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

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by TitanJeff, Apr 29, 2016.

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  1. Carp

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    Anyone can look good at a Pro day. Henry had the least amount of catches of any starting RB under Saban. Basically any draft profile about Henry highlights the same concerns over his pass catching.

    I wouldn't expect a Bama homer to be unbiased, but if you can't see that it is a big concern, then you are totally blind.
     
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  2. 2ToneBlue

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    I don't watch college football, so I am curious. Did Henry drop a lot of passes, or were they content on having him run more?

    I guess the question is, did he fail as a receiver consistently or did he get asked to stay back and block more? Some of the things I've read is that he is a good pass blocking back.
     
  3. Carp

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    Dropped two passes. Only caught 16 his entire career. At the very least, he is unproven in the passing game. Decent and experienced blocker in the passing game, though several scouting reports say he isn't as good as he should be for his size.
     
  4. ImATitan

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    If this dude ca be GREAT, and I know he can be, and I'm personally confident he WILL be, this will turn out awesome. Forget the CB and WR on the board. Henry can be THE TRUTH
     
  5. 2ToneBlue

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    Thanks for the response, I heard a lot of ESPN clips about him but that's the entirety of my scouting of Henry.

    Titans don't seem to pass to the backs a lot, maybe due to personnel. Watching McCluster attempt screens has left a sour taste in my mouth.
     
  6. XO

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    Everyone realizes Henry will be getting coached by one of the best RB coaches in the game right?

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    AND NISSAN CHANTS

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  7. Big TT

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    I began sporting a semi. LOL
     
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  8. XO

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    I'm happy that he will be making enough money to get his chiclets rearranged.

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  9. Titans2004

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    We didn't draft him to catch the ball...we drafted him to keep the chains moving and to help wear down a defense running the rock. Anything we get from him in the passing game is a bonus. He also is supposed to be solid in pass protection with his huge frame he will be like having an extra lineman in the game.
     
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  10. Ontario Titan

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    Hasn't helped with the other RBs on the roster lol
     
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