Chad Ochocinco drops 5-word message for ex-teammate, drawing comparison to Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry had a phenomenal first season with the Baltimore Ravens. He was second in the NFL in carries (325), second in rushing yards (1,921), and tied for first in rushing touchdowns (16). Although Baltimore could not advance further than the divisional round after a loss to the Buffalo Bills, Henry once again showed that he is one of the best running backs over the past decade.

Former NFL player Chad Johnson believes one of his former teammates, at his prime, had a similar impact as Henry.

The popular football account 'Footballism' released a highlight video of former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson.

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"Before Derrick Henry… there was this man," the post was captioned.

In response, Chad Johnson made it clear that he agreed with the post.

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"You had to be there 🫡, " Chad Johnson replied.

How good was Chris Johnson in his prime?

Chris Johnson had an amazing NFL career after being drafted in the first round with the No. 24 pick by the Titans in 2008. He recorded over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his first six seasons in the league.

Johnson's best season came in 2009, when he had 358 carries for 2,006 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also recorded 50 receptions for 503 yards and two touchdowns for the Titans. He won the rushing title and Offensive Player of the Year. His 2,509 scrimmage yards were a single-season record.

Henry, meanwhile, has established himself as one of the most powerful, athletic, and talented rushers in NFL history. He has over 2,000 more rushing yards than any other running back over the past decade, according to Stat Muse. Even more impressive is his rushing touchdown total of 106, with the next closest individual being Ezekiel Elliott with 74.

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