The Facts: As ESPN.com's Cameron Wolfe suggests, Henry might be the NFL's most talented and unique backup. He has to play the waiting game. It's the hand he was dealt after being drafted in the second round last spring by a Titans team that already has three-time Pro Bowl running back DeMarco Murray. "I just gotta be humble and be patient," Henry said, admitting he wasn't happy with his performance as a rookie. "When your time comes, make plays. I always prepare like I'm a starter. Three-down back."

Diehards Line:Henry has been the starter for the last two training camp practices as Murray recovers from a minor hamstring injury. Wolfe reports the offense still looks explosive with Henry at the forefront and maybe a tad more physically intimidating. If the duo of Murray and Henry continue to make life difficult for opposing defenses. As Wolfe noted, Murray is the slasher who can make something out of the smallest holes and juke a defender out of his shoes. Henry is a north-south runner whose best skill, as OC Terry Robiskie says, is "when there ain't a hole, he'll make a hole." The Titans' exotic smash-mouth offense depends on a versatile running game that is effective and punishing late in games. That's when Henry can benefit most from the Titans' multi-back system and heavy-volume rushing attack. Remember, Henry had five rushing touchdowns to go along with 490 rushing yards and a 4.5 yards-per-carry average as a rookie. According to Wolfe, it's not unrealistic that Henry could come close to doubling his total yards and touchdowns, even as a backup, in 2017. The Titans already have experimented with using both Henry and Murray on the field at the same time. There is less hesitation putting Henry on the field now that his confidence has grown, and he came to camp in excellent shape.