Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

[HHURRICANE]

This is why I think TD was one of the biggest morons in Bills history. Henry has been a very good back for TN this year. He has played less games and has better numbers than Willis on a team that isn't as good as this one.

I'm sorry but Willis is by far the most overrated player on this team. I'm not saying he sucks, or really sure if we keep him long term, but I don't think we are vastly better with him on the roster.

[venis2k1]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

best player available.

[venis2k1]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

willis is highly overrated, he gets 1 TD per about 50 carries, he is a good back, but a franchise back? i dont think so. not even close. he however knows to stay away from 14 year old girls though.

[Captain Obvious]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

This is why I think TD was one of the biggest morons in Bills history. Henry has been a very good back for TN this year. He has played less games and has better numbers than Willis on a team that isn't as good as this one.

I'm sorry but Willis is by far the most overrated player on this team. I'm not saying he sucks, or really sure if we keep him long term, but I don't think we are vastly better with him on the roster.

Travis Henry wasn't released. He was traded for a 3rd Round pick.

[ICE74129]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

best player available.

BPA? Larry Johonson went after willis. Try again.

[EDS]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

BPA? Larry Johonson went after willis. Try again.

Ouch (at least if you meant Larry Johnson).

[JoeMama]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

It's difficult to assess Willis McGahee fairly.

He doesn't have the luxury of an offensive line that's known for its run-blocking.

Larry Johnson is obviously one hell of a runningback, but he still has the benefit of a great run-blocking offensive line despite a lot of the Chief's personnel changes during the offseason. Kansas City is a lot like Denver in the sense that they have a solid run-blocking scheme in place that compensates for player turnover.

As far as Travis Henry; I was -- & remain -- one of his biggest & most loyal fans.

I still keep track of his career in Tennessee b/c of the toughness & heart he displayed in Buffalo. He managed 1300+ yards on a broken leg & torn rib cartiledge. Which makes him a textbook bad mother****er.

So I was pretty broke up when Tom Donahoe traded him.

But even I'm not sure how well he'd be doing if he were still in Buffalo right now. The offensive line, despite it's vast improvement in pass protection recently, is still not a strong run-blocking unit.

PS -- You especially gotta miss Henry for his destruction of the Fish in 2002. In the snow.

[Saratoga Slim]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

It's difficult to assess Willis McGahee fairly.

He doesn't have the luxury of an offensive line that's known for its run-blocking.

Larry Johnson is obviously one hell of a runningback, but he still has the benefit of a great run-blocking offensive line despite a lot of the Chief's personnel changes during the offseason. Kansas City is a lot like Denver in the sense that they have a solid run-blocking scheme in place that compensates for player turnover.

As far as Travis Henry; I was -- & remain -- one of his biggest & most loyal fans.

I still keep track of his career in Tennessee b/c of the toughness & heart he displayed in Buffalo. He managed 1300+ yards on a broken leg & torn rib cartiledge. Which makes him a textbook bad mother****er.

So I was pretty broke up when Tom Donahoe traded him.

But even I'm not sure how well he'd be doing if he were still in Buffalo right now. The offensive line, despite it's vast improvement in pass protection recently, is still not a strong run-blocking unit.

PS -- You especially gotta miss Henry for his destruction of the Fish in 2002. In the snow.

As adam schein would say, "I couldn't agree more."

[Mitchy moo]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

If Willis runs with hurt ribs and gets 180 yards for us Sunday and we win the game, will he have heart then??

I think Marv, DJ and crew have a plan here.

[DynaPaul]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

If only Willis McGahee had Travis Henry's heart.


THEN we'd have a franchise back.

[Bling]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

I agree, HHURRICANE. That's one of the worst moves this franchise has made. At least NO knew Ricky Williams was a psycho. IMO, if you have something good - don't **** with it.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

TD had a 16 yr. old daughter at that time.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

I agree, HHURRICANE. That's one of the worst moves this franchise has made. At least NO knew Ricky Williams was a psycho. IMO, if you have something good - don't **** with it.

bling, Henry was suspended for drugs. It wasn't the worst move this franchise made. You're just trying to find something to take a shot at the bills. Hiring your OC was one of the wrost things we did which has afected Willis production. If we hired a REAL coach instead of that idiot Moolarkey, Willis would've have had better production and this thread wouldn't have existed.

[JoeMama]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

If Willis runs with hurt ribs and gets 180 yards for us Sunday and we win the game, will he have heart then??

I think Marv, DJ and crew have a plan here.

Willis McGahee plays w/ a lot of heart. I never question whether or not he's going to give 100%.

And last week he busted up one of the league's best run D's for two touchdowns on broken ribs.

He's officially badass too.

[JoeMama]

Re: Why did we draft McGahee and release Henry?

TD had a 16 yr. old daughter at that time.

LOL!