HARRELL- "Responding to his Critics"

[Fritz]

I don't know, but if you want to bash TT, here's a place to do it.

Harrell sounds like a lazy mofo, and I thought that coming out of college he was supposed to be a hard worker?

So far, an extremely bad pick by TT.

After the bust of his first year, the guy went home and kicked back? As the article points out, even DeShawn Wynn was working out. Harrell didn't get it and doesn't seem to get it even now.

I'm not liking the guy right now.

[RashanGary]

I don't know, but if you want to bash TT, here's a place to do it.

Harrell sounds like a lazy mofo, and I thought that coming out of college he was supposed to be a hard worker?

So far, an extremely bad pick by TT.

After the bust of his first year, the guy went home and kicked back? As the article points out, even DeShawn Wynn was working out. Harrell didn't get it and doesn't seem to get it even now.

I'm not liking the guy right now.

Sums up my feelings pretty well. It looks like a really bad pick. It happens, but man, I was hoping he'd play like he did at Tennessee.

[Fritz]

Speaking of Justin Harrell, I wonder how Jamaal Reynolds is doing these days...

[oregonpackfan]

Months ago, I labeled Justin Harrell a "bush" and was jumped on by a number of posters. It appears my description of him is becoming more reality than opinion.

The biggest factor for me in labeling him a bust is that he hasn't worked hard in trying to keep himself in shape. Is he really committed to playing football?

[MJZiggy]

You might want to do a quick edit there, OPF...calling the man a bust is one thing, but let's not get overly insulting...

[Fosco33]

Scratched my head at this pick.

Scratched my head watching him play last year.

Scratching my head reading about this injury and his responses....

Soon i'll scratch my nuts and then watch this guy get scratched off the roster.

B-U-S-T

[Bretsky]

Months ago, I labeled Justin Harrell a "bush" and was jumped on by a number of posters. It appears my description of him is becoming more reality than opinion.

The biggest factor for me in labeling him a bust is that he hasn't worked hard in trying to keep himself in shape. Is he really committed to playing football?

Those that really support TT often lash out at anything that hints at criticism; somebody once bumped a thread mocking me because I lashed out at the pick during the draft....when emotions are high. Bottom line is everybody makes mistakes. If JH is a bust I won't rip TT much; I'm more focued on AROD as that call means much more to this organization.

[pbmax]

I won't jump on you, but before you label a player who hasn't played for three years yet a bust (or a bush), I want you to remember these two words:

Brian Williams

Months ago, I labeled Justin Harrell a "bush" and was jumped on by a number of posters. It appears my description of him is becoming more reality than opinion.

The biggest factor for me in labeling him a bust is that he hasn't worked hard in trying to keep himself in shape. Is he really committed to playing football?

[oregonpackfan]

I won't jump on you, but before you label a player who hasn't played for three years yet a bust (or a bush), I want you to remember these two words:

Brian Williams

Months ago, I labeled Justin Harrell a "bush" and was jumped on by a number of posters. It appears my description of him is becoming more reality than opinion.

The biggest factor for me in labeling him a bust is that he hasn't worked hard in trying to keep himself in shape. Is he really committed to playing football?

Sure, Brian Williams is an exception. If Harrell resurrects his brief career and becomes successful, I will be the first to joyfully admit I was wrong.

Bretsky brings up a valid point that GM's and pro scouts do make honest mistakes. You can never accurately predict how a college player will adapt to the pro game. There are many examples of a "can't miss" college player like Ryan Leaf flop at the pro level. Conversely, there are many examples of a "marginal" sixth round draft choice like Tom Brady becoming all-pro.

Despite all the viewing game film, charting statistics, interviews with coaches and prospective draftees, the choices often come down to a crap shoot.

[Joemailman]

I won't jump on you, but before you label a player who hasn't played for three years yet a bust (or a bush), I want you to remember these two words:

Brian Williams

Months ago, I labeled Justin Harrell a "bush" and was jumped on by a number of posters. It appears my description of him is becoming more reality than opinion.

The biggest factor for me in labeling him a bust is that he hasn't worked hard in trying to keep himself in shape. Is he really committed to playing football?

Brian Williams played football?

[RashanGary]

Months ago, I labeled Justin Harrell a "bush" and was jumped on by a number of posters. It appears my description of him is becoming more reality than opinion.

The biggest factor for me in labeling him a bust is that he hasn't worked hard in trying to keep himself in shape. Is he really committed to playing football?

I didn't believe it. I believed the "He's a hard worker" hype from Tennessee adn the Packers. Two years in a row is bad though. He has to get a fucking head on his shoulders or he will be cut next year for not performing.

[Gunakor]

What's with TT's first rounders not named AJ, being injury-prone? :P :P

Well, at least TT is paying attention to that fact. He traded away his first round pick this year.

[GBRulz]

What's with TT's first rounders not named AJ, being injury-prone? :P :P

Well, at least TT is paying attention to that fact. He traded away his first round pick this year.

HAHA, good answer...gunakor!

[Harlan Huckleby]

But the fact Harrell admittedly wasn't in condition before damaging his back is as an indictment to some degree of how he has approached his career with the Green Bay Packers.



A bit disappointing if true

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