Derrick Henry Having a Good Night
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No way to know for sure but Derrick looks to be about 10 or maybe even 15 pounds lighter. He looked very very trim and quicker. He's always been in excellent shape but he looked to be in as good a physical condition as I've ever seen him in his Titans debut.
I know he doesn't fit the prototypical NFL running back mold, but I think they sometimes underestimate a players intangibles like heart and mindset. He will give them a 150% whether it be on field or off.
I noticed he was wearing #2. I didn't think the NFL allowed anyone but kickers and QBs to have numbers that low. Has that changed, or was this just a pre-season thing?
The Cowboys were stupid not to draft some defensive players that can help them. But I'm sympathetic to what you're saying too!
I think the Titans have addressed his (relatively) slow first step and how he would sometimes hesitate to hit the hole. He looked very quick and decisive out of his stance!
I'm not sure if the rule is still in place, but if it is I THINK you could pay a fine and wear those single digits. I seem to remember something along those lines.
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According to this Wikipedia page, running backs are limited to 20-49. Of course, there are exceptions that must be approved by the NFL.
Then, there's this:
Derrick Henry Might have his Number
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Players can wear any number they want during preseason. Henry will have to wear a running back number once the regular season starts. That's how I understood it when it was discussed on one of the NFL shows..
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Those rules don't apply in the pre-season...especially when they are still making cuts. Once the real season begins, the players have to wear the # the rules permit. Also Mark Barron had #26 when he got to the Rams as a safety but when he made the switch to OLB in 2015, he still kept it. That seemed to be a loophole with him last year but now because he is officially listed at a LB on NFL.com so he may have to switch #'s this season.
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I'll be glad when he gets his number. My oldest daughter is wearing me OUT for his Titans jersey
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I have never understood the NFL and their idiotic number rule. It makes no sense at all. Who really cares what number a player wears?
I was laughing at all the prognosticators on ESPN who are now saying that he will be highly productive...where were they last spring when they ran him down in the draft? Stick it to 'em, DH!
That's pretty standard though. Everyone poor mouths everyone trying to get them to drop down to their slot in the draft.
He is similar to Usain Bolt to me. Neither of them look like they are running as fast as others because their leg turnover isn't as rapid, but they have such long, efficient strides that they just glide past people. It's fun to watch. I no longer pay much attention to the NFL, but I always hope our guys do well. I would love to see DH run over, through, around, and past some folks and have a nice career that sets him and his family up for many years.
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