The Baltimore Ravens have signed RB Derrick Henry to a two year deal after being released by Tennessee Titans. In what most agree, this is a home run signing for the Baltimore Ravens. Henry will give the Ravens the downhill running and the red zone power to score where they have often struggled in the post season. Most of all it gives Lamar Jackson the dual-threat ability to pass or run the ball and the big obstacle for an opposing team to having to commit to the pass or the run. The could be a huge challenge for any defense.
Henry Makes Lamar Jackson A Much More Dangerous Player
Derrick Henry makes Lamar Jackson a more dangerous player on the field. With Lamar's ability to pass and run, teams will have a much bigger challenge in stopping Jackson. Lamar will now have the option of simply handing the ball off in the A gap, B gap, C gap or running the ball himself or passing. Henry gives Lamar and the Ravens so many other options simply by both of them being on the field. Jackson instantly becomes a more dynamic and dangerous player on the field than he already is. Teams will have to either commit to the run or the pass and could be an overwhelming challenge for most teams. Lamar's explosiveness and with the right offensive scheme in place the Ravens could be a major force and odds on favorite for winning the Super Bowl. Henry not only brings power and strength, but durability. During his career with the Titans, there was only one season in 2022 where he missed games due to injury but still led the league in rushing for a good part of the year.
Henry Could Help Close The Gap On The Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Henry could help close the gap on the Kansas City Chiefs by being that one piece to the puzzle that they've been lacking. The Ravens last year against the Chiefs abandoned the run game and were one dimensional. Henry's ability to pound the ball the entire game and his ability to get stronger as the game goes one could be the difference. The Ravens will have the option of starting with the run game and finishing with the run game. Mahomes explosive ability to score in minutes makes it very difficult for any team to come back on when down at the end of the game. Henry could just well be the piece that gives the Lamar a more pass and run game and giving the Ravens the ability to get ahead and take time off the clock and keeping Mahomes off the field. Henry with a well designed structured offense could be the one thing in closing the gap and finally being able to beat the Chiefs in a post season playoff game.
Henry Makes Lamar Jackson A Much More Dangerous Player
Derrick Henry makes Lamar Jackson a more dangerous player on the field. With Lamar's ability to pass and run, teams will have a much bigger challenge in stopping Jackson. Lamar will now have the option of simply handing the ball off in the A gap, B gap, C gap or running the ball himself or passing. Henry gives Lamar and the Ravens so many other options simply by both of them being on the field. Jackson instantly becomes a more dynamic and dangerous player on the field than he already is. Teams will have to either commit to the run or the pass and could be an overwhelming challenge for most teams. Lamar's explosiveness and with the right offensive scheme in place the Ravens could be a major force and odds on favorite for winning the Super Bowl. Henry not only brings power and strength, but durability. During his career with the Titans, there was only one season in 2022 where he missed games due to injury but still led the league in rushing for a good part of the year.
Henry Could Help Close The Gap On The Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Henry could help close the gap on the Kansas City Chiefs by being that one piece to the puzzle that they've been lacking. The Ravens last year against the Chiefs abandoned the run game and were one dimensional. Henry's ability to pound the ball the entire game and his ability to get stronger as the game goes one could be the difference. The Ravens will have the option of starting with the run game and finishing with the run game. Mahomes explosive ability to score in minutes makes it very difficult for any team to come back on when down at the end of the game. Henry could just well be the piece that gives the Lamar a more pass and run game and giving the Ravens the ability to get ahead and take time off the clock and keeping Mahomes off the field. Henry with a well designed structured offense could be the one thing in closing the gap and finally being able to beat the Chiefs in a post season playoff game.
