Rookie RB Harrison has shot at Red Zone Carries

Taz · 05-30-2006, 08:08 AM

See Here: http://sportsoutlaw.com/nflnews/?p=660

If this is true, then Harrison could become a fantasy star much quicker than many others drafted before him.

What do you think?

Mike · 05-30-2006, 10:58 AM

Very interesting. I could see Harrison filling well in that role in the redzone, however, I don't know if it stops there.

The coaching staff must really love this kid at this point. Think about it, they are looking at bringing him in during the most critical area in an offensive drive. That is quite a task for a 5th round pick.

Coachnorm · 05-30-2006, 11:04 AM

Droughns was a great yardage backs last year but was TD light. Most of us looking at Droughns this year probably figured he would have to get more TD oppertunties and have some upside as a result. This may not turn out to be true now.

Taz · 05-30-2006, 11:23 AM

Exactly, I could easily see this moving Droughns down a few spots, as I too thought he would get more red zone chances.

Mike · 05-30-2006, 11:30 AM

I may be reading more into this than what I should, but I see this as much more than just a red-zone situation.

This is a year that boasted some very good running backs in the draft. Better than usual in my opinion. At the same time though, the needs of teams didn't rest at the running back position, allowing some very good talent to slide.

Jerome Harrison is a 4.40 40 guy. If he becomes the redzone guy, I think that just spills into him becoming the guy running betweent he 20's as well quite often, if not the majority of the time. I would keep a close eye on this one.

Coachnorm · 05-30-2006, 11:42 AM

With 1600 or so total yards last year but only 2 Tds you would have to be thinking surely Droughns would have to get at least 6 Tds this year just out of dumb luck if nothing else. Now in a lot of drafts where you might have been giving him a hard look in that late second round you might have to switch gears.

Taz · 05-30-2006, 11:43 AM

Always a possibility, but Droughns has the spot for now. His to lose I guess.

Phicinfan · 05-30-2006, 12:26 PM

You have to remember the NE model. They love the big strong back who can get solid yards each down, and run the clock. Then on third down, or near the goal line, like the swift gadget type back who can catch the ball or get outside. Ala Kevin Faulk in NE. Harrison was a great steal for Cleveland, and will force Green and Suggs out the door soon.

Mike · 05-30-2006, 03:07 PM

They are already trying to trade Suggs, just not getting any offers.

Taz · 05-30-2006, 03:15 PM

And they tried to trade Green last year and got no offers.

ewil · 05-30-2006, 07:02 PM

I was always high on Jerome Harrison. He will be a monster sleeper pick.

Coachnorm · 05-30-2006, 08:21 PM

Brandon Jacobs?

ewil · 05-30-2006, 08:41 PM

the way i understand it, Harrison should get more runs than just at the goalline. Hes a lot more talented than Jacobs, and should not be just a goalline back.


05-30-2006, 08:08 AM	#1
Taz I Hate the Eagles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 5,693 vCash: 22154 Donate	See Here: http://sportsoutlaw.com/nflnews/?p=660 If this is true, then Harrison could become a fantasy star much quicker than many others drafted before him. What do you think? __________________ We strive to bring you the best info on the net.


05-30-2006, 10:58 AM	#2
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 28,968 vCash: 370951 Donate Blog Entries: 18	Very interesting. I could see Harrison filling well in that role in the redzone, however, I don't know if it stops there. The coaching staff must really love this kid at this point. Think about it, they are looking at bringing him in during the most critical area in an offensive drive. That is quite a task for a 5th round pick. __________________ Links of interest at The Sports Outlaw Player Rankings QB \| RB \| RB (PPR) \| WR \| WR (PPR) \| TE \| TE (PPR) \| K \| DEF Cheatsheets (Updated weekly up until gametime) Weekly Waiver Wire (A weekly looks at some key waiver wire/free agent grabs) Key Forums: NFL Talk \| Fantasy Football Advice \| College Football


05-30-2006, 12:26 PM	#8
Phicinfan Deputy Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 10,117 vCash: 61686 Donate	You have to remember the NE model. They love the big strong back who can get solid yards each down, and run the clock. Then on third down, or near the goal line, like the swift gadget type back who can catch the ball or get outside. Ala Kevin Faulk in NE. Harrison was a great steal for Cleveland, and will force Green and Suggs out the door soon. __________________ Expert on nothing, opinionated on everything...

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05-30-2006, 11:04 AM	#3
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 11,506 vCash: 2213 Donate Blog Entries: 13	Droughns was a great yardage backs last year but was TD light. Most of us looking at Droughns this year probably figured he would have to get more TD oppertunties and have some upside as a result. This may not turn out to be true now.


05-30-2006, 11:23 AM	#4
Taz I Hate the Eagles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 5,693 vCash: 22154 Donate	Exactly, I could easily see this moving Droughns down a few spots, as I too thought he would get more red zone chances.


05-30-2006, 11:30 AM	#5
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 28,968 vCash: 370951 Donate Blog Entries: 18	I may be reading more into this than what I should, but I see this as much more than just a red-zone situation. This is a year that boasted some very good running backs in the draft. Better than usual in my opinion. At the same time though, the needs of teams didn't rest at the running back position, allowing some very good talent to slide. Jerome Harrison is a 4.40 40 guy. If he becomes the redzone guy, I think that just spills into him becoming the guy running betweent he 20's as well quite often, if not the majority of the time. I would keep a close eye on this one.


05-30-2006, 11:42 AM	#6
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 11,506 vCash: 2213 Donate Blog Entries: 13	With 1600 or so total yards last year but only 2 Tds you would have to be thinking surely Droughns would have to get at least 6 Tds this year just out of dumb luck if nothing else. Now in a lot of drafts where you might have been giving him a hard look in that late second round you might have to switch gears.


05-30-2006, 11:43 AM	#7
Taz I Hate the Eagles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 5,693 vCash: 22154 Donate	Always a possibility, but Droughns has the spot for now. His to lose I guess.


05-30-2006, 03:07 PM	#9
Mike who me? Admin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: L.A. (Lower Arkansas) Posts: 28,968 vCash: 370951 Donate Blog Entries: 18	They are already trying to trade Suggs, just not getting any offers.


05-30-2006, 03:15 PM	#10
Taz I Hate the Eagles Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 5,693 vCash: 22154 Donate	And they tried to trade Green last year and got no offers.


05-30-2006, 07:02 PM	#11
ewil Outlaw Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 312 vCash: 14809 Donate	I was always high on Jerome Harrison. He will be a monster sleeper pick.


05-30-2006, 08:21 PM	#12
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 11,506 vCash: 2213 Donate Blog Entries: 13	Brandon Jacobs?


05-30-2006, 08:41 PM	#13
ewil Outlaw Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 312 vCash: 14809 Donate	the way i understand it, Harrison should get more runs than just at the goalline. Hes a lot more talented than Jacobs, and should not be just a goalline back.