Browns' Grant Delpit Fuels Rivalry with Derrick Henry: 'Not Hard' to Tackle
A war of words has erupted between Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit and Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry ahead of their upcoming game. Delpit's claim that it's "not hard" to tackle the powerful Henry has ignited the rivalry, drawing responses from Henry himself and even former Alabama coach Nick Saban.
Delpit's Bold Statement and Henry's Response
When asked about the challenge of bringing down the 6-foot-3, 252-pound Derrick Henry, Grant Delpit offered a blunt assessment: "Not hard." This comment quickly reached Henry, who responded with a simple, "We'll see on Sunday." The exchange sets the stage for a highly anticipated matchup between the Browns defense and the Ravens offense.
Myles Garrett's Support for Delpit
Myles Garrett has publicly stated that he will back up Grant Delpit on his remarks. Garrett plans to put in the work to make sure that Delpit's comments are reflected on the field.
Saban's Defense of Henry and Dig at LSU
Nick Saban, who coached Derrick Henry at Alabama, didn't hold back when he heard Delpit's comments. Saban scoffed, saying, "I don't even know which Cleveland Browns guy said that. But if they had to practice every day against this guy, I guarantee you they'd be the first one to say, 'I ain't tackling his ass every day.'" When informed that it was Delpit, an LSU alum, Saban couldn't resist a dig, asking, "LSU guy. How many times did they beat us when [Henry] played?"
Jeudy's Dismissal of the Ravens Secondary
Grant Delpit isn't the only Browns player stirring the pot. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was dismissive of the Ravens secondary, comprised of five first-round draft picks, claiming, "No challenges." Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton brushed off Jeudy's comments, questioning the need for "bulletin board material" to motivate players.
Henry's Past Success Against the Browns
Despite the Browns' occasional success in containing Derrick Henry, he has proven to be a consistent threat. In two games against Cleveland last year, Henry rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns. He is coming off a strong Week 1 performance, rushing for 169 yards against the Bengals. All eyes will be on M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday to see if Delpit can back up his bold words against one of the NFL's most dominant running backs.
