{"id":18267,"date":"2025-01-11T01:31:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T01:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=18267"},"modified":"2025-01-11T01:31:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T01:31:45","slug":"patrick-mahomes-wr-shows-true-colors-with-lamar-jackson-message-amid-derrick-henrys-best-player-praise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=18267","title":{"rendered":"Patrick Mahomes\u2019 WR Shows True Colors With Lamar Jackson Message Amid Derrick Henry\u2019s \u2018Best Player\u2019 Praise"},"content":{"rendered":"

It took\u00a0Marquise \u201cHollywood\u201d Brown<\/strong>\u00a016 weeks after the commencement of the NFL to make his\u00a0Chiefs<\/strong>\u00a0debut. Now he\u2019s causing waves off the field, but not for his comeback from the shoulder injury. Instead, his Instagram story sparked conversations about loyalty, friendships, and what happens when former teammates move on.<\/p>\n

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Brown celebrated\u00a0Lamar Jackson<\/strong>\u2019s birthday by\u00a0sharing a story of Jackson on a kickscooter on Instagram. The caption read,\u00a0\u201cHappy \ud83d\udca4 Day To My Brudda \ud83d\udcaf @new_era8.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0This heartfelt shoutout brought fans back to the days when the two electrified\u00a0Baltimore\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0offense. Brown left the Ravens in 2021. However, his post shows the bond remains strong.<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0Ravens<\/strong>\u00a0drafted Brown in 2019. It was the same year when Jackson claimed his first MVP award. The two thrived together. Jackson\u2019s dynamic playmaking and Brown\u2019s deep-threat ability formed a lethal duo. But by 2022, Brown wanted out. He cited frustrations with Baltimore\u2019s offensive system. He joined the\u00a0Cardinals\u00a0<\/strong>for the next two seasons. And now he\u2019s with the Kansas. But his loyalty to Jackson hasn\u2019t faded.<\/p>\n

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Brown hasn\u2019t had a great 2024 season. He was sidelined most of the season with a sternoclavicular injury. His story sparked a mixed reaction. Some praised Brown for staying connected, while others questioned the timing ahead of his return to action. After all, Brown now shares a locker room with\u00a0Patrick Mahomes<\/strong><\/a>, another MVP quarterback. Yet his tribute to Jackson reminded everyone of their enduring friendship.<\/p>\n

However, this isn\u2019t the first time\u00a0Jackson<\/a>\u00a0has been the center of praise on the 7th of January. Another player doubled down on his admiration for the quarterback. But this time, a current teammate.<\/p>\n

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Is Lamar Jackson truly the ‘best player in the league’ as Derrick Henry claims?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Derrick Henry calls Jackson \u2018the best player in the league\u2019<\/h2>\n
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Derrick Henry\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0bold statement about Jackson reignited MVP debates.\u00a0\u201cHe\u2019s the best player in the league, and it\u2019s only going to get better from here,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0the Ravens\u2019 RB said. These words carry weight, coming from a player who himself nearly rushed for 2,000 yards this season. And the numbers back up Henry\u2019s claim.<\/p>\n

Lamar and Henry combined for 2,836 rushing yards this year. As a matter of fact, this is an NFL record for a QB-RB duo.\u00a0Robert Griffin III<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Alfred Morris<\/strong>\u00a0previously held the coveted record\u00a0for Washington. Those two amassed 2,428 yards in 2012. Jackson\u2019s dual-threat abilities elevate not just his stats but also his teammates.<\/em>\u00a0\u201cYou can put anybody by Lamar, and they\u2019re going to have a hell of a year,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Henry claimed. Henry credited Jackson for his success in\u00a0Baltimore<\/a>, citing him as the reason for him to go there.<\/p>\n

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For Henry, Jackson\u2019s leadership is unmatched.\u00a0\u201cLamar is the main reason why I came here. It was to play with a Hall of Fame quarterback,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Henry said, highlighting the respect Jackson commands across the league. While Jackson\u2019s passing stats have improved, Henry believes there\u2019s still untapped potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis stats can be even better,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Henry noted, emphasizing Jackson\u2019s room for growth. This chemistry, both on and off the field, has propelled Baltimore to new heights this season.<\/p>\n

Brown\u2019s Instagram post and Henry\u2019s comments showcase Jackson\u2019s impact. His talent transcends statistics, forging bonds and earning praise from peers. With the playoffs looming, Jackson has a chance to further solidify his legacy. Whether it\u2019s on a scooter or breaking records, Jackson remains the heart of every conversation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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