Steelers release veteran LB James Harrison

[R.J. MacReady]

Steelers release franchise sack leader Harrison


Somebody going to the playoff's is going to pick him up for sure.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Hmmmmmm.....

 

[dbldwn711]

Dude was a beast back in the day. Steelers have guys at that position. I agree he hooks on somewhere

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Can't say that I'm surprised, but he deserves better than this exit. In the small amount of snaps he was used this season he was still effective in pass rush situations, but Butler's defense has been dropping the OLB's into coverage more often which Harrison simply could not do. And, unlike every other backup LB on the roster, he was not playing special teams. He was essentially viewed as an unusable asset. But that isn't to say they couldn't have used him, they simply chose not to.

All that being said, there's more to say about TJ Watt being further ahead of the rookie curve than they had expected. Watt took the reins and never let go. He's a stud and deserves every snap he can take.

But again, Harrison deserves better than this shove out the door. Part of me would love to see him catch on with another team this week and make us regret the decision. Praying that team isn't New England.

 

[Southieinnc]

Steelers release franchise sack leader Harrison


Somebody going to the playoff's is going to pick him up for sure.

 

[Dolemite censored]

Steelers release franchise sack leader Harrison


Somebody going to the playoff's is going to pick him up for sure.

Why the hell would they do that now?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Why the hell would they do that now?

At this point in his career he's only useful as a pass rusher, of which the Steelers have plenty of. He wasn't being used. TJ Watt was the younger & better option.

I'm hoping the decision was amicable at the very least. But if he clears waivers then he could return.

 

[Dolemite censored]

Praying that team isn't New England.

Patriots will probably pick him up, so that Belichick can pick up the Steelers' defenses.

Not a Steelers fan by any stretch of the imagination, but this was not the way to end Harrison's career.
Steelers should not have tried to drop Harrison into coverage. He stops the run and rushes the passer.
Play to his strengths, not try to use him as something he never was.

 

[Dolemite censored]

When you treat an honored veteran player this way, what does that say to the younger players?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

When you treat an honored veteran player this way, what does that say to the younger players?

How do you know the decision wasn't mutual? You have no way of knowing that he was spurned out the door. Harrison could have asked for this.

 

[Dolemite censored]

How do you know the decision wasn't mutual? You have no way of knowing that he was spurned out the door. Harrison could have asked for this.

Then he would have retired, imo.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Then he would have retired, imo.

I think there's more to it than that. He wants to play.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Exactly what I thought @Dolemite censored

 

[Southieinnc]

Patriots will probably pick him up, so that Belichick can pick up the Steelers' defenses.

Zone!!!!!!??????

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[R.J. MacReady]

At this point in his career he's only useful as a pass rusher, of which the Steelers have plenty of. He wasn't being used. TJ Watt was the younger & better option.

I'm hoping the decision was amicable at the very least. But if he clears waivers then he could return.

All reports are saying it was amicable. It appears he was released partly because he wants to play.
He was not happy with the lack of playing time.



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[Ojb81]

sigh..welp, thanks for the memories James, you're an all-timer and will always be a part of Steeler legend and lore.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Patriots will probably pick him up, so that Belichick can pick up the Steelers' defenses.

Not a Steelers fan by any stretch of the imagination, but this was not the way to end Harrison's career.
Steelers should not have tried to drop Harrison into coverage. He stops the run and rushes the passer.
Play to his strengths, not try to use him as something he never was.

I could see NE picking him up. But not to pick up the Steelers defense. I think they have that pretty well figured out at this point.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

So when he signs with NE does Dr. G get him to start lifting less weight? Lol