Harper Becoming a Thug?

Michigan_SF · 12-12-2011, 05:43 AM

Should be interesting to watch Harper vs Carolina later on.

95shakinpf · 12-12-2011, 05:58 AM

I think Harper was trying to stop the TD. He did. The facemask grab didnt look intentional but it happened and he was penalized for it. Sorry if you disagree but Harper helped win the game!
WHO DAT!!
And unless we acquire Wade Phillips or someone equal to him as Defensive Coordinator I wish for Greg Williams to stay right where he is.
IMHO

spkb25 · 12-12-2011, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

I've posted my dislike for Harper as a Defensive Back on this site; have had my disagreements with some about his game...

But the unsportsmanlike conduct penalties he's drawn or becoming more regular than defensive stops for this squad...

Frankly, I like a "tough" defense - but the kind that Rickey Jackson and Vaughan Johnson led, not this thuggish brand that Harper has shown as of late...

Maybe if/when Greg Williams leaves after this season, he can take "Toast" with him...

Absolutely not. He saved a TD on that play, and if you go back and watch the replay he actually grabs the guys should pad area first, but as the player continues his hand hits the face mask.

dizzle88 · 12-12-2011, 07:15 AM

Harper didnt mean to get the facemask, but he had the balls to make a hit on that play unlike Patrick Robinson, I know he's beatable in some pass situations but he didn't get beat yesterday and he's our best tackler

Budsdrinker · 12-12-2011, 07:19 AM

Look Harper was in full speed and the receivwer stopped to make a cut and when he did Harper got a handful of facemask. It wasn't intentional but it happen. He is not a dirty player.

pinch · 12-12-2011, 07:36 AM

If you want to dislike him for sucking in coverage that's understandable, but I think you'd be hard-pressed to prove he's a dirty player, much less a thug.

I usually get seriously T-ed off about stupid unsportsmanlike penalties, but if you're going to try to rip a guy's head off like that, you may as well do it after a huge gain where there isn't much impact. Obviously it was an accident, so you can hardly label him a thug for it, but maybe it was a good time to send someone a message.

Saint_LB · 12-12-2011, 07:52 AM

Was gonna make a joke about him getting old just to mess with Danno a little but thought better of it. There is just nothing funny about a guy getting old!

Danno · 12-12-2011, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Was gonna make a joke about him getting old just to mess with Danno a little but thought better of it. There is just nothing funny about a guy getting old!

Amen young man, amen.

Seer1 · 12-12-2011, 08:04 AM

At least he got the man down which is more than we can say about Patrick. Say what you want about Harper, but remember, he's tackling for two.....

RaginCajun83 · 12-12-2011, 08:06 AM

So first the NFL tries to sissify the defense and now you're all for the defense playing like a bunch of sissies, good grief the Dome Patrol, Ronnie Lott, Jack Tatem, hell any great defense that made this league great would have its **** taken from them with these offense first rules that are ruining the great sport that we love

12-12-2011, 05:43 AM	#1
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12-12-2011, 05:58 AM	#2
95shakinpf Registered Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Picayune,MS Posts: 91	I think Harper was trying to stop the TD. He did. The facemask grab didnt look intentional but it happened and he was penalized for it. Sorry if you disagree but Harper helped win the game! WHO DAT!! And unless we acquire Wade Phillips or someone equal to him as Defensive Coordinator I wish for Greg Williams to stay right where he is. IMHO iceshack149 likes this.

12-12-2011, 06:34 AM	#3
spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,145	Originally Posted by jeanpierre I've posted my dislike for Harper as a Defensive Back on this site; have had my disagreements with some about his game... But the unsportsmanlike conduct penalties he's drawn or becoming more regular than defensive stops for this squad... Frankly, I like a "tough" defense - but the kind that Rickey Jackson and Vaughan Johnson led, not this thuggish brand that Harper has shown as of late... Maybe if/when Greg Williams leaves after this season, he can take "Toast" with him... Absolutely not. He saved a TD on that play, and if you go back and watch the replay he actually grabs the guys should pad area first, but as the player continues his hand hits the face mask.

12-12-2011, 07:52 AM	#7
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Was gonna make a joke about him getting old just to mess with Danno a little but thought better of it. There is just nothing funny about a guy getting old!
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894

12-12-2011, 07:55 AM	#8
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Originally Posted by Saint_LB Was gonna make a joke about him getting old just to mess with Danno a little but thought better of it. There is just nothing funny about a guy getting old! Amen young man, amen.

12-12-2011, 07:15 AM	#4
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,548	Harper didnt mean to get the facemask, but he had the balls to make a hit on that play unlike Patrick Robinson, I know he's beatable in some pass situations but he didn't get beat yesterday and he's our best tackler

12-12-2011, 07:19 AM	#5
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Look Harper was in full speed and the receivwer stopped to make a cut and when he did Harper got a handful of facemask. It wasn't intentional but it happen. He is not a dirty player.

12-12-2011, 07:36 AM	#6
pinch 100th Post Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Diamondhead, MS Posts: 272 Blog Entries: 1	If you want to dislike him for sucking in coverage that's understandable, but I think you'd be hard-pressed to prove he's a dirty player, much less a thug. I usually get seriously T-ed off about stupid unsportsmanlike penalties, but if you're going to try to rip a guy's head off like that, you may as well do it after a huge gain where there isn't much impact. Obviously it was an accident, so you can hardly label him a thug for it, but maybe it was a good time to send someone a message.

12-12-2011, 08:04 AM	#9
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	At least he got the man down which is more than we can say about Patrick. Say what you want about Harper, but remember, he's tackling for two.....

12-12-2011, 08:06 AM	#10
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	So first the NFL tries to sissify the defense and now you're all for the defense playing like a bunch of sissies, good grief the Dome Patrol, Ronnie Lott, Jack Tatem, hell any great defense that made this league great would have its **** taken from them with these offense first rules that are ruining the great sport that we love

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