One of the hardest things for fans of the Tennessee Titans to deal with in 2024 was the play of Derrick Henry.
Watching “King” Henry dominate on the ground against the Baltimore Ravens was a great story, but for Titans fans, it added to their suffering. Tony Pollard had a successful season in year one in Nashville, but the running game never took off. Meanwhile, Henry was a highlight reel and performed at an MVP level.
On Thursday at the NFL Honors, Henry talked about his time with the Titans and how much that part of his career still means to him.
From #SuperBowlLIX: Derrick Henry @KingHenry_2 still feels the love from @Titans fans, and he said the feeling remains mutual.
“My time in Tennessee was special, and I have love for anybody who is still rooting for me and wants to see me do well.”
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“My time in Tennessee was special, and I have love for anybody who is still rooting for me and wants to see me do well.” He said, “I always wish them the best. There’s nothing but love on my end.”
Henry seemed to turn back the clock in 2024, looking like a player in his prime instead of an aging running back. His performance, along with the play of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, seems to be opening the eyes of front offices and teams about the value of the position moving forward.
Henry ran for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns with the Ravens after racking up 9,502 yards and 90 touchdowns from 2016 to 2023 in Tennessee, who selected him in the 2016 NFL Draft.
For many Titans fans, Henry will always be the “King” and no matter where he plays, he is a great running back. And a player that will never forget his time in Nashville.