Instant Fantasy Analysis - RB Derrick Henry, Titans

[The Football Guru 211]

Earlier this offseason, Tennessee stated it wanted to field an "exotic smashmouth" offense. Mission accomplished with the selections of first-round OT Jack Conklin and Henry. The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner is an absolute freak of nature that has already proven he can carry a heavy load, although he will not be asked to do that right away for the Titans, who acquired DeMarco Murray earlier this spring. Henry brings even more legitimacy to the kind of ball-control offense Tennessee wants to use. With Henry doing a lot of his damage out of the shotgun last season, any fears about the big back needing a fullback should be lessened as well (a big plus considering the Titans probably would like to use Marcus Mariota away from the center more often). The downside is that Alabama didn't use him much in the passing game and, while he isn't necessarily deficient in that area, it is unlikely he'll see many third-down snaps. Murray's presence takes a lot of the shine off of Henry's luster from a redraft standpoint, probably reducing him to a low-end flex option/RB3 barring an injury to the ex-Cowboy. His lack of contributions in the passing game will hurt his dynasty outlook somewhat, but it is negated by the fact he should be a true bell cow runner no later than 2018.

[Cruzer 1,992]

Great college running back talent....... But I'd be scared to death of a 6'3" RB in the NFL. The hit zone on his frame is just too big for today's game. Has injury and short shelf life written all over him. He's not going to be able to just plow his way thru the tackles at this level - his target is the size of a barn.

[nobody 2,037]

An absurd 395 carries last year at Alabama. My guess is Titans are going to just run half back dives every play.

 

They Titans must really, really hate Sankey and Cobb.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

An absurd 395 carries last year at Alabama. My guess is Titans are going to just run half back dives every play.

 

They Titans must really, really hate Sankey and Cobb.

Oh yeah they despise Sankey

[Ray_T 588]

What about Demarco Murray? do they trade him away now?

 

this surprises me. There are teams out there in dire need of a RB who could have had this kid with a 2nd round pick. Not an obscene price to pay for this kid. Then the team with a bunch of backs gets him.

[Frozenbeernuts 1,652]

Derrick Henry

Demarco Murray

Bishop Sankey

Antonio Andrews

David Cobb

 

Two of these guys have to go right? Youd think Andrews and Cobb because they are both large backs like Henry (and slow as hell). If Sankey is released what kind of buzz is he going to receive if any?

[The Football Guru 211]

Derrick Henry

Demarco Murray

Bishop Sankey

Antonio Andrews

David Cobb

 

Two of these guys have to go right? Youd think Andrews and Cobb because they are both large backs like Henry (and slow as hell). If Sankey is released what kind of buzz is he going to receive if any?

AA is a coaching staff favorite. I wouldn't be surprised if they'd jump at a late-round pick for Sankey (and maybe even for Cobb).

[R8RMick 242]

Great college running back talent....... But I'd be scared to death of a 6'3" RB in the NFL. The hit zone on his frame is just too big for today's game. Has injury and short shelf life written all over him. He's not going to be able to just plow his way thru the tackles at this level - his target is the size of a barn.

 

Brandon Jacobs