What do we have in Darrell Henderson

[So Ram]

Where did I say he had earned a feature back spot? I have consistently said we need someone to eat carries and he hasn't proven he can do that. We have a "carries" problem at RB. I like Hendy because I value the skills he has already shown in the face of some busted blocking, he just unfortunately doesn't seem to be someone we can trust to tote the rock a high number of times so we need more pieces in the backfield.

Also and just my opinion here but take it easy on the ledger where you're dutifully taking notes on who says what on a fan board. That happens to all of us btw, we are right on some stuff and sometimes it's after everyone disagrees with us, and wrong on others, nobody bats a thousand but one thing's for sure: constantly bringing up how you think you're the only one to see things can be rather exhausting for the reader. Doing it here and there, sure. But you seem to be doing that stuff a lot of late fwiw.

As to the other stuff... Search my posts on CJ and the other stuff if you'd like. History is there to demonstrate my take on the importance (and the Rams' neglect) of the run game. Not to mention that the 2019 run game was the biggest difference in our team from a Super Bowl to missing the playoffs. So I am confident the Rams are going to address it, which will require both a RB and some more OL talent.

2017 - easy - TE
2018 -easy - OT/OG
2019- OT,CB,LB -Rams went value
2020 - RB, DE/OLB

Tyler Rapp surprised me because of position. He was a 1-2 rd value.

think the OL was only half the problem in 2019.would have been nice to have seen Henderson healthy.
John Kelly has never shown much either.

 

[CoachAllred]

What do we have in Darrell Henderson?
I was skeptical of his college game film. I worried about his level of competition and his upright running style against bigger, faster opponents. It would be a huge jump from playing Navy to NFL opponents.

From what little we have seen, He has shown that, at the NFL level he can still break tackles, he still looks
explosive and he seems to be running with more bend , which has kept him alive, sharpened his cuts and give him a little more wiggle.
I like Henderson. I think he can be a really good back for us. ( I + think = the beginning of a lot of my problems)
Wouldn't mind us adding a 225+ lb back to compliment Henderson.
In the draft,with all things being even,I would rather us address oline ,edge lb, maybe even inside lb before going RB.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Wouldn't mind us adding a 225+ lb back to compliment Henderson.

Same here. And, that doesn’t need to be a high draft pick, IMO.

 

[dieterbrock]

CJ Anderson took The Rams to the SuperBowl. I actually think The Rams would not have even made the playoffs without him

Lol.
I liked CJ myself, and also don’t see the hype in Henderson, if anything I thought he was a disappointment.
But not make the playoffs? Haha, cmon man...

 

[BriansRams]

Is CJ in shape and available for a low cost? If so, he IS that heavy back we need and he knows the system, and he's proven he can still run. This way we don't have to spend a pick in the draft on a late round RB.

 

[snackdaddy]

I don't think there's any doubt Henderson has the tools to be a solid NFL back. Not much of a sample size though. So at the moment, we still don't know what we have. He has to learn the nuances of being a good NFL running back. Its not all just taking the ball and making yards.

I do remember the few times I watched him, I knew he had good quickness and explosive speed, but he was much stronger than I expected. IIRC, I think it was the Atlanta game, he looked to be stopped for a short gain, next thing I see is him still running strong and picking up close to ten yards and a first down. That particular play impressed me. I'm crossing my fingers he will be the guy Snead thought he was getting when he mentioned the "Kamara Element".

 

[CoachAllred]

Lol.
I liked CJ myself, and also don’t see the hype in Henderson, if anything I thought he was a disappointment.
But not make the playoffs? Haha, cmon man...

I don't get the disappointment in Henderson. Last year he was a rookie, coming from a small school on a team
with Gurley the starter. It is hard enough for rookie backs to come in and learn NFL pass pro. as well as the system,
while getting starter reps. To ask a small school back to learn all of this and then expect him to perform at a high
level while getting 3rd string reps is a stretch.

The hype is, that despite these circumstances, and our oline , he was still able to show flashes, that he can
be a quality starter in this league. If he is the starter going into camp, I will be excited to see how
McVay implements him in the passing game. He has really good hands and could be very dangerous, even on
something as simple as a check down.

That being said, I don't think the hype is absolute, but rather encouraging. And being a Ram fan, I would be
lying, if I said there isn't bit of hope mixed in with it as well. Cheers

 

[Corbin]

Smells like a Zach Moss drafting to me.

 

[RamsFanCK]

More than they have in Johny Kelly aparently

 

[LouisvilleRam]

So when the Rams drafted Henderson do you think they did that with the intentions that he would never be a every down back? Do you think he can be a every down back or is the jury still out?

 

[Ramrasta]

Henderson is good enough to be the primary ball carrier in the shared backfield with Brown. We have much more dire needs so we can’t really afford to not give him his shot.

Our biggest needs in order would be: LB, C, EDGE, OT, IOL, CB, WR, RB, QB

Doesnt matter who you have rushing if your OL is a weak combination of undrafted stop-gaps, injury prone liabilities, and deteriorating veterans on the verge of retirement. It starts in the trenches...

 

[So Ram]

I don't get the disappointment in Henderson. Last year he was a rookie, coming from a small school on a team
with Gurley the starter. It is hard enough for rookie backs to come in and learn NFL pass pro. as well as the system,
while getting starter reps. To ask a small school back to learn all of this and then expect him to perform at a high
level while getting 3rd string reps is a stretch.

The hype is, that despite these circumstances, and our oline , he was still able to show flashes, that he can
be a quality starter in this league. If he is the starter going into camp, I will be excited to see how
McVay implements him in the passing game. He has really good hands and could be very dangerous, even on
something as simple as a check down.

That being said, I don't think the hype is absolute, but rather encouraging. And being a Ram fan, I would be
lying, if I said there isn't bit of hope mixed in with it as well. Cheers

& the offensive line for 2 22 year olds is easier. He should have showed more & stayed healthy. There is 3 years of upside though & talet. My hope is the same.

 

[So Ram]

So when the Rams drafted Henderson do you think they did that with the intentions that he would never be a every down back? Do you think he can be a every down back or is the jury still out?

They thought he would be a playmaker & exciting RB.
He will get better,but he was never brought in to be the Man

 

[So Ram]

Henderson is good enough to be the primary ball carrier in the shared backfield with Brown. We have much more dire needs so we can’t really afford to not give him his shot.

Our biggest needs in order would be: LB, C, EDGE, OT, IOL, CB, WR, RB, QB

Doesnt matter who you have rushing if your OL is a weak combination of undrafted stop-gaps, injury prone liabilities, and deteriorating veterans on the verge of retirement. It starts in the trenches...

LMAO — as I say enjoy the season.
Just remember how bad your saying
The Rams are win they make there run
with the same line & a new RB

 

[Loyal]

View: https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1250581557628157953?s=20

 

[“Turbo set!”]

He can be part of a rotation of two to three backs for sure.

That is how to a build a team these days.

 

[oldnotdead]

Darrell Henderson has the talent to be a featured RB in the right system. I've been speculating since the end of last year that the Rams will move away from their 11 personnel simplistic outside zone to a between the tackles power gap scheme. Give Henderson a good lead blocker and with his speed, he can take it to the house from anywhere on the field.

They can draft a FB, or they can use Mundt as a 6'4" 233 lb lead blocker. He's physically a match for any MIKE or SS. He can also be that unaccounted for receiver, on play action to move the sticks. On that kind of play Goff still has 3 receivers. 2 WRs and a TE. Henderson is a good fit for that kind of scheme. He's short but he's not small. He showed last year he can be a very effective RB in a complementary scheme.

I still expect them to draft a RB this year simply because Brown is on his one year option year of his contract. He might not even make the team. They only have 3 RBs on the roster right now, Henderson, Brown, and Kelly, so it wouldn't surprise me if they drafted a RB and signed a UDFA RB as well and both Brown and Kelly don't make the team. RB is the only skill position where rookies can start and be impactful immediately. IMO neither Brown or Kelly has shown enough. My issue with Kelly is he hasn't shown the quick acceleration needed to play at this level especially between the tackles. It's the same problem with Brown who also lacks long speed and a burst.

Don't forget Austin Ekeler was a UDFA signing by the Chargers so RBs can be found in every round and even as a UDFA. Also Ekeler is about the same physical size as Henderson with similar acceleration through holes. So IMO Henderson who has an even better burst and long speed can play to Ekeler's production, the Rams will be just fine with him as a featured back.

I saw the same type of RB in these two. Speed to bounce it outside if he has to, good acceleration through holes, power to break arm tackles, and hands to be a receiving threat out of the backfield. Just some food for thought, that Ladanian Tomlinson was physically similar in height and weight and speed to Darrell Henderson. The difference is Tomlinson played in a power gap scheme with a very good lead blocking FB. I'm not saying Henderson will be a HOF RB only don't discount him after seeing him in a scheme that was a poor fit for his running style. IMO play Henderson in a power gap scheme with a lead blocker and he could be very dangerous. Tomlinson is the perfect example of a player in a scheme designed specifically for his skill set. Henderson hasn't had that advantage yet. With Gurley gone it will be interesting whether McVay designs a scheme to fit Henderson.

 

[XXXIVwin]

after looking at those high lights I am really impressed. I watched all the games and did not remember him looking so good. anyway with him and brown starting to look injury pron and Kelly not getting off the practice squad I hope we pick another rb in the draft

+1

Highlights are awesome... great vision, cutback ability, breaking tackles, making something out of nothing... far better than what I had remembered

Killer fumble against SF is about all I had remembered, frankly

 

[Neil039]

Homer take here...he wears the horns so I want him to make the pro bowl this season during a playoff run.

Depth is the real factor here. He's the man if no RB is picked in the 2nd round IMO.

 

[ramsince62]

O and this:


View: https://twitter.com/i/status/1214989655776645126

Not without a better OL he ain't...he's got a quick burst into the secondary, but he's got to get there first!