Harris returns to starting role for now

MintBaconDrivel
Senior Member Topic Starter

11 years ago

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Admit it: You chuckled when you saw DuJuan Harris listed as the starting running back after the Green Bay Packers released their first depth chart of training camp last week. After all, how could a guy who had not passed his physical or taken one single snap in organized team activities or minicamp practices this past offseason be the starter? To be sure, Harris finished last season as the starter and provided a late-season spark to an otherwise punchless running game.

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Zero2Cool
Elite Member

11 years ago

I hesrd McCarthy really likes him.

wpr
Preferred Member

11 years ago

I hesrd McCarthy really likes him.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Mikey may like him but he won't be the starter on opening day.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

11 years ago

DuJuan Harris will start opening game. Bookmark it!

DuJuan Harris, the way we finished the season I would classify him as a starter on our football team. That doesn't mean he goes out and plays every down. (But) I have that confidence in him. It took us awhile to get him ready last year, but I thought he finished the season very strong.

Mike McCarthy wrote:

The kid did some serious damage during his limited time. And just think, he was previously selling CARS and had tumor or something on his lungh. Clean lungs, full offseason, Packers have their 1st, 2nd down back right there!

DarkaneRules
Veteran Member

11 years ago

The guy ran hard for us last year. I understand this. We shall see.

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Dulak
Veteran Member

11 years ago

OK so some of you guys like harris - why does MM like him? - I thought he liked guys that can block ... are you telling me a guy that is 5'8 and not even 200 pounds is going to block a 6'2 260 pound linebacker? let alone a DE?

sschind
Senior Member

11 years ago

OK so some of you guys like harris - why does Mike McCarthy like him? - I thought he liked guys that can block ... are you telling me a guy that is 5'8 and not even 200 pounds is going to block a 6'2 260 pound linebacker? let alone a DE?

Originally Posted by: Dulak

Sometimes its enough to know where the guy is coming from and get in his way. You don't have to pancake the guy just impede his progress enough to let Rodgers step away from him.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

11 years ago

Originally Posted by: Dulak

DuJuan Harris: Height: 5-8 Weight: 203

Maurice Jones-Drew: Height: 5-7 Weight: 210
Shawne Merriman: Height: 6-4 Weight: 272

PackerTraxx
Senior Member

11 years ago

Yeah for the 5'7" guy!!!

Why is Jerry Kramer not in the Hall of Fame?

Dexter_Sinister
Registered

11 years ago

#10

Brandon Jackson was a sledge hammer blocking. He would knock linemen down.

I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.

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