DRAFT Welcome Kevin Harris - RB - #183

[RxJock1120]

Can he play DT?

He could, but probably should not.

To be fair, not so sure he would do much worse than our DT.

 

[VJCPatriot]

We took Harris because the punter Araiza went at #180 and we had no idea where to go next. *half joking*
But in round 6 does it even matter at this point? We're starting to scrape the bottom of the barrel now.

Trading this pick for a future 5th might have been better value than taking a player here TBH.

 

[zipster9]

They lost Bolden. So, maybe one of the RBs is on special teams. Also, JJ Taylor and Devine Ozigbo are probably not going to make the team

 

[Uptown]

 

[doesntmatter1]

Gut reaction from a few clips....Unimpressed. I'm guessing cut and will have to make the practice squad.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Brings much needed depth to the Harris position

 

[TheRazorsEdge]

Why he's going to stick:
#1 Ball Security
#2 North/South Hammer - valuable in cold weather/RedZone.
#3 Harris is FA next year.
#3a - Harris put the ball on the ground at critical junctures last year. We fans forgave him and forgot ..I'm guessing some at 1 Patriot Place haven't forgotten.

 

[1960Pats]

Why he's going to stick:
#1 Ball Security
#2 North/South Hammer - valuable in cold weather/RedZone.
#3 Harris is FA next year.
#3a - Harris put the ball on the ground at critical junctures last year. We fans forgave him and forgot ..I'm guessing some at 1 Patriot Place haven't forgotten.

#1 is the key to me. I can't stand fumbles.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Why he's going to stick:
#1 Ball Security
#2 North/South Hammer - valuable in cold weather/RedZone.
#3 Harris is FA next year.
#3a - Harris put the ball on the ground at critical junctures last year. We fans forgave him and forgot ..I'm guessing some at 1 Patriot Place haven't forgotten.

Why he's going to stick:
#1 Ball Security
#2 North/South Hammer - valuable in cold weather/RedZone.
#3 Harris is FA next year.
#3a - Harris put the ball on the ground at critical junctures last year. We fans forgave him and forgot ..I'm guessing some at 1 Patriot Place haven't forgotten.

Well they should pull the stick out of their ass and move on. He’s carried 343 times and fumbled 3 times only losing 2. Not the end of the world. I’ll take 4.8 ypc and his 15 tds over BenJarvis Green any day. Must suck sometimes being a rb in todays league and being devalued so much.

 

[Nunchucks]

Slow rb. Would rather have a NT

 

[Tunescribe]

Brings much needed depth to the Harris position

Good thing his name isn't Harris Jones.

 

[Sciz]

Good thing his name isn't Harris Jones.

There was actually an NFL player named Harris Jones in the 70s. He was already a Jr, so maybe he has a grandson Harris Jones IV that the Patriots can draft soon.

 

[jdlboot14]

I'm not worried about Damien yet. He's not going anywhere this year. Also, he's the closest friend of Mac on the team, and he's an excellent leader, Patriot, and locker room presence. I hope he stays for a 2nd contract. There's no reason to expect anything out of New Harris yet, but we'll see what happens with Rham this year - if he takes the lead role, and Strong comes on strong, then you never know.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Good thing his name isn't Harris Jones.

The perfect Patriot name: Harris Brandon Jones

 

[TheRazorsEdge]

Well they should pull the stick out of their ass and move on. He’s carried 343 times and fumbled 3 times only losing 2. Not the end of the world. I’ll take 4.8 ypc and his 15 tds over BenJarvis Green any day. Must suck sometimes being a rb in todays league and being devalued so much.

I don't disagree with you but it's clear as day how they handle fumbles.

 

[DaBruinz]

We took Harris because the punter Araiza went at #180 and we had no idea where to go next. *half joking*
But in round 6 does it even matter at this point? We're starting to scrape the bottom of the barrel now.

Trading this pick for a future 5th might have been better value than taking a player here TBH.

Need to have someone willing to do that.. Pats already looking at having 10 picks next year without any more trades.

 

[Scotty]

It is mentioned further up in the thread that Kevin Harris had back surgery. I read yesterday that this surgery was for a cyst removal. I am no medical professional but I would GUESS that this would not be as serious compared to muscle or bone damage.

 

[nextsuperstar]

Seems like an upside pick (as many of these picks seemed to be). He was hurt in 2021, so he struggled. If he is healthy, likely could have gone higher. Maybe he should have stuck in school for another year.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

I disliked this pick at first, but after watching more of him, I see what they saw. He's physical, he can catch, and he's not going to give up the ball. Not great top end speed, but he gets there in a hurry and doesn't waste movement. Decisive, solid vision, nose for end zone. Good Bolden replacement at minimum. Could replace the other Harris if we don't extend him. I understand the appeal.

 

[Nunchucks]

I am not a big fan, would rather get a NT, buy we will see