Bongo59 Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 https://www.theringer.com/2021/6/16/22535556/falcons-hc-arthur-smith-tannehill-titans-unleashing-derrick-henry-atlanta-potential-late-night-bravo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 you got some summary points ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scine09 Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 One thing I took out of it is he was well aware of the run/pass ratio on first down and didn’t care because he believed that giving the ball to Henry was the best way to move the ball. And it didn’t sound like it was being forced on him. Another thing is he made it a point to say how flexible and open Vrabel is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo59 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 That last point I found quite interesting. Breaks the narrative. I wonder if he is meeting with Downing ever day like he did with Smith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, scine09 said: One thing I took out of it is he was well aware of the run/pass ratio on first down and didn’t care because he believed that giving the ball to Henry was the best way to move the ball. And it didn’t sound like it was being forced on him. Another thing is he made it a point to say how flexible and open Vrabel is. Hilarious considering the vitrol that Vrabel gets...... The type of player Henry is largely contributes to the problem. He's been a liability on 3rd down passing situations, albeit he's gotten better. Hence you need to get him the ball on 1st or 2nd to get him rolling and wear down the defense. That being said, they were too far run vs pass on 1st down and the failure to adjust - see Ravens playoff loss - cost them the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo59 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Smith: We were 61% run on first down, because we had The Shaq of Football. He said that Henry is stronger every year because of how he preps his body. https://247sports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans/Article/Titans-Derrick-Henry-trade-124251679/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo59 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Henry, to his credit, acknowledged he needs to be better, per Teresa M. Walker of the Associated Press (h/t the Washington Post): "We all know, you guys all know, if you're inconsistent in this league, they'll find somebody to replace you. So I feel like the biggest thing is just being consistent during everything that I do. Being efficient, finishing runs, being physical, running hard. Like I said, I stood in front of y'all and said all those things, but I don't feel like I've done those things." Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said he was thankful for Henry's honest appraisal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big2033 Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, BudsOilers said: Hilarious considering the vitrol that Vrabel gets...... The type of player Henry is largely contributes to the problem. He's been a liability on 3rd down passing situations, albeit he's gotten better. Hence you need to get him the ball on 1st or 2nd to get him rolling and wear down the defense. That being said, they were too far run vs pass on 1st down and the failure to adjust - see Ravens playoff loss - cost them the game. Exactly. I have always said this. The formula we follow is a classic breakdown when your running back is your best player BUT he's not versatile. We have two downs to maximize Henry, and we're going to do it. It will be interesting to see what happens with AJB and Julio Jones. Henry may no longer be considered the best playmaker on the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudsOilers Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Personally, I think they will be more balanced on 1st down - one just for efficiency's sake and two to impact how teams game plan for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 For anyone who wants to see the Jonnu play mentioned in the podcast, it’s the opening play discussed here: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramis Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Slightly off-topic, but can we take a minute to appreciate just how far Henry has come as a professional? It’s amazing to see where he is after the dancing, soft, immature rookie season he had. Whether you believe that talk with Eddie really did it or not, it’s truly amazing to see him going HAM each offseason and saying the right things (and it being believable, too). I’m obviously biased as a fan of this team, but I really hope this guy keeps putting on the clinics he has been at the RB position in a time defined by passing. Really something to behold. Of course all this within reason, though. I, too, don’t want lopsided run:pass ratios this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongo59 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 hour ago, big2033 said: Exactly. I have always said this. The formula we follow is a classic breakdown when your running back is your best player BUT he's not versatile. We have two downs to maximize Henry, and we're going to do it. It will be interesting to see what happens with AJB and Julio Jones. Henry may no longer be considered the best playmaker on the team. Henry, until he gets injured will be the stud on this team. I will remind you all no WR is ever the stud. Atl had Jones for a decade and did nothing with him. When you add a Faulk or Emmitt type to good WRs then the whole team jumps up. It even helps the D because they only have to play with a lead and defense become simplified. Downing better get the message that getting a lead is the key with the way the team is built. Henry in the second half will close out a lot of games if he remains healthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 I love Arthur Smith, and respect Sean Mcvay, but Sean Mcvay is too annoying to hear in my free time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supdawg Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 hours ago, scine09 said: Another thing is he made it a point to say how flexible and open Vrabel is. Probably was saved because it was offense and Vrabel clearly thinks that he is 2nd coming of Bill Belichick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRT Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Supdawg said: Probably was saved because it was offense and Vrabel clearly thinks that he is 2nd coming of Bill Belichick. I hope he is. I wouldn't mind 6 or 7 SB rings over the next 20 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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