Mike Tomlin Refuses to Say Name of Ravens Star on 'SNF'
Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called a Baltimore Ravens star by a nickname on NBC's Sunday Night Football.
Mike Tomlin, now an NBC analyst, hesitates to mention the name of Baltimore Ravens' star running back Derrick Henry during his analysis of the team's overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach refuses to utter Henry's name due to a lingering fear from past rivalries. Tomlin compares the situation to the famous line from The Godfather, stating that without a player like Lamar Jackson, the Ravens must rely on the "big runner."
He elaborates on how the absence of Patrick Ricard, a 300-pound fullback who now plays for the New York Giants, affects Henry's performance. Henry's rushing average has dropped from 5.2 yards per carry last year to 4.2 this season. Despite this, Tomlin maintains deep respect for Henry, acknowledging his eighth touchdown of the season in the Sunday Night Football game. The Ravens will face the Cleveland Browns in Week 6.
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