Popular Post big2033 Posted October 19, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 7 hours ago, MIKE75 said: Demarco Murray isn't the same as he has been hampered with hamstring issues not sure how he will be going forward but it could be time to reverse the ball distribution and give Derrick Henry the majority of carries and let Murray come in later to wear defenses down. I think our running game can be really good if the coaches pay attention and realize that Murray can still be effective but keep him from wearing down too much by giving Henry the majority of carries. After all Henry is much younger,has way more tread and at this point the better running back. Murray has over 1,100 carries the last 4 years including 400 carries in 2014 with Dallas. The surprising thing though is after six weeks Henry is leading the Titans in rushing yardage although Murray has more carries. Henry has 62 carries for 318 yards with a 5 yard rushing average and 2 TD's. Murray has 68 carries for 313 yards with a 4.6 rushing average and 2 TD's Henry is looking good with his 5 yard rushing average. What impressed me though is on one of the last plays of the Colts game for once instead of letting the foot off the gas we stomped firmly into the ground the punk ass bitches with the horseshoe up their ass as Henry ran 72 yards for a TD putting any chance of a comeback completely out of reach. All year Murray has started every game but at some point Henry needs to get the nod. He has earned it. Jax might have Fournette but we got someone just as good of not better in Henry. Down below look at the yards after contact for Henry and then Murray. Big difference..... Pro Football Focus @PFF Oct 16 Best RB duo in the NFL? To be honest. The stats posted by the OP show that's there's actually not a huge difference in production. Which has been my biggest issue. If Murray is declining so badly ... Henry isn't exactly wiping the floor with him. Murray has 6 more carries lol. We're talking about a 0.4 rushing average with the same carries but everybody's acknowledging that Murray is better in pass pro and pass catching. Henry needs to prove with his early carries that he could break huge runs every time he touches the ball. Not just in the 4th quarter when defenses are gassed. The stats above prove an even split is warranted. Nothing more. Alcibiades, oldschool, Mythos27, and 3 others 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanruss Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 6 hours ago, big2033 said: To be honest. The stats posted by the OP show that's there's actually not a huge difference in production. Which has been my biggest issue. If Murray is declining so badly ... Henry isn't exactly wiping the floor with him. Murray has 6 more carries lol. We're talking about a 0.4 rushing average with the same carries but everybody's acknowledging that Murray is better in pass pro and pass catching. Henry needs to prove with his early carries that he could break huge runs every time he touches the ball. Not just in the 4th quarter when defenses are gassed. The stats above prove an even split is warranted. Nothing more. LOL .4 yards is a veritable shit tonne in the NFL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4t Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Henry's run to get a first down just before his long run was really the game winner. I thought we were going 3 and out but he gained the 10 yards even though they were waiting for him. That tells me all I need to know about him. When he doesn't dance, he can really get the yards needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 12 minutes ago, h4t said: Henry's run to get a first down just before his long run was really the game winner. I thought we were going 3 and out but he gained the 10 yards even though they were waiting for him. That tells me all I need to know about him. When he doesn't dance, he can really get the yards needed. That's the frustrating part. The talent is clearly there. big2033, and cenj 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakingeek Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 I've been lobbying for a more balanced share of carries since last year. Granted Henry had to improve in pass pro but a shared load will increase their longevity and will benefit BOTH backs. big2033 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamRamrod Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 We have TWO pretty good running backs guys. It's okay. oldschool, Mythos27, and big2033 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 7 minutes ago, TeamRamrod27 said: We have TWO pretty good running backs guys. It's okay. I know. It's crazy how everyone wants to reduce Murray to nothing and give Henry 30 touches a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscotitansfan Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 17 minutes ago, oldschool said: I know. It's crazy how everyone wants to reduce Murray to nothing and give Henry 30 touches a game. Hey now that's simply not true, people have been saying he should be in every other 3rd down or so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big2033 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, oldschool said: I know. It's crazy how everyone wants to reduce Murray to nothing and give Henry 30 touches a game. Because people can't resist the urge to have that one star. I understand the feeling. I too, want Henry to become a marquee big back in the league. Like Eddie George before him. But he has to earn it. And not only is it tough to dethrone an established, all-pro vet, but every time Henry makes a jump, Murray has countered. Btowner 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakingeek Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, oldschool said: I know. It's crazy how everyone wants to reduce Murray to nothing and give Henry 30 touches a game. The days of the bell cow workhorse RB are over. Murray and Henry compliment each other perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscotitansfan Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, big2033 said: every time Henry makes a jump, Murray has countered. That's the thing that people are failing to acknowledge... I was right on the Murray has to go train week 1 which was being conducted by Oman I guess. The problem is, most people who jumped on after that atrocious week are so gung-ho on standing their ground that majority of this site fails to see the reasonable middle-ground. Murray obviously isn't the RB he was last year for the most part, but the fact that he still looks like more than a competent complete back is good enough for him to have a large role. Henry has looked much better than last year (and preseason) but IMO has underwhelmed relative to board expectations/perception oldschool 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitch28 Posted October 19, 2017 Report Share Posted October 19, 2017 Not gonna lie, I mumbled roll tide on his long run. I took the titans at -7.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE75 Posted October 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/RB-Derrick-Henry-Ready-for-More-with-Titans/a056608a-7dda-4408-b098-f64d9453021c RB Derrick Henry Ready for More with Titans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 The Titans don't have two good backs. Henry is a liability in pass protection and inconsistent running the ball. Murray whether injured or just washed up unable to heal from injuries is a shell of himself. It's not about Henry being an all pro 1600 yard rusher, it's about him being less of a liability than Murray. Henry also has a ton of upside and can improve the areas he struggles at. I'd say it's pretty significant that Henry leads the team in rushing 1/3rd through the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanruss Posted October 20, 2017 Report Share Posted October 20, 2017 1 hour ago, OILERMAN said: The Titans don't have two good backs. Henry is a liability in pass protection and inconsistent running the ball. Murray whether injured or just washed up unable to heal from injuries is a shell of himself. It's not about Henry being an all pro 1600 yard rusher, it's about him being less of a liability than Murray. Henry also has a ton of upside and can improve the areas he struggles at. I'd say it's pretty significant that Henry leads the team in rushing 1/3rd through the season Henry would probably be great as a protector after a game or two of actually getting full reps. In and out disrupts concentration and flow. MIKE75 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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