Is Derrick Henry sustainable as a running back for long term?

[Scott Larock]

He’s 6’3 238, he’s a big target and runs a 4.5.

Eddie George and Eric dikkerson were tall RB’s also and they took some hits.

Ain’t like you can lower your head to avoid heavy contact. Dude is too big imo.

And watching the games he doesn’t look fast until he turns it on when he’s trying to get the corner over a defender.

 

[LurkMoar]

all i know is he better get his money cause they treating runningbacks like dirt out here

 

[NYC Rebel]

He’s 6’3 238, he’s a big target and runs a 4.5.

Eddie George and Eric dikkerson were tall RB’s also and they took some hits.

Ain’t like you can lower your head to avoid heavy contact. Dude is too big imo.

And watching the games he doesn’t look fast until he turns it on when he’s trying to get the corner over a defender.

Eric dikkerson was way more elusive than those mentioned. He wasnt easy to hit

 

[Controversy]

I doubt he's elite by year 8

 

[Anerdyblackguy]

Three years max.

 

[010101]

all depends on his pain tolerance

if he's crazy he'll just persevere

he'll pick up yards just off being a de masquerading as a rb ha

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[sidenikkagawd]

steven jackson had a similar size and played 10+ years

 

[CrimsonTider]

all i know is he better get his money cause they treating runningbacks like dirt out here

Running backs need a minimum wage

 

[LurkMoar]

all depends on his pain tolerance

if he's crazy he'll just persevere

he'll pick up yards just off being a de masquerading as a rb ha

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That Brandon Jacobs life

 

[Warren Moon]

Yes. If you think dalvin cook is a sustainable running back, Henry is as well.

The titans have actually done a really good job, supplementing him with a solid number 2RB

 

[Trav]

Yah

 

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[BlueHeffner]

I doubt he's elite by year 8

 

[010101]

TOUGH*

 

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