Najee Harris Appreciation Thread

Formerscribe · Nov 4, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Blast Furnace said: ↑

He got injured

Harris is clearly benefiting from Warren and Pattersons absence. That and teams respecting Wilson.

You’ll probably see Warren worked back in more especially with the teams coming up that are good against the run.
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Warren is playing on third down and getting some other snaps, but he is clearly behind Harris. Warren seems to be healthy now, but Harris was still the better back against the Giants. Also, this season has highlighted Harris's durability, another area where he has a clear advantage over Warren.

Formerscribe · Nov 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM

S.T.D said: ↑

Najee played through injuries for two years....Yet this wasn't said by people who said Warren was better. I Love both, and we need both, but Warren has shown he can't be an every down back...., He's having trouble being a 1/3 of the carries back, and staying healthy.
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I wonder if his size is at least part of the issue. Warren is a physical runner in a small package. It stands to reason that he wouldn't hold up to punishment as well as Harris.

mikeyg · Nov 5, 2024 at 9:25 AM

S.T.D said: ↑

Najee played through injuries for two years....Yet this wasn't said by people who said Warren was better. I Love both, and we need both, but Warren has shown he can't be an every down back...., He's having trouble being a 1/3 of the carries back, and staying healthy.
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in fairness, I think that was part of the concern, his early injuries. was he able to make it, long term?

I wanted Tomlin to rest him, let him heal - during that time.

Warren hit a rough early patch early this season. He was ROCK SOLID last year - all season long. He may be ROCK SOLID the rest of this year - we will see.

both are valuable - this team needs both at a high level if we are to go anywhere in January.

Blast Furnace · Nov 5, 2024 at 1:57 PM

S.T.D said: ↑

Najee played through injuries for two years....Yet this wasn't said by people who said Warren was better. I Love both, and we need both, but Warren has shown he can't be an every down back...., He's having trouble being a 1/3 of the carries back, and staying healthy.
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He hasn’t gotten the opportunity as the feature back to make that claim.

It’s not like Warren has been riddled with injuries since he came into the league but I’ll give you that Harris is a very tough RB, played through a lisfranc injury which is unheard of.

Formerscribe · Nov 6, 2024 at 10:12 AM

Blast Furnace said: ↑

He hasn’t gotten the opportunity as the feature back to make that claim.

It’s not like Warren has been riddled with injuries since he came into the league but I’ll give you that Harris is a very tough RB, played through a lisfranc injury which is unheard of.
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He has missed time with two injuries already this season even in a limited role. Taking on a larger role makes it even more likely he would be injured again.

D0bre Shunka · Nov 6, 2024 at 3:41 PM

mikeyg said: ↑

it's 'not going to cost us more"

it's not going to cost us a DIME because the decision was made to not pay him after this season.

they will pay Warren an extension and then draft. these guys don't play at a high level for many season. there are few exceptions. you have to draft and find new players, especially good RB's, every few years. they will sign a 3rd or 4th RB via FA, cheap.

but yes - as has been stated ad nauseam, the decision not to do the 5th yr option looks worse and worse, every week.
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Well, we shall see. I think they’re going to try n pay him AFTER the fact of a great season.

steelersrule6 · Nov 7, 2024 at 11:17 PM

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