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re: What would it take for Derrick Henry to be the GOAT RB?
Posted on 9/21/21 at 4:33 pm to bamameister
Posted on 9/21/21 at 4:33 pm to bamameister
quote:596 vs 681. Number of carries in Jim Brown's two busiest seasons vs Henry's last two seasons. And Henry is on pace to blow that away this year. Right now he's on pace to break the season record even if he doesn't play the 17th game
In this pass-happy era of football, this is amazing stuff. Jim Brown lived in a different football galaxy
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Posted on 9/21/21 at 4:39 pm to MontyFranklyn
Walter Payton
Emmitt smith
LT
Sanders
Dickerson
Gayle sayers
Jim brown
Adrian Peterson
Thurman Thomas
Lots of RBs above him. I say he needs to have the most rushing yards, top 5 in TDs, and at least 1 SB but 2 SB would be better
Emmitt smith
LT
Sanders
Dickerson
Gayle sayers
Jim brown
Adrian Peterson
Thurman Thomas
Lots of RBs above him. I say he needs to have the most rushing yards, top 5 in TDs, and at least 1 SB but 2 SB would be better
Posted on 9/21/21 at 4:46 pm to MontyFranklyn
One of Henry's problem's is that he doesn't outright wow you with agility or burst. He's a bruiser with good vision and elite top end speed. Problem is, he's so damn big it doesn't look that fast... Seems petty but he's not a pretty runner that's gonna wow you. He's gonna have to fill up the lifetime stat sheets for another 3 seasons before anyone puts him in the top 10.
Bruise.Bruise.Bruise.Gone for 60
and most of those runs looked shitty.
Bruise.Bruise.Bruise.Gone for 60
and most of those runs looked shitty.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:00 pm to MontyFranklyn
quote:
What would it take for Derrick Henry to be the GOAT RB?
Being the rare exception and being a power back that has a long injury free career. The thing about big power backs like him. Once they start getting them little nagging injuries they become a shadow of their former self because they can't take the pounding anymore.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:03 pm to MontyFranklyn
Well considering he’s viewed as a lesser player than Kamara and McCaffrey … probably win a couple of SB
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:05 pm to MontyFranklyn
No running back will ever surpass Barry Sanders in my mind as the GOAT. That guy did things no other human could do.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:10 pm to MontyFranklyn
He probably has to maintain his past 3 years production for the next 6-7 to even be in the discussion
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:22 pm to MontyFranklyn
He’s a HOFer, IMO, but it’s doubtful he will be considered the GOAT by anyone with half a brain.
Being up there with Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Jim Brown is a tall task.
Being up there with Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Jim Brown is a tall task.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:24 pm to MontyFranklyn
I also think the pass first offenses can help an RBs longevity. I find it amazing that the old school guys like Emmitt did even more impressive.
Henry has averaged 19 carries/game over the last 3 seasons. Emmitt averaged 20/game over 13 years with Dallas.
It’s hard to supplant the old guard when they destroyed their bodies at that pace.
The other thing is: does Henry want to play THAT long? Who knows, time will tell. It’s way to early to even consider him in this discussion.
Henry has averaged 19 carries/game over the last 3 seasons. Emmitt averaged 20/game over 13 years with Dallas.
It’s hard to supplant the old guard when they destroyed their bodies at that pace.
The other thing is: does Henry want to play THAT long? Who knows, time will tell. It’s way to early to even consider him in this discussion.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:26 pm to GoldLiger
Doesn't surpass the top handful of guys. Not even really close. Needs a more great years. He was in college not long ago man come on lol
This post was edited on 9/21/21 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 9/21/21 at 5:27 pm to TexasTiger08
You also have to keep in mind that defenses are smaller and built more to stop the brand of offense that made it’s way from college to the NFL.
Guys like Barry Sanders, Walter Payton and even Terrell Davis played defenses that were centered around stopping power run offenses.
Derrick Henry is basically bigger than most LB in the NFL, and also bigger than a lot of speed rushers from the edge.
Guys like Barry Sanders, Walter Payton and even Terrell Davis played defenses that were centered around stopping power run offenses.
Derrick Henry is basically bigger than most LB in the NFL, and also bigger than a lot of speed rushers from the edge.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 6:42 pm to MontyFranklyn
quote:
What would it take for Derrick Henry to be the GOAT RB?
Become the all-time leading rusher ever and do it in fewer games than Emmitt
Posted on 9/21/21 at 7:42 pm to bamameister
quote:
Jim Brown lived in a different football galaxy.
Yes he did. 12 game seasons.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 7:52 pm to lepdagod
quote:
Well considering he’s viewed as a lesser player than Kamara and McCaffrey
By who? Saints fans? PPR fantasy players?
Posted on 9/21/21 at 7:57 pm to MontyFranklyn
Gotta love these are tard bama fans completely forgetting about week 1 
It does help DH he plays in one of the worst divisions in the NFL year in and out
It does help DH he plays in one of the worst divisions in the NFL year in and out
Posted on 9/21/21 at 7:57 pm to MontyFranklyn
He'd have to kill his wife and a waiter.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 8:00 pm to Glorious
quote:
What would it take for Derrick Henry to be the GOAT RB?
Hes got 6100 yards and 58 rushing touchdowns. At a bare minimum he has to double both
?????
more like TRIPLE both
Emmitt had 18,355 yards and 164 TDs
remember it says GOAT RB, not just a great RB
This post was edited on 9/21/21 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 9/21/21 at 8:06 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:
He'd have to kill his wife and a waiter
It's 2021. Maybe an Amazon delivery man.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 8:14 pm to MontyFranklyn
5 more years of protection like the last 3
Which he may do.
He’s a big MF and endurance is maybe his most elite attribute.
Which he may do.
He’s a big MF and endurance is maybe his most elite attribute.
Posted on 9/21/21 at 8:21 pm to kciDAtaE
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Barry retired early. Is he even in the top 50 in games played at RB? Perhaps a Walter Payton would have been better.
The Average HOF RB played in 151 games and started 137.
Barry played in 153 and started 151. He retired early compared to his ability, but it’s not like he was a 6 year guy. He played in 10 seasons. He retired at 30 when most backs start to decline. Could he have played another 3-4 years at a declining rate? Sure. But why?
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