On Sunday, former Alabama and current Tennessee Titans running back surpassed the 4,000 career yard mark in his NFL career.
On Sunday, former Alabama and current Tennessee Titans running back surpassed the 4,000 career yard mark in his NFL career.
Henry, who has become a major staple of the Titans’ offense, had 25 carries for 84 yards on Sunday.
Even the Titans’ head coach Mike Vrabel knows it’s true.
So much so that he wore a face mask last weekend that said, “Please give the ball to Derrick Henry.”
And it’s true.
Last season, Derrick Henry led the NFL with a career-best 1,540 rushing yards on 303 carries and was the only running back in the NFL to average more than 100 rushing yards per game last season.
Henry also had 446 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 83 carries during the playoffs.
But, that’s not all. Henry is ranked third in NFL history, averaging 126 yards rushing in the postseason.
So far in his NFL career, Henry has racked up now over,4000 yards rushing for 38 rushing touchdowns. He also has 593 receiving yards for another 3 touchdowns.
While at Alabama, the former Heisman trophy winner produced 3,591 yards and 42 touchdowns while racking up 285 receiving yards and three touchdowns through the air.
Oh. My. Word. For real though. This is one of the best catches we have seen all season
Oh. My. Word.
For real though.
This is one of the best catches we have seen all season, for many reasons.
Former Alabama and current Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper has quickly become of the Cowboys go-to wide receivers this reason, and it is plays like this that’s the reason why.
I mean, c’mon.
First off, his footwork and speed are impeciable.
Cooper always seems to find a way to create separation from himself and the defender, every single time.
Not only that, but it’s also Cooper’s determination and focus that helps him create big plays like this. He very rarely gives up on plays and is able to come up with the ball.
Amari Cooper was drafted by the Oakland Raiders as the No. 4 overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft where he played from 2015-2018.
In 2018, the Raiders traded Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys.
In 2020, he signed a a five-year contract extension with the Cowboys worth $100 million, which featured $60 million guaranteed.
In his NFL Career, he has recorded an astonishing 5,278 receiving yards, 34 touchdowns.
Also, as a Raider, he was the first rookie to reach the 1,000-yard receiving mark and also had the most receiving yards in a season by a rookie with 1,070 yards.
On Sunday, Hurts saw his first action in the NFL, but it wasn’t as a quarterback.
Jalen Hurts has gone from being a misunderstood NFL Draft pick to being named the Eagles’ No 2 quarterback as a backup to Carson Wentz.
The former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback has continued to prove himself each and every day, and is on a mission to prove that he truly does belong in the NFL.
On Sunday, Hurts saw his first action in the NFL, but it wasn’t as a quarterback.
Nope.
Hurts lined up in the backfield that opened up a first down play for the Eagles. Hurts ran a sweep route to the flat and drew the defense toward him, and it worked like a charm.
You can expect to see Hurts have more roles for the Eagles as a decoy, and that’s not a bad thing.
Although Hurts is more than capable of being an NFL quarterback, he’s also the type of player who is more than wlling to fulfill whatever role is needed of him.
Over time, Hurts could truly become a huge asset for the Eagles, maybe even this season. All he needs is time and opportunities.
And whether that’s at quarterback, or simply being used as a decoy, Hurts will give it all he has.
Hurts finished the 2019 season at Oklahoma with a career-high 3,851 yards passing, as well as a career-high 32 passing TDs. He added a career-best 1,298 yards rushing and career-high 20 rushing touchdowns.
In his college career at Alabama and Oklahoma, Hurts recorded almost 9,500 passing yards and 80 touchdowns along with almost 3,300 rushing yards and 43 rushing touchdowns.
Hurts won a national championship, SEC championship and Big 12 championship during his career. He was also named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year this past season, as well as the Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year.
Former Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley is proving that he’s a capable No. 2 option in Atlanta behind Julio Jones.
Calvin Ridley was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the expectation that he would become an elite No. 2 option behind Julio Jones for the passing game in Atlanta.
Well, it looks like those hopes have become a reality, as the former Alabama receiving is proving to be a reliable option for Matt Ryan within the Falcons offense.
On Sunday, Ridley made an impressive catch that he then turned into a touchdown to put his team up 7-0 against the Dallas Cowboys. Check out the tweet below:
This touchdown above comes a week after Ridley posted impressive stats in a 38-25 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. In that opening week game, he produced nine receptions for 130 yards and two scores, averaging 14.4 yards per catch in the process.
What a start to Ridley’s third season in the NFL. During his first two seasons, he posted 127 catches for 1,687 yards and 17 touchdowns.
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Former Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills was questionable to return in the Browns’ Week 1 matchup against Baltimore after a leg injury.
Former Alabama Crimson tide offensive tackle Jedrick Wills has taken on a big role for the Cleveland Browns, the blind-side blocker for former Heisman Award winner baker Mayfield. After leaving the team’s Week 1 contest early due to a leg injury, Wills is active for their primetime matchup in Week 2 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
The news of Wills being active for the Browns in their Thursday Night Football contest against the Bengals was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The former Alabama tackle was drafted by the Browns with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2020 draft.
Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Jedrick Wills’ health as he continues to play throughout his rookie season in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns.
Let’s run through the list of candidates from both the defense and offense, and we’ll share who won!
The “NFL Freaks of the Week” is a weekly poll on the Alabama football twitter account, that lets fans vote for an NFL offensive and defensive freak of the week from the previous week’s matchups.
Let’s run through the list of candidates from both the defense and offense, and we’ll share who won!
Offensively, these were the four candidates twitter got to vote on:
Former Alabama running back Shaun Alexander, linebacker Cornelius Bennett, and offensive lineman Chris Samuels were named to the list.
The entire list of nominees includes 65 offensive players, 49 defensive players and 16 special teams players.
The list of Modern-Era nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 finalists in January.
And of the 15, let’s hope all 3 Alabama Crimson Tide players are a part of it!
All three former Crimson Tide standouts were on the list of nominees last year, too.
The Selection Committee will meet on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 in Tampa, Florida to elect the Class of 2021.
Here’s a look at each of the three former Alabama players on the ballot, and what they were able to accomplish:
Running back, Shaun Alexander:
Sep 27, 1997; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Alabama Crimson Tide tailback Shaun Alexander (37) in action against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Alexander is the Tide’s second leading rusher all time, who recorded an incredible 3,565 yards rushing for 41 touchdowns and 4.9 yards per carry. Alexander also had 798 yards receiving for another 8 career touchdowns.
He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks as the 19th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.
During his time in the NFL, he spent 7 seasons with the Seahawks, and played for one season in Washington for the Redskins.
In his NFL career, he recorded a whopping 9,453 yards rushing for 100 touchdowns. He also had 1,520 receiving yards for another 12 touchdowns.
Linebacker, Cornelius Bennett:
Oct 4, 1986; Birmingham, AL, USA,FILE PHOTO; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Cornelius Bennett (97) in action against Notre Dame Fighting Irish . Alabama beat Notre Dame 28-10. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Bennett was a huge staple to Alabama’s defense during his time in Tuscaloosa. For the Tide, Bennett recorded 287 tackles, 21½ sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries. He’s known for his infamous sack against Notre Dame quarterback Steve Beuerlein.
Bennett went on to be drafted by the Indianapolis Colts with the second pick of the 1987 NFL Draft, but was eventually sent to the Buffalo Bills. He spent 14 years in the NFL. He spent 9 years playing for the Bills, 3 years for the Falcons, and then 2 seasons in Indianapolis.
In his 14 NFL seasons, he recorded 71½ sacks, 7 interceptions, 112 return yards, 31 forced fumbles, 27 fumble recoveries, 78 fumble return yards, and three touchdowns (one interception, one fumble return, and one blocked field goal return).
Offensive Lineman, Chris Samuels
September 21, 2008; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis (26) runs downfield against the Arizona Cardinals as Redskins offensive tackle Chris Samuels (60) and tight end Chris Cooley (47) block at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 24-17. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Samuels is one of the best lineman ever to play at Alabama. He played at Alabama from 1996-1999 where he never allowed even one sack during the 42 games he started. He also won Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC’s most outstanding blocker during his time in Tuscaloosa. He and Shaun Alexander were on the team together at Alabama, and they were incredible.
Samuels went on to be drafted by the Washington Redskins as the 3rd overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft.
During his 9 seasons in the NFL for the Redskins, he started in all 141 games. He also had 4 fumble recoveries.
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Calvin Ridley was so impressive in the Falcons’ season opener, that he was named to PFF’s Team of the Week.
Calvin Ridley opened up the season with a show stopping game.
For real though.
The former Alabama and current Atlanta Falcons wide receiver recorded 2 touchdown receptions for the Atlanta Falcons during the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
Although the Falcons came up short against the Seahawks and lost 38-25, Ridley still had an impressive game, and it shows just what he’s capable of this season.
And if this season opener was any proof of what’s to come, the Falcons have a chance to be much better than last season.
He recorded 9 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns, and accounted for all of the Falcons receiving touchdowns.
Sep 13, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) runs with the ball after a catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Former Alabama LB has been a key piece to Tennessee’s defense. However, he won’t be much help in Week 1 after being ejected for punching.
Former Alabama linebacker Rahsaan Evans has seen success in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans. Now, as he begins his third season in the league, he gets ejected from the game for punching a member of the Denver Broncos.
Evans, who was a 2018 first-round selection by the Titans, has been a crucial part to their defense and aided in their 2019 underdog expedition to the AFC Championship.
In his two years, the Crimson Tide product has recorded 164 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass deflection, a fumble recovery and a lone defensive touchdown.
There’s no doubt that he will be a contributing factor to Tennessee’s success in 2020 as they look to improve upon their impressive and unexpected 2019 season.
However, his work in the Titans’ Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos has been cut short. Evans was ejected after punching Broncos tight end Jake Butt.
Forer Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy makes his first reception in the NFL for the Denver broncos after being the No. 15 overall draft pick.
Former Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was considered one of the top pass catchers in a loaded 2020 draft class. Now, he’s in the NFL and has made the first reception in his career.
Jeudy, who won the Biletnikoff award in 2018 as the best pass catcher in college football, was the second wide receiver selected in the 2020 NFL draft at No. 15 overall by the Denver Broncos.
The first receiver drafted was his former teammate for the Crimson Tide, Henry Ruggs III, at No. 12 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Ruggs made his professional debut on Sunday in the Raiders’ Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers, where he caught three passes for a team-high 55 yards.
Jeudy’s debut comes in the form of a ‘Monday night Football’ primetime game against the Tennessee Titans, a team that two former Alabama stars, Derrick Henry and Rashaan Evans call home.
His first catch was a quick ten-yard curl. he actually slipped during the route, but was able to recover and make the play for the first down.
