Derrick Henry is absolutely tearing it up for Baltimore, leading the entire NFL with six rushing touchdowns through the first three weeks of the season. The man is still a beast, and even his former team’s head coach, Robert Saleh, can’t help but gush about the challenge Henry presents. Saleh, in his first year as the Titans’ head coach, never coached Henry, but he’s already seeing firsthand the kind of legacy and current dominance Henry brings to the field.
King Henry’s Reign Continues, Aura and All
Seriously, six rushing TDs in three weeks? That’s insane production, and it shows why Henry was one of the most feared running backs in the league for eight seasons with the Titans. Saleh didn’t mince words about it in his Wednesday press conference, saying, “First of all, I still think he has aura.” That’s high praise from an opposing coach who has to gameplan against him this weekend. Henry’s move to Baltimore after the 2023 season clearly hasn’t slowed him down one bit. He’s still running like he’s in his prime, making defenses look silly, and Baltimore fans must be absolutely buzzing.
Saleh Knows the Titans Have a Hall of Fame Problem
It’s clear Saleh has immense respect for Henry, even if he didn’t coach him in Tennessee. “The guy’s an unbelievable football player destined for the Hall of Fame,” Saleh stated, highlighting not just Henry’s on-field prowess but also his off-field work habits and interactions. Saleh even added, “I mean, he’s been a very special man in that regard. I’ve never coached with him, but I’ve always gotten a chance to see him from afar and go against him. And again, he’s an animal. Still running like he’s 25 years old.” That’s a huge compliment and a stark warning for his own team as they prepare to face him. The challenge for the Titans, who now have Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears in the backfield, is immense. As Saleh put it, “He’s a tremendous challenge, and anytime you’re trying to replace a Hall of Famer, it’s not going to be easy.”
The Titans are set to take on Baltimore this weekend, and you know who’s going to be the centerpiece of that matchup. Can anyone slow down King Henry? It’s going to be a must-watch to see how Tennessee handles facing their former franchise player, especially with him playing at such a ridiculously high level.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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