Good luck blocking this guy

by Ed Valentine on Oct 23, 2008 7:12 PM EDT in News Comment 6 comments

This is a short video of Pittsburgh linebacker James Harrison, who has 8.5 sacks already this season. The Giants will have to find a way to deal with this guy to win Sunday.

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Shades of Calvin Hill!

What an athlete this guy is. The first guy I remember hurdling a player like that was Calvin when he played for Dallas.

My favorite is when Harrison slams the fan. Another linebacker did that in a game in New England once years ago to a fan who thought he was tough but I can’t remember who it was.

Pittsburgh always brings it on defense. Eli will need to keep an eye out for Harrison.

by giant fan since 57 on Oct 24, 2008 5:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He looks tough,alright, and very athletic.

Think he’ll try to body slam BJ?

by george cronin on Oct 24, 2008 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's a collision

I think I would like to see. BJ won’t avoid it, I know that much.

by Ed Valentine on Oct 24, 2008 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keep your eye on the other side too:

Harrison – 36 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 3FF
Woodley – 27 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 2FF, 1 INT

They both are pretty solid on the run too, which I think will be more important. It’s going to be a very long game if Pittsburgh can stop the run AND the giants continually sack Ben.

by steelguy99 on Oct 24, 2008 10:29 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think this could be the game

Where Jacobs does most of his damage on short or no gains. Then you’ll see his effect in the 4th quarter with Bradshaw. You know a prideful D is going to line up 7-8 in the box and try to dominate the line to start. It wouldn’t be a total surprise if that’s how it goes. Stats aren’t all telling.

We're only gonna score 17 points?

by big blue wrecking crew on Oct 24, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good point

The old Jacobs softens ‘em up and Ward or Bradshaw finishes them off. To me, the Giants have to continue to try and run the ball even if they don’t succeed early. Abandon it, Eli will get killed. Stick with it, it may pay dividends late. At some point, the Giants will pop a couple of runs for big gains. At least, I hope so.

by Ed Valentine on Oct 24, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs