Titans GM indicates he wants to lock up RB Derrick Henry to long-term deal

It would be an interesting approach if the Tennessee Titans were to let running back Derrick Henry play on the franchise tag next season and give him 300 touches before reassessing his value for down the line.  But forget that idea. The Titans want to sign the reigning rushing champion to an extension.  Tennessee GM Jon Robinson met with Henry before the Titans placed the franchise tag on him and has spoken with the four-year veteran since applying the tender, Robinson said Wednesday during a conference call with the media.  Henry said, according to Robinson, that he wants to stay in Tennessee for the long term. "At the end of the day we couldn't come to an agreement on (a long-term deal)," Robinson said, according to Titans beat writer Erik Bacharach. "I've spoken to his reps after we used the tag and we want to continue to have those discussions in hopes of reaching  some type of long-term agreement." While Robinson added he wants to revisit talks before training camp, he has no choice. The Titans have unt

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