Henry Heading To Philly - Dallas Cowboys Forum

SDogo · 04-22-2005

HENRY HEADING TO PHILLY

We're hearing that the Philadelphia Eagles are poised to acquire running back Travis Henry from the Bills for a third-round pick.

Barring an unexpected development, the trade will happen on Saturday.

The rumored move is a surprise on the surface, since the Eagles already have running backs Bryant Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter on the roster. But Westbrook will be an unrestricted free agent next year, and Buckhalter is a member of the multiple season-ending knee injury club.

Most presumed that Henry would be shipped to the Cards, but the deal never was consummated.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

The30YardSlant · 04-22-2005

The rich get richer....

TheHustler · 04-22-2005

for a THIRD??? and a LOW third at that. Wow.

Avery · 04-22-2005

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Originally Posted by TheHustler

for a THIRD??? and a LOW third at that. Wow.

Yeah, no kidding.

Rack Bauer · 04-22-2005

This is a very good RB draft class. They weren't gonna get much more then that for a fumble prone/semi injury prone RB.

MrMom · 04-22-2005

How is Henry going to react when he is sitting behind Westbrook? He wasn't too happy in Buffalo. This could present some problems. Although Andy Reid can handle the RB by committee approach. Interesting

InmanRoshi · 04-22-2005

A 3rd is pretty much his value, IMHO. I've never been a fan. His rushing totals are impressive until you look at the number of carries it took for him to get there, he's pretty much an average 4.0 ypc back. Throw in that he can't break a run longer than 25 yards and his fumbling problems, and its easy to see why Donahoe took a chance on a one legged McGahee.

Rack Bauer · 04-22-2005

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A 3rd is pretty much his value, IMHO. I've never been a fan. His rushing totals are impressive until you look at the number of carries it took for him to get there, he's pretty much an average 4.0 ypc back. Throw in that he can't break a run longer than 25 yards and his fumbling problems, and its easy to see why Donahoe took a chance on a one legged McGahee.

Exactly. Henry is a warrior, and he'll play hurt, but he's not a great RB.

Nerm · 04-22-2005

Henry is a good backup and a below average starter. A late 3rd is about right. Good move by Philly, they have the picks to give up for solid depth.

S. Fla Sting · 04-22-2005

Im not happy about that, I think Henry is a little more than your run of the mill Rb. A Westbrook/ Henry tandem is nothing nice, Im not saying its Emmitt and Barry but its a formitable combo. I cant believe Buff would give up Henry for a third.

CanadaBoys · 04-22-2005

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Originally Posted by Nerm

Henry is a good backup and a below average starter. A late 3rd is about right. Good move by Philly, they have the picks to give up for solid depth.

1400 yards time too... not bad for a backup... they guy is a starter... a very solid one at that... but this deal is not finalized by any means...

TheHustler · 04-22-2005

2002 - 4.4 YPC, 1438 yards, 13 TDs
2003 - 4.1 YPC, 1356 yards, 10 TDs

Pretty impressive numbers if you ask me.

Rack Bauer · 04-22-2005

That's not that impressive by today's standards. They're solid numbers, but not great. He's had a few too many fumbles as well.

VThokie7 · 04-22-2005

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Originally Posted by TheHustler

2002 - 4.4 YPC, 1438 yards, 13 TDs
2003 - 4.1 YPC, 1356 yards, 10 TDs

Pretty impressive numbers if you ask me.

Seriously, those aren't back up numbers.... And whats to say he won't start for Philly? Philly wants a RB that can grind it out and get the inside yards. Henry will certainly get his carries with the Eagles, and Westbrook also lines up at WR and all over the field for the Eagles, they can utlize both and make their offense that much better.

**jobberone** · 04-22-2005

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Originally Posted by S. Fla Sting

Im not happy about that, I think Henry is a little more than your run of the mill Rb. A Westbrook/ Henry tandem is nothing nice, Im not saying its Emmitt and Barry but its a formitable combo. I cant believe Buff would give up Henry for a third.

I think Henry is more than a solid backup as well. I guess this says that Philly wants more than Westbrook and Burkhalter must be looked at as not reliable. Don't like Philly since they are a rival but have to admire them for doing well at drafting, acquiring vets, and releasing them at the right time.

Yuck. I can't believe I have to admit to that.

Thank God they still haven't won the big one. (insert best imitation of The Shadow's laugh)