For the past two seasons, Derrick Henry has been one of the most regular (and dominant running backs in the NFL). However, el running back de los Titans considers that there is a player with better credentials than his.
In interview for Sports Illustrated, Henry assured that Dalvin Cook is the best running back of the 2021 campaign. He added that he qualifies the member of Minnesota due to the consistency of their performances every day.
“Dalvin Cook is having a phenomenal campaign. I would say that at the moment he is the best back in football. Week after week, always dominant. Feel has great games. He runs the ball, he catches it. Very explosive ”, he elaborated.
Couple career
Henry’s words are backed by statistics from Cook. In nine games the Florida State product records 1,069 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns. For its part, the Titans player has rushed for 1,079 yards in 10 games, with nine touchdowns.
The point that fully defines the argument in Cook’s favor is his contribution to the air attack. The RB of Vikings has 25 receptions for 234 yards and a touchdown, figures that overshadow 12 catches and 86 yards from Henry.
Although this discussion only remains within the grid. For NFL fans it is a delight to see both running backs and they have been recognized with the third and fifth most votes for the Pro Bowl – Cook, 131,875, and Henry, 126,799.
