Jonboy Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 8. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans After shoring up the right tackle position in the first round with Jack Conklin, the Titans continued to find personnel that fits the “exotic smashmouth” scheme they are trying to build by picking up the most physically imposing running back in the draft. Unfortunately, Henry doesn’t offer much of anything different than what DeMarco Murray already brings to the table, and they passed up a golden opportunity to shore up their offensive line even further. Henry is great at falling forward on downhill runs, but he’s chopped down easily in space and isn’t a natural receiver out of the backfield. Drafting a backup running back in the second round with a roster full of needs is not something we can get on board with. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/02/draft-the-16-worst-picks-of-the-2016-nfl-draft/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Why post this crap? Besides theres plenty of Henry threads already Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 5 minutes ago, Jonboy said: 8. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans Henry doesn’t offer much of anything different than what DeMarco Murray already brings to the table Isn't this kind of the point to drafting him? Split carries and depth behind the starting RB who has an injury history? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
begooode Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 jeez, that "exotic smashmouth" moniker has taken on a life of its own with the media. It's like a ready made bumper sticker sound bite that can be used to support or to disparage depending on the pundit's perspective that day. recalls the "dream team" quip from VY. Anyway, Mularkey should get the term trademarked if they are going brand him with it, even after he tried to reset that comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercalius Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Titans bring in one of the more regarded Centers in free agency Titans move up in the draft to take the consensus best RT Titans use their fourth pick of the draft to take a Heisman winning, SEC-record setting, consensus 2nd best back in the draft who fits in perfectly with their desired offense......REACH! If Seattle or Carolina had taken Henry, people would be hoisting them on their shoulders and throwing parades. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaming_thumbtack Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 They aren't wrong. We could have gotten a better RB later. There were lots of better choices than Henry available. You can't honestly tell me a backup RB is more important than a starting CB like Alexander. We also could have taken Vonn Bell and then traded back from 64. Then we could have gotten Kenneth Dixon, Jonathan Williams, or Alex Collins later. Henry was a very poor pick. Good GMs can find RBs anywhere. Also, with such a good RB crop next year, we likely can't draft one early anymore. It was a really bad pick no matter what way you spin it. JRob made lots of good picks but this wasn't one of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XAEA12 Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, OILERMAN said: Isn't this kind of the point to drafting him? Split carries and depth behind the starting RB who has an injury history? Most of these pundits are too smart for their own good. Though CJ fell off post-2nd contract he was a far superior player to LenDale White and every pundit was shitting on Fisher and the Titans FO for "getting a RB in Rd 1 after investing in LenDale White in the 2nd just a year ago." Could you imagine what kind of team we would have been with LenWhale alone to rely on in those gruesome VY years?? One injury to Murray and we are back to relying on Dexter McCluster, Antonio Andrews and LenDale 2.0 (Cobb). These pundits are idiots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJ Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Color me shocked! Another boneheaded pick from the Titans. Oh... But if you're Los Angeles, you look at what you could have taken with the picks you had and then what Tennessee came away with (LOL) and you feel much better about the move up to get Goff at No. 1 overall. http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25573988/heres-who-was-drafted-with-rams-picks-how-titans-fared lolz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamlngEnvy Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Shore up the line even more.. SHORE UP THE LINE EVEN MORE!!!!! TELL ME HE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT jrob would be eating through a tube if he shored up the line more.in the 2nd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcibiades Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 10 minutes ago, Rams4Life said: Herp Derp! Herpy Derp Derp Herp! Herp Herpy Derp Derp! Good points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_TITAN Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Have to say I've agreed with the majority of PFF's post-draft assessments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 51 minutes ago, OILERMAN said: Isn't this kind of the point to drafting him? Split carries and depth behind the starting RB who has an injury history? One would think, if they were thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_TITAN Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I don't dislike Henry 'the player', I dislike Henry 'the pick'. Mainly because I think the positional value was just...bad. You could've gotten a competent back-up RB in the 3rd round,or even the 5th round, in this draft. We used up draft capital on a guy that likely won't start this season. If DeMarco Murray is a bust for us and gets injured constantly this season then we'd be far better placed to draft a running back in 2017 - a draft that will have potentially three 'elite' guys at the position. I think Vonn Bell would've been an immediate and competent starter at free safety. Even Cyrus Jones or Mackensie Alexander (who I dislike) likely would've been upgrades at cornerback - with Jones providing return help for our special teams. Tyler Boyd and Michael Thomas were also available, two guys who would've added immediate help in the receiving game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TF_Titan Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 35 minutes ago, THE_TITAN said: I don't dislike Henry 'the player', I dislike Henry 'the pick'. Mainly because I think the positional value was just...bad. You could've gotten a competent back-up RB in the 3rd round,or even the 5th round, in this draft. We used up draft capital on a guy that likely won't start this season. If DeMarco Murray is a bust for us and gets injured constantly this season then we'd be far better placed to draft a running back in 2017 - a draft that will have potentially three 'elite' guys at the position. I think Vonn Bell would've been an immediate and competent starter at free safety. Even Cyrus Jones or Mackensie Alexander (who I dislike) likely would've been upgrades at cornerback - with Jones providing return help for our special teams. Tyler Boyd and Michael Thomas were also available, two guys who would've added immediate help in the receiving game. I pretty much agree. I'm not pulling my hair out at the pick, and clearly they needed to pick up a RB somewhere. I'm just not convinced Henry was the best option for the 45h pick. He's got great straight line speed for his size, and if he gets to the second level he'll be a load. I'm just not sure he'll be able to get to the second level as much in the NFL as he did in college. There are not going to be gaping holes to run through. Getting to the second level in the NFL means being able to move laterally and accelerate quickly through tight windows. His high center of gravity and longer stride make this much more difficult. We'll see. I hope he kills it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiscotitansfan Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 51 minutes ago, THE_TITAN said: I don't dislike Henry 'the player', I dislike Henry 'the pick'. Mainly because I think the positional value was just...bad. You could've gotten a competent back-up RB in the 3rd round,or even the 5th round, in this draft. We used up draft capital on a guy that likely won't start this season. If DeMarco Murray is a bust for us and gets injured constantly this season then we'd be far better placed to draft a running back in 2017 Yet an extremely high pick in the first round is better value? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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