The question everyone's asking about our backfield...

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  1. CalgaryTitansFan

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    Agree with this. Get Henry in slowly to get accustomed to the NFL. Don't ruin him by tossing him in early. I also expect Murray to look pretty good this year.
     
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  2. TitanJeff

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    Remember, rookie RBs usually don't know how to block. No way will the Titans allow Mariota get pounded because Henry doesn't recognize the blitz.

    I also understand his ability to catch the football has to improve.

    I think we'll see Henry in certain packages and relieving Murray after big runs. I would not suspect he'll get more than a couple of series until he learns to block.
     
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  3. Big TT

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    Need two backs...we FINALLY have two good ones.
     
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  4. TitansWrath

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    Ease Henry in. Make sure he can block.

    Once he gains some confidence, ride the hot hand. Whichever back are their wheelies that day gets to carry.

    I would tend to go with Demario early, and let Henry come in the second half and just start punishing already tired defenses. Put fowler in as lead blocker, find the hole, and just truck people.
     
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  5. JCBRAVE

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    Since when can Henry not block?

    Blitzes may surprise him as a rookie but if he sees it coming he's blocking the crap out of it...
     
  6. Gunny

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    Easy there, we have a guy who was underwhelming last season and a rookie.
     
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  7. Big TT

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    Still better than last 3 years...without a doubt. Come on....the "exotic smashmouth train" is leaving the station...all aboard. LOL
     
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  8. Titan/Oiler34

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    It's early but Murray begins the season as starter an Henry finishes as starter. Both backs need a volume of carries so I would assume whoever is starting will get the majority of carries.
     
  9. Oilers27

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    Murray will get more touches and play more since he is much better pass catcher to start the season, but Henry will get more time as he starts to gain more confidence and play better.

    Games 1 -8 Murray 70% Henry 30%
    Games 9 - 16 Murray 50% henry 50%

    The competition will make both these guys run that much harder for playing time.

    It may be a different story in Madden ;)
     
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  10. TitanJeff

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    That's the point. He needs to learn to see it.
     
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