp316]

I think he stays in TEN, I believe Chrissy Brown is an UFA after this year. He's the one thats gone after this year. Henry just signed a new contract this year and isn't costing the Titans much. I think all three will see action this year.

Also...I think someone eluded to Onterrio Smith and T. Henry both going to UT, but I believe Onterrio went to Oregon.

 

[Couch Potato]

I think he stays in TEN, I believe Chrissy Brown is an UFA after this year.  He's the one thats gone after this year.  Henry just signed a new contract this year and isn't costing the Titans much.  I think all three will see action this year.

Also...I think someone eluded to Onterrio Smith and T. Henry both going to UT, but I believe Onterrio went to Oregon.

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O Smith went to Tennessee, but was booted out for marijuana (hence the Henry comment). He transferred to Oregon, sat out 2000, and finished up his college football career there.

 

[jurb26]

My 1st guess would be Mia if he were to leave Tenn. It may or may not happen this year, but I can't see him being around next year. Tenn may just want to unload him in a trade. That doesn't seem too unreasonable to me. Having White, Brown and Henry all in the same backfield may get a bit crowded. Plus, how would Henry react to being the #3? Didn't he get all huffy over being #2 in Buf?

 

[jurb26]

I think this child rapist has seen his last days in the NFL, Maybe he'll end up running for president of NAMBLA, or better yet they'll throw him into a prison where they don't take kindly to child molestors. 

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this is shtick right?
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Lots of shticks going on in here.