Nashville, Tennessee Derrick Henry, a running back, is a prospective free agent.
Is it better for the Tennessee Titans to let him walk or re-sign him? First, these are a few of Henry’s eight seasons with the Titans’ career highlights: Ninety touchdowns in all; five seasons with 1,000 yards or more; four Pro Bowl selectionsThese are the points of contention.
NO, LET HIM GO. In January, Henry turned thirty years old, which is usually a turning moment for NFL running backs.
And his performance has already somewhat declined. Is it possible for the Titans to depend on him for 250 touches after more than 2,000 career carries?The sports analytics firm Pro Football Focus predicts that Henry may earn a $10 million-a-year, two-year contract.
Despite having approximately $65 million in salary cap room, the Titans ought to spend more on wide receivers and offensive linemen to provide second-year quarterback Will Levis the best chance to succeed.
Henry appears to have found a worthy heir in Tyjae Spears.
Thank Derrick Henry for his service, find him a partner to lessen wear and strain, and allow him to play with a contender like the Baltimore Ravens.
Indeed.
EVERMORE MAKE HIM A TITANHenry was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl and finished second in the league in rushing yards (1,167), despite considerable regression by his high standards.
Twelve touchdowns were scored by him.
Henry’s 2023 average of 3.32 yards after contact was almost exact to that of the NFL’s top running back, Christian McCaffrey.
Pro Football Focus reports that Henry’s overall grade was 90.2, with only McCaffrey surpassing it. Tennessee is still dear to Derrick Henry.
He stated to TennesseeTitans.com during the Pro Bowl, “I have spent my entire career being a Tennessee Titan. I have only ever known Tennessee, which I adore.
I adore the supporters. I’ve never been a free agent before, so we’ll see what transpires.
And I’ll let God handle everything else.
” Derrick Henry ought to be a Titan for eternity, come on. How do you feel?
