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06-14-2015, 12:10 PM
Steelers linebacker Harrison leads by example despite reduced role
By Ralph N. Paulk (rpaulk@tribweb.com?subject=RE: Steelers linebacker Harrison leads by example despite reduced role story on TribLIVE.com)
Saturday, June 13, 2015,
A year ago, James Harrison awaited a phone call as his agent searched for the perfect match for his client's talents.
But the right deal still had not materialized months after the Cincinnati Bengals released Harrison. One of the NFL's most-feared linebackers reluctantly settled into retirement.
Harrison insisted he had something to contribute. His naysayers, though, figured it was the end for a player whose game usually was defined by a resistance to conform to rules changes that were intended to temper his aggressiveness. When it appeared Harrison had taken a curtain call, injuries to Steelers linebackers Jarvis Jones and Ryan Shazier convinced him to abandon retirement just three games into the 2014 season.
Harrison, who will begin his 13th season when the Steelers open the regular season Sept. 10 at New England, is feeling good about his role, even if it is a limited one.
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/8540267-74/harrison-role-steelers#ixzz3d3c1To4U
By Ralph N. Paulk (rpaulk@tribweb.com?subject=RE: Steelers linebacker Harrison leads by example despite reduced role story on TribLIVE.com)
Saturday, June 13, 2015,
A year ago, James Harrison awaited a phone call as his agent searched for the perfect match for his client's talents.
But the right deal still had not materialized months after the Cincinnati Bengals released Harrison. One of the NFL's most-feared linebackers reluctantly settled into retirement.
Harrison insisted he had something to contribute. His naysayers, though, figured it was the end for a player whose game usually was defined by a resistance to conform to rules changes that were intended to temper his aggressiveness. When it appeared Harrison had taken a curtain call, injuries to Steelers linebackers Jarvis Jones and Ryan Shazier convinced him to abandon retirement just three games into the 2014 season.
Harrison, who will begin his 13th season when the Steelers open the regular season Sept. 10 at New England, is feeling good about his role, even if it is a limited one.
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/8540267-74/harrison-role-steelers#ixzz3d3c1To4U