Chris Harris An Unlikely Fit For Giants
by Ed Valentine on Oct 27, 2011 3:23 PM EDT
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PrintThe Chicago Bears today parted ways with veteran safety Chris Harris, who had been benched recently in favor of younger players. Before you go and start thinking that Harris, a 29-year-old with 83 career starts in the NFL, would be a nice pickup for the Giants, perhaps you should read some of the things being said about him at SB Nation Chicago.
Among other reasons, Harris was released because of an "inability to play special teams" and because of a "lack of execution in the Cover-2 defense."
Harris, or anyone who would come to the Giants as a reserve defensive back, would need to be able to handle both of those responsibilities. So, in case you were wondering, this does not seem like a match.
The Bears had reportedly tried to trade Harris prior to the recent NFL Trade Deadline, but had been unable to do so. Thus, with no real use for him, they have sent him packing.
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Random Question: Has anybody seen Derrick Martin do anything?
This is a legit question. I don’t know if he’s been standing out on specials or not. If he isn’t, why not cut him and bring along Harris at the vet min?
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by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 27, 2011 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
I thought we were
cutting Jerrel Jernigan for Ramses
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
"how the f*** do the giants with 6 starters out comeback while the eagles give up 21 2nd half points to the worst offense in the nfl…" -XxActionJacksonxX
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by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 27, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
ah
Team Greg Jones
Team Jerry Reese
"how the f*** do the giants with 6 starters out comeback while the eagles give up 21 2nd half points to the worst offense in the nfl…" -XxActionJacksonxX
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by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 27, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Comes Down to 1 Question
Is he better than Dion Grant? (Wouldnt take much.)
Marfar
Grant will be good in rotation
Once we are at full strength. Grant also is a good emotional leader and brings a lot of synergy.
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If We Need An Emotional Leader
We can sign Al Sharpton
Marfar
We already have someone better than Grants
his name is Rolle… and once Tyron Smith and Prince learn the system better, the more opportunities we can take Grant out of the starting defense.
Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.
Thats what I am saying that he will be good in rotation and he is a good influence on others and can help new players learn
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absolutely
I like the guy. I just think next year he should be looking at coaching rather than playing.
Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.
I'd love to have Tyron smith, but I think you mean Justin Tryon :)
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"how the f*** do the giants with 6 starters out comeback while the eagles give up 21 2nd half points to the worst offense in the nfl…" -XxActionJacksonxX
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by BigBlueIntervention on Oct 27, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd rather have Justin Tryon
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Tyron Smith?
he plays DB for us now?
"Stats are for losers, so you keep looking at stats, and we’ll keep looking at wins." -Raheem Morris
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by BleedBigBlue on Oct 27, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
he's about the same size as a DB
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
You mean Justin Tryon?
"They're going to expect me to go out there and play better to win games, and I expect that from myself, ... There's no reason for me not to go out there and play at a high level."- Eli Manning
"SB 42 was forever ago, that being said, we need to try and pick up a good GM in the free agency!!!!"
"Eli. Your the money QB start with your leadership skiols which are laclkoing."
by ManningHam and Cheese on Oct 27, 2011 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Make up your minds guys so that I know under what name I have to order a blimp (if necessary)
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Barden is coming off PUP
maybe Martin goes? I think Clayton though.
Prince is coming back so we are in better shape in DBs
All the Giants should play like Mark Bavaro.
Tom Quinn Must Go!
It is equally worthless when people are always optimistic or always pessimistic. Either way I take their opinion with a pound of salt because I know they only have one setting. I post my own thoughts, not what either side wants to read.
by UnknownJintsFan on Oct 27, 2011 3:46 PM EDT reply actions
I think its Martin that goes.
I like Martin, suprised he made the team, but its Barden for Martin. With Koets being injured still, he looks like he is headed to IR. So Clayton’s job is safe.
Besides, remember how upset Coughlin was that he had to cut Clayton.. I dont think he could do it again.
Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.
True TC did like the job Clayton was doing
it might be Martin going bye bye.
by oldschoolblue64 on Oct 27, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
What's Giants Salary Cap?
right now? If im right there’s like no money left to waste. So we can’t simply afford theese players right now.
let alone players
with this rap sheet.
Giants are young, and injured... Most importantly they are winning.
You aren't joking
“inability to play special teams” and because of a “lack of execution in the Cover-2 defense.”
He is the exact opposite of what we would need. He would be like trying to put out a fire by dumping gasoline onto the flames.
nywins42 needs a new screen name - "nywins46" sounds great!
MAKE IT WORK!!!
Ok so we want Eagles to lose against the Cowboys this week?
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yes
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by The Always Well Dressed... on Oct 27, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup time to get the Eagles in a deep hole. We can handle the Cowboys.
We will have two QBs throwing TDs for us against Dallas: Eli and the guy that starts for Dallas.
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Too bad all 3 of our division rivals can't lose this weekend.
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The only way for both teams to be 2 games behind us (with our victory on Miami) would be only if Eagles win. Otherwise Cowboys will remain a game behind.
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As far as they knock each other real hard it is fine with me and it is win-win for us as far as we beat dolphins.
Cowboys and Eagles can knock each other out.
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I want Cowboys and Eagles to knock each others' lights out.
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My favorite..The Three Stooges...lol
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
The only Chicago player I'd take is Orlacher
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
these guys would be hard to turn down.
1.Matt Forte
2.Devin Hester
3.Lance Briggs
I may not be the most noble of men but in a town of lepers, im the one with the most fingers.
Giant LB'zz SUCK!! Mark Herzlich, Greg Jones,Jacquian Williams,Paysinger...Maybe not..
hummm did you say Hester?
Ok I am in. Who do we trade for Hester? Our ST coach?
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I'd take Peppers or Forte
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
BUT
If Chris Harris came to the Giants, he could make an appearance here on BBV. Whilehe was playing for the Panthers he was an author on Cat Scratch Reader. Just gotta look at the positives
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by ChuckyofNorris on Oct 28, 2011 12:47 AM EDT reply actions
did he ban
bloggers for criticizing him when he sucked?
this isn't baseball
it’s comical how some fans want to sign every name player that becomes available. This is football. It’s not as simple as plugging a player into the lineup.
I don't see how giving Harris a shot, if he takes a minimum contract, hurts the team at all
Why not bring him in and see for yourself?
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