OCSkins Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 As we all know, Jahvid Best is a tad injury prone and is even banged-up this preseason. So who is his correct handcuff? According to myHuddle cheatsheets, Jerome Harrison is ranked the highest at #44 overall, followed by Maurice Morris down at #66. However, on the Lions' depth chart, Morris is still listed as the #2, Ian Johnson as the #3, with Harrison/Brown/Bell all lumped together as 'Other'. Morris hasn't played all preseason with an injured hand, and Johnson, Brown, and Harrison have all had a similarly solid preseason in each of their own rights. There is lot of chatter that if Best got hurt, it would turn into a RBBC without a featured back. Is Harrison ranked higher simply based on Morris's injury? Who's the right handcuff to own, or would it be a wasted roster spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Morris was serviceable last year as Best's backup. Harrison has potential to be in the mix. Aaron Brown is the best playmaker, but he is a liability in blocking. He also doesn't get too many "tough yards". In short, there isn't a clear cut handcuff for Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I like Harrison. Not sure if the Lions do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 All of the above? I'd say Harrison would have the best chance at PPR points if/when Best goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Maurice Morris will be RB2 when he returns from his injury. Whether he keeps that spot will depend. And I don't think that it will matter much, particularly if when Best goes down,because the Lions will mix in Morris, Harrison, Aaron Brown and maybe even Stefan Logan at times. Based on past performance, I'd say that Harrison might have a chance to be a "feature" back if he shows something. . I wouldn't draft any of those guys. Edited September 2, 2011 by Furd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby's Hubby Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Harrison looked good this preseason. I saw him with the first team more than the other back ups, but I only really watched one Lions preseaon game, live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Pretty sure Bell was cut... Unless they resigned him. My guess is Morris is the guy, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Harrison has always looked good to me - better than Mo Morris, at least. I'm assuming Jerome will get the looks if/when Best goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I can see J Harrison putting up RB2/3/Flex #'s this season with a decent upside. I think he should be rostered in a 12 man league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I can see J Harrison putting up RB2/3/Flex #'s this season with a decent upside. I think he should be rostered in a 12 man league Harrison was traded by Cleveland for Mike "Stiff" Bell, who took my order at Taco Bell the other day. Harrison was released by the Eagles. Did both teams just miss the boat? I don't think so. I think that you're overestimating Harrison's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Generation Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Harrison was traded by Cleveland for Mike "Stiff" Bell, who took my order at Taco Bell the other day. Harrison was released by the Eagles. Did both teams just miss the boat? I don't think so. I think that you're overestimating Harrison's worth. There was no room for him in CLE behind Hillis/Hardesty and Bell was cheaper. Then Eagles liked him but drafted a cheaper guy D Lewis. Plus, he produced when he played for the Eagles (and Browns for that matter). Just because teams get rid of a guy for monetary reasons, doesn't mean he can't play when given the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 There was no room for him in CLE behind Hillis/Hardesty and Bell was cheaper. Then Eagles liked him but drafted a cheaper guy D Lewis. Plus, he produced when he played for the Eagles (and Browns for that matter). Just because teams get rid of a guy for monetary reasons, doesn't mean he can't play when given the opportunity. But you are saying that he is expendable for the simple fact there is a cheaper option? I think Harrison COULD be a bit of a sleeper, but I dont think those teams missed the boat. They cut him because he wasnt the player FF owners want him to be, and thought he was for a few weeks in CLE (against teams like KC mind you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Generation Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 But you are saying that he is expendable for the simple fact there is a cheaper option? I think Harrison COULD be a bit of a sleeper, but I dont think those teams missed the boat. They cut him because he wasnt the player FF owners want him to be, and thought he was for a few weeks in CLE (against teams like KC mind you). We're talking about a capable backup RB and he is just that. Neither he nor Morris is anything to wrote home about, obviously, but I think he can and will be the back-up to Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Harrison was traded by Cleveland for Mike "Stiff" Bell, who took my order at Taco Bell the other day. Harrison was released by the Eagles. Did both teams just miss the boat? I don't think so. I think that you're overestimating Harrison's worth. Didn't Holgrem have an issue with J Harrison? Im not sure, but I remember something like he was in the dog house. Eagles released him but signed Ronnie Brown. I'd rather have R Brown as my backup than J Harrison. When given the chance, Harrison has shown alot of promise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Well, maybe we'll see what he has. I just think that its not prudent to expect that he is anything more than bye week filler after Best gets injured. I hope that I am wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm pretty sure that JH was an UFA. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSkins Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Thanks for all the input, people. Personally, I thought Harrison would be the guy to get until I checked out the depth chart and saw him way down at the bottom. As to why I asked about Best's handcuff in the first place...just looking to stock my bench with "high-probability" backups who play behind injury-prone starters, or players who could grab the top-dog spot bcs the starter is iffy. Besides Harrison, I was considering Forsett, CJ Spiller, and DeMarco Murray. Unfortunately, although Forsett & Spiller are ranked the highest, they both play on awful offenses. At least Harrison & Murray play on teams with lots of firepower and would be in a better position to score points. I picked up Murray but am considering dropping my backup TE (Gronkowski) to make room for Harrison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Harrison wasn't released. He was a FA who wanted more of a work load than he got in PHI. And even with a healthy Best, he'll get more in DET than he did in PHI. Harrison had three significant games last year going 48 for 241 for an avg of 5 yds/carry with 9 catches in those three games for 37 yards. He proved in 2009 that he can run a lot going like 100 carries in the final three games. Just sayin'. This is basically what I'm thinking. I don't know why Harrison always gets the short end of the stick, but when he does get a chance, he almost always produces super-stud stats. Just sayin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Pretty sure his issue has always been inability to effectively pass protect. They didn't get rid of him in CLE b/c he sucked - he had issues with management and they were just looking to cut ties and get a fresh start for both sides (he wanted out too). Iggles didn't release him - he simply didn't re-sign with them. Nobody has every doubted Harrison's running ability - I think the bigger thing has always been that if he's in the game for 40 snaps, the QB will get killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain77 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 does k williams come into play at all? i read that he may be the short yardage and goaline back. any truth or value in that? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 take this for with a grain of salt but I found it on Williams' MFL page: (Rotoworld) Phillip Zaroo of MLive.com says the Lions plan to use Keiland Williams in the same "manner" they planned to use Mikel Leshoure (injured reserve, Achilles). Analysis: Zaroo notes that the 5'11/230 Williams is almost identical in size to Leshoure. He also points out that Williams ran a 4.52 40-yard dash as LSU's Pro Day in 2010 while Leshoure ran a 4.56 at the combine this year. "He played exclusively as a fullback (in Washington), but we saw him as a runner at LSU. He's a little bit bigger than some of the guys that we have," said coach Jim Schwartz. It appears the Lions are set to use Williams in a short-yardage and maybe even goal-line role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain77 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 thanks loaf. not sure what to think of him. sounds like he might be inactive on sunday so i guess i will see how sunday and this week unfold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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