In Travis Henry's last full season as a starter (2003) he only lost 3 fumbles. He carried the ball 331 times for 1356 yards, 10 TDs and 76 first downs. With that many carries, he still managed 28 receptions for 158 yards and 1 TD. In 2002, he had 43 receptions for 309 yards and 1 TD. Henry had back-to-back 1,300+ yard seasons (2002 and 2003). Regarding injuries, he started all 16 games in 2002 and 15 games in 2003.
To compare, Brown only played in 11 games last season, rushing 220 times for 1067 yards, 6 TDs and 40 first downs. He caught 20 passes for 147 yards and 0 TDs. He also lost 4 fumbles. Yes, he lost more fumbles in 100 less carries than Travis Henry.
And oh how soon we forget. Henry was the good running back who did NOT whine while Jamal Lewis continued to start ahead of him. He made the most of his opportunities.... and is the all-time leading rusher in Tennessee history.
Likewise, he was clearly upset when the Bills drafted Willis McGahee. I would have too. However, he just played harder that season and retained his starting position and kept his mouth shut. And last season, when he got injured and then was benched for the remainder of the season (even when he got healthy) he kept his mouth shut. It was only AFTER the season that he made his wishes known to be traded. Football is his livelihood, and to sit on the bench during his prime years is not good for him. He is a pro-bowl running back remember.
So I praise the man for being a team player the last two seasons in Buffalo. Yes, the same Buffalo Bills that screwed Doug Flutie when all he was doing was winning games. And I don't fault him for wanting out. With McGahee's draft status and contract, the Bills can't afford NOT to start him. Henry's starting position was doomed from the beginning. The fact that the Bills will not trade him along with their history of stupid personel moves shows what kind of franchise they are and why they suck.