Potential new contracts for recent first-round picks like Conklin, Davis and Adoree Jackson don’t look like they’ll be back-breakers either. Ranking Derrick Henry's current TVS in terms of similar players at his position. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. The longest time he’s been sidelined was training camp this season, when a calf injury kept him out of the entire preseason. “We’re not the only team, but we’re one of the teams where Derrick fits perfectly and because of that, I would have to think both sides will look long and hard (at a new deal),” said Floyd Reese, the former Titans general manager who’s now a radio host on 102.5-FM The Game. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. All rights reserved. Henry’s also become increasingly reliable after struggling with consistency in his first couple of seasons — and some of his third season. Ginnitti’s full model for Henry’s potential new contract with the Titans is below. In the two years before signing his new deal, Freeman twice earned Pro Bowl honors, topping 1,000 yards on the ground in both seasons and totaling a combined 28 touchdowns running and receiving. Derrick Henry has signed up for another season with the Tennessee Titans. Hearing 4 years — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) July 15, 2020 Henry was set to make just over $10.2 million on the franchise tag. These are cookies that are required to provide you with features or services that you have requested. By the end of 2019, Henry will likely have about 800 career carries, an average of 200 attempts over four seasons. “Delanie Walker is older. 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They both understand exactly what they’re getting and are willing to be OK with that.”. “I wouldn’t pay (Henry) more than $10 million, which is in between those two tiers,” Corry said. Here are a couple examples of running backs who’ve taken a downturn after signing big second contracts: “Yeah, that can be scary, because by the time you get to the second contract, which is where (Henry) will be, it’s not unusual for these guys to not quite make it to the third contract, depending on how long it is,” Reese said. 1 receiver yet. Henry also hasn’t taken nearly as many hits after catching passes as many other backs have over the years. That way I’ve got flexibility after 2021, once the guarantees run out.”. In 2020, Henry will earn a base salary of $3,000,000 and a signing bonus of $12,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,000,000 and a dead cap value of $25,500,000. Derrick Henry needs a new contract after this season and the Titans will give him one … right? Or is there any chance the Titans — seeing the production of other running backs drop after signing new deals — choose to go in a different direction than Henry, figuring they can always find another back in the draft, one that might catch more passes to boot? “But unfortunately it’s what the math computes based on the downslide of impactful RB contracts AND the need for running backs to catch the ball regularly in order to earn the top dollar.”. Derrick Henry signed a 4 year, $50,000,000 contract with the Tennessee Titans, including a $12,000,000 signing bonus, $25,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $12,500,000. “On this team, he’s very important because you don’t have a dynamic passing game,” Corry said. With Mariota losing his starting job this season, Henry has become the face of the franchise. When he roared 68 yards down the field for a touchdown last Sunday, his long legs carrying that impossibly large 6-3, 247-pound frame, Derrick Henry gave Titans fans another thrilling taste of the unique talent he’s become. If so, what’s a price tag that both sides will think is fair? In four seasons, Henry, who will turn 26 in January, has played in 57 of a possible 58 games. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance. The “Hen-ry, Hen-ry!” chants that erupt from time to time at Nissan Stadium are reminiscent of the “Ed-die, Ed-die!” chants of yesteryear with Eddie George. But as far as injuries suffered during actual games, it’s hard to remember Henry ever limping off the field or needing medical attention. Again I think that’s a big plus when it comes to both sides of the table. So if you’ve found a formula that works to your liking — as the Titans seemingly have with Henry — why not stick with it? But if the Titans decide to sign Henry to a multi-year deal, Corry thinks the average annual salary would be closer to a player like Freeman (who’s averaging $8.25 million per year) than it would be to the top tier — players like Elliott, Gurley, Bell and David Johnson, all of whom are averaging $13 million or more. It doesn’t hurt Henry’s popularity either that he’s A) a former Heisman Trophy winner; B) a former Alabama standout in the heart of SEC country; and C) gains much of his yardage in a popular, pile-moving fashion. “And even if Corey Davis is your No. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. For example, over each of their first three seasons, Freeman averaged 52 catches, Elliott 45 and Gurley 43. On the other hand, Henry is still averaging more carries per game than a couple of backs who signed big contracts in the past few years, such as Houston’s Lamar Miller (average of 160 in four years before his new contract) and Atlanta’s Devonta Freeman (average of 185 in three years before his new contract). Henry has 832 yards and eight TD runs on 187 carries through 10 games. Subscribe to The Athletic for ad-free, in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. In the three years before signing his new deal, Gurley was a dominant force, averaging more than 100 yards of offense (combined running and receiving) per game, producing 23 runs of 20 yards or more and totaling 35 touchdowns. “It’s been more along the lines of 80 yards a game, 80 yards, 80 yards, and then 150 yards,” Reese said. Henry’s one-year salary would be the average of the top 10 at his position, which this year was about $9 million for running backs. We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, & serve targeted ads. That compares favorably to a player like the Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott, who averaged 289 carries in his first three seasons before signing a big new contract this year; the Rams’ Todd Gurley (average of 262 carries in first three seasons before signing a big new contract); or the Jets’ Le’Veon Bell (average of 246 carries in five years before signing a big new deal). In 2018, the Titans ran the ball on 54 percent of their plays, the third-highest figure in the league. It’s a worthwhile question to ask, considering Henry is not under contract beyond this season. The Titans defeated the Jaguars 42-20. These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. One possibility Ginnitti noted is that Henry could wait until Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey resets the entire running back market — likely this offseason — and then slot in under McCaffrey. (Christopher Hanewinckel / USA Today), Already have the app? By John Glennon Nov 14, 2019 12 . Hearing Derrick Henry has in fact agreed to terms on a new deal. … So this may be a place where you do pay your running back.”. — Derrick Henry  (@KingHenry_2) July 16, 2020 Henry’s brand new contract will have a $3 million base salary in 2020, and he will also receive a signing bonus in the amount of $12 million. In Henry’s second year, for instance, he topped 90 yards three times, but was held to 25 yards or below seven times. These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Ginnitti calculated Henry’s market value at approximately $45.8 million over four years, which works out to an average of about $11.5 million per season. That’s just me,” said Nashville native Joel Corry, a former sports agent who’s now an NFL business analyst for CBSSports.com. Not only were the Tennessee Titans able to secure running back Derrick Henry’s future in Nashville for the long haul, they also created more cap space. Since signing a five-year, $41.25 million deal in 2017, Freeman hasn’t fared as well. “(The Titans) aren’t paying a quarterback,” Corry said. Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. You have to be an extremely special running back for me to make an exception to that rule. Corry raised the possibility of the Titans using a transition tag on Henry, which would give the team the right of first refusal if another team made an offer for him. Is it automatic, given what Henry’s meant to the Titans’ offense over an extended period — not to mention his fit in this particular scheme — that the team locks him up with a big, multi-year contract? Already Subscribed? “That’s what you need, so you can go out every single week and count on a certain amount of production in the run game. The Titans announced Wednesday they had agreed on a “multiyear extension” with Derrick Henry just before the NFL deadline for a long-term deal to avoid the running back having to play this season under the franchise tag.

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