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At this point, as Bills fans, we have no idea where Willis McGahee is in his recovery. He may be well on his way to complete recovery or look like a wasted pick; only the bills brass knows for sure. Lets assume for the sake of this argument that Donahoe and Co believe RIGHT NOW that Willis is healthy and capable of starting beginning week one next year.
If that is the unofficial mindset of the bills brass, then count me as one of the few people in the minority who thinks if it is possible to move up and get Eli, Big Ben, or Sean Taylor that even the "great" Travis Henry is not above being sacrificed. It seems like a great majority of the people on this board will not part with Travis for any "unproven rookie." I think this is a mistake. No one doubts Travis has value, especially at his salary, but lets not confuse a solid starter with a chance at a potential superstar. True, you could end up with Ryan Leaf instead of Peyton Manning, but just to have a shot at a player like Manning requires a level of sacrifice. You have to have confidence in the Bills scouts ability to differentiate between the two, and hopefully get the franchise SUPERSTAR to build around for the next 10-12 years.
IF Henry was a top 5 back it would be one thing, but his 4.1 yds per carry does not even land him in the top 20 among running backs. A LOT of running backs in the NFL could get his yardage total if they carried the ball the amount of times he does. And he will never be confused with a barry sanders or clinton portis, travis henry's version of a breakaway run is a 11yd pickup for a first down. He doesn't have the instincts of an emmitt smith or terrell davis. He is no where near the receiving threat marshall faulk or Priest Holmes are, and he stinks at blitz pickups. Plus, he has a propensity to fumble the ball which is never a good thing for any player but especially a rb..He just is what he is, a solid NFL starting running back. I often compare him to former players like a barry foster or rodney hampton - good players, but not "untouchable" as some of you are making him out to be.
Manning on the other hand i've seen compared to his brother. Roethlisberger i've seen compared favorably to John Elway, and some scouts are calling Taylor the most talented safety EVER ! Even if these players are only half as good as that it will be worth trading hampton err henry for them...And instead of rambling on and on.let me pose this question to you. IF the chargers offered the number 1 pick for henry would you take it? i think most of us would answer yes...but at what point do you not trade henry for a pick? the 4th pick? the 7th pick? when? In my opinion, I would deal Henry for ANY pick higher than the bills pick. Hell, i think kevin jones is going to be FAR better than Henry, and he won't be picked until after the bills make their selection...If Henry and McGahee split time next year Henry's trade value will plummet. NOW is the time to deal O'Henry, and wish him the best elsewhere.
If that is the unofficial mindset of the bills brass, then count me as one of the few people in the minority who thinks if it is possible to move up and get Eli, Big Ben, or Sean Taylor that even the "great" Travis Henry is not above being sacrificed. It seems like a great majority of the people on this board will not part with Travis for any "unproven rookie." I think this is a mistake. No one doubts Travis has value, especially at his salary, but lets not confuse a solid starter with a chance at a potential superstar. True, you could end up with Ryan Leaf instead of Peyton Manning, but just to have a shot at a player like Manning requires a level of sacrifice. You have to have confidence in the Bills scouts ability to differentiate between the two, and hopefully get the franchise SUPERSTAR to build around for the next 10-12 years.
IF Henry was a top 5 back it would be one thing, but his 4.1 yds per carry does not even land him in the top 20 among running backs. A LOT of running backs in the NFL could get his yardage total if they carried the ball the amount of times he does. And he will never be confused with a barry sanders or clinton portis, travis henry's version of a breakaway run is a 11yd pickup for a first down. He doesn't have the instincts of an emmitt smith or terrell davis. He is no where near the receiving threat marshall faulk or Priest Holmes are, and he stinks at blitz pickups. Plus, he has a propensity to fumble the ball which is never a good thing for any player but especially a rb..He just is what he is, a solid NFL starting running back. I often compare him to former players like a barry foster or rodney hampton - good players, but not "untouchable" as some of you are making him out to be.
Manning on the other hand i've seen compared to his brother. Roethlisberger i've seen compared favorably to John Elway, and some scouts are calling Taylor the most talented safety EVER ! Even if these players are only half as good as that it will be worth trading hampton err henry for them...And instead of rambling on and on.let me pose this question to you. IF the chargers offered the number 1 pick for henry would you take it? i think most of us would answer yes...but at what point do you not trade henry for a pick? the 4th pick? the 7th pick? when? In my opinion, I would deal Henry for ANY pick higher than the bills pick. Hell, i think kevin jones is going to be FAR better than Henry, and he won't be picked until after the bills make their selection...If Henry and McGahee split time next year Henry's trade value will plummet. NOW is the time to deal O'Henry, and wish him the best elsewhere.
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