Jared Goff says Darrell Henderson 'can be dangerous' in Rams offense
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Cameron DaSilva
Replacing Todd Gurley, a two-time All-Pro and the 2018 Offensive Player of the Year, won’t be easy for the Los Angeles Rams, but they do have a running back on the roster who’s been described by multiple teammates as being “special.” Darrell Henderson Jr. has received some high praise this offseason, first from Andrew Whitworth and most recently by Jared Goff.
Whitworth called him a “special talent” recently when asked about Henderson’s potential, and on a video conference call with reporters Wednesday, Goff echoed that sentiment. He’s excited about Henderson’s potential in the Rams’ offense, saying he can be dangerous.
“I think Darrell is a special talent. He’s a special player, a special talent and he can be dangerous,” Goff said. “I think he’s fast, he’s athletic, he can catch extremely well. He’s got the ability, as time goes on, a top guy. We’re going to have to wait and see but he’s got everything you want. He’s smart, he’s fast, he’s agile. He can do everything.”
Goff is used to playing with a running back who can do everything, having spent the last four years with Gurley lined up behind him. Gurley was arguably the best running back in the NFL at his peak, as evidenced by him being selected as a first-team All-Pro in 2017 and 2018.
He was elusive in the open field, a reliable receiver and had a nose for the end zone while with the Rams, and Goff had a front-row seat for it all. It’s hard to expect Henderson to go from being a backup as a rookie to a star in Year 2, but Goff seems to have high hopes for the Memphis product – as do a lot of people in Los Angeles.
Last season, Henderson rushed for 147 yards on 39 carries and caught four passes for another 37 yards in 13 games played.
