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Titans' Derrick Henry runs 'like an outside linebacker'

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...linebacker


Tennessee Titans second-year running back Derrick Henry has outperformed teammate DeMarco Murray through two games and his bruising style is making waves inside his locker room and out.

I already posted this in the "Derrick Henry is for real" thread to avoid starting another one.

The idea that running backs and linebackers run differently is surprising.

Seems like an odd comparison. I understand they're trying to make it a compliment, but wouldn't you want a RB who can run over a LB? That's like saying he runs like Telvin, who, while good, isn't what I want my RB running like. Except for the top end speed