Henry to Broncos

[bigcoz75]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2788592

Updated: March 5, 2007, 2:27 PM ET
Henry's fills void in Broncos' backfield
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Filling their need for a proven tailback, the Denver Broncos on Monday reached a contract agreement with Travis Henry, who was released on Saturday by the Tenenessee Titans to avoid paying him an $8.3 million roster bonus.

Henry will sign a five-year contract that includes $12 million in guarantees, ESPN.com has learned.

Within hours of his release, Henry flew to Denver and visited with Broncos officials over the weekend, while agent Hadley Engelhard negotiated a deal. Henry also drew considerable interest from the Oakland Raiders, who hoped to bring him in for a visit this week.

Henry, 28, carried 270 times for 1,211 yards and seven touchdowns in 2006, and notched six 100-yard outings. The former University of Tennessee standout spent the first four years of his career with the Buffalo Bills before being traded to the Titans in 2005.

In 78 games, including 62 starts, Henry has carried 1,321 times for 5,395 yards and 34 touchdowns. He also has 134 receptions for 886 yards and two scores. In addition to his 1,000-yard season in 2006, Henry ran for over 1,000 yards in two of his four seasons with the Bills.

Senior writer Len Pasquarelli covers the NFL for ESPN.com.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Morency starting to look like our starter.

[wist43]

Morency can't handle the load... not big enough, tough enough, or physical enough.

He's strictly a third down back.

[woodbuck27]

Morency can't handle the load... not big enough, tough enough, or physical enough.

He's strictly a third down back.

I'm wondering if Ted Thompson even has a clue as to how to evaluate talent on the offensive side of the ball?

When I observe how he's handling the Packers offensively. I feel like I've landed in some nightmare or twilight zone as a Packer fan.

I'm a polite person and will stop short of calling him an idiot.

[Bub]

wow..he signed relitively cheap...

Broncos | Henry signed to 5-year, $12 million deal
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:03:51 -0800

ESPNews reports the Denver Broncos have signed RB Travis Henry (Titans) to a 5-year contract worth $12 million.


*perhaps a misprint from KFFL

[gbpackfan]

Boy, this is getting sad. I don't want to jump of the bridge because the situation can be fixed but TT has to start making some moves. At some point, you have to jump into the market. The Packers have to sign a vet. RB and better hope to God that Lynch falls to them at 16. I can not see TT trading for a RB. NO WAY! He may make a play for Randy Moss but that's it. So far, the offense has gone backwards. It really is troubling.

Prediction: TT will go very cheap in FA this year. He will sign one 3rd/4th string type WR. He will sign one crappy career back-up RB. He MAY sign one crappy back-up S. That's it. No Pickett or Woodson's. No TE. No Jamal Lewis, Dominic Rhodes, Chris Brown (who may be crappy any ways), and no trades for McGahee. PERIOD! The Packers will NOT trade for Moss. The Packers will trade down in the draft. The Packers will not take Lynch at 16.

[The_Dude]

I could totally see Morency as the starter but a bigger back should be drafted (Hunt or Wright) to get the tough short yards. He was the size to be a feature back I think (5'9 212, in comparision lynch in 5'11 215) and he definatly has the speed and catching ability. But one thing that really sets him apart, even from A. Green, is his vision. It was very apparent in the 2nd half of the season that Morency was seeing the holes much clearer and faster then green and he has exceptional burst through those holes.

[wist43]

By that reckoning, the Packers will go into the season with about 13 million in available cap space...

Even I'm not that pessimistic - he's got to spend some it, somewhere...

I'm not defending TT here, I think not resigning Green was moronic; but, I'm sure he'll bring someone in at the RB position... they certainly can't go into the season with what they have.

Anyone heard anything more about Lamont Jordan??? Can't fathom why the Raiders would want to get rid of him though.

[Zool]

Sounds like Jordan is owed a big bonus on Wednesday. He will probably be released.

[woodbuck27]

Boy, this is getting sad. I don't want to jump of the bridge because the situation can be fixed but TT has to start making some moves. At some point, you have to jump into the market. The Packers have to sign a vet. RB and better hope to God that Lynch falls to them at 16. I can not see TT trading for a RB. NO WAY! He may make a play for Randy Moss but that's it. So far, the offense has gone backwards. It really is troubling.

Prediction: TT will go very cheap in FA this year. He will sign one 3rd/4th string type WR. He will sign one crappy career back-up RB. He MAY sign one crappy back-up S. That's it. No Pickett or Woodson's. No TE. No Jamal Lewis, Dominic Rhodes, Chris Brown (who may be crappy any ways), and no trades for McGahee. PERIOD! The Packers will NOT trade for Moss. The Packers will trade down in the draft. The Packers will not take Lynch at 16.

There is a prediction that holds credibility.

What is Ted Thompson thinking?

FACT Ted

The game of football is played successfully on both sides of the ball Ted. Offense and Defense.

FACT Ted

In order to improve the Packers as a team, YOU Ted have to make moves or upgrade the teams talent to improve the Packers on both sides of the ball. Offense and Defense.

[wist43]

Love to see Jordan in G&G... not sure on his health though.

Healthy, he's a damn good back.

[woodbuck27]

wow..he signed relitively cheap...

Broncos | Henry signed to 5-year, $12 million deal
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:03:51 -0800

ESPNews reports the Denver Broncos have signed RB Travis Henry (Titans) to a 5-year contract worth $12 million.


*perhaps a misprint from KFFL

The Contract included . . . $12 Million in GURANTEES.

[woodbuck27]

Love to see Jordan in G&G... not sure on his health though.

Healthy, he's a damn good back.

The Packers are most likely to look at hard-cutting backs such as Tennessee's Travis Henry and Chris Brown, New England's Corey Dillon and possibly Oakland's Lamont Jordan if he is released. The Packers also have Noah Herron and 2006 rookie free agent Arliss Beach on the roster. Of the group, Henry is the one who would most fit what the Packers are looking for. However, he is also being heavily pursued by the Broncos. The Packers have $21 million in salary cap room.

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[wist43]

That's the kind of contract - if Henry is productive for a couple of years - that will have him howling for a new deal when his compensation is only a couple of million in base salary in year 3.

[Merlin]

By that reckoning, the Packers will go into the season with about 13 million in available cap space...

Even I'm not that pessimistic - he's got to spend some it, somewhere...

I'm not defending TT here, I think not resigning Green was moronic; but, I'm sure he'll bring someone in at the RB position... they certainly can't go into the season with what they have.

Anyone heard anything more about Lamont Jordan??? Can't fathom why the Raiders would want to get rid of him though.

For us to go into a second season with 10 Mil + in our pockets with some of the holes we have is stupid. You can't "bank" that money for the next years cap. Financially the Packers are just fine and 10 Mil + isn't all that much. TT is an idiot.