New Eagle Harrison seeks 'fresh start'
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New Eagle Harrison seeks 'fresh start'
Jerome Harrison thought he had a bright future in Cleveland after rushing for 561 yards in the Browns’ final 3 games last season.
He thought wrong.
The Browns were so impressed by Harrison’s prolific late-season production that they went out and traded for one running back – Peyton Hillis – and drafted another – Montario Hardesty.
They were so impressed that, on Wednesday, they traded the 5-9, 205-pound running back to the Eagles for Mike Bell.
``I’m happy to be here,’’ said Harrison just before going out for his first practice with his new team. ``Fresh start, man. Sometimes that’s good. I wasn’t playing that much in Cleveland, so I’m going to work hard.’’
Harrison was splitting time with Hillis when the season opened. Rushed for 52 yards on 9 carries in a Week 1 loss to Tama Bay, then had just 33 yards on 16 carries in a Week 2 loss to the Chiefs. Missed the next 2 games with a thigh injury, then had just 6 yards on 6 carries in last week’s loss to the Falcons.
Says he doesn’t really know why he fell out of favor with the organization.
``I still don’t know the answer to that,’’ he said. ``I’m not too much worried about it. I’m here now and happy to be here.’’
It remains to be seen how quickly he’ll be able to help the Eagles. Their offense is nothing like the one the Browns run, which means Harrison is going to have to burn the midnight oil.
``We’ll see, we’ll see,’’ offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said when asked how quickly Harrison will be able to contribute. ``I haven’t even met him. So we’ll see. We’ll have to see how quickly he picks everything up. How much experience he’s had in (the West Coast offense) The terminology, those types of things."
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What is his salary compared to Bell's?— Luriesucks- Not sure what it is this year but last year Bell was $540k and Harrison was something like $580k. Basically a wash.— beagle29
Comment removed.- I've already read one guy on these boards comparing Jerome Harrison to Ray Rice and another spitting out his Pac-10 accolades. Only in Philly can a Cleveland Browns castoff generate this kind of hype. Can he play left tackle?
- I only have one question: When is his jersey going to be available to buy? I need another here today gone tomorrow jersey.— PhillyFanSouth
- What does it matter - this is an uncapped year? Why are folks always worried about whether the Eagles got a good financial deal? Is it your money? Trust me Banner and Lurie will be alright...— daner92
- Harrison has had some hellacious games in his career, and hopefully this is a sign that a better run to pass ratio - and reality setting in for this coaching staff - is here to stay. He could be a solid compliment to McCoy if utilized properly. The guy can catch passes as well as get the short 3rd down yards we need, and besides, Bell surely won't be missed.— IgglesEditor
- who cares.....if he has to play we are in big trouble....and unless he can block he won't play.....another nohting move by the master of second tier players......— nuggett
- Perhaps they brought to help pass defense from the left side.— BigLadd
- hey strikejabroni, LOTS of fun going on other teams blogs and ripping them! GET A LIFE!!!!!!!— socalbirdsfan
- Hey phillyfansouth, I'll trade you a Owens jersey for Harrison here today gone tomorrow one.— Pennbama
- i drafted him in fantasy as a sleeper with upside. hasnt worked out thus far but the fantasy football hype was there for this dude. could be a nice fill in/compliment for/to Mccoy. he's pretty shifty and fast. bell is a bruiser and didnt make much sense as a back up in this system. good move by the birds.— sore richard
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- Luriesucks what does it matter what he makes because you will still be makeing minimum wage washing dishes at the rosemont dinner lol— eagle fan for life
- Stikolaboloni why don't you try out for left tackle ya blowhard.— MJPD345
