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re: Derrick Henry is a genetic anomaly

Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:15 pm to
Posted by holdmuh keystonelite
Member since Oct 2020
4265 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:15 pm to
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Y'all member when everyone said he'd be a better LB?


How do you know he wouldn't have? Probably would have been a great defensive end too
Posted by KCRoyalBlue
Member since Nov 2020
2085 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:21 pm to
I always find it odd when I'll see a random Derrick Henry game where he'll be standing on the sidelines in the 4th qtr and he's had like 7 carries for 30 yds. The head coach just forgets he exists.

Then he'll rip off 140 yds a week later.

If I were his head coach, I'd say, "Here's the rock 25 times a game. The defense is trying to take food off your dinner table. Go eat."

The guy is a beast.
Posted by bamarep
Member since Nov 2013
52492 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:23 pm to
He's one of those backs that just gets better the more times he carries the ball.
Posted by StansberryRules
Member since Aug 2024
4837 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:31 pm to
Dominated high school, college, and pro ball.

Almost never inured, almost never fumbles, never seems to get tired.

Guy is indeed a genetic freak in a good way.
Posted by 33inNC
Charlotte, NC
Member since Mar 2011
6331 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:34 pm to
Never said that Emmitt was the GOAT.
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
90100 posts
Posted on 12/27/25 at 11:43 pm to
Begs the question, what was pride looking at all those years?

I called this guy making the hall before pride even thought he was a decent RB.
Posted by Tigerholic
Member since Sep 2006
2488 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 12:20 am to
Could you imagine him playing in the 70s to 90s? He would dominate that era.
Posted by ChatGPT of LA
Member since Mar 2023
5263 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:22 am to
Ok, say who is then....and ill make the same comment about them
Posted by Roll Tide Ravens
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2015
51396 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:23 am to
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Yeah dude great take, some real original thoughts in here

I bet your family hates when you come around during the holidays with your a-hole attitude.
Posted by RemouladeSawce
Uranus
Member since Sep 2008
17457 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 1:32 am to
5,464 yards to the all time record

Feels like as long as he avoids a career-ending injury, it’s his
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
78901 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 3:18 am to
he’s just a tank

his durability is incredible

Posted by CecilShortsHisPants
One Foty Fo uh uh Magnolia Screet
Member since Oct 2012
3764 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 4:08 am to
Remember last week when they benched him with the lead in the 4th quarter? Somebody needs to be fired for that
Posted by TT9
Seychelles
Member since Sep 2008
91673 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:34 am to
You won't see Pride in this thread.
Posted by tiggah1981
Winterfell
Member since Aug 2007
18165 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:53 am to
fournette would have the same success if he was just as tall, strong, fast, quick, had the same tank like measurables, and dedication to off-season training

blee dat
Posted by JakeFromStateFarm
*wears khakis
Member since Jun 2012
13044 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:56 am to
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Y'all member when everyone said he'd be a better LB?

I think the argument could be made that he would have been elite at LB or at DE. Henry is a freak athlete.
Posted by SpartyGator
Detroit Lions fan
Member since Oct 2011
82661 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 5:56 am to
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pride


Temu SFP
Posted by Night Vision
Member since Feb 2018
20238 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:08 am to
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Don't understand the nose ring though


Posted by H-Town Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
60944 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:23 am to
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All time HS record All time SEC record, Heisman, natty Top 10 all time rushing in NFL


And Fournette still has more Super Bowl rings

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College recruiters tried to make him into an edge rusher.


Given his accomplishments he should have no regrets but edge rushers is a more important position and makes considerably more money I’m sure he would have been a beast on defense
Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
20937 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:39 am to
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5,464 yards to the all time record

Feels like as long as he avoids a career-ending injury, it’s his

For perspective, Darren McFadden is a career 5,421 guy. Reggie Bush is at 5,490.
Posted by H-Town Tiger
Member since Nov 2003
60944 posts
Posted on 12/28/25 at 7:50 am to
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I have ZERO doubt, if you put him in emmits spot in the Cowboys, he ends up with more yds than emmit.


People forget it took him a couple years to get going in both college and the pros. Saban has talked about this, his freshman year they OC was on him because he was struggling, didn’t know the offense because in HS he didn’t have too. On top of being a physical freak dude puts in the work, his workouts and diet are intense.
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