RedRider Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000896810/article/steelers-cut-alltime-sack-leader-james-harrison Sad day. I know he was upset about playing time and that the Steelers are trying to move on with other OLBs like Dupree and Watt, but I really felt he had a spot on the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaserFocus Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just now, RedRider said: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000896810/article/steelers-cut-alltime-sack-leader-james-harrison Sad day. I know he was upset about playing time and that the Steelers are trying to move on with other OLBs like Dupree and Watt, but I really felt he had a spot on the squad. James Harrison has been dealing with a lingering back issue for some time, and it's common for players to believe they have more in the tank than what the tape says. Football can be a cruel sport in this way, back in the day, the Steelers released Franco Harris. Harris was signed by Seattle, but it was obvious he was finished as a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVillain112 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 In before the Patriots claim him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlin calling Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 come join the Ravens for one last run and go after BR in the AFCCG. not gonna happen but i could see him channel his inner Bruce Banner for 2+ sacks in that match up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berlin calling Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 just read he's franchise leader with 80.5 sacks, is that correct? Seems low for a team like Pittsburgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livewire Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, berlin calling said: just read he's franchise leader with 80.5 sacks, is that correct? Seems low for a team like Pittsburgh Indeed it is correct. However, since sacks only became an official stat in 1982 members of the Steel Curtain like Mean Joe Green and LC Greenwood's were not counted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, berlin calling said: just read he's franchise leader with 80.5 sacks, is that correct? Seems low for a team like Pittsburgh Most famous PIttsburgh OLBs spent years on other teams: James Harrison, Joey Porter, Kevin Greene, Jason Gildon, And Greg Lloyd all spent time on other squads, whether it be a year or several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Kind of surprised they’d do it now at this stage of the season. Wonder if he gets picked up by a contender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKillerNacho Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 25 minutes ago, JaguarCrazy2832 said: Kind of surprised they’d do it now at this stage of the season. Wonder if he gets picked up by a contender Came to say that as well. Timing seems odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakuvious Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Odd move. Yeah, his impact hasn't been great and his snap count has dwindled, but Harrison is absolutely the kind of guy that turns it on for the postseason. I don't think they beat us in the postseason without him last year. Feels like they're cutting him just before he would've gotten useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lone star Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Heard they're gonna pick him back up if he clears waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the lone star Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 2 hours ago, RedRider said: Most famous PIttsburgh OLBs spent years on other teams: James Harrison, Joey Porter, Kevin Greene, Jason Gildon, And Greg Lloyd all spent time on other squads, whether it be a year or several. Plus the Steelers have almost always been good about getting other pass-rushers, so maybe that cut into the totals of these guys as well. Not that 80.5 is low, just that you think it'd be higher for a franchise like Pittsburgh. FWIW, Cowboys record is at least 115, IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 steelers needed to make room for Gilbert coming off suspension, so the steelers needed to cut someone since James does't play special teams and did't do much on defense.. he had to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malik Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 That player loyalty. Remember a couple weeks ago where every sportscaster in America was publicly weeping on every forum possible about Eli being benched. They'll all say this is a necessary move and football is just business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaguarCrazy2832 Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 1 hour ago, the lone star said: Heard they're gonna pick him back up if he clears waivers. So then why cut him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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