Ezekiel Elliot vs Derrick Henry

[KDM256]

Henry will have alot of people eating crow on this board come fall. Best to believe I'll be the first to tell you I've told you so when that time comes..


Ramsey 1st
and pray like hell Henry falls to Dallas inthe 2nd

 

[lane]

Picture this 6'3" 247lb monster with a head of steam...

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...bursting thru a massive hole like this:

Would be something to watch indeed.

 

[lane]

The thing i really love about DH is he already knows how to protect the ball.

he keeps it stuck to his chest while demolishing people.

 

[DogFace]

Ramsey, Henry would make me very happy.

Elliot and an extra two would too.

 

[cowboys2233]

Ramsey, Henry would make me very happy.

Elliot and an extra two would too.

I could live with both scenarios - I would prefer the latter. But either would have to be considered a draft day haul. With that said, I think the "trading up" market has cooled considerably since both QBs are gone, we might not get the offers we're hoping for.

 

[casmith07]

The thing nobody talks about either - yeah, Derrick Henry would be like a dump truck driving down the field.

He's 6'3", 247lbs. Imagine a blitzing linebacker or cornerback trying to get through him in pass protection. Not going to happen.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Nice writeup although I don't have time to read it in its entirety. Only thing is I want to point out is this video says that Henry has the fastest takeoff speed from get go so you saying he would need a runway to get going is a little questionable. Now if you are saying he is not a fast at seeing an open lane, no not as fast as zeke.

That being said, zeke is by far the superior back and would love to e him first.

I don't think it's questionable at all. What I see does not suggest that this guy is a quick start. What the combine numbers suggest is that he is not a quick start. I honestly don't know how they measured Henry because what you see on film and what the combine suggests does not support their statements. JMO

 

[superonyx]

I don't think it's questionable at all. What I see does not suggest that this guy is a quick start. What the combine numbers suggest is that he is not a quick start. I honestly don't know how they measured Henry because what you see on film and what the combine suggests does not support their statements. JMO

Luckily it's easier than ever to watch complete games of college players. If you just search YouTube or Derrick Henry VS, you will find complete games of Henry or Elliot ect...

I agree with you. I watched several complete games of Henry and he plays slow. He hesitates and goes down by small college CB's. I see his stats and his 40 times ect and I am picturing a human plow running over guys. Then I actually watch him play and he goes down about as easy as Felix Jones or McFadden.

I would prefer one of the other backs over Henry like Collins, or Booker ect.

 

[Jenky]

Luckily it's easier than ever to watch complete games of college players. If you just search YouTube or Derrick Henry VS, you will find complete games of Henry or Elliot ect...

I agree with you. I watched several complete games of Henry and he plays slow. He hesitates and goes down by small college CB's. I see his stats and his 40 times ect and I am picturing a human plow running over guys. Then I actually watch him play and he goes down about as easy as Felix Jones or McFadden.

I would prefer one of the other backs over Henry like Collins, or Booker ect.

He definitely needs a full head of steam. He can easily be tripped up in the backfield. I like Elliott a lot more.

 

[Thefeelofcotton]

I'm a big fan of down hill runners that knock people over, so naturally I'm a big fan of Henry. I think behind our O-line he would dominate teams, especially late in the game if we've been running the whole game.

 

[Stash]

Not that I am advocating this but imaging
Pick #1 Tunsil
Pick #2 Henry..

Holy Cow..... I am going for it on all 4th and short.

Given the way this draft is going, I was thinking about that very same thing.

I know it would be neglecting a defense that really needs the help, but Wow!, what an offensive lineup this team would have!

 

[Stash]

He definitely needs a full head of steam. He can easily be tripped up in the backfield. I like Elliott a lot more.

Yeah, but if the team drafted Tunsil in round one, how often is he getting "tripped up in the backfield"?

 

[Jenky]

Yeah, but if the team drafted Tunsil in round one, how often is he getting "tripped up in the backfield"?

Well there's also no guarantee he's there in the 2nd, or that we get him in the 2nd.

 

[CATCH17]

Ramsey, Henry would make me very happy.

Elliot and an extra two would too.

Right there with you.


I think Henry goes middle to late 2nd? Anyone else think that or am I dreaming?

 

[Leadbelly]

The test around 1:30, DH trying to change direction was alarmingly bad.

 

[CATCH17]

The test around 1:30, DH trying to change direction was alarmingly bad.

Thing is though... He may not be shifty but he is explosive and with how good our OL blocks we will get him to the 2nd level where he can be a hammer and create big plays.

 

[Stash]

Well there's also no guarantee he's there in the 2nd, or that we get him in the 2nd.

Isn't that a different issue than him being "tripped up in the backfield"?

 

[Stash]

Right there with you.


I think Henry goes middle to late 2nd? Anyone else think that or am I dreaming?

I expect him to be there at #34 if this team was interested.

 

[jday]

I could live with both scenarios - I would prefer the latter. But either would have to be considered a draft day haul. With that said, I think the "trading up" market has cooled considerably since both QBs are gone, we might not get the offers we're hoping for.

I could see the Cowboys getting offers if either Ramsey or Tunsil falls to us...I just don't want them to trade themselves out of the opportunity to add Zeke.

 

[Macnalty]

I have a hard time fathoming why someone would be okay drafting Elliot at 7-10, but not at 4. Seems an absurd distinction to me. There's just so much to love about him.

The criteria should be who makes our defense stronger Elliot or Henry not the best runner or pass catcher. We got incredible production out of Murray during his last year on defense. Both bring a different type hammer to the team and I will be happy to see the star on one of their helmets. IMO Henry brings more business decisions