Travis Henry

[Piranha]

First I hear Arizona is interested, then I hear

Oakland really wants him. Now I hear Miami wants in on the action too.

 

So where do you think he ends up?

Cause you know it won't be in Buffalo.

[Jrick35]

Anywhere but within the division.

[devilwoman]

Another rumor is Alexander may not be in Seattle next year and there may be a trade involving Henry to Seattle. Being a Seattle fan, I'm not sure how I feel about that. Of course I dont want Shaun to leave but I dont know if Henry is the ticket for the Hawks. I think I'd rather have Droughns.

[gilthorp]

If Edge isn't Franchised, I'd say it's the Colts.

 

If Alexander leaves Seattle, he might get a look there.

 

I thought he might get a look by the Panthers, but I think that door closed with the strong play of Nick Goings.

 

The rest were already stated.

[yo mama]

Another rumor is Alexander may not be in Seattle next year and there may be a trade involving Henry to Seattle.  Being a Seattle fan, I'm not sure how I feel about that. 

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Having both Henry and Alexander in my BOTH keeper league, I'm not sure how I feel about that, either. Though, you can bet I'll be keeping my ear to the ground on those guys.

 

Personally, I can't see Henry going to Miami. He'd probably like it fine, but I'm not sure the Dolphins can give the Bills the 2nd round pick they "allegedly" want for Henry. Oakland and Arizona make more sense to me. Colts are possibility for either. I could also see Henry going somewhere like Tampa or Philly, depending the staus of Garner and Buckhalter during the offseason.

[Marauders11]

Saw an article yesterday that said Henry has been granted permission to seek a trade by The Bills. He has supposedly already sold a bunch of his personal stuff and put the rest in storage in Florida in anticipation of a move-

 

he also said that his preference would be to go to Miami- he's tired of the cold weather, they need a back, blah blah blah- he's also a fan of Nick Saben from playing against him while at U of Tennessee.

[Piranha]

He also stated that wherever he goes he wants to be the #1 guy.

But I'm not sure how much of a say he has in where he goes.

I would think it would be whoever gives the Bills the best offer.

(Besides Miami)

[Perchoutofwater]

The only way I see Henry going to MIA is if the Bills feel that Cedric Benson is a better back than Henry. Otherwise, I don't see any reason why you would want to trade a back as talented as Henry to a division rival. With all of the other backs that are becoming FA's and restricted FA's, it will be an interesting off season, and it is real hard to even guess where anyone is going to end up, but you can do a pretty good job of guessing where they won't go, and I don't see Henry going to MIA.

[Balzac]

Current rumor is that Tampa Bay has stepped up its interest - a backfield of Pittman, Garner and Henry wouldn't be a fantasy nightmare at all . . . aw, snap.

 

Henry in Seattle wouldn't be bad. If I were a SEA fan, I'd take him over Droughns in a heartbeat - I really think Droughns only had success this year b/c of DEN's O line . . . I don't think he's got what it takes to succeed behind lesser lines.

 

I think Travis is getting a bad rap here - he's young and, when he's not busy looking over his shoulder at McGahee or playing on a broken leg, he's *** good. I think he'll succeed wherever he goes.

Edited January 19, 2005 by Balzac

[gilthorp]

He wants to be a starter, just like any other RB would want to be, but what's the succession plan for the Jets especially if Lamont Jordan bolts this year?

 

Same division, not likely as a trade.

[Whiskey Pimp]

Current rumor is that Tampa Bay has stepped up its interest - a backfield of Pittman, Garner and Henry wouldn't be a fantasy nightmare at all . . . aw, snap.

 

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If Henry is allowed to look into his trade options and wants to be a #1, then there's no way he even talks to TB.

[Swampnuts]

Carolina would be a good fit IMO. Carolina is going to be looking for offensive punch with the possible loss of Moose. Stephen Davis isn't coming back, DeShaun Foster is too injury prone, and Goings is better off as a backup.

 

Seattle would be interesting, but I still see Alexander staying put. Allen will pony up the $ to keep him, and I think Hasselbeck will re-sign for less than market to free up dollars.

 

Henry is underrated. He plays when he's hurt and he's been a consistent scorer when he's been on the field.

Edited January 19, 2005 by Swampnuts

[Azazello1313]

If Henry is allowed to look into his trade options and wants to be a #1, then there's no way he even talks to TB.

 

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i don't know why not, if TB is interested (which is the real question, IMO). i think if he went there he leapfrogs right over garner and pittman on the depth chart without too much trouble.

[jgcoach]

Now that Droughns is in the mix, the waters may be a bit muddy but, you can bet I'll keep an eye out. I got Henry when he got hurt and kept him on i/r. Could be a possible keeper for next year.

[DMD]

I've never been that high on Henry but I have to admit, he is a player that puts everything he has on the field and you cannot argue with his heart or determination. While he lacks some of the speed needed to be a truly good back, he is a workhorse and makes a tremendous backup RB or a part of a duo of backs (like Dunn/Duckett). Problem is that he will want to be a starter and unless the system is good enough to support him, he won't likely find a situation out there that can satisfy his desire to be a primary back.

 

I still think Henry is only an average back even in his best games, but I have a lot of respect for what he has done in the NFL given where he is and what he has to work with.

[Bonehand]

Henry in Seattle wouldn't be bad.  If I were a SEA fan, I'd take him over Droughns in a heartbeat -

 

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As a 'Hawks fan, IMO what they really need for their brand of West Coast Offense is a Westbrook style speed back, and I don't see Henry OR Droughns fitting that bill. If SA is gone, I would rather see an RBBC with Mo Morris & Kerry Carter, and use say a 3rd round draft pick to get that Westbrook type, who could also return kickoffs.

 

Then, spend the big money that you would need to sign a free agent RB to bolster the D, & STOP OTHER TEAMS ON 3RD FREAKIN" DOWN!!!!!!!

Edited January 19, 2005 by Bonehand

[Vet]

He wants to be a starter, just like any other RB would want to be, but what's the succession plan for the Jets especially if Lamont Jordan bolts this year?

 

Same division, not likely as a trade.

 

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Jordan says he wants to stay with the Jets and the Jets say they are going to try to sign him, but I don't see how they are going to give him as much money to be a back-up as another team will give him to be a starter. Plus, it may not come down to money - Understandably, Jordan wants to start and the Jets have made it clear that they cannot promise him he'll start in the next two years. So I think he'll become a free agent and sign with another team - probably Miami, Oakland, Seattle, or one of the other usual suspects.

 

Assuming he bolts, the Jets have no one to back up CuMar. So, they'll have to find a low-cost replacement for Jordan be it through the draft or free-agency. I don't think they could afford Travis Henry and, in any case, Henry wouldn't start over Martin. I think you'll see them draft a RB - maybe Marion Barber III out of Minnesota since his father played for the Jets. Hopefully he'll be better than his Dad! (7 years in the league - 317 rushing yards on 74 carries, but I do remember him bing a special teams demon)

[Balzac]

I've never been that high on Henry but I have to admit, he is a player that puts everything he has on the field and you cannot argue with his heart or determination. While he lacks some of the speed needed to be a truly good back, he is a workhorse and makes a tremendous backup RB or a part of a duo of backs (like Dunn/Duckett). Problem is that he will want to be a starter and unless the system is good enough to support him, he won't likely find a situation out there that can satisfy his desire to be a primary back.

 

I still think Henry is only an average back even in his best games, but I have a lot of respect for what he has done in the NFL given where he is and what he has to work with.

 

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I don't get it. 1747 total yards, 14 TDs . . . 1514 total yards, 11 TDs (in 15 games and playing on a broken leg for a chunk of the season) - those are his stats from 2002 and 2003. 2004 was a wash from the get-go . . . they knew they were switching to McGahee from day 1.

 

While he doesn't have breakway speed, he's a bowling ball of a back that just doesn't go down. He's got quick feet and accelerates to the hole very well.

 

I'm just curious - if he's shown that he can carry the load of a #1 back (and carry it very well), why do you think he's better suited as a backup or part of a RBBC?

[yo mama]

As a 'Hawks fan, IMO what they really need for their brand of West Coast Offense is a Westbrook style speed back, and I don't see Henry OR Droughns fitting that bill. If SA is gone, I would rather see an RBBC with Mo Morris & Kerry Carter, and use say a 3rd round draft pick to get that Westbrook type, who could also return kickoffs.

 

Then, spend the big money that you would need to sign a free agent RB to bolster the D, & STOP OTHER TEAMS ON 3RD FREAKIN" DOWN!!!!!!!

 

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Well, with Morris and Engram returning kicks, I wonder whether Seattle needs another return specialist? Maybe they do, if Morris were to inherit a big chuck of the starting RB duties. But I think Morris gives the Seahawks the speed back you're talking about, Bonehand. It'd seem to me that Henry would be the Duckett to Morris' Dunn, though.

[Bonehand]

Well, with Morris and Engram returning kicks, I wonder whether Seattle needs another return specialist?  Maybe they do, if Morris were to inherit a big chuck of the starting RB duties.  But I think Morris gives the Seahawks the speed back you're talking about, Bonehand.  It'd seem to me that Henry would be the Duckett to Morris' Dunn, though.

 

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You know, Morris was never once in danger of breaking a return for a TD this entire season, and I think has only busted one in 3 years. He simply isn't a threat, and since they haven't had one since the days of Charlie Rogers, The Hawks absolutely need an upgrade in this area.

 

Now, even though he is unproven, Collins is already the banger/Duckett type back, so I don't see the need to spend the money to bring in journeyman like Henry. Particulary since they will need to spend some free agent money on a WR to add some consistancy to their droptastic receiving corps.

Edited January 19, 2005 by Bonehand

[yo mama]

I don't see the need to spend the money to bring in journeyman like  Henry. Particulary since they will need to spend some free agent money on a WR to add some consistancy to their droptastic receiving corps.

 

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I guess you don't see Rice as the answer then, do you? Though, if they could unload Robinson for something decent, they ought to. The change of scenery might do both he and the Seahawks some good.

[Swampnuts]

All respect to Bonehand, but I disagree that Morris is the choice. The Hawks receivers need a proven physical presence in the backfield for them to succeed downfield. ( They've shown they need all the help they can get ).

 

Morris is a nice change of pace back, but he's far from Westbrook potential. As a lifelong Hawk fan, I'd hate to see them pin their hopes on him and fall further behind. There's too many good young RB's in the draft this year.

 

But I DEFINATELY agree with you about spending some cash on the D. Lets re-sign Lucas and go get some vets!

[Bonehand]

Morris is a nice change of pace back, but he's far from Westbrook potential. As a lifelong Hawk fan, I'd hate to see them pin their hopes on him and fall further behind. There's too many good young RB's in the draft this year.

 

But I DEFINATELY agree with you about spending some cash on the D. Lets re-sign Lucas and go get some vets!

 

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Exactly, THAT'S why I said Running Back By Committee. Kerry Collins is your everydown back, Morris is your change of pace, you spend a draft pick on an exciting playmaker type. I think were saying the same thing.

[Bonehand]

I guess you don't see Rice as the answer then, do you?  Though, if they could unload Robinson for something decent, they ought to.  The change of scenery might do both he and the Seahawks some good.

 

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Rice is pretty solid, but he's not fast enough to open things up downfield anymore.

K-Rob is completely unreliable, so we need someone F A S T with good hands to replace him. Jerry Porter? (I know, nice shopping list!)

[Swampnuts]

I see the point. I've just got a bit of a pipe dream going that we could land one of the Auburn backs. I'd love to have my cake and eat it too. ( I live in the South and love SEC football, that's why I've always been big on Alexander).

 

What do you think Hass is going to do? I've got a real feeling he's going to play the loyalty card and sign for less. I can't imagine the Hawks let him try the market.