Steelers LB James Harrison Unsure If This Will Be His Final Season

[Spike]

Pittsburgh Steelers veteran outside linebacker James Harrison is ending his 14th season in the league as the team’s starter on the right side and the 38-year-old certainly isn’t playing like his age. While Harrison is unlikely to play many snaps in the Steelers Sunday regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns, he’s been on the field for all but one defensive play in the team’s last three games.

So, will Harrison be back for a 15th season in 2017?

“I want to play this game and see where the playoffs lead us. I’ll make the decision after that,” Harrison recently told Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

While it will likely be several months before Harrison makes his decision concerning his NFL future, at least he appears to be very healthy ahead of the playoffs getting underway and that’s not surprising being as he puts in so much time into taking care of his body between random drug tests.

“I’m probably in a better spot now than last year,” Harrison said. “I know how my body reacted. I’ve played every snap for the last two or three games. I would say I’m further along in that process of how my body will react in terms of where I was in the process last year.”

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PLEASE COME BACK JAMES!

You are still the one that holds this raggedy defense together.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

MT has said that Deebo can play as long as he wants to and no one tells Deebo what to do.

 

[SteveA]

Still valuable...However, once we get this 7th ring he will ride off in the sunset

 

[76steelers]

Deebo still has it. I'd let him play as long as he wants. I sure as hell wouldn't tell him he had to retire.

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[Superman]

if we get the 7th ring, he'll hang it up.

looking in the draft for a replacement. I doubt there's anyone who can step in and start right away.

 

[xjx]

We dont have a suitable replacement for Harrison. If he retires there is a huge hole on the defense. We cant expect him to play at this level forever.

 

[Superman]

and as a Vols fan, I don't know about this... granted we won't be picking at 16, either...

http://www.draftcountdown.com/mock-draft/2017-mock-draft/page/2/


16 Pittsburgh Steelers: Derek Barnett DE | Tennessee
Derek Barnett | Tennessee

There isn’t much doubt about where the Steelers most need help. With Jarvis Jones failing to live up to expectations and 38-year-old James Harrison unable to play forever, the addition of at least one more pass rusher will be required. And that’s assuming Bud Dupree fulfills his potential and holds down one side. Barnett is a classic defensive end / outside linebacker ‘tweener who seems destined to be a controversial pro prospect that the draftnik and scouting communities spend plenty of time debating. Despite a lack of ideal length and elite athleticism it’s simply impossible to overlook the disruptive Barnett’s incredible production, which includes double-digit sacks in all three seasons with the Vols.

Team Needs: OLB | S | RB

 

[Elfiero]

MT has said that Deebo can play as long as he wants to and no one tells Deebo what to do.

He also said Dick Lebeau would not be able to retire because " I won't be in my office when that day comes" or something to that effect.

He then proceeded to run DL' s *** out of town....a grain of salt my friend.

I think that was about the time that the "he's won with Cowher's team" conversation moved from the internets to ESPN, NFLN, etc.

I'm guessing coach trope got wind of this and let his ego get the best of him.

His hands are tied in the near future with Harrison though.

 

[FordFairLane]

I'd be fine with giving Deebo 1 million a season and 15-20 snaps a game. Just the veteran leadership is worth that.

 

[Ike Kelly]

This statement that keeps being expounded upon "Tomlin won with Cowher's players" is more of a crutch to opine a limited understanding of what coaching actually entails. Regardless of what players are available, the coaches job is to prepare these players so as to execute the game plan. That game plan is created based on players attributes and the best scheme they fit in to win individual match ups. Whether it's offense or defense. It's a matter of putting players in the best position to win.

A coach will get rid of a player who doesn't buy into or contribute to the scheme that is being used with their role. Noll did it (obviously), Shula did it on two teams, Lombardi, from which all coaches are measured against, definitely ran his ship with the Pack and later with Washington. We know about Cowher with Richardson and Stephens, and Tomlin has as well to an extent. Regardless of the times, it's still a function of the coach to formulate the team into a personality. The way the league is dictates that personality. Both Noll and Shula ran ball control offenses and tremendous defenses. UNTIL the rules changed and opened up offenses ability to scor. Beginning in 78, and caused a 180 degree of personality. Chuck won during both defensive and offensive personas, because he was a brilliant game planner. Shula did the same thing, albeit without a championship. But when Marino came aboard that prior defensive personality changed. During the Renaissance of the late 80's and 90's with free agency, teams could now pick a scheme to concentrate on. And because of free agency, their was no luxury to having both fantastic personnel on either side of the ball. Some went offense (SF, Dallas, Wash, Miami, Hou, Buffalo, etc.,) and some went defense (Pitt, Chicago, Philly ATL, NYG/NYJ). With the exception of Jimmy Johnson, most coaches starting their term (Walsh, Parcells, Ditka, Shottenhiemer, then Cowher, Fisher, Wyche, Parcells again) integrating some players from previous regimes.

Someone threw pics of George Siefert and Switzer as an analogy. Did Siefert win with Walsh's players? Yes, but Siefert coached them and won championships. Switzer is a poor example, because while he had Johnson's players, Jerry ran the operation as a puppeteer (as he does now) and Switzer was a figurehead. All of his coaching decisions went through Jerry's phone.

 

[bigtwnvin]

This statement that keeps being expounded upon "Tomlin won with Cowher's players" is more of a crutch to opine a limited understanding of what coaching actually entails. Regardless of what players are available, the coaches job is to prepare these players so as to execute the game plan. That game plan is created based on players attributes and the best scheme they fit in to win individual match ups. Whether it's offense or defense. It's a matter of putting players in the best position to win.

A coach will get rid of a player who doesn't buy into or contribute to the scheme that is being used with their role. Noll did it (obviously), Shula did it on two teams, Lombardi, from which all coaches are measured against, definitely ran his ship with the Pack and later with Washington. We know about Cowher with Richardson and Stephens, and Tomlin has as well to an extent. Regardless of the times, it's still a function of the coach to formulate the team into a personality. The way the league is dictates that personality. Both Noll and Shula ran ball control offenses and tremendous defenses. UNTIL the rules changed and opened up offenses ability to scor. Beginning in 78, and caused a 180 degree of personality. Chuck won during both defensive and offensive personas, because he was a brilliant game planner. Shula did the same thing, albeit without a championship. But when Marino came aboard that prior defensive personality changed. During the Renaissance of the late 80's and 90's with free agency, teams could now pick a scheme to concentrate on. And because of free agency, their was no luxury to having both fantastic personnel on either side of the ball. Some went offense (SF, Dallas, Wash, Miami, Hou, Buffalo, etc.,) and some went defense (Pitt, Chicago, Philly ATL, NYG/NYJ). With the exception of Jimmy Johnson, most coaches starting their term (Walsh, Parcells, Ditka, Shottenhiemer, then Cowher, Fisher, Wyche, Parcells again) integrating some players from previous regimes.

Someone threw pics of George Siefert and Switzer as an analogy. Did Siefert win with Walsh's players? Yes, but Siefert coached them and won championships. Switzer is a poor example, because while he had Johnson's players, Jerry ran the operation as a puppeteer (as he does now) and Switzer was a figurehead. All of his coaching decisions went through Jerry's phone.

Barry Switzer was a prolific college coach IMHO. He let his ego and Jerry Jones ruin what would have been a memorable college football career.
Dumbass

 

[MTC]

MT has said that Deebo can play as long as he wants to and no one tells Deebo what to do.

Except father time. Harrison is the man and has a crazy drive that no one seems to match. But at 39 years old as LB. He still gets the job done in spurts. Which is fine. I say send him out a champion

 

[bigtwnvin]

I hope one day James Harrison goes into coaching either as a Strength and Conditioning or positional Coach.
The man has undeniable credentials. What young player wouldn't want #92 as a coach?

 

[Steelr4evr]

Let's hope this season ends with his third super bowl ring. He can ride out a champion and maybe a spot in the hof down the road.

 

[Spike]

We dont have a suitable replacement for Harrison. If he retires there is a huge hole on the defense.

That the fact jack


All we have left is a bunch of spindly legged LB's that still can't beat a OT one on one on the rush - time to forget wasting valuable draft picks on LB busts and go find some FA replacements. We can't afford to keep drafting another Jason Worilds/Jarvis Jones reach.



Bud Dupree - the verdict is still out



Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree spent part of his AFC North bonus on something he cherishes — Life Savers gummies.

The Steelers linebacker received $200 in cash and a congratulatory note from Art Rooney II and Dan Rooney for winning the division.

Dupree spent a good portion of the money at a local Pittsburgh gas station to buy 14 bags of Life Savers gummies.

https://www.all22.com/pittsburgh-steelers/bud-dupree-afc-north-bonus-candy

 

[Spike]

Hue Jackson: James Harrison epitomizes what they do in Pittsburgh

Twelve years ago, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison got his first start versus the Cleveland Browns. Fast forward to now, he’s 38 years old and still going strong in the NFL.

Harrison will play the Browns for the 23rd time Sunday, the same club that Harrison recorded his first start and his first sack against. Eighty-one QB takedowns later, the NFL community marvels at what Harrison is still able to do at an advanced age.

“He’s not 38, there’s no way,” Browns coach Hue Jackson said, per Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “He’s playing his tail off. I love the guy. He’s a tremendous competitor, a tremendous worker. To me, he epitomizes what they do in Pittsburgh. He’s self-made. Every good thing you can say about a football player James Harrison has.”

Remarkably after 186 regular season games there’s no talk of Harrison hanging up his cleats for the second time (he briefly retired in 2014), and who can blame him?

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin dubbed Harrison the team’s best pass rusher. He’s the franchise’s all-time sack leader and currently leads the team with 5 sacks this year.

The outside linebacker uses brute strength and savvy veteran instincts to remain effective. He’s destined for the Hall of Fame when his career concludes. We just don’t know when that will be, because he’s currently defying Father Time.

https://www.all22.com/pittsburgh-steelers/hue-jackson-james-harrison-epitomizes-steelers

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who was the one here predicting Bud, or was it Chickillo, would get 11 sacks this year?

 

[MTC]

Life saver gummies though

 

[Tim Steelersfan]

If he's got it, he'll play, and no one will be happier than I. Still amazed at that man's work ethic and how well cared for his body is. Amazing.

 

[MTC]

If he's got it, he'll play, and no one will be happier than I. Still amazed at that man's work ethic and how well cared for his body is. Amazing.

That's one of the key components in playing at the professional level is the attention and care to their bodies. James takes it to a whole new level. And it shows

 

[Drink IRON City]

Awesome James Harrison as he is one of my all time favorite STEELERS. He has the ALLTIME BEST single play in the history of the super bowl. I'd like to see DEBO hit t*mmy b*y so hard it would knock the cheating out of him. Of course then the "rog" would have DEBO arrested for b*y slaughter...........




Salute the nation

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Except father time. Harrison is the man and has a crazy drive that no one seems to match. But at 39 years old as LB. He still gets the job done in spurts. Which is fine. I say send him out a champion

Oh I know, I was just quoting Coach Shades. I've said before with 99% certainty that Deebo will retire after this year. The thing that might change that now is the fact that they've obviously given up on Uncle Jarvis.

That's one of the key components in playing at the professional level is the attention and care to their bodies. James takes it to a whole new level. And it shows

He didn't get that way from eating gummy bears.

 

[SteelerAl]

I think James will be back next season.

 

[76steelers]

I hope one day James Harrison goes into coaching either as a Strength and Conditioning or positional Coach.
The man has undeniable credentials. What young player wouldn't want #92 as a coach?

It's working out good for Joey Porter


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[stuntmanmike]

Harrison has fought for the very thing he's gotten. Cut comes back cut comes back... he is a DOG!!! Self made, Super Bowl winning, defensive player of the year, quarterback sackin, the nitemare of tom Brady's sleep!! Whoooooooo!!!!!!! (That's my best rick flair) he's home where he should be he's a steeler through and through he's what the Steelers have always been about. GO STEELERS!!!!!

 

[steelpastor]

I think James will be back next season.

If we go all the way and win it... I think James retires... maybe.

The guy has unbelievable drive.

That said... I hope we win it all... AND James comes back for another year.

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