DeMarco Murray: Derrick Henry 'has a great future'
DeMarco Murray's days with the Tennessee Titans may be over, but thanks to his tenure with the club, he's as qualified as anybody to discuss the potential of Derrick Henry.
The running back who replaced Murray in the starting lineup after the veteran was injured enters the 2018 campaign following an impressive 156-yard showing in the playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Murray believes Titans fans can expect that type of production from Henry as long as the club can deploy the former Alabama star properly.
"I think Derrick's a smart guy. He's a fast guy, very physical, athletic, and now that I'm not there I think he can hone in on being the guy," Murray told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "If they use him the right way and if he can consistently be the every-down back, I think he has a great future, a bright future."
Tennessee added former New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis in the offseason to complement Henry's rugged style, and the tandem could present an impressive one-two punch for the AFC South outfit.
The Titans open the season Sept. 9 against the Miami Dolphins. Murray remains a free agent.