Jerome Harrison

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  • -- James Harrison Could be Early Season Starter --
    Tue Jul 6, 2010 --from FFMastermind.com​
  • ESPN's John Clayton gets the feeling Browns RB James Harrison will begin the season as the starter over rookie RB Montario Hardesty, who has been looking good. Rookies have to learn how to pass protect to stay on the field, so the first half of the season could go to Harrison, but Hardesty could get the job by midseason if he does well.
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If this is the truth this is BIG news for Jerome. he has serious game and just needs the chance.
 
Sweet. My team owns this guy in an expert league and I think his ADP is down the list if memory serves.
 
cbssports.com,
The agent for Browns RB Jerome Harrison confirmed to the Akron Beacon Journal that his client will be on-time for training camp on July 31. Mitch Frankel, who is also the agent for Browns rookie rusher Montario Hardesty, says both of his clients will be ready to participate in camp. Harrison and Hardesty are expected to be in a battle for not just the starting job but playing time all season long. Harrison held out of offseason activities while as a restricted free agent but ultimately signed his one-year tender offer. The Browns traded up in the 2010 draft for Hardesty, and all signs point to the team using both backs in tandem.

Analysis: Harrison was a Fantasy savior late last season, racking up 561 yards over his last three games, getting 30-plus carries in each one. But he might not see 15 carries in any game this season with Hardesty looming. Consider Harrison more of a low-end No. 2/top-end No. 3 Fantasy RB worth a pick between Rounds 6 and 7, about the same spot you'll find Hardesty in seasonal leagues. Let other owners judge him by his three-game explosion last season -- he won't pay those kinds of dividends in 2010.
 
Lets see how good J.Harrison does with a full work load, 3 games is not enough to put him on a fantasy football pedestal just yet as he has done nothing before those 3 games in his career.
 
First off I agree with you 007. Now let me play devils advocate for a moment, if I may. His 3 good games last year is exactly 1 good game more than Kevin Kolb has had in his career yet many have Kolb shooting up their dradt boards. So what exactly is the difference in these 2 less than a month stars?
 
mudloggerone said:
First off I agree with you 007. Now let me play devils advocate for a moment, if I may. His 3 good games last year is exactly 1 good game more than Kevin Kolb has had in his career yet many have Kolb shooting up their dradt boards. So what exactly is the difference in these 2 less than a month stars?
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One is a Qb handed the keys to the car and the other is a car they won't fill up!
 
Remote Controller said:
One is a Qb handed the keys to the car and the other is a car they won't fill up!
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To expand on this idea.....

one has a car that is totally tricked out with incredible toys to play with in McCoy, Jackson, Maclin and Celek.

the other IS the only real toy.......oh and he is long over due to be replaced by the latest technology. :nod:
 
Browns | No holdout for Harrison Sat Jul 10, 02:57 PM
Nate Ulrich, from the Akron Beacon-Journal, reports Mitch Frankel, the agent for Jerome Harrison, said that Harrison had no intention of holding out before camp despite his recent contract dispute.
Our view: Harrison proved that he could put up monster stats when he rushed for 286 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Chiefs in week 15 last year. That didn't stop the Browns from trading up for RB Montario Hardesty in the second-round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and both will compete for the starting job in training camp. We like Hardesty's skill set, but feel the rookie could start the season as a reserve player until he proves himself as a pass blocker. If Harrison does lose the starting job to the rookie, he could still contribute as a third-down back for the Browns this year.

Link to story
Jerome Harrison player page
Montario Hardesty player page


Browns | Negotiations for Hardesty to begin soon Sat Jul 10, 02:48 PM Nate Ulrich, from the Akron Beacon-Journal, reports Browns second-round pick RB Montario Hardesty should be under contract by the time training camp starts. Hardesty's agent, Mitch Frankel, told the Beacon Journal that negotiations for Hardesty's contract will begin soon.
Our view: Montario Hardesty has the skill set to be an elite player at this level, but he was constantly hampered by injuries during his college career at Tennessee. He will compete with veteran Jerome Harrison to be the Browns starting RB this year. We think Harrison could begin the year as the starter because of his experience, but Hardesty has the better overall skill set and could take over sometime during the season.
 
Joe Bryant (also posted elsewhere),
CLE - RB Jerome Harrison may start camp as No. 2 RB
Source: Tony Grossi - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison may start training camp as the team's No. 2 running back behind RB Montario Hardesty because he missed most of the offseason workouts while Hardesty impressed the coaches during the workouts, according to Tony Grossi, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.


OUR VIEW

Harrison will compete with Hardesty to be the starting running back, but this season should start with a RBBC in Cleveland. We love Hardesty's skill set and believe he can be a star in this league (if he stays healthy), but he will have to prove himself in pass protection if he wants a full time role. Harrison is capable of piling up big yards on the ground, but durability is a concern for the veteran back.
 
Source: Tony Grossi - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

If the Cleveland Browns were sold on RB Jerome Harrison, the team would have locked him up to a long-term deal during the offseason instead of signing him to just a one-year deal, reports Tony Grossi, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Harrison is competing during training camp for the team's starting running back role.

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There's a reason why the Browns traded back into the second-round to draft Montario Hardesty. Harrison can be a good change of pace or backup back, but there's a concern he would wear down with an expanded role.
 
cbssports.com,
The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports Saturday that Browns rookie RB Montario Hardesty twisted his knee before training camp opened and will miss a few weeks. He did not practice Saturday. His injury opens the door for Jerome Harrison to remain the starter in 2010. Harrison said in an interview with CBSSports.com that he's looking forward to building off last season's success when he took over for the injured Jamal Lewis. "It was just good to finally get an opportunity to just get in there and play," Harrison said. "Being behind Jamal I didn't get much of a chance. It was just good to get in there and get into a groove and have fun. ... I still have a lot to prove. A lot of people say it was a fluke. So we'll see real soon."

Analysis: Hardesty's injury should allow Harrison to solidify himself as the starter, and we still value Harrison as a No. 3 Fantasy RB. Once Hardesty is healthy he will cut into Harrison's playing time, but Harrison is still worth a mid-round pick in all leagues. And if Hardesty's injury is serious enough to keep him out for the start of the regular season then Harrison's value will rise.
 
cbssports.com,
Browns head coach Eric Mangini was asked about Jerome Harrison's summer and where he's at this year compared to last year, and the coach didn't hold back. Mangini cited Harrison's confidence and experience as being "a feature guy" as reasons for his progress. When asked if he was comfortable with Harrison starting for the Browns this season, Mangini noted that there will be others participating in carrying the ball but still gave his vote of confidence. "I think Jerome did a great job, I think he will do a great job," Mangini said. "I think as he continues to work and learn and grow and gain more experience, he’s going to get better and better because he’s got excellent natural ability and when you marry that with consistency and work ethic and experience, your growth should be significant as time goes on.”

Analysis: With rookie Montario Hardesty missing a chunk of training camp with a knee injury (he should be ready for the team's third preseason game) and no one else on the roster a threat to Harrison's touches, all signs point to the Browns' back as the team's starter and potentially their primary running back. This is a huge change considering where it looked like Harrison was headed on the depth chart back in the spring, but the Browns have clearly been impressed with what they've seen from him dating back to last season and have confidence in him. Harrison is looking like a safe No. 3 Fantasy RB with potential to blossom into a low-end No.2 runner if he can hold off Hardesty into the season. What might end up happening is Harrison racking up a lot of yards and Hardesty a lot of touchdowns, so plan accordingly but figure Harrison to be the better back of the two.
 
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