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re: Will Derrick Henry be a good NFL running back?
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:32 pm to AU4real35
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:32 pm to AU4real35
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Conflicting, but one has him at combine has helped him at 4.7, scout and rivals has him at 4.58..
So we'll say 4.6 area.
He's a high 4.5 at worst. I've never seen him get run down from behind. He just keeps picking up speed. His knock is he doesn't have that first (or second) explosive step. I'm not sure if that's hesitation on his part or it just takes him a few strides to get going but he has home run speed.
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Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:35 pm to Rickdaddy4188
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For sure. Someone his size should be running behind his pads. He doesn't have the physical running game you'd think he would have for a rb of his size. .
Definitely. If he could lower his center of gravity where his legs would be less vulnerable, he'd murder people and they'd think twice about going against him.
Eta: HH beat me to it.
This post was edited on 9/16/15 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:40 pm to FourThreeForty
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Glen Coffee had his exact running style a
Henry doesn't run near as hard as Coffee did and Henry outweighs him by 30 lbs. Before this season ,you rarely saw Henry trying to initiate the contact the way Coffee did.
I'd also be shocked if Henry came close to Coffee's 3 cone drill numbers.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:43 pm to PeaRidgeWatash
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That's straight up ignorant
Thought it would get bites
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:45 pm to AU4real35
Gonna be the next Trent Richardson.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:46 pm to HempHead
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He is as physical as possible, his center of gravity is just too high for him to be an effective trucker in confined areas.
There are bigger backs that run far more physical. If he was running behind his pads I'd agree with you but he runs straight up which proves he doesn't run a physically as he can. Hell Brandon Jacobs is 6'4 and runs far harder.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:53 pm to TideJoe
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He's a high 4.5 at worst.
bullshite . Jeremy Hill ran a 4.66 at the combine and Henry is not faster or quicker than Jeremy Hill.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 8:54 pm to Rickdaddy4188
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Jeremy Hill ran a 4.66 at the combine and Henry is not faster or quicker than Jeremy Hill.
At 40 yards, I agree, but 60 or 80 might be another story. His final gear is ridiculous.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:06 pm to AU4real35
No. But he'd be a good NFL linebacker
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:06 pm to AU4real35
No. But he'd be a good NFL linebacker
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:08 pm to HempHead
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At 40 yards, I agree, but 60 or 80 might be another story. His final gear is ridiculous.
In 2013 JHILL had a td run of 40 yards or more in 8 out of 12 games.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 9:12 pm to AU4real35
quote:we are. I'm just a dickhead.
It's all opinion-based. Just wondering what other opinions and thoughts were, aren't we on this board for that?
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:04 pm to HempHead
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Depends on his grade. Anything 3rd round and above, he'd be stupid not to go, considering the shelf life of RBs in the league.
I am with you. If you are running back who can make 3rd round, you are nuts not to go when you can.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:05 pm to TT9
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we are. I'm just a dickhead.
Fair enough.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:26 pm to AU4real35
Right now, I would say no.
Stiff, Lack of vision, straight-line runner, not as physical as he should be, but I do think he has deceptive speed, and is a good pass protector (he has gotten a lot better.)
Stiff, Lack of vision, straight-line runner, not as physical as he should be, but I do think he has deceptive speed, and is a good pass protector (he has gotten a lot better.)
Posted on 9/16/15 at 10:28 pm to chizhead
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he reminds me of Brandon Jacobs, just a little faster
I've always felt that as well - good comparison.
Maybe a little stronger too, or he has gotten stronger. He used to go down pretty quickly, but now just flat runs over guys - people can't arm tackle him anymore.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 11:04 pm to Bham4Tide
Ozzie Newsome will answer this question.
Posted on 9/16/15 at 11:49 pm to AU4real35
Reminds me of two USC RB's, O.J. and Marcus Allen with his straight-up running style. I don't think he will reach Lacy's level, but probably with surpass Ingram's level.
Posted on 9/17/15 at 12:01 am to Riseupfromtherubble
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Probably the best pass blocking tailback in the country
TIFWIW, but a guy on Twitter (Matt Miller, so again TIFWIW) reviewed the tape after the big Henry block vs Wisky and said other than that one play he completely blew in pass pro. Idk though, didn't check.
Posted on 9/17/15 at 12:15 am to AU4real35
quote:To do that, you have to get wide with your feet. He's going to have problems with center of gravity/balance/feet no matter where he's playing RB. His NFL career will hinge on what type of o line he gets to run behind.
Definitely. If he could lower his center of gravity where his legs would be less vulnerable
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