Justin Harrell's big shot of the season

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He'll be the #3 and get by far the most snaps of his young career thus far on Thursday. This out to be a big day for him and it will be very interesting to see what he can do.

I wonder if they'll have him in next to Pickett to stuff the run.

I'm excited to see what the kid can do in extended action.

[footballfever]

I'm really excited as well, he has excellent size for DT (6'4" 310 lbs.) tied for the tallest amongst our linemen. So he should be able to get his hands up and deflect some passes. I thought in preseason and into the regular season he was more of a pass rushing tackle, ideally i think they would start Williams who's solid all around and spell him on 2nd and long and 3rd and longs and let Harrell try to get some pressure. Due to injuries we are getting to see some players shine that we woudn't normally see. Tramon Williams because of Blackmon's injury, Rouse because of Collins and I think Bishop had a decent game on special teams in place of Tracy White. Depth through the past 3 drafts has become the key to the success of this team and it'll continue with Justin Harrell IMO.

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Why would Harrell play on passing plays when he is that stout and when we know Williams is more of a rushing tackle.

That would be counter-intuitive. You've got to put each player in a position to succeed. The best way to do this is having Harrell in on 1st and 2nd down, and Williams in for obvious passing situations.

[footballfever]

I just remember him being a better pass rusher than run stopper. I don't think he has the NFL strength to hold the point of attack just yet. I'm not sure who the guards are for the Lions though, but I know the Lions offensive line has given up the most sacks this year. So I guess it doesn't really matter who you put in there. This playing time that Harrell gets will be crucial in his development though and wherever and whenever they decide to play him will do him well.

[Scott Campbell]

My hopes are modest. I just hope he doesn't suck.

[packers11]

prediction :

10 tackles... 5 sacks... 1 int... 3 ff...

woah... just woke up, what a dream

[Bossman641]

I'm excited to see him play some. I'm not expecting him to come in and dominate, but I'd just like to see how much he has improved throughout the course of the season.

[mission]

My hopes are modest. I just hope he doesn't suck.

im with you scott... anything beyond that is bonus for me. ive already [quitely] wrote him off as a wasted draft pick even tho i fully know a lot can happen in a couple years for a young guy.

im just trying to set myself up for success here :P

[Carolina_Packer]

prediction :

10 tackles... 5 sacks... 1 int... 3 ff...

woah... just woke up, what a dream

Do you really dream about defensive tackles?

[RashanGary]

I had high expectations because of how he played in college, but he's been a big disappointment so far. I hope he doesn't suck and next year, I hope he takes a monster leap like Jolly.

[MJZiggy]

Never mind, I read that wrong...

[KYPack]

I'm really excited as well, he has excellent size for DT (6'4" 310 lbs.) tied for the tallest amongst our linemen. So he should be able to get his hands up and deflect some passes. I thought in preseason and into the regular season he was more of a pass rushing tackle, ideally i think they would start Williams who's solid all around and spell him on 2nd and long and 3rd and longs and let Harrell try to get some pressure. Due to injuries we are getting to see some players shine that we woudn't normally see. Tramon Williams because of Blackmon's injury, Rouse because of Collins and I think Bishop had a decent game on special teams in place of Tracy White. Depth through the past 3 drafts has become the key to the success of this team and it'll continue with Justin Harrell IMO.

Nice post, pal.

My thoughts exactly

[Bretsky]

Right now I too fall into the camp hoping he just doesn't suck. If he is average and we don't notice him getting beat I'll take that in a second.
Hopefully he gets much better than where he is

[HarveyWallbangers]

What if Harrell kicks ass? That would be awesome. The anti-Thompson crowd would have little left. A slingshot and some pebbles.

[Partial]

Here's hoping he does a good job. I am quite excited to see what he has to offer.