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Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by Walldaprince, May 2, 2016.

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  1. Wraith

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    I find it funny that based on what's been tested the focus of why that bs article said Henry was going to be a bust is completely off, over the 1st 5 yards Henry has the fastest acceleration Sports Science has tested of any player in the last 4 drafts, kinda kills the no burst idea, also had the best acceleration of any player in this draft for 10 and 20 yards as well and any RB for the last 3 drafts.
     
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  2. titantrusince82

    titantrusince82 I'm down with the Titans for better or worse

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  3. Titan/Oiler34

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    It was an exaggeration in response to another post. Sometimes sarcasm doesn't translate.
     
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    His balance is subpar because he runs too high at the point of attack. It is one thing I noticed when looking at him in college. It's really no telling how a player translates from College to the pros though. With so much of the talent changing around it's easier for good players to seem mediocre and vica versus.

    In saying that, I do agree 100% that for him to be the size that he is, I expected seeing him run over a lot more people in college. What you see more is of him carrying a lot more people for 5 extra yards than actually running through them.

    In any case, there is nothing in his game that translates to CJ2K. Just doesn't no where near the lateral speed that made CJ special.
     
  5. Big TT

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    So...you would rather he run into people than get the most yards? The picking of nits going on with the Heisman trophy winning dominate RB from the National Championship team on this board is something to behold.
     
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    Personally unlike other people on this board I don't care how he picks up yards as long as they get picked up. Doesn't matter to me if he runs around people or through them. My take is to do what you do best...what you could do to be most consistent.

    However, in saying that what I was referring to was a matter of how he finishes his runs. RBs know when they can't run around someone or when the opposing defender has the angle on them. Some of his runs I just wish he drops his pad level and punish the person across from. He has the size, the body type, and power to do it. For me when you have a back this big it's more about setting a statement. As they used to say when Jamaal Anderson played the game, big backs need to occasionally force defenders to make business decisions on the field. Decisions where they second guess whether or not they really want to make that tackle or not. I believe Henry can have this element in his game. Hoping he develops the mentality to finish his runs a little more aggressive. Sometimes it just feel like he throttles down at the point of attack. That's all...
     
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  7. JR1980

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    Henry is fast enough to be successful in the NFL and have a good career...Bama backs bust a lot...but that said, this kid has the size and numbers to back it....Unlike Richardson, he actually has VISION....That said, I do think we need a RB that isn't a 1 cut....A shift kind of LeSean McCoy change of pace type back that we can screen to and have a spark to keep Defenses honest.
     
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    "Douche Wayne knows football" said no one ever.
     
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  9. DelawareTitan

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    Kid hasn't even made it to camp yet... He is an immediate upgrade over all of the backs on our roster except Murray and is not a liability in the pass game especially blocking.
     
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