Harrison Loves Steelers

[supersteeler]

I have James Harrison's Super Bowl XLIII Jersey and plan to still wear it, however it might a good idea I don't wear it if I go to the Steelers/Bengal game.


Btw, Harrison on the 4-3 vs 3-4:

Despite going from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 one, Harrison believes there's little difference in his role the Bengals have planned for him compared to what he did in Pittsburgh the past nine seasons. “It’s not really a concern. Some of the defenses that we do are the same terminology. The coverages are the same, it's just you might switch from side to side," Harrison said, via the team's official website. "I’ll be playing sometimes stack like a regular inside linebacker that would play a 3-4. It’s a difference because you’re playing with an extra lineman. The only difference for me is I’ll be switching from side to side and playing stack in some of the situations."

[Sugar]

When was Harrison cut? He refused a reasonable contract from us. Why does he have any antimosity towards one of the few teams that actually wanted him.

Colbert made it abundantly clear in their last press conference that James Harrison was "terminated." He was already under contract but didn't want to take a lesser amount than what he was already supposed to make. Thus, they cut or terminated, him.

[Jooser]

Harrison contract shows what a beating he took

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 24, 2013, 11:01 AM EDT
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As it pertains to new Bengals linebacker [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/665/james-harrison"]James Harrison[/URL], we now have a dollar figure to attach to pride.


And his was costly.


According to Howard Balzer of the Sports Xchange, Harrison’s new two-year deal with the Bengals [URL="https://twitter.com/HBalzer721/statuses/327068476499976193"]is worth $4.45 million[/URL], including a $1.2 million signing bonus.


The deal includes base salaries of $1.4 million and $1.1 million, workout bonuses of $100,000 each year, and per-game roster bonuses which could total $300,000 this year and $250,000 next year.


That means his maximum payout this year is $3 million.


Compare that to the what he could have made in Pittsburgh, and he clearly lost this offseason.


According to an earlier report, Harrison [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/09/harrison-rejected-30-percent-pay-cut-opportunity-to-earn-it-back/"]turned down a 30 percent pay cut[/URL] from the Steelers, which included a chance to earn the balance back in incentives.


Based on the $6.57 million in base salary he would have received before he was released, that comes out to around $4.5 million this year.

So while he said he [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/24/james-harrison-i-dont-hate-the-steelers/"]didn’t hate the Steelers[/URL], he’ll doubtless be motivated to make up the difference on the field twice this season.

[Slapstick]

So while he said he [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/24/james-harrison-i-dont-hate-the-steelers/"]didn’t hate the Steelers[/URL], he’ll doubtless be motivated to make up the difference on the field twice this season.

No one to blame but yourself, Deebo...

[Shawn]

Colbert made it abundantly clear in their last press conference that James Harrison was "terminated." He was already under contract but didn't want to take a lesser amount than what he was already supposed to make. Thus, they cut or terminated, him.

Symantics. Harrison takes a cut he continues to be a Steeler. His health, age and his play had not warranted his salary. The Steelers tried to work with him, and it sounds like they offered more than anyone else. I just don't see the resentment. He got "terminated" because he refused to acknowledge he is aging, oft hurt and no longer quite as beastly as he once was.

[Oviedo]

Harrison contract shows what a beating he took

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 24, 2013, 11:01 AM EDT
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As it pertains to new Bengals linebacker [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/665/james-harrison"]James Harrison[/URL], we now have a dollar figure to attach to pride.


And his was costly.


According to Howard Balzer of the Sports Xchange, Harrison’s new two-year deal with the Bengals [URL="https://twitter.com/HBalzer721/statuses/327068476499976193"]is worth $4.45 million[/URL], including a $1.2 million signing bonus.


The deal includes base salaries of $1.4 million and $1.1 million, workout bonuses of $100,000 each year, and per-game roster bonuses which could total $300,000 this year and $250,000 next year.


That means his maximum payout this year is $3 million.


Compare that to the what he could have made in Pittsburgh, and he clearly lost this offseason.


According to an earlier report, Harrison [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/09/harrison-rejected-30-percent-pay-cut-opportunity-to-earn-it-back/"]turned down a 30 percent pay cut[/URL] from the Steelers, which included a chance to earn the balance back in incentives.


Based on the $6.57 million in base salary he would have received before he was released, that comes out to around $4.5 million this year.

So while he said he [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/24/james-harrison-i-dont-hate-the-steelers/"]didn’t hate the Steelers[/URL], he’ll doubtless be motivated to make up the difference on the field twice this season.

What an idiot. At least I hope he has fired his agent since he can't fire himself since both are morons for turning down the Steelers' offer.

I hope that ego was worth $1.5 million this year.

[Bluto]

Harrison contract shows what a beating he took

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 24, 2013, 11:01 AM EDT
Getty Images
As it pertains to new Bengals linebacker [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/665/james-harrison"]James Harrison[/URL], we now have a dollar figure to attach to pride.


And his was costly.


According to Howard Balzer of the Sports Xchange, Harrison’s new two-year deal with the Bengals [URL="https://twitter.com/HBalzer721/statuses/327068476499976193"]is worth $4.45 million[/URL], including a $1.2 million signing bonus.


The deal includes base salaries of $1.4 million and $1.1 million, workout bonuses of $100,000 each year, and per-game roster bonuses which could total $300,000 this year and $250,000 next year.


That means his maximum payout this year is $3 million.


Compare that to the what he could have made in Pittsburgh, and he clearly lost this offseason.


According to an earlier report, Harrison [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/09/harrison-rejected-30-percent-pay-cut-opportunity-to-earn-it-back/"]turned down a 30 percent pay cut[/URL] from the Steelers, which included a chance to earn the balance back in incentives.


Based on the $6.57 million in base salary he would have received before he was released, that comes out to around $4.5 million this year.

So while he said he [URL="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/24/james-harrison-i-dont-hate-the-steelers/"]didn’t hate the Steelers[/URL], he’ll doubtless be motivated to make up the difference on the field twice this season.

He should not hate the steelers. he should hate his agent. Not only would he had a 4.5 million Deal THIS YEAR. They were going to load the deal with bonus incentive to recover the 6.5 million. Now he signs a 2 year 4.5 million deal. Sorry James horriable advice from your agent. Enjoy practicing outside in Cincy in Dec. I truely loved Harrison as a player and still do. I just hate to see him get screwed so bad by his agent. Deebo needs to fire that guy.

[Sugar]

Symantics. Harrison takes a cut he continues to be a Steeler. His health, age and his play had not warranted his salary. The Steelers tried to work with him, and it sounds like they offered more than anyone else. I just don't see the resentment. He got "terminated" because he refused to acknowledge he is aging, oft hurt and no longer quite as beastly as he once was.

No, it's not semantics. He was hired at a previously agreed amount to do a job and felt that he deserved to be paid that way. He was fired because he wouldn't agree to be paid less. As you can see from the article, there is no resentment. That was manufactured for the press by a quote from a Bengals player.

It's not like James is the first high profile athlete to overestimate what people would pay for his services and he won't be the last. He took a gamble and lost out this time.

[feltdizz]

No, it's not semantics. He was hired at a previously agreed amount to do a job and felt that he deserved to be paid that way. He was fired because he wouldn't agree to be paid less. As you can see from the article, there is no resentment. That was manufactured for the press by a quote from a Bengals player.

It's not like James is the first high profile athlete to overestimate what people would pay for his services and he won't be the last. He took a gamble and lost out this time.

Good post.. not sure why people are jumping on Harrison for expecting to get paid what he agreed to... Especially when you look at Troy P and how much time he's missed or Woodley and his lack of production.

JH felt he was worth a certain amount and the market didn't agree... isn't the first or last time this will happen I just hope we were right about him.

[feltdizz]

What an idiot. At least I hope he has fired his agent since he can't fire himself since both are morons for turning down the Steelers' offer.

I hope that ego was worth $1.5 million this year.

Here is the thing... Harrison doesn't seem like the Revis type. IMO James felt disrespected by the FO asking him to play for less.

I bet he would feel like a bigger idiot if he took our offer and didn't even try the market. I think it may have led to some bad blood in the locker room too.

[grotonsteel]

HArrison needs to fire the agent ASAP....

Bungholes got him for peanuts....If i was Harrison i would have retired .

[Slapstick]

No, it's not semantics. He was hired at a previously agreed amount to do a job and felt that he deserved to be paid that way.

Just as the Steelers agreed to compensate him for a certain level of production. The Steelers felt that they deserved that certain level...when they didn't receive it, they asked to be able to pay less...

Unfortunately for James, the Steelers were right...

Unfortunately for both, James is now a Bengal...

[Shawn]

Just as the Steelers agreed to compensate him for a certain level of production. The Steelers felt that they deserved that certain level...when they didn't receive it, they asked to be able to pay less...

Unfortunately for James, the Steelers were right...

Unfortunately for both, James is now a Bengal...

Exactly....

[feltdizz]

Just as the Steelers agreed to compensate him for a certain level of production. The Steelers felt that they deserved that certain level...when they didn't receive it, they asked to be able to pay less...

Unfortunately for James, the Steelers were right...

Unfortunately for both, James is now a Bengal...

..and unfortunately we still have players on our roster who will never reach the production level we paid them for...

yay us?

[feltdizz]

HArrison needs to fire the agent ASAP....

Bungholes got him for peanuts....If i was Harrison i would have retired .

Unless Harrison told the agent to take the deal and he refused I can't see why he would fire the agent...and I highly doubt the agent would do the opposite of what he asked.

From the sound of it James made it clear he knew he was gone before negotiations even started.