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  • Yeah ... i didn't know where Greene was suppost to go now!... he is by far my first Choice. Im glad to see im not the only one!

  • Has Harrison ever even proven he can run between the tackles yet?

    I'm for keeping Jamal around (although at a reduced price), and bring in a RB to compete for the workload with all RB's on staff.

    J ballpeenB 2 Replies

  • I truly think Harrison can carry the load. I remember a few carries he had in the preseason and regular season where he went right up the gut and pushed a couple of linebackers back while falling forward. I think he can handle it.

  • I would say he has.... that run .... you know the one... it was our last offensive TD.... well that wsa between tackle guard. at least i thats the way i remember it!

    Not to mention the many runs for 3-4 yards up the gut that he has had!

    So if he averages 3-4 yards up the gut and breaks 3 or 4 a game for 10+... ide say that was a good day!

    Not to make the Comparrison... but ... Barry Sanders wasn't exciting on every play... but every now and then... damn!

    I think Harrison could be very productive if he is given the carries! He has never been used right! And that includes alowing the Guy to get in a groove with 15+ carries.

    Remember Quinns first game when Harrison steped on the field and Was eating up yards 7- 10 of them a carry!... I think thats what he could Bring to the Table!

    By the way ... NYG Defence was not bad if i remember!

  • My Bad... It was a designed pitch left and he cut it up!

    But damn... he just shot up in there and he was gone!

    http://browns.fandome.com/video/106456/Jer...ns-MNF-TD-Burn/

    ATENEARSA 1 Reply

  • Shonn Greene and Rashad Jennings are the only viable options for me.

    nickersN 1 Reply
  • K KardiacKid26

    I'd love to have Shonn Greene and Jerome Harrison spliting carries for years to come.

    @kardiackid26 said:

    I'd love to have Shonn Greene and Jerome Harrison spliting carries for years to come.

    forgot about Greene he would be a nice pick up.

    Head or Gut?
  • D D'Qwimbley

    Shonn Greene and Rashad Jennings are the only viable options for me.

    @d-qwimbley said:

    Shonn Greene and Rashad Jennings are the only viable options for me.

    I totally agree!

    Nickers...."There are no old running QB's in the NFL "~Sam Rutigliano~
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  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS

    Has Harrison ever even proven he can run between the tackles yet?

    I'm for keeping Jamal around (although at a reduced price), and bring in a RB to compete for the workload with all RB's on staff.

    @atenears said:

    Has Harrison ever even proven he can run between the tackles yet?

    I'm for keeping Jamal around (although at a reduced price), and bring in a RB to compete for the workload with all RB's on staff.

    no, harrison hasn't proven himself a capable between the tackles runner yet, which is why i think we need a big back who isn't on the downside of his career to go with him.

    we've seen formerly great feature backs like shaun alexander and ladanian tomlinson absolutely fall apart in the past few years, and they've all been completely ineffective once they hit the same wall that lewis did this past season. he's just taken too much punishment to continue to be effective. his once great speed is as depleted as his run power is.

    plus, we can open up some cap room to fill our other needs by getting rid of him if he won't take a pay cut.

  • R Roy.E.Munson

    My Bad... It was a designed pitch left and he cut it up!

    But damn... he just shot up in there and he was gone!

    http://browns.fandome.com/video/106456/Jer...ns-MNF-TD-Burn/

    @roy.e.munson said:

    My Bad... It was a designed pitch left and he cut it up!

    But damn... he just shot up in there and he was gone!

    http://browns.fandome.com/video/106456/Jer...ns-MNF-TD-Burn/

    A surprise blast on an obvious passing down and digging out tough yards when everyone in the stadium knows your getting the ball are completely different things.

    Hanging in there and picking up Mack trucks blitzing, and pounding it inside and still having the second gear to bust a couple of big ones is the type of player we need. Harrison has done some of that in spattered duty. The position is definately up for grabs ... moreso than this poll that lists JH in every scenario.

  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS

    @roy.e.munson said:

    My Bad... It was a designed pitch left and he cut it up!

    But damn... he just shot up in there and he was gone!

    http://browns.fandome.com/video/106456/Jer...ns-MNF-TD-Burn/

    A surprise blast on an obvious passing down and digging out tough yards when everyone in the stadium knows your getting the ball are completely different things.

    Hanging in there and picking up Mack trucks blitzing, and pounding it inside and still having the second gear to bust a couple of big ones is the type of player we need. Harrison has done some of that in spattered duty. The position is definately up for grabs ... moreso than this poll that lists JH in every scenario.

    @atenears said:

    A surprise blast on an obvious passing down and digging out tough yards when everyone in the stadium knows your getting the ball are completely different things.

    Hanging in there and picking up Mack trucks blitzing, and pounding it inside and still having the second gear to bust a couple of big ones is the type of player we need. Harrison has done some of that in spattered duty. The position is definately up for grabs ... moreso than this poll that lists JH in every scenario.

    I only list him so much b/c i feel that we all have waited long enough for him to get a true CHANCE at it! Not two plays a game where he get you two first downs and then pull him! let the kid stay on the field and lets see what he has got!

    At this point i guess the only fair thing is to say this: From what i have seen of Harrison, I feel that he is an Intreging player that should see an increased number of carries. He has proven that given the chance he can make big plays, so lets see if he can carry a load.

    you must agree that he has never been given a legitament Shot at prooving he can carry this team!

  • Harrison reminds me of the Patriots Kevin Faulk and perhaps that is the role Crennel had for him. It could also be the best role Harrison ever finds himself in ... it works both ways.

    I saw Harrison get a shot early on as a rookie and couldn't believe how easily he came down on shoe-string tackles. I believe he has bulked up since then, but doubt he is all of a sudden gonna take the league by storm.

    Frankly, I have higher expectations for our RB position than to grant some token carries to Harrison because he's been a good boy.

  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS

    Harrison reminds me of the Patriots Kevin Faulk and perhaps that is the role Crennel had for him. It could also be the best role Harrison ever finds himself in ... it works both ways.

    I saw Harrison get a shot early on as a rookie and couldn't believe how easily he came down on shoe-string tackles. I believe he has bulked up since then, but doubt he is all of a sudden gonna take the league by storm.

    Frankly, I have higher expectations for our RB position than to grant some token carries to Harrison because he's been a good boy.

    @atenears said:

    Harrison reminds me of the Patriots Kevin Faulk and perhaps that is the role Crennel had for him. It could also be the best role Harrison ever finds himself in ... it works both ways.

    I saw Harrison get a shot early on as a rookie and couldn't believe how easily he came down on shoe-string tackles. I believe he has bulked up since then, but doubt he is all of a sudden gonna take the league by storm.

    Frankly, I have higher expectations for our RB position than to grant some token carries to Harrison because he's been a good boy.

    Nothjing more to say... Agree to disagree.. after all neither of us has a real say in the matter!

  • nickersN nickers

    @d-qwimbley said:

    Shonn Greene and Rashad Jennings are the only viable options for me.

    I totally agree!

    @nickers said:

    I totally agree!

    Well if moreno, Beanie or McCoy fall to us in second....THOSE are the viable options.

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  • Let Lewis go if you get a RB in the 1rst or 2nd round

  • If we are going after a running back it should be Wells from Ohio State.

    Kordell Stewart & Big Ben have been the butt of gay jokes (pun intended) and it turns out his Steelers teammates feel the same way.
  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS

    Has Harrison ever even proven he can run between the tackles yet?

    I'm for keeping Jamal around (although at a reduced price), and bring in a RB to compete for the workload with all RB's on staff.

    @atenears said:

    Has Harrison ever even proven he can run between the tackles yet?

    I'm for keeping Jamal around (although at a reduced price), and bring in a RB to compete for the workload with all RB's on staff.

    I am in your boat...I don't know I want to just get rid of Lewis until i know we have someone who can replace him. I don't know if Harrison is that guy or not.

    At minimum I would like to see some vet brought in as a reliable back-up to Harrison.

    If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.

  • If Lewis comes back in the same shape he was in last year I say keep him one more year . Use Harrison more and maybe draft a Rb in the middle rounds or pick up a good FA .

    NewEraDawg

  • Harrison clearly needs to get more carries. I don't think anyone can say otherwise. Who should we look to draft? That is arguable. Honestly, I think Green or Jennings are the best options without drafting Beanie in the first round...and we have too many other needs to look at RB with #5.

  • I would throw Marlon Lucky into the equation...he can be had lower rounds and has proven he can run..and will be 2yrs post injury come this fall. He is also a great pass catcher out of the backfield.

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