Adam Sandler’s subsequent film that includes a outstanding athlete may star Derrick Henry, however there’s one factor that should occur to get the ball rolling on that movie: Henry has to run for two,000-plus yards within the 2025-26 NFL season.
The Baltimore Ravens‘ working again has by no means reached that mark in his nine-year profession — coming inside 79 yards of it final season — however now he has additional incentive.
That is as a result of Henry has an affinity for Sandler’s movies.
“You realize, Adam Sandler is my favourite actor,” Henry said on “The Dan Patrick Show” on Wednesday when the host confirmed him his “Joyful Gilmore” hoodie. Then, the Ravens’ working again doubled down, asking Patrick for a favor.
“In case you ever see (Sandler) once more, inform him I’m a extremely large fan. I’d actually love to fulfill him in the future.”
Henry displayed real glee when making the request, exemplifying his true adoration for Sandler. Patrick noticed it, too, confirming he would fulfill that request.
“I’ll textual content him at this time,” Patrick stated. “And, if you happen to get to 2,000 yards, I am going to get you in a Sandler film.”
That is when Henry actually lit up. When he had been requested earlier about his aim of working for two,000 yards in a single season, he hadn’t expressed a lot motivation, however that assure to be within the subsequent Sandler movie modified his outlook.
“Say no extra,” Henry stated. “Guess is on!”
(L-R) Adam Sandler and LeBron James attend the Netflix World Premiere of “Hustle” at Regency Village Theatre on June 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Sandler and James every had a task in producing the movie, and Sandler starred in it.
And, positive sufficient, Patrick bought Sandler to send Henry a video message saying that the working again hitting 2,000 speeding yards would get him a film position and a dinner with the famed actor.
So, there it’s. If Henry can usurp 2,000 yards, he may observe within the footsteps of different famous person athletes, similar to Kevin Garnett, who acted alongside Sandler in “Uncut Gems”, and Anthony Edwards, who was a key supporting character in “Hustle”.
It might seem to be a tall job, or a “Longest Yard,” if you’ll, as Henry has but to achieve that mark and is heading into his tenth NFL season — however do not wager in opposition to him with a date on the massive display screen subsequent to Sandler on the road.
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