April 11, 201313 yr The Bengals and ex-Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison are meeting Thursday, Joe Reedy of theCincinnati Enquirer and Mike Garofolo of USA Todayreported Thursday. The Steelers released the 35-year-old Harrison in March and have moved on from him, thePittsburgh Post-Gazette reported in March. Bengals, James Harrison meet | ProFootballTalk
April 11, 201313 yr Author I may have to buy a jersey... spindoc, this is where you step in and say it would be a bad move by the Bengals because he doesn't fit their defensive alignment.
April 11, 201313 yr There's a reason the Steelers let him go. Hope he enjoys his visit, however, at his age, slower speed and diminishing skill set he needs to retire peacefully if that's possible for Harrison. Although a humorous sideshow considering our history with him as a Steeler he would become a liability.
April 11, 201313 yr He would be an upgrade. He would help a bunch on passing downs. An upgrade for where and what? He is an outside linebacker in a 3/4 defense that is use to rushing the passer. The Bengals play a 4/3 and I don't see him being an upgrade at all as an outside linebacker in a 4/3 it doesn't fit what he does.
April 11, 201313 yr This would be an awful decision by the Bengals. Completely agree. He does not fit what the Bengals do on defense at all, it would be a horrible move.
April 11, 201313 yr An upgrade for where and what? He is an outside linebacker in a 3/4 defense that is use to rushing the passer. The Bengals play a 4/3 and I don't see him being an upgrade at all as an outside linebacker in a 4/3 it doesn't fit what he does. The Bengals have nobody with experience starting at strong side.
April 11, 201313 yr Shows how many of you pay attention the to Bengals defense. In passing downs the Bengals use 3 down linemen. Harrison would rush from the out side and be a perfect fit.
April 11, 201313 yr There's a reason the Steelers let him go. Hope he enjoys his visit, however, at his age, slower speed and diminishing skill set he needs to retire peacefully if that's possible for Harrison. Although a humorous sideshow considering our history with him as a Steeler he would become a liability. The Steelers also tried to sign him back.
April 11, 201313 yr James Harrison reportedly told he's done with Steelers - NFL.com You must have some inside sources others do not AirRaid. Not sure what part of no interest in Harrison is difficult to understand. You may get your wish and Harrison may get signed. His performance will speak for itself. Mediocre, long in the tooth veterans are liabilities. Why lose a year on him when resources can be allocated on a younger prospect with upside. The draft and free agent free for all following is where the Bengals will have to address remaining need.
April 11, 201313 yr The Steelers also tried to sign him back. No they didn't. Asked him to take a cut, his agent declined, they parted ways. If you play a 4-3 I wouldn't want James in coverage. If was an opposing OC, I'd iso my back on him every time in the route. However, he is virtually immovable against the run. He doesn't pursue like he once did, but he still has some game left. I don't think he fits a 4-3, but obviously, the Bengals are considering it. I wish him luck, he is one of my all time favorites.
April 11, 201313 yr Shows how many of you pay attention the to Bengals defense. In passing downs the Bengals use 3 down linemen. Harrison would rush from the out side and be a perfect fit. I don't care what kind of defense they run. He's old and washed up. He'd be a downgrade from whatever they'd be playing there as is.
April 11, 201313 yr I don't care what kind of defense they run. He's old and washed up. He'd be a downgrade from whatever they'd be playing there as is.You're mistaken. He's still a stud if he's healthy in a 3-4.
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