Roman Harper: Gregg Williams lit a fire, and we won’t let it burn out

05-28-2012, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

Harper's problem is that he covers like a Strong Safety, not a Cornerback.

Apparently many don't know the difference.

As an old school SS Harper is excellent. Stone hands harper is my label for him since year one. As long as he defends the pass all is good. INT's are not his forte.

NFL rules changes have almost put players like Harper out of a job. Pansy ball is killing their job market. Today's SS is more of a tweener FS/CB/LB. that's why they are hard to find. I believe many of the old time pro bowl SS could not survive in today's nfl due to the rule changes.

But every year i wish the same for harper, a jug machine for christmas

Danno · 05-28-2012, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Cruize

So, it's okay to be a SS and not cover?

No, its unrealistic to assume a SS should cover like a CB.

Harper is a SS and covers exactly like one.

SaintsRule11 · 05-28-2012, 12:42 PM

I like the fire and intensity, now if we could just get back to some good old-fashioned tackling I'd be happy.

Supertek · 05-28-2012, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

I wish he could have taught Harper how to cover.

Catching practice would also help

05-28-2012, 07:34 AM	#11
Threaded by hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by Danno Harper's problem is that he covers like a Strong Safety, not a Cornerback. Apparently many don't know the difference. As an old school SS Harper is excellent. Stone hands harper is my label for him since year one. As long as he defends the pass all is good. INT's are not his forte. NFL rules changes have almost put players like Harper out of a job. Pansy ball is killing their job market. Today's SS is more of a tweener FS/CB/LB. that's why they are hard to find. I believe many of the old time pro bowl SS could not survive in today's nfl due to the rule changes. But every year i wish the same for harper, a jug machine for christmas
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05-28-2012, 11:52 AM	#12
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by Cruize So, it's okay to be a SS and not cover? No, its unrealistic to assume a SS should cover like a CB. Harper is a SS and covers exactly like one.

05-28-2012, 12:42 PM	#13
SaintsRule11 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 277	I like the fire and intensity, now if we could just get back to some good old-fashioned tackling I'd be happy.
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05-28-2012, 12:46 PM	#14
Supertek 500th Post Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Harvey La. Posts: 611	Stone Hands Originally Posted by Cruize I wish he could have taught Harper how to cover. Catching practice would also help

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