plenzmd1 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Paul (Kutztown, PA): Any news on the Travis Henry trade front? Seems to me that the Bills need to get rid of him and that the Eagles would be a good spot for him. They need a runner to play with Westbrook since Buckhalter is always injured. Thanks SportsNation John Clayton: No news on Henry. The Bills want a No. 2 next year for his value. That isn't happening. They overplayed their hand and lost. Expect him to be a long holdout. Sean (Hoboken, NJ): What rookies really impressed in Mini-Camps this year? Who disappointed? SportsNation John Clayton: Roscoe Parrish of Buffalo, David Pollack of Cincy and Jason Campbell of Washington drew the biggest buzz during the weekend of 26 minicamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Like every other fool that thinks TD should have given-away Travis for any lame-ass player and/or pick, there's a reason Clayton isn't an NFL GM. When Shelton gets cut and some team comes crawling to the Bills for Travis because their starter got hurt, started smoking crack, or busted his leg skipping down the hall, the Bills will have the last laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 I dont know about us getting the "last laugh", but I do think TD feels that the bills are better served by having TH as a backup than having a 4th round pick. At the same time, it appears the bills are putting their foot down and not caving to these players. This is warning to all those who may hold out in the future. Philly is taking a similar approach with TO. Good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkwwjd Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Does any know when the last time a second stringer held out? I can't recall that ever happening ... Just doesn't make sense at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Like every other fool that thinks TD should have given-away Travis for any lame-ass player and/or pick, there's a reason Clayton isn't an NFL GM. When Shelton gets cut and some team comes crawling to the Bills for Travis because their starter got hurt, started smoking crack, or busted his leg skipping down the hall, the Bills will have the last laugh. 325988[/snapback] Dude, thinking that Travis Henry does not have high trade value does NOT qualify one as a "fool." 31 GMs felt this way so who, if anyone, is the "fool" in this instance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBob2232 Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Dude, thinking that Travis Henry does not have high trade value does NOT qualify one as a "fool."31 GMs felt this way so who, if anyone, is the "fool" in this instance? Im sure mike ditka would have given up a 2nd for him. If only he was still coaching...Travis is at least as good as Whicky Williams. who he gave up his whole draft board for.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 SportsNation John Clayton: Roscoe Parrish of Buffalo, David Pollack of Cincy and Jason Campbell of Washington drew the biggest buzz during the weekend of 26 minicamps. I like this bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003Contenders Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 In a funny way, this whole ordeal should have taught Henry a lesson too about his own value. Namely, no team was willing to offer up more than a disgruntled backup offensive lineman or a second-day draft pick for him. He holds no cards in this situation. None. If he holds out, then he is one more year removed from having had a successful season and the market will be even LESS for him in 2006 than it was this year. Meanwhile, his modest cap hit means that the Bills can afford to hang onto him for now -- and for the course of the 2005 season if they have to. I think that's what TD is banking on. Either, some other team is slapped with a serious injury at the RB position -- and come knocking on the Bills' door -- at which point, the 2006 second round draft pick asking price does not sound so crazy. Or, Henry realizes that it is in his best interest to show up, put on the good game face, provide 3rd down and backup support for a RB with an injury history, and drive up his own stock when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 So his choices were giving TH away for a fourth round pick, trading him for a LT the coaches don't want (so much for the TD imposing all of his demands theory), or keeping him around for insurance or for a trade with better value in the future. Sounds to me like he made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Like every other fool that thinks TD should have given-away Travis for any lame-ass player and/or pick, there's a reason Clayton isn't an NFL GM. When Shelton gets cut and some team comes crawling to the Bills for Travis because their starter got hurt, started smoking crack, or busted his leg skipping down the hall, the Bills will have the last laugh. 325988[/snapback] Hard to blame Clayton for pessimism. Several years after he rolled into Bflo with fanfare and this and that, TD's produced a bottom line, but otherwise, zilch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Make Travis Henry a TE and put him back in the starting lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Make Travis Henry a TE and put him back in the starting lineup. 326092[/snapback] That would be quite a carpet stain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Dude, thinking that Travis Henry does not have high trade value does NOT qualify one as a "fool." 31 GMs felt this way so who, if anyone, is the "fool" in this instance? That remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Make Travis Henry a TE and put him back in the starting lineup. 326092[/snapback] Perhaps you've forgotten that Henry can neither catch nor block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hard to blame Clayton for pessimism. Several years after he rolled into Bflo with fanfare and this and that, TD's produced a bottom line, but otherwise, zilch.. It's not so bad, considering only 2 GM's have produced SB winners in that time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Perhaps you've forgotten that Henry can neither catch nor block. 326109[/snapback] sar·casm Pronunciation Key (särkzm) n. 1. A cutting, often ironic remark intended to wound. 2. A form of wit that is marked by the use of sarcastic language and is intended to make its victim the butt of contempt or ridicule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finknottle Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 It's not so bad, considering only 2 GM's have produced SB winners in that time period. 326110[/snapback] But more than 3/4 produced a playoff team over the last four years... Buffalo's illustrious company: 0 Cincy, Jax, Houston, Washington, Detroit, New Orleans, Arizona And Houston only played 3 seasons... We're looking up at 1 Miami, Clev, SD, NYG, Dallas, Minn, Chicago, Carolina 2 Balt, Tenn, KC, Den, Oakland, Atlanta, TB, Seattle, SF 3 NE, NYJ, Pitts, Indy, St.L 4 Phil, GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 But more than 3/4 produced a playoff team over the last four years... Been there, done that, with getting to the playoffs. I want a SB win. Only 2 GM's have done that since TD came to Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeleelop Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 So his choices were giving TH away for a fourth round pick, trading him for a LT the coaches don't want (so much for the TD imposing all of his demands theory), or keeping him around for insurance or for a trade with better value in the future. Sounds to me like he made the right decision. 326054[/snapback] agreed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 For some people, it's more important to get the approval of pundits than to do the right thing. The TH matter is only an issue if you let it be one. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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