Dallas Cowboys Rumor: Rich Eisen suggests trading for Derrick Henry; “Get That Guy!”
Rich Eisen’s Trade Proposal for Derrick Henry with the Dallas Cowboys: “Get That Guy!” Our Top 3 Views On Confusion
FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys’ pursuit of Derrick Henry is not a brand-new notion. despite the untrue nature of the off-season rumor that suggested a connection.
The NFL trade deadline on October 31st approaches, and with it some what we will refer to as “responsible speculation” regarding a potential tie.
Rich Eisen, a well-known NFL media personality, says that Dallas “should get that next guy.” “And in the present trading market, who’s that? Might it be… Derrick Henry, let me add another one in which you simply say, “Screw it!” Forget it… Grab that man!
Thanks to Eisen, the idea is currently spreading. He’s not even “predicting” it; he’s not “reporting” it. Instead, he’s putting forth the idea as a feasible one, and while we will grant that this off-season, the Cowboys had not contacted the Tennessee Titans about a trade, despite what some sources told CowboysSI.com at the time, the situation has changed. With wit
1. Dallas went into the season with the expectation that Tony Pollard’s $10 million investment would generate enough output without requiring additional funding.
At 4-2 now? The Cowboys might be prepared to accept that Pollard and the backfield might require assistance; additionally, Henry’s salary ($10.5 million, prorated for both the current and final year of his contract) would no longer be as taxing.
2. The NFC’s top teams have already initiated some “arms race” actions. More numbers will follow. Dallas can defend its “all-in” strategy by attempting to catch up to the Niners and Eagles, as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is adamant about. … and in adopting the mindset of “buyers,” which is, we think, the case.
3. Tennessee had no justification to be a “seller” going into the season. However, with their current 2-4 record, the Titans have little incentive to keep their 29-year-old running back.
Eisen summarized his remarks by saying, “I mean, just screw it if Jerry Jones is saying, ‘I’m 80 and I need to win one more and I’m going to do it. Turn what you require for the Titans, place the star, and designate it for Henry’s helmet. And now you wish Dallas would visit Detroit, Philadelphia, or San Francisco? Okay, I see. You’re now altering your mind.
Not all of the arguments are ones that we agree with. The recently 81-year-old Jones should not “just say’screw it.'” This would require careful planning rather than a rash decision. Furthermore, Dallas shouldn’t just “flip” whatever it takes to acquire Henry because the theoretical trade demand is too great. Furthermore, we doubt Eisen is completely aware of the implications for his pay in this situation. Given that’s just a basic reality of life in the NFL.
And another question is this: Will the addition of Henry by Dallas actually alter the way rival teams like the Eagles and Niners think?
Ultimately, Henry is a “name player” for the Cowboys; he is a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time NFL rushing champion, so they don’t need to analyze plays like this. Rather, the question to be answered is whether Henry can be a reasonably priced and helpful one.
