NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The 2018 season was projected to be a time for third-year running back Derrick Henry to assert himself as a prominent weapon in the Tennessee Titans' offense. Henry's 744 rushing yards in 2017 barely edged out veteran back DeMarco Murray for the team lead.
Tennessee's playoff victory against the Kansas City Chiefs last season was a reminder of Henry's potential to run through defenses. He rushed for 156 yards in the win, averaging 6.8 yards per carry.
Murray's retirement set the table for Henry to take over. Why did it take so long for the results to show in 2018?