get to know ROMAN HARPER

LKelley67 · 05-02-2006, 08:34 AM

I don't think anyone would compare him to a veteran like Smith. If Smith stays, fine, he can learn the ropes under him. I do not think they would have picked Harper if Smith was going to be kept however. I certainly would choose Smith first. I'm not in that position though and his departure certainly seems to be more than a light rumor or speculation. Maybe things will change and he'll stay. My sense of Harper after reading every report I could find is that he is more of the headhunter variety rather than ballhawk safety- ala Lynch or Harrison. Sure tackler, intangibles second to none, so intelligent he is like a coach on the field, never out of position. Coverage skills will be the make or break issue whether he can be a legit NFL all around player.

05-02-2006, 08:34 AM	#21
LKelley67 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: baton rouge Posts: 2,540	I don't think anyone would compare him to a veteran like Smith. If Smith stays, fine, he can learn the ropes under him. I do not think they would have picked Harper if Smith was going to be kept however. I certainly would choose Smith first. I'm not in that position though and his departure certainly seems to be more than a light rumor or speculation. Maybe things will change and he'll stay. My sense of Harper after reading every report I could find is that he is more of the headhunter variety rather than ballhawk safety- ala Lynch or Harrison. Sure tackler, intangibles second to none, so intelligent he is like a coach on the field, never out of position. Coverage skills will be the make or break issue whether he can be a legit NFL all around player.