The Redskins will host former Titans RB Chris Henry for a free agent visit on Monday.

[hogs86]

I did not see this posted. Looks like the skins are not happy with their running game.

by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, October 5, 2009 at 9:34am ET

Chris Henry Profile


Free-agent RB Chris Henry is scheduled to visit the Washington Redskins on Monday, a league source told Scout.com.

The former 2007 second-round pick of the Tennessee Titans has received interest from other teams including the Houston Texans, who are expected to bring him in for a visit later this week.

Washington's interest in Henry is surprising considering they already have five backs on their 53-man roster. It's possible that Washington is looking to add a back to their practice squad and Henry does have practice squad eligibility left. Washington's running back coach Sherman Smith held the same title with Tennessee back in Henry's rookie season in 2007, so it's possible that Smith wanted to take another look at the third-year pro.

Houston has three backs on their 53-man roster and has rookie Arian Foster on their practice squad. However, the contracts of veterans Ryan Moats and Chris Brown are set to expire after this season.


Link http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=906074&nid=4347192&fhn=1


I also found this from the WP.

Redskins to Audition Punters
Veteran punter Hunter Smith, who has a groin injury, might miss this week's game against the Carolina Panthers, so the Redskins plan to audition possible replacements Tuesday at Redskins Park, Coach Jim Zorn said today.

"His MRI came out decent," Zorn said. "He's got a pulled groin. It's not severe, but it is going to possibly keep him from participating. We're going to take him as we go through the week.

"We are going to bring a couple of punters in and work them out. I can't say it's a day-to-day thing. It may look like he's out. I don't know that for sure."

In Sunday's 16-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Smith was injured on his first punt in the first half. Place kicker Shaun Suisham took over punting duties and averaged 26.7 yards, and only 25.3 net yards, on three punts in the game. Smith held for Suisham on kicks after halftime, but Suisham handled Washington's only punt.

"If we did sign a punter, I would just rest Hunter. I would not punt him," Zorn said. "Now, as far as the holding goes, I would love to have him out there holding, because I want that to stay the same.

"I can't tell you want I'm going to do yet. But that's definitely a possibility, getting a guy to come in for a week and punt and give him a rest. Try to get that leg strengthened so I don't have this reoccurring the entire season."

[oldskinfan]

meh.

but at 5-11, 233 lbs, maybe he can gain a yard on 4th and goal LOL.

[LATrueRedskin]

I like this kid. He shows a lot of promise, and he can be a bruiser. Would love for the Redskins to bring him in.

[WRSK1NS]

I did not see this posted. Looks like the skins are not happy with their running game.

by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, October 5, 2009 at 9:34am ET

Chris Henry Profile


Free-agent RB Chris Henry is scheduled to visit the Washington Redskins on Monday, a league source told Scout.com.

The former 2007 second-round pick of the Tennessee Titans has received interest from other teams including the Houston Texans, who are expected to bring him in for a visit later this week.

Washington's interest in Henry is surprising considering they already have five backs on their 53-man roster. It's possible that Washington is looking to add a back to their practice squad and Henry does have practice squad eligibility left. Washington's running back coach Sherman Smith held the same title with Tennessee back in Henry's rookie season in 2007, so it's possible that Smith wanted to take another look at the third-year pro.

Houston has three backs on their 53-man roster and has rookie Arian Foster on their practice squad. However, the contracts of veterans Ryan Moats and Chris Brown are set to expire after this season.


Link http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=906074&nid=4347192&fhn=1


I also found this from the WP.

Redskins to Audition Punters
Veteran punter Hunter Smith, who has a groin injury, might miss this week's game against the Carolina Panthers, so the Redskins plan to audition possible replacements Tuesday at Redskins Park, Coach Jim Zorn said today.

"His MRI came out decent," Zorn said. "He's got a pulled groin. It's not severe, but it is going to possibly keep him from participating. We're going to take him as we go through the week.

"We are going to bring a couple of punters in and work them out. I can't say it's a day-to-day thing. It may look like he's out. I don't know that for sure."

In Sunday's 16-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Smith was injured on his first punt in the first half. Place kicker Shaun Suisham took over punting duties and averaged 26.7 yards, and only 25.3 net yards, on three punts in the game. Smith held for Suisham on kicks after halftime, but Suisham handled Washington's only punt.

"If we did sign a punter, I would just rest Hunter. I would not punt him," Zorn said. "Now, as far as the holding goes, I would love to have him out there holding, because I want that to stay the same.

"I can't tell you want I'm going to do yet. But that's definitely a possibility, getting a guy to come in for a week and punt and give him a rest. Try to get that leg strengthened so I don't have this reoccurring the entire season."

Why is he not with Tennessee any more? I don't remember seeing or hearing anything about that.

[Redskin-4-life]

Didn't they draft him originally because he had the fastest time for a RB in the combine?

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Ohhh. The other Chris Henry. Cool. Scared me for a second, lol.

[oldskinfan]

"Henry's talent is undeniable. He is a bull at 5-11, 230 pounds. His speed sent shockwaves through the combine. Henry sprinted to a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash, and from all indications after the fact, scouts were taken completely off guard by the display. To add icing on the cake, Henry had a 36-inch vertical jump and did 26 repetitions of 225 pounds on the bench press. It obviously remains to be seen how this talent will translate into on-field success, but it's virtually impossible-and bordering on crazy-not to take a gamble on Henry's potential."

http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?prospect_id=1186

Don't know why he didn't pan out. He was a combine workout warrior. The Titans are also loaded with Lendale White and Chris Johnson, but then again, the guy could be dumb as doornails. Who knows.

Doesn't hurt to take a look though. You have to like the numbers.

[oldskinfan]

Maybe a case of performance in a bottle?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3092475

[JsMaViSd]

they said he got suspended for using a non-perfomance enhancing medicine

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

To me its great news. I've been drooling about him for a while, I think he could be very special.

[Brokenstriker]

hopefully not "stay medium" mood restrictors

[JsMaViSd]

does this mean goodbye to Rock/Betts?

[Brokenstriker]

does this mean goodbye to Rock/Betts?

nah-nah-nah nah
nah-nah-nah nah
hey-ey-ey
g'bye

[BurgundyNGold]

hopefully not "stay medium" mood restrictors
LMAO

[oldskinfan]

does this mean goodbye to Rock/Betts?

More likely, Aldridge.

[BurgundyNGold]

does this mean goodbye to Rock/Betts?
Nah, it just means that Hunter Smith goes on IR, Suisham takes both K and P duties and we carry 6 RBs lol.

[JsMaViSd]

More likely, Aldridge.

ugh i sure hope not..

[HAWGZHEAD]

More likely, Aldridge.Probably. He just isn't producing lol

[Gunnar]

I like this kid. He shows a lot of promise, and he can be a bruiser. Would love for the Redskins to bring him in.

Skins need a running game by commite that seems to work for other teams.

[BurgundyNGold]

Probably. He just isn't producing lol
He hasn't been active has he lol? By that logic, we should consider cutting Marko Mitchell. ;)

[CarMike]

Ohhh. The other Chris Henry. Cool. Scared me for a second, lol.

We must have been thinking about the same Chris Henry. I was about to go ballistic on the Redskins staff. lol

[GreenspanDan]

More likely, Aldridge.

Alridge

not aldridge.

i'm sorry. it's nothing personal. i am just tired of every commentator and radio personality and messageboard poster misspelling or mispronouncing his name 90% of the time.

same goes for justin tryon, who is even listed as justin "tyron" in friggin MADDEN 09 and 10! (poor guy)

(apologies for the off-topic post)

[BurgundyNGold]

(apologies for the off-topic post)
I wish you were around when Spurrier was murdering McCants' first name lol.

[WRSK1NS]

That who I first thought too....Then I had him confused with Chris Johnson of the Titans....

Well, if he is that fast and can hold on to the ball sign him up.

I can see us using a 6 RB set/formation.....the defense wouldn't have a clue which one of them is getting the ball... (of course neither would our QB).

[Red Bear]

We must have been thinking about the same Chris Henry. I was about to go ballistic on the Redskins staff. lol

that Chris Henry(the WR) is still on the bengals. and he has stayed out of trouble for some time now. if nothing else, he could probably help us in the redzone...

and if we do sign the RB Chris Henry it will be the end of mason most likely. he is likely gone anyways if we have to sign a punter to fill in for hunter smith. the NFL seriously needs a temporary IR where you can stash an injured player a few weeks with a roster exemption to bring in someone else until the injured player is ready to come back.

and actually, it cannot be alridge that gets cut. we signed him off the texans practice squad so we have to keep him on the active roster for atleast 4 weeks i believe, it may even be 6 weeks, im not sure on that, but alridge wont be going anywhere.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

i would bet it would be rock before betts.:giantsuk::giantsuk:

[shally]

I like this kid. He shows a lot of promise, and he can be a bruiser. Would love for the Redskins to bring him in.

agree...he is young enough to have a future

[Monk4HOF]

Pretty sure they are just working him out to see if he will be an option when Portis has to take 2-3 weeks off in the middle of the season.

From what I have seen from him... he is big, strong and fast, but not very elusive with his feet. Gotta be better than anything we have behind Portis though.

[BigCountry]

Ohhh. The other Chris Henry. Cool. Scared me for a second, lol.

We could use the former Chris Henry a lot more.

[Moe]

Doesn't hurt to take a look though. You have to like the numbers.

If I'm remembering correctly, he had some issues while in school (think it was ASU) that might have been in conjunction with an injury or two and that dropped his stock. That being said, I have no issues with the Skins looking at someone (anyone) who might help them. Worst case, he has PS eligibility.

[GreenspanDan]

i'm a little irked by all this interest in running backs lately. first we brign back alridge, now we're looking at, by my count, our 7th potential ballcarrier. portis, betts, rock, mason, sellers, alridge, and now henry?

i wish our o-line got this much attention and personnel.

[BurgundyNGold]

i'm a little irked by all this interest in running backs lately. first we brign back alridge, now we're looking at, by my count, our 7th potential ballcarrier. portis, betts, rock, mason, sellers, alridge, and now henry?

i wish our o-line got this much attention and personnel.
FO rules of acquisition:

1) Ooh, something shiny! Something shiny!
2) See Rule 1.

It's like our team is run by Ferengi lol.

[The Iceman]

I don't know why noone has asked the real question that matters here. Can the guy return kicks and punts???

[BurgundyNGold]

I don't know why noone has asked the real question that matters here. Can the guy return kicks and punts???
5'-11", 230? I wouldn't think so unless he's Herschel Walker lol. Besides, shouldn't we put Devin Thomas back for KO first? Lord know he's not doing much in the passing game.

[nicefellow31]

Not really sure what this means. From what I understand, most teams bring in players almost every Tuesday so they have a list of people to sign "in case of emergency."

[InsomniaKiller]

5'-11", 230? I wouldn't think so unless he's Herschel Walker lol. Besides, shouldn't we put Devin Thomas back for KO first? Lord know he's not doing much in the passing game.

He actually did return kickoffs in Tennessee. I only know this because he got completely jacked up in '07 on a kickoff return against the Colts. I'm not sure how effective he was or if he was their regular kick returner, but. . . well, you might want to have any small children or pregnant women leave the room before clicking this link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGT17af-v_s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGT17af-v_s)

Eek.

[Lavar703]

Why is he not with Tennessee any more? I don't remember seeing or hearing anything about that.

I believe you just answered your own question

[oldskinfan]

I don't know why noone has asked the real question that matters here. Can the guy return kicks and punts???

Please, anyone but ARE. Love him in the slot, but we must rank dead last in PR avg for the 2nd straight year.

[oldskinfan]

you might want to have any small children or pregnant women leave the room before clicking this link...
Eek.

How is that not a helmet to helmet penalty? Darrell Reed definitely led with the helmet.

[silverspring]

i'm a little irked by all this interest in running backs lately. first we brign back alridge, now we're looking at, by my count, our 7th potential ballcarrier. portis, betts, rock, mason, sellers, alridge, and now henry?

i wish our o-line got this much attention and personnel.

++

Also if we are actually going to put guys like mason and alridge on the roster, at a time when it could easily be argued that those spots would be smarter used for oline depth, then why aren't we giving these guys a real shot?

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

he ought to cut yoder,rock,and wynn and sign some ol!what good is it signing a rb who's gonna be inactive on game day!:giantsuk::giantsuk:

[csquared]

Why is he not with Tennessee any more? I don't remember seeing or hearing anything about that.

Lendale White, Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer... Thats why

[bfauble83]

How is that not a helmet to helmet penalty? Darrell Reed definitely led with the helmet.


Exactly what I thought...

[bigcmr]

How many backs do we need.

[Skaggsrules]

FO rules of acquisition:

1) Ooh, something shiny! Something shiny!
2) See Rule 1.

It's like our team is run by Ferengi lol.

This sums up our FO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSfGPvluX8

[BurgundyNGold]

This sums up our FO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSfGPvluX8
:lol1:

That says it better than I ever could.

[CNYSkinFan]

More likely, Aldridge.
what not aldridge...he is god

Seriously, do we need ANOTHER RB...wth

[skinsfan36]

would be a good pickup he has speed and potential and is better than anyone we have at running back after portis. trade betts for an extra value meal and pick this guy up. dont cut alridge

[IH Brave]

When I first saw the thread title I was thinking why would they want another guy who's been out of football? To help him pay his child support? But then I realized that's Travis Henry I was thinking of. He is a former Titans running back.

[Dept_of_Defense]

Is it sad that I think bringing Kendall back to replace Reinhart and signing Runyan to replace Heyer would make more sense the bringing in the 12th running back to our roster......

[Death_Venom]

Is it sad that I think bringing Kendall back to replace Reinhart and signing Runyan to replace Heyer would make more sense the bringing in the 12th running back to our roster......

Personally bringing Kendall & Runyan in makes more sense, and cutting loose Rock & Betts would be far too logicalfor this FO.

[Redskinmayhem]

Personally bringing Kendall & Runyan in makes more sense, and cutting loose Rock & Betts would be far too logicalfor this FO.

at the very least cut Rock loose. I love Rock for his fire but he's nothing more than a marginal KR at this point. Not worth the roster spot. Let Devin Thomas or heck, even Antwaan Randle FELL handle KR duties lol.

[Red Bear]

Is it sad that I think bringing Kendall back to replace Reinhart and signing Runyan to replace Heyer would make more sense the bringing in the 12th running back to our roster......

its a visit and its not like were sure to even sign him or offer him a contract. with his size it sounds like we might take a look at him as a short yardage back since we cant seem to punch it in at the goalline.

as far as Kendall and Runyan, i will pass on both of them at this point. neither are in football shape and both are old. weve spent a lot of time here complaining about the age of our oline, now people want to bring in old guys to replace the young guys we finally have starting. and these young guys are never gonna learn on the bench. since randy thomas went down, we have 3 new starters on the oline this year. so it is different than last years line, i would rather see if it gels than bring in stop gaps again. even portis said kendall at 100% is like most guys at 60%. and the guy cant even practice during the week. runyan, i would take a look at him if we have injuries, otherwise id rather stick with what we got and hope they get better

[oldskinfan]

Hmmm let's see...

1) Aldrige - Mr. midget speedy gonzalez fumbleitis

2) Rock - old, slow except on KR, role player in last year; I got no problems w/ his heart though

3) Betts - old, slow, does not play AT ALL like he did 3 years ago; does not play smart (out of bounds anyone?); if CP or Rock could only catch better, we would have dumped Betts

4) Mason - runs hard, shows quickness - unproven hands or toughness; a future backup (maybe). Need to learn to play teams.

5) CP - has heart but obviously slowing; will probably have his worst year (not counting injury in 06-07). I am guessing 1000-1100 yds, 6 tds.

Bet on it, in two years at MOST one of these players will be on the roster.
Meanwhile the Cowpukes have Barber, Jones and Choice.

So yeah, we need another RB. Is it Henry? who knows, but a powerful north/south guy with acceleration and power would be nice.

[BurgundyNGold]

Hmmm let's see...

1) Aldrige - Mr. midget speedy gonzalez fumbleitis

2) Rock - old, slow except on KR, role player in last year; I got no problems w/ his heart though

3) Betts - old, slow, does not play AT ALL like he did 3 years ago; does not play smart (out of bounds anyone?); if CP or Rock could only catch better, we would have dumped Betts

4) Mason - runs hard, shows quickness - unproven hands or toughness; a future backup (maybe). Need to learn to play teams.

5) CP - has heart but obviously slowing; will probably has his worst year (not counting injury in 06-07)

Bet on it, in years at MOST one of these players will be on the roster.
Meanwhile the Cowpukes have Barber, Jones and Choice.

So yeah, we need another RB. Is it Henry? who knows, but we powerful north/south guy with acceleration and power would be nice.
I would personally send a pick to Oaklad for Michael Bush. I think they'd take a 3rd, but we don't have one this year. Then again, I bet we could send them Portis and get back Bush and a 2nd lol.

[oldskinfan]

I would personally send a pick to Oaklad for Michael Bush. I think they'd take a 3rd, but we don't have one this year. Then again, I bet we could send them Portis and get back Bush and a 2nd lol.

Unlike Bellicheat, I would not subject even a fading star like CP to the hellhole that is Oakland right now. With McFadden hurt I don't think Bush is going anywhere. I would have dropped Betts and picked up Brian Leonard for cheap in the offseason though. I think he has pass catching upside and plays smart and plays ST.

[BurgundyNGold]

Unlike Bellicheat, I would not subject even a fading star like CP to the hellhole that is Oakland right now. With McFadden hurt I don't think Bush is going anywhere. I would have dropped Betts and picked up Brian Leonard for cheap in the offseason though. I think he has pass catching upside and plays smart and plays ST.
That wouldn't have been a bad move either. I'm still kind of PPO'd that we didn't make an offer for Bush. He was there to be had. We could have traded Moss for Bush straight up and maybe even have gotten a pick back for him. Just another example of how our FO is worthless.

[Hr fan]

nah-nah-nah nah
nah-nah-nah nah
hey-ey-ey
g'bye

With our fo they will cut an OL ala Aldridge and carry 6 RBs. Cut n
may be Samuels - he has a high cap # lol.

[Hr fan]

its a visit and its not like were sure to even sign him or offer him a contract. with his size it sounds like we might take a look at him as a short yardage back since we cant seem to punch it in at the goalline.

as far as Kendall and Runyan, i will pass on both of them at this point. neither are in football shape and both are old. weve spent a lot of time here complaining about the age of our oline, now people want to bring in old guys to replace the young guys we finally have starting. and these young guys are never gonna learn on the bench. since randy thomas went down, we have 3 new starters on the oline this year. so it is different than last years line, i would rather see if it gels than bring in stop gaps again. even portis said kendall at 100% is like most guys at 60%. and the guy cant even practice during the week. runyan, i would take a look at him if we have injuries, otherwise id rather stick with what we got and hope they get better

This week Samuels got dinged and Mike Williams went in - at LT! I don't care if it is Runyan or Tausher or ?, I really don't think MW at LT is anything but a disaster. If Samuels goes down switch Heyer and bring in a vet presence that can play to steady Reinhart, and I favor Runyan or sub over MW any day.

[Spaceboy1]

Has Alridge been active yet this season?

[shally]

Has Alridge been active yet this season?

i think he was active his first week, but didnt get in.. definitely inactive last week

[Red Bear]

This week Samuels got dinged and Mike Williams went in - at LT! I don't care if it is Runyan or Tausher or ?, I really don't think MW at LT is anything but a disaster. If Samuels goes down switch Heyer and bring in a vet presence that can play to steady Reinhart, and I favor Runyan or sub over MW any day.

i didnt see williams playing for samuels, at what point in the game was that? most not have been serious.


Has Alridge been active yet this season?

for one game but i dont think he got any playing time.

[Dolla Bill]

I think Mason had 1 run on Sunday, but it was for 8 yards. I dunno what this guy would bring over any of our other backup RBs. Collectively they all suck.

[shally]

I think Mason had 1 run on Sunday, but it was for 8 yards. I dunno what this guy would bring over any of our other backup RBs. Collectively they all suck.

much bigger, stronger guy.. goes at least 230

[Dolla Bill]

much bigger, stronger guy.. goes at least 230

I'm still burned from the T.J. Duckett fiasco. I'm not sure if a bruiser is what we need. Outside from Brandon Jacobs, who should be an OL, I can't think of many big bruising backs in the league.

[dj_stouty]

Per RedskinsInsider (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/redskins-wont-sign-henry-zorn.html):

Redskins Won't Sign Henry, Zorn Says


On his radio show on ESPN980, Redskins Coach Jim Zorn said the team would not sign Tennessee Titans running back Chris Henry, who worked out today at Redskins Park. Zorn declined to say who finished ahead in the four-way puntathon: Glenn Pakulak, Sam Paulescu, Waylon Prather and Ricky Schmitt.

[BIGREDSKINSFAN1963]

i can't say how $**T All stupid i think it was to even think about signing somebody who is not gonna play this season.why do we have winn,aldrige,
or cartwright on the team anyhow?stupid mismanagement by a stupid coach and gm is the best reason i can think!:devil2::devil2:

[Moe]

i can't say how $**T All stupid i think it was to even think about signing somebody who is not gonna play this season.why do we have winn,aldrige,
or cartwright on the team anyhow?stupid mismanagement by a stupid coach and gm is the best reason i can think!:devil2::devil2:

Simmer down, the guy had practice squad eligibility left.

[shally]

i can't say how $**T All stupid i think it was to even think about signing somebody who is not gonna play this season.why do we have winn,aldrige,
or cartwright on the team anyhow?stupid mismanagement by a stupid coach and gm is the best reason i can think!:devil2::devil2:

cartright caught a TD pass against the Lions.. what other back has done that so far ?

we are TOTALLY dysfunctional