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That was in the Before
Is that anything like the Upside Down?
Kinda hoping he plays like a Demigorgon.
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This is why the Steelers will never rival this Patriots era as an organization. They are too proud to take these things philosophically and waste energy on insults.The BSJ gives a very detailed accounting of Harrison's remarks. He goes a lot further than the instagram above in detailing what he went through to get to this point.
When he signed he was told he was going to get snaps. When it became clear early on that this wasn't happening, he respectfully asked to be released. They kept telling he'd get snaps and it didn't happen. He asked for his release again. And they kept telling him he'd get snaps again. And soon he wasn't getting practice snaps.
This went on through the entire season. He didn't have a problem getting beat out by TJ Watt. What he had a problem was with the lies they kept telling him, while not getting his release. They kept stringing him along ALL season.
Important to note that he flatly rejected the notion that he didn't help Watt and the other younger LB's. He rejected the notion that he didn't visit Shazier after his injury. It looks more and more that this was an orchestrated smear campaign that the Steelers ORGANIZATION wanted to get out there.
And the fact that they did it so overtly, just shows more about the reasons why the Pats own the Steelers. They have the best roster in the AFC, and should never lose to the Pats, especially with the front 7 we've been force to throw out there over the last 8 games. Yet they lack the mental discipline to turn that talent into victories over the Pats.....And this year isn't going to be any different.
Best thing that could happen IMO would be that he treats tomorrow as an audition or showcase and goes off with a big game, big enough to win DPOW honors. Think of the number of heads that would explode, on this board as well as in Pittsburgh. Here's hoping!
Patriots way is perfect for this guy
I'll bet my bottom dollar Stacy James or BB introduced Bedard to James Harrison and fed him the backstory.The BSJ gives a very detailed accounting of Harrison's remarks. He goes a lot further than the instagram above in detailing what he went through to get to this point.
When he signed he was told he was going to get snaps. When it became clear early on that this wasn't happening, he respectfully asked to be released. They kept telling he'd get snaps and it didn't happen. He asked for his release again. And they kept telling him he'd get snaps again. And soon he wasn't getting practice snaps.
This went on through the entire season. He didn't have a problem getting beat out by TJ Watt. What he had a problem was with the lies they kept telling him, while not getting his release. They kept stringing him along ALL season.
Important to note that he flatly rejected the notion that he didn't help Watt and the other younger LB's. He rejected the notion that he didn't visit Shazier after his injury. It looks more and more that this was an orchestrated smear campaign that the Steelers ORGANIZATION wanted to get out there.
And the fact that they did it so overtly, just shows more about the reasons why the Pats own the Steelers. They have the best roster in the AFC, and should never lose to the Pats, especially with the front 7 we've been force to throw out there over the last 8 games. Yet they lack the mental discipline to turn that talent into victories over the Pats.....And this year isn't going to be any different.
Why did you get a dislike and a disagree for this post?I think he'll fit in just fine here, the steelers defense is built on speed and sure he's lost a step but BB will carve out a job for him and if he does his job I think he'll make an impact.
Especially when it’s a repeat post which in its first iteration earned agrees and likes. Unless that was the point, no repeat posts...Why did you get a dislike and a disagree for this post?
BB has been doing this for 17 years. Do fans pay attention?
I can count the number of blazing fast OLBs who have played on this team on one finger.
We don't know what Harrison had left but if has anything in the tank, this is the place to use it.
Actually, when you think about it, we should THANK the Steelers for stringing Harrison along to the end of the season. If they had released him earlier in the season it would have been much more likely that he would have signed with another team, and less likely he would have been signed by the Pats. At that point of the season, before HT and KVN went down, the need for a really old guy who could set the edge and rush the passer a little bit was less than now.
Hey, BS, he can wash out and be gone before the playoffs start and it will be worth it just as an expose of the Steelers' character.Well PF I'm completely on board with your "thanking the Steelers" save 1 condition: JH actually plays well or at least modestly decently (which for our LBs makes him a star)
I've had similar thoughts . Lots of strong running games in the playoffs.Hey, BS, he can wash out and be gone before the playoffs start and it will be worth it just as an expose of the Steelers' character.
That being said, I originally thought his role would be as a passing down threat off the edge. But others have pointed out that one of the strengths of Harrison's game has always been his ability to "set the edge", and at 265+ lbs that seems to be an easier role for him to succeed at, than rushing the passer. Also it would be one less affected by the loss of a step or two that age has brought on.
After watching skinny guys like Lee and the guy he replaced (whose name escapes me now) fail at the job. Maybe THIS will be the area Harrison can help the team immediately. I think I read a quote from Harrison to the effect he would still be able to "set the edge" when he was 50.
So maybe everyone got this wrong. The common wisdom is that he will be needed as a situational pass rusher, when the reality will be that he will first be used as a situational RUN defender.
I look for him to get opportunities in both roles tomorrow.Hey, BS, he can wash out and be gone before the playoffs start and it will be worth it just as an expose of the Steelers' character.
That being said, I originally thought his role would be as a passing down threat off the edge. But others have pointed out that one of the strengths of Harrison's game has always been his ability to "set the edge", and at 265+ lbs that seems to be an easier role for him to succeed at, than rushing the passer. Also it would be one less affected by the loss of a step or two that age has brought on.
After watching skinny guys like Lee and the guy he replaced (whose name escapes me now) fail at the job. Maybe THIS will be the area Harrison can help the team immediately. I think I read a quote from Harrison to the effect he would still be able to "set the edge" when he was 50.
So maybe everyone got this wrong. The common wisdom is that he will be needed as a situational pass rusher, when the reality will be that he will first be used as a situational RUN defender.
It was a duplicate post, was trying to get the guy to delete itWhy did you get a dislike and a disagree for this post?
BB has been doing this for 17 years. Do fans pay attention?
I can count the number of blazing fast OLBs who have played on this team on one finger.
We don't know what Harrison had left but if has anything in the tank, this is the place to use it.
It was a duplicate post, was trying to get the guy to delete it
Hey, BS, he can wash out and be gone before the playoffs start and it will be worth it just as an expose of the Steelers' character.
That being said, I originally thought his role would be as a passing down threat off the edge. But others have pointed out that one of the strengths of Harrison's game has always been his ability to "set the edge", and at 265+ lbs that seems to be an easier role for him to succeed at, than rushing the passer. Also it would be one less affected by the loss of a step or two that age has brought on.
Tom Brady bringing back his scuba suit to combat frigid temps in finaleHe could be tapped occasionally in a sub package as a pass-rusher, but at least initially, the Patriots are viewing his primary value as an edge setter against the run.
Ah okIt was a duplicate post, was trying to get the guy to delete it