What happened: The remark adds another emphatic endorsement to Hendrickson's first month with his new club. Public praise around him has been steady since he first took the field on Aug. 15.

Why it matters: That matters because Hendrickson was signed to lift the pass rush immediately, not as a long-term project. Another strong stretch would reinforce the early return on his four-year, $112 million deal.

What to watch: Watch whether Hendrickson follows the praise with another disruptive outing next week.