Henry, who remains one of the best running backs in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, played under legendary coach Nick Saban with the Crimson Tide. Saban, who joined The Pivot Podcast this week with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor, told a great story about Henry as a pass blocker when he first got to Alabama.

Nick Saban explained how Derrick Henry had a steep learning curve in college football after a star-studded career in high school.

Track Derrick Henry as the former Tennessee Titans running back, now with the Baltimore Ravens, faces the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round.

On Wednesday, Henry then took to Instagram to post a story that included a graphic of that quote and some other kinds words from DeCosta with the message "RUN IT BACK." This was just Henry's first year in Baltimore, and he proved why the Ravens made the right decision by giving him that two-year $16 million contract.

Derrick Henry had an epic 2024 season with the Baltimore Ravens, and he's already pumped to get the 2025 campaign going Henry posted "run it back" on

The Ravens ran the football on six of their next seven plays, with running back Derrick Henry gaining 46 yards on five carries, including 17 yards on a third-and-1 snap and 5 on a touchdown tote with 1:37 remaining in the third period.

With the league's two best players playing together, the Lakers won three straight titles and remain the last major professional sports team to accomplish that feat.  The Kansas City Chiefs are trying to accomplish that now,

Saquon Barkley, PHI vs. LAR 1/19 (26 att., 2 TD)

Another trade that the Ravens can pursue for their secondary needs involves cornerback Jaycee Horn. As one of the few bright spots in a struggling Carolina Panthers team, Horn earned his first Pro Bowl selection this season after tallying 68 combined tackles (49 solo), 13 pass breakups and an interception.

Nate Wiggins showed the potential to become a top cornerback. Forcing more turnovers next season will be crucial.

Remember all those years when the NFC East reigned supreme in the playoffs and over the entire NFL? From 1982-96, Washington and Dallas won three Super Bowl titles apiece and the New York Giants two. Sunday’s conference title game is a back-to-the-future deal as the Commanders play at Philadelphia (3 p.m.).