Anthony Harris’ play the stuff of champions

He had several great plays besides that play.  

That play there was the play of the game.  Way to go Harris you definitely deserve a game ball this week.

He's right....these are the kinds of individual plays that pave the way for a run. 

good to see the young man step up. He was a stud at UVA, injuries kept his status down. Looked like a deer in headloghts on that TNF in Arizona two years ago, today he played like a stud. Amazing what great coaching can do with the right player

Yup, Ant’s strip and fumble recovery turned the game in our favor. Huge, huge play that rolled the momentum to us for good.

He is surrounded by incredible talent and coaching, he definitely made the most of an opportunity.

That is the most impressive thing about this year's team...  we've lost some key starters to injury and this team just keeps winning.  Harris is just another example of guys stepping up and playing well when given the opportunity.  This team is DEEP and built for the playoffs.  Exciting times!!!
BOOM

@"Skodin" said: good to see the young man step up. He was a stud at UVA, injuries kept his status down. Looked like a deer in headloghts on that TNF in Arizona two years ago, today he played like a stud. Amazing what great coaching can do with the right player

What I loved most about that play was the technique of the strip.  He was tackling first, but did so with a violent chop.  So it wasn't boom or bust, it was going to be a tackle, but the form led to the turnover.  Good stuff right there and at such a critical juncture.

That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

@"greediron" said: That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said: That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

go back 2 games,  Sendejo had 2 nice pass break ups against the Skins IIRC.  I think one was to save a TD.

@"greediron" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said: That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

go back 2 games,  Sendejo had 2 nice pass break ups against the Skins IIRC.  I think one was to save a TD.

Yes he did.  He punched the ball out.  But tell me you weren't surprised on that play.  Nothing against him, I have always defended him, but Harris looked much more natural on that pass defense.  And the wrap up tackle that caused a fumble was just a great sound play.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said: That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

go back 2 games,  Sendejo had 2 nice pass break ups against the Skins IIRC.  I think one was to save a TD.

Yes he did.  He punched the ball out.  But tell me you weren't surprised on that play.  Nothing against him, I have always defended him, but Harris looked much more natural on that pass defense.  And the wrap up tackle that caused a fumble was just a great sound play.

No,  I wasnt surprised...  I have said for a couple years that Dejo is a decent player and is overly criticized.  He makes some good plays back there,  but he isnt as fluid as Smith so he doesnt get the credit he deserves IMO.  Harris made some damn nice plays back there as well,  but I will trust Zims eye when it comes to defensive talent and the fact that he has had Dejo starting tells me what I already knew about the kids game. 

@"greediron" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said: That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

go back 2 games,  Sendejo had 2 nice pass break ups against the Skins IIRC.  I think one was to save a TD.

Yes he did.  He punched the ball out.  But tell me you weren't surprised on that play.  Nothing against him, I have always defended him, but Harris looked much more natural on that pass defense.  And the wrap up tackle that caused a fumble was just a great sound play.

No,  I wasnt surprised...  I have said for a couple years that Dejo is a decent player and is overly criticized.  He makes some good plays back there,  but he isnt as fluid as Smith so he doesnt get the credit he deserves IMO.  Harris made some damn nice plays back there as well,  but I will trust Zims eye when it comes to defensive talent and the fact that he has had Dejo starting tells me what I already knew about the kids game. 

Dude, you are preaching to the choir here.  I have long defended him.  He is solid and allows Smith to roam the field and put pressure on the offense.  He is exactly the type of player we need patrolling the back end.  But if Harris can provide that with better coverage abilities, color me excited. 

And one can't have too many options back there.  We have been very thin with lots of potential for years. 

No doubt Jimmy.  Just excited to see the potential, or at least solid depth.

@"greediron" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"greediron" said: That pass defense at the end is something Harris brings that I haven't seen from Sendejo.  I like Sendejo, he has been very solid on the back end.  But coverage isn't his strong point.  If Harris can handle the deep safety stuff, I think he steals the job.

go back 2 games,  Sendejo had 2 nice pass break ups against the Skins IIRC.  I think one was to save a TD.

Yes he did.  He punched the ball out.  But tell me you weren't surprised on that play.  Nothing against him, I have always defended him, but Harris looked much more natural on that pass defense.  And the wrap up tackle that caused a fumble was just a great sound play.

Sendejo is stiff in coverage and not always where he's supposed to be in run coverage. Period.

But if a League Average or maybe slightly above that Player is the weakest link on your Defense you're freaking stacked.

But let's not ignore how many times Rick & Mike have tried to replace him in the Draft or FA.

Harris won't ever be as physical but if he becomes a polished Center Fielder and a guy who can single cover TEs that frees up Smith to be even more dynamic in the Box.

@"FSUVike" said: Sendejo is stiff in coverage and not always where he's supposed to be in run coverage. Period.

But if a League Average or maybe slightly above that Player is the weakest link on your Defense you're freaking stacked.

But let's not ignore how many times Rick & Mike have tried to replace him in the Draft or FA.

Harris won't ever be as physical but if he becomes a polished Center Fielder and a guy who can single cover TEs that frees up Smith to be even more dynamic in the Box.

That said, would love it if Harris or Kearse turn out to be that guy.  In this passing league with all the protections on the WRs, coverage is more important than the big stick.

@"greediron" said:

@"FSUVike" said: Sendejo is stiff in coverage and not always where he's supposed to be in run coverage. Period.

But if a League Average or maybe slightly above that Player is the weakest link on your Defense you're freaking stacked.

But let's not ignore how many times Rick & Mike have tried to replace him in the Draft or FA.

Harris won't ever be as physical but if he becomes a polished Center Fielder and a guy who can single cover TEs that frees up Smith to be even more dynamic in the Box.

tried to replace him is a bit of an overstatement IMO.  How many draft picks have they used back there?  Harris?  Wasn't he a UDFA?  Kearse was a 7th?  Exum was a 5th(?).  Not exactly tons of attention to that spot.

That said, would love it if Harris or Kearse turn out to be that guy.  In this passing league with all the protections on the WRs, coverage is more important than the big stick.

@"FSUVike" said: Sendejo is stiff in coverage and not always where he's supposed to be in run coverage. Period.

But if a League Average or maybe slightly above that Player is the weakest link on your Defense you're freaking stacked.

But let's not ignore how many times Rick & Mike have tried to replace him in the Draft or FA.

Harris won't ever be as physical but if he becomes a polished Center Fielder and a guy who can single cover TEs that frees up Smith to be even more dynamic in the Box.