FishFreak Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I'm not hating just in awe of Marvin Harrison. At what point does this man lose a step or get injured and have Reggie Wayne take over? Marvin is now 35 YEARS OLD. Something has to give and I'm predicting this is the year he doesn't do 1200 and 12. Then again, I've said that the last two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 He may not get the yards, or the yards may be there because of a couple really good games, but I think he's pretty much a lock for 10 td's. He's just to good mechanically, that's why he's 35 and still burning 25 year olds. So, no I dont think he slows down, I keep waiting for it and I've given up waiting, hen it happens then I'll know but until then his consistency is too hard to pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 His speed might slow down slightly each year, but his technique probably only gets better with more experience. The thing about his age is, that when he tweaks a hammy or sprains an ankle, its going to start taking a lot longer to heal up and get back on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 A dolphin is a mammal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 There may be a reason that they took a WR in the first round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Men In Tights Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Even if he loses a step, being so cohesive with Peyton will mask that and not make much of a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 (edited) He may not get the yards, or the yards may be there because of a couple really good games, but I think he's pretty much a lock for 10 td's. He's just to good mechanically, that's why he's 35 and still burning 25 year olds. So, no I dont think he slows down, I keep waiting for it and I've given up waiting, hen it happens then I'll know but until then his consistency is too hard to pass up. That's a tough one. Rice had a 92/1200/7 season when he turned 40. Harrison isn't in Rice's stratosphere but Harrison will come as close as any human might come in the next 50 years. With Peyton still in his prime and how Harrison keeps himself sharp (physically and technique-wise), I see no reason Harrison will slow down too significantly over the next 2-3 years. Edited August 3, 2007 by kingfish247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 (edited) Probably another year or two of good production as a #1 or #2 fantasy receiver, then a couple years as an OK #3, and retire. So, maybe 5 more years in the league, but only two at most of #1 production IMO. - Which would coincide nicely with Gonzales as a 3rd year WR to take on more work. Edited August 3, 2007 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 i'm 39 and i still feel pretty good. had no problem climbing the multiple flights of stairs to get to my office. i think he's got a few good seasons left in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URLACHERisGOD Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 There may be a reason that they took a WR in the first round... And it's because they no longer have one of the baddest white guys in the NFL: Brandon Stokley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 He may not get the yards, or the yards may be there because of a couple really good games, but I think he's pretty much a lock for 10 td's. He's just to good mechanically, that's why he's 35 and still burning 25 year olds. So, no I dont think he slows down, I keep waiting for it and I've given up waiting, hen it happens then I'll know but until then his consistency is too hard to pass up. How old was Jerry Rice when he stopped producing? With age these guys simplify their games and have such great body control and smarts they can still beat youg corners. Marvin is so good at catching sideline passes and can still fake out defenders while losing a step or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 When Marvin starts to slow down, that means he'll only be open 5 yards in every direction, not 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 How old was Jerry Rice when he stopped producing? With age these guys simplify their games and have such great body control and smarts they can still beat youg corners. Marvin is so good at catching sideline passes and can still fake out defenders while losing a step or two. Rice had a 92/1200/7 season when he turned 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 (edited) Even if he loses a step He's already lost some of his explosiveness. I was watching the re-airing of the '03 Monday Night game against the Bucs and he was just torching that secondary (of course, he got a lot of those yards after Brian Kelly went down, but still). I haven't seen that over the past couple of years. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't get double-digit TDs this year with Gonzalez in the mix. That said, he's still very fast and will probably still be at least a very good possession receiver three years from now. Edited August 3, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishFreak Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 I'm not touching him unless he falls to the end of 3rd round or beginning of the 4th. 35 is old in the NFL, especially at WR. When his level of play finally drops off, it's going to be significant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 How old was Jerry Rice when he stopped producing? With age these guys simplify their games and have such great body control and smarts they can still beat youg corners. Marvin is so good at catching sideline passes and can still fake out defenders while losing a step or two. You backing up my point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelhead Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I'm not touching him unless he falls to the end of 3rd round or beginning of the 4th. 35 is old in the NFL, especially at WR. When his level of play finally drops off, it's going to be significant. No way he drops that far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 There may be a reason that they took a WR in the first round... Because they need a reliable WR3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I just drafted RWayne as my WR1 in one of my leagues. MHarrison will not slow down this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 No way he drops that far Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I will definitely be looking for Wayne first, then maybe Marvin - he makes me nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 I wonder how long before the Colts start trying to find harrison's replacement ...or the WR to team with Wayne when Harrison retires..... how much fuel does he exactly have left in the tank?....he's heading into his 12th season and I'd expect him to be a top WR heading into his 15th season......but after that, I think his age will officially start catching up with him..... but I have been wrong at least...........twice before I think so anything can happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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