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Jul 13, 2011 10:47 AM
I saw that earlier this morning lol. I want to know what magazine it was in so I can read the entire thing.
Jul 13, 2011 10:47am
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Jul 13, 2011 10:52 AM
Dude is out of his mind. But I kinda like it. LOL. What a psycho.
Jul 13, 2011 10:52am
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Jul 13, 2011 11:28 AM
I wouldn't get close to him if I was Goodell. I'm serious....the Silverback is not right.
Jul 13, 2011 11:28am
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Jul 13, 2011 11:38 AM
Mens Journal right?


Man, what an idiot. Or psycho. Either way, he is in some hot water right now.
Jul 13, 2011 11:38am
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Jul 13, 2011 11:40 AM
Crazy James!
Jul 13, 2011 11:40am
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Jul 13, 2011 11:50 AM
Laley23;828909 wrote:Mens Journal right?


Man, what an idiot. Or psycho. Either way, he is in some hot water right now.
With who? Goodell? Does speaking his mind warrant action? Honest question.....I don't see myself ever calling my boss a "***" or "devil" lol
Jul 13, 2011 11:50am
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Jul 13, 2011 11:52 AM
James Harrison might be wrong for saying some of this stuff.....but I sure as fuck ain't gonna be the one to tell him that.
Jul 13, 2011 11:52am
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Jul 13, 2011 12:58 PM
going after mendenhall and roethlisberger is where he is wrong. i don't think either of those two were on the field while rodgers was hanging 4 bills on the defense
Jul 13, 2011 12:58pm
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Jul 13, 2011 1:07 PM
dazedconfused;829011 wrote:going after mendenhall and roethlisberger is where he is wrong. i don't think either of those two were on the field while rodgers was hanging 4 bills on the defense

I definitely agree with that. Harrison probably should be reminded that he's not getting younger and Pittsburgh's defensive scheme is good enough that most players (ie: about everyone not named Polamalu) can be easily replaced with little drop in production. There's been a lot of linebackers who've become name players or stars in their system...and a decent number who've quickly faded into obscurity when they've gone somewhere else. I love Harrison on the field, but it's hard to respect someone who decides to throw his teammates under the bus months after a Super Bowl loss and mere weeks before (assuming lockout ends soon) it's time to gear up for another season.
Jul 13, 2011 1:07pm
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Jul 13, 2011 2:13 PM
Yeah, in one sense.....I like one of our defensive players having a rep as a crazy fuck. Probably some guys around the league get mudbutt when thinking about playing against him. But, it's not fair to call out Ben as he's bailed the D out several times over the last 6 years as well. The final minutes of Super Bowl 43 come to mind.

And of course Ben's not Manning or Brady.....but he doesn't have to be. He does great being himself on the field most of the time. He fits the Steelers offense and that's all that matters. Mendenhall did have an untimely and costly fumble in the Super Bowl but he had a good season overall. Also, while Goodell may be an asshole.....not sure it's smart to say that about your commissioner....even if it's warranted.

So....bottom line....just shut up and do your job, slave!
Jul 13, 2011 2:13pm
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Jul 13, 2011 2:24 PM
Adam Schefter tweeted that Harrison told Merrill Hoge that many of his comments were twisted by the writer and that he did not criticize Ben. Schefter also reported that Hoge spoke to Ben after Harrison called Roethlisberger and that Ben is "taking Harrison at his word and their relationship is fine."
Jul 13, 2011 2:24pm
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Jul 13, 2011 2:36 PM
Automatik;828936 wrote:http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/29190/harrison-rips-goodell-patriots-and-ben

Goes into more detail.

I agree about the dividing the locker room. He could have kept his trap shut regarding Ben and Mendenhall, and I don't disagree with what he said.

Yes with the NFL. I would be surprised if he wasnt fined. Then with people in general. He has been ripped by a lot of people Ive listened to today. With Big Ben and Mendenhall. They can say their relationship is "fine", but I doubt it. Then lastly with the Steelers organization. This guy has been in trouble in the media and with the league too many times. They gotta do something about him and the media.
Jul 13, 2011 2:36pm
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Jul 19, 2011 5:26 PM
It's a two horse race. Cleveland will be third and Cincinnati at the bottom of the barrel. Could you imagine if you played for the Bengals? It would be really hard to get excited for the season.
Jul 19, 2011 5:26pm
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Jul 26, 2011 8:17 AM
So far, these are the UDFA's signed by the Steelers.....

DT Anthony Gray - Southern Mississippi

TE Weslye Saunders - South Carolina

DL Miguel Chavis - Clemson

WR Terrence McCrae - Ohio

C Colin Miller - Central Michigan

WR Adam Mims - Furman

RB John Clay - Wisconsin

Clay could fit in nicely with his running style and frame. I like Saunders too.
Jul 26, 2011 8:17am
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Jul 26, 2011 9:44 AM
Nice pickups.

I agree about Clay. He's faster for a big guy than his timed speed.

If Saunders didn't have the off-the-field issues he would've been a very high draft pick. Large frame and good hands.
Jul 26, 2011 9:44am
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Jul 26, 2011 12:20 PM
Updated list......

DT Anthony Gray - Southern Mississippi

TE Weslye Saunders - South Carolina

DL Miguel Chavis - Clemson

WR Terrence McCrae - Ohio

C Colin Miller - Central Michigan

WR Adam Mims - Furman

RB John Clay - Wisconsin

TE/HB Vaughn Charlton - Temple

WR Armand Robinson - Miami (OH)

OT Trevis Turner - Abilene Christian

S Brett Greenwood - Iowa

CB Niles Brinkley - Wisconsin

OLB Eric Clanton - Citadel

MLB Mario Harvey - Marshall

WR Eric Greenwood - Idaho
Jul 26, 2011 12:20pm
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Jul 26, 2011 6:41 PM
They really liked Mario Harvey when they watched his workout.

Short, explosive linebacker.

Clay, Saunders and Harvey I'd say are the key names from that group.
Jul 26, 2011 6:41pm
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Jul 26, 2011 9:52 PM
To add to that....

DE Ty Boyle - North Dakota

OT Joshua Harrison - South Carolina State

LS Derek Chard - Connecticut
Jul 26, 2011 9:52pm
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Jul 27, 2011 7:55 AM
The Steelers signed Ike Taylor to a 4-year deal. Priority #1 has been taken care of. That's big for this team. Could not afford to lose Ike.
Jul 27, 2011 7:55am