Will Derrick Henry be a Titan in 2024?
Derrick Henry is arguably the greatest Tennessee Titan of all time, as Henry has been the catalyst of this new winning culture the Titans have built under Mike Vrabel. Tennessee has flourished with Henry as the focal point of the offense, but the plan will only function for a bit longer. The Titans are 3-12 in their last 15 games, and the offense has been the leading reason why. The Titans' prehistoric offensive system with a limited passing attack no longer works, and it's time to switch it up. To make that change, will Tennessee have to move on from the King??
Derrick Henry's best days are behind him, but he could still be a valuable piece to the Titans. His days as the engine of the offense are coming to an end, which is why Mike Vrabel has to change the entire scheme of the offense after the season. Will Levis will likely be the starter next year, and the entire offensive scheme should run through him, not the aging Henry. Even though Henry won't be the centerpiece of the offense in the near future, that doesn't mean that Ran Carthon should let him go. If Henry's new contract demand is reasonable, Tennessee should bring back the franchise icon. But the problem is, it could be...
We all know how enraged running backs are with the current state of their market, as some of the league's top backs are struggling to land rational and fair deals. According to Spotrac, Henry's estimated market value is around $10.6 million. The King will be 30 by the time free agency commences in 2024, and $10.6 million for an RB past his prime may not be the smartest move. Ran Carthon will have a difficult decision to make about Henry's future in March, but here's what I would do if I were Ran...
If the Titans want to develop Will Levis effectively and efficiently, rostering Derrick Henry for the 2024 season is in their best interest. Though he has been dazzling to begin his career, Levis can't do everything directly out the gate, nor should he have to. Henry will not only help the Titans win games in 2024, but he'll also be an accommodating piece to Levis' development. Having a formidable run game helps a young QB more than anything, and King Henry will still be able to supply that in 2024, though he isn't what he used to be. But if Carthon thinks paying a geriatric RB whose best days are behind him more than $10 million, I totally understand...
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