As the free agency period is quickly surfacing, the
Pittsburgh Steelers shockingly decided to cut one of the more infamous and
intimidating players in the game…none other than James Harrison.
Harrison has been portrayed in the media of what a football
player shouldn’t be in the future (depicted by commissioner Roger Goodell of
course)------because of his consistent hard hits that make everyone watching
cringe a little.
However, despite his attitude and defensive leadership, the Steelers feel that his age is a course for concern. They are trying to make the biggest pay cut possible and Harrison was nearly approaching the
final two years of his $51 million extension.
Now the question is, who will scoop him up?
It’s expected that nobody is willing to pay Harrison top money anymore. His age is too much of a liability, and his position, at the moment, does not demand it. Following this, it may be a wise move for Denver to consider Harrison, if the right cards fall into place.
Assuming that the Elvis Dumervil’s deal does not work out, this would be a definite decision to sign Harrison. Someone of his stature would be an ideal, if not, better situation to replace Dumervil. Having said that, if Dumervil decides to take a pay cut, I’d expect the Broncos to stir away from spending that kind of money.
I think the best-case scenario for the Broncos would to be to work with Dumervil for a better contract while also signing free agent Dwight Freeney, who should come in at a very cost-efficient price.
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