Derrick Henry calls Titans newcomer Julio Jones ‘one of the greats’
The Tennessee Titans shook up the NFL offseason after acquiring All-Pro wideout Julio Jones.
The future Hall of Famer’s arrival has seen him make a significant impact on his new team. Star running back Derrick Henry voiced that he believes he can learn a lot from his new teammate. (h/t Pro Football Talk)
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“Both coming from ‘Bama, we both know each other’s mindset and what we want to do,” Henry said in his press conference, via Gentry Estes of the Nashville Tennessean. “He’s a great guy to have around and for everybody to learn from — one of the greats to play this game.”
Jones has plenty to offer more than his impact as a game-changing talent. He has spent more than a decade in the league, where he’s picked up plenty of experience that can prove valuable to his new teammates.
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However, the Titans will likely lean on him to provide significant offensive production as he remains one of the league’s best talents. He’s coming off an injury-plagued campaign where he recorded 51 receptions for 771 receiving yards and three touchdowns in nine games played.
Tennessee will likely work cautiously this offseason to avoid any possible setback before the 2021 season. Jones holds an opportunity to form a highly potent tandem in the passing game alongside A.J. Brown.
The 23-year-old is coming off an impressive 2020 campaign, where he notched 70 catches for 1,075 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns. Beyond that, the Titans hold the opportunity to take another significant step forward.
