The Baltimore Ravens deviated from their game plan in their AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, only handing the ball to their running backs six times. While it was confusing at the time, it will be even harder to justify that with a Pro Bowl rusher now on the roster in Derrick Henry.
Henry signed with Baltimore on a two-year, $16 million deal, which is considered rich for a running back in today’s NFL. However, it was a no-brainer for both Henry and the Ravens, with the veteran laying out key reasons why he signed in Baltimore during his introductory press conference.
“It really was a no brainer for me. This is where I knew where I wanted to be. I love the style [and] the physicality that they play with on all three phases. I feel like it fits my style of play as well. And it really was a no brainer – [we were] just trying to figure out the business side of things. [I’m] glad we were able to get it figured out.”
Henry has already earned a lot of money as a professional, so his No. 1 priority didn’t feel like the contract he received. While his deal is fair for both parties, it’s clear that winning now is important to him, and the Ravens are a prime destination for him to do so.
