With the 45th Pick of the 2016 Draft: Alabama RB Derrick Henry

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  1. Bonky

    Bonky Pro Bowler Tip Jar Donor

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    Hey, don't blow a gasket. I just went back and re-reread, and I still don't see anyone say "Sankey is as good as every back taken after Henry".

    I did see several people say (paraphrasing here) that drafting Henry means that Sankey is likely to be cut, and that it's a good thing.

    I saw a few opinions that the pick used on Henry could have been better used on a different player, but not because of any desire to retain Sankey.

    Care to link me to these posts that state "Sankey is as good as every back taken after Henry"?
     
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  3. Alex1939

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    Page 14. This thread. Read it. Read the last post on the page. Sheesh.
     
  4. Bonky

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    I did. I still don't see "Sankey is as good as every back taken after Henry".
    Looks like you're trying to put words in someone's mouth to me.
     
  5. XO

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    When I heard them announce pick #45

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  7. The Hammer

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    I remember seeing Henry as a freshman and was very impressed. First thing I thought of was Eddie George. Though I think, he runs more upright than George and seems to be faster.

    I think RT is right, he is probably closer to Eric Dickerson.


    Or maybe a bigger version of Ricky "Running" Waters.
     
  8. Titanup1982

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    Yeah I was amazed when I first saw Henry and said to myself "I'd love him in a Titans uniform". But then again, I said the same thing about Vince Young his freshman year in college. So both dreams came true.

    Now let's hope DH pans out, which I know he will.

    GREAT PICK!!!
     
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  9. titan_fan_4ever

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    I'm totally fine with this pick, as with all the others. Stopped listen to the pundits LONG time ago, they are wrong as much as they are right. And i don't watch college ball to formulate my own opinions.

    Oppositive a few truely gifted GMs (with seemingly crystal balls), the draft is a toss up more than anything.

    So much more than 'choosing players' goes into winning - schemes, coaches, momentum, talent, creativity, developing players, etc... And definitlel luck as well...

    With all that, there were a couple WRs / CBs available at 45 that I thought were worthy... Thomos and Alexsander caught my attention the past couple months or so... Course if this dude truely is the second coming of Eddie, just how dope would that be.
     
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  10. Oilers27

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    There was not a CB worthy at that pick....we got our future RB, which we could not pass up on. If we can keep the chains moving, we can keep our defense fresh and not worn out like last year.

    CB is the obvious choice, but it all starts up front....we need to be able to rush the passer as well or it's pointless as no CB can hold coverage for a long period. Dodd and Austin should help improve the pressure.

    And we have 2 #1 picks next year....we can get a really good CB next year not just pick one for the sake of it.
     
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