Geez, another argument about Harrison's alleged involvement in that shooting incident? That's sooo August/September.Let's stay in the present. I'd much prefer to read a logical reason why Harrison will turn around his sub-par season with an outstanding performance against the Texans this Sunday (since I'm bravely starting him in several leagues).
Why I think Marvin can turn it around somewhat.Reasons for decline-1. Early in the season, if Marvin #'s are down 50%- 25% of that is do to his decline, 25% due to Manning being off and missing him. For all the lost a step talk, I have seen every game and am a big Manning fan, but there is no doupt that Harrison has gotten open multiple times early in the year, and Manning either overthrew, underthrew or often threw to the back shoulder instead of front, or too late on a comback route e. Even Wayne's #'s are down, take away the lucky tip and even last weeks game was just avg... So unless Wayne has lost a step too- some of this decline is on Manning--- also the oline not giving Manning his usual time, and lack of running game.2. Early in the season, teams were actually paying alot of attention to Harrison, Minn, others put their top CB's on him or doubled him..3. For the most part Colts have played top def's.Reason for rebound4. Harrison is currently getting slammed for the dropped passes.... as Dungy said- it's more important that Harrison is able to get open and behind the def-- the guy got open- he just dropped the passes... His hands have never been in question, he has lost a step def, but he hasn't lost the ability to catch- that doesn't happen-- he just had a really bad game-- that does happen to everyone--- Michael Jordan in his prime had plenty of 5 for 30 shooting nights, but that didn't mean he lost his shot for good.5. As in the Baltimore game_ Harrison has shown the ability to abuse the CB's with his route running, experience. That game was a great example of his #'s being worse than they should- Manning flat out missed a wide open Harrison at least 3 times for td's when Harrison had blown by the CB.6. The Colts have some really good passing matchups finally- weaker CB's that will have to double Wayne, account for Clark, Gonzo, and take chances with Harrison7. There has to be some pride from a great athlete to go out on a better note I would think.So I agree he's not what he was- but he should be with what he does have left and in that offense a borderline 1000 yd wr... Maybe he is hit shy now, maybe his heart isn't in it- but the things people are pointing out he is doing to indicate that is things he has always done. He never sat with the rest of the offense, he always would go down and not take a hit, etc.. Its just that he was putting up huge #'s so no one cared...I believe sold WR3 in fantasy lleague here on out, maybe WR2 if he gets some momentum going.
Until this shooting incident, which he's been absolved of any wrong doing, Harrison's character has been spotless.
