The former running leader of the NFL, Derrick Henry, revealed that, once it was confirmed that he would leave the Tennessee Titans, where he functioned as the lynchpin of the offense, he would have actually considered signing with the Dallas Cowboys in the recently begun free agency period in 2024 and instead signed with the Baltimore Ravens where he assures that he is happy, because he can form a fearsome duo with the quarterback, Lamar Jacksonthe actual League MVP.
However, he noted that he is upset with a team that did not even bother to approach him this offseason, when it was known that they would be looking for a heavyweight running back for 2024, after their starter from last year Tony Pollard He had a more than average season and barely surpassed a thousand yards. In fact, Pollard ended up signing with the Titansto fill the gap left ‘King Henry’.
Henry ended up signing a two-year, $16 million contract with the Ravens. But in an interview with Adam Shine, He assured that “they didn’t even look for it”, when it would be one of the best options available on the market:
Dallas didn’t even (look for me)… at all
Derrick Henry
And I add: “I really don’t know what’s going on there. They were not in contention. Baltimore was showing the most interest and was a place I wanted to be. “I’m glad we did it, but the Cowboys never called.”he assured.
In fact, King Henry He assured that, if he had been called, he would have seriously considered wearing the Lone Star helmet:
“Yes, of course. That’s where I stay during the offseason… It’s a great organization. It would have been a great opportunity, but I’m grateful to have ended up here in Baltimore, somewhere I wanted to be. They wanted me too here. It’s a perfect match. I’m excited. This is an exciting time for me and my family. I’m ready to get to work.”
Now, Henry will go from a rebuilding team to Tennessee to a team of Baltimore which finished as the AFC’s No. 1 seed, with the best record in the league in 2023.
Cowboys go for everything and didn’t look for King Henry?
The declaration of Henry will not be taken well in the specialized press or by fans of the Cowboysbecause after the debacle in the playoffs against the Green Bay Packers, being beaten at home, the owner of the team, Jerry Jones He assured that this season “they would go for everything”, to once and for all break the malaria of 29 years without a title.
However, they passed on top free agent running backs in the early days of the signing period, including Saquon Barkley o D’Andre Swift. In fact, the only big move they’ve made in the first 72 hours of free agency is the ex linebacker All-Pro Eric Kendrickswho initially had an agreement with the San Francisco 49ersHowever, they need to reinforce several positions, including a top runner.
However, the Cowboys would have two alternatives for the position: bring back Ezekiel Elliott , as the two parties have remained in communication since he was released in the offseason last year and is currently a free agent, after one season with the New England Patriots. Another possibility would be that Henry had already seen his best years pass and that he began the decline of his career, due to the punishment, due to the type of game he plays.
2024-03-15 19:37:20
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