# Marcus Mosher: Mosher ranks the top nine running backs scheduled to hit free agency in March 2024, with Saquon Barkley first and Josh Jacobs second. He also expects Derrick Henry to sign a one-year deal with a Super Bowl contender.

**Claimed:** Jan 26, 2024
**Pundit:** Marcus Mosher — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/marcus-mosher
**Outlet:** The 33rd Team — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/the-33rd-team
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.the33rdteam.com/2024-nfl-free-agency-ranking-top-9-rbs-on-this-years-market/

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> Look for him to take a one-year deal on a Super Bowl contender this offseason.

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## The claims

- **Derrick Henry to move — “one-year deal on a Super Bowl contender”**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Derrick Henry
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Derrick Henry — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/derrick-henry

## What others said about the same people

- Chris Broussard on Derrick Henry: Broussard expects Lamar Jackson to play well but not vintage — two touchdown passes and no picks — while Derrick Henry carries the load with over 100 rushing yards. He also takes the Browns to upset the Bengals and believes Myles Garrett gets at least two sacks to break the single-season record. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a026afc-40fe-4b1f-b209-3ce53ae205d7 (scored 0)
- Nick Shook on Derrick Henry: In a 20-pick draft of the best running backs for 2025, Nick Shook used his ten selections (overall picks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19) on Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, Jonathan Taylor, Alvin Kamara, Joe Mixon, De'Von Achane and David Montgomery. He also predicted Derrick Henry would top 1,000 rushing yards again as Baltimore's bell cow. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0fc417a5-c0bd-4837-b354-88c52b037798 (scored 100)
- Ryan Wormeli on Derrick Henry: Warmley expects Derrick Henry to post another huge rushing season in Baltimore, sees real upside in Brian Robinson Jr. as Washington's lead back, and calls Javonte Williams, Justice Hill, Jordan Mason and Bijan Robinson values at their current costs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e39aa08-50b4-4e2a-a7d1-da0572181aa9 (scored 50)
- Ronde Barber on Derrick Henry: Barber picked Tom Brady MVP, Jonathan Taylor OPOY, Aaron Donald DPOY, George Pickens OROY, Travon Walker DROY, Derrick Henry Comeback Player and Kyle Shanahan Coach of the Year. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f14f5c77-616a-4851-aa07-3458f0126b80 (scored 0)
- Rich Gannon on Derrick Henry: Gannon picked Aaron Rodgers MVP, Jonathan Taylor OPOY, Aaron Donald DPOY, Christian Watson OROY, Aidan Hutchinson DROY, Derrick Henry Comeback Player and Frank Reich Coach of the Year. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/39f480bd-4838-4e8d-ba1d-2fe6f3021bd7 (scored 0)
- Wade Phillips on Derrick Henry: Phillips picked Patrick Mahomes MVP, Joe Burrow OPOY, T.J. Watt DPOY, Kenny Pickett OROY, Aidan Hutchinson DROY, Derrick Henry Comeback Player and Kevin O'Connell Coach of the Year. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9bd36a49-1aec-4b4b-9526-48cc466d792c (scored 0)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Fox Sports on Austin Ekeler: The piece reports, citing ESPN, that Carolina is expected to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler with Jonathon Brooks sidelined. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a3aa7c15-e643-4c03-85d9-10aef8b4085a (scored 0)
- Steve Kubitza on Za'Darius Smith: Kubitza suggests that Kevin Stefanski's Falcons may lure veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith away from Cleveland, signing him in Atlanta instead of the Browns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/54fca826-8644-4e76-bc3f-5d8d44bcca23 (scored 100)
- Mary Kay Cabot on Za'Darius Smith: Cabot reported that Za'Darius Smith is expected to sign with the Browns, possibly as early as Sunday, after working out for the team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb50e55-cb33-43c3-a427-d47904beb7bb (scored 0)
- Brandon Carney on Austin Ekeler: Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c4d477da-4fb8-4a25-a904-c5057a249a70 (scored 0)
- Adam Carlson on J.J. McCarthy: Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65e3f9cf-c441-42a2-baaf-7cd3dbebafad (scored 100)
- Greg Auman on J.J. McCarthy: Auman argues no quarterback is likely to replicate Sam Darnold's turnaround this season, but names five candidates. He expects Miami to hold a very high pick in the 2027 draft, and thinks J.J. McCarthy will eventually be traded for a late-round pick or cut by the Vikings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9b8eb78e-ddfa-4274-ac8f-17b069e6b87f (scored 100)

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