Richard Sherman explains best way to tackle Derrick Henry
One of the most difficult things to do in the NFL today is tackle Tennessee Titans running back, Derrick Henry, but San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has a suggestion on how to do it.
However, even Sherman admits that you can follow his approach and still not be successful in tackling the hulking 6-foot-3, 247 pound back who can reach speeds up to 21.6 miles per hour like he did in Week 6.
Sherman sat down with Chris Collinsworth on his podcast and was asked how defenders should approach tackling Henry.
Sherman gave an explanation of how to do so, while also making it clear he was never tossed by Henry like Buffalo Bills corner Josh Norman was in Week 5.
“You’ve just got to commit,” Sherman said. “You can’t play the game with him. You can’t line him up and say ‘hey, I’m going to punch out the ball, I’m going to knock his hand down.’ You’ve got to go full speed, no hesitation hit him in his thigh board and don’t stop running your feet. And even then, once you wrap up, even then he may run through it.”
Here’s a look at the full exchange between Sherman and Collinsworth in regard to Henry.
Tackling Derrick Henry is no fun
Just ask @RSherman_25
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