sSektor 2,272 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Selected in the 3rd round by the Pats in the 2019 draft which many didn't like because they just took Sony in the 1st. Only got 4 carries all of last season while Sony had a bit of a sophomore slump in efficiency. However there is some precedence with Belichick not giving rookie RBs many carries if there is an established veteran (rookie Vereen, Ridley, James White.) With Stidham being a great unknown as a passer there is a good chance the offense becomes very run-heavy this year. If Sony continues being inefficient then there is real opportunity for Harris to take on a decent workload. Definitely worth a late round pick this year. Edited June 1, 2020 by sSektor 3 Link to post Share on other sites
BrianM 1,297 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I'd feel better about his chances if they got rid of even a single back on that depth chart, but i really think BB has at least a little trust in all three guys ahead of him, so its an uphill battle for Harris to see enough touches to matter this season. Hopefully he at least gets a chance to show a little bit and line himself up for 2021 Link to post Share on other sites
Boudewijn 4,718 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 hours ago, sSektor said: However there is some precedence with Belichick not giving rookie RBs many carries if there is an established veteran (rookie Vereen, Ridley, James White.) All three of those had under 500 yds their sophomore seasons. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DerrickHenrysCleats 6,031 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 The only thing to trust is not trusting a bill Belichick RB 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites
PizzaBeerFF 760 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, DerrickHenrysCleats said: The only thing to trust is not trusting a bill Belichick RB He will use all of them. Goes for the entire roster. Except I think DST is a good pats play. Link to post Share on other sites
mocha4313 807 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, DerrickHenrysCleats said: The only thing to trust is not trusting a bill Belichick RB Belichick has definitely had productive fantasy RBs. It's just not the one you think it is though Link to post Share on other sites
Boudewijn 4,718 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, DerrickHenrysCleats said: The only thing to trust is not trusting a bill Belichick RB Correction: don't draft one. Once he figured out during the season who his guy is, grab him off the waiver. Edit: grab the RB, don't grab Bill Belichick. That would be awkward. Edited June 2, 2020 by Boudewijn Link to post Share on other sites
Evincar 1,722 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 2 hours ago, DerrickHenrysCleats said: The only thing to trust is not trusting a bill Belichick RB James White? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyfan77 681 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Evincar said: James White? Owned him in PPR 3 straight year, he was money...Don't know how he is going to be this year though Link to post Share on other sites
PizzaBeerFF 760 Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, hockeyfan77 said: Owned him in PPR 3 straight year, he was money...Don't know how he is going to be this year though Better 1 Link to post Share on other sites
markrc99 617 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Performed well in the preseason game they featured him, how does he not get a chance this time? To me he’s not just one of the ‘backs they have. As already suggested, if your keeper setting is the round drafted, could have some bada-choo-choo action going on! Link to post Share on other sites
Lamont Sanford 1,800 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 With Stidham at the helm, one would think Belichick’s plan will be to win with a strong defense and strong running game. Don’t ask Stidham to do too much, just be a game manager. I could see Belichick leaning on a powerful back like Harris, potentially even focusing the offense around him. Play great defense, and keep running Harris, assuming he’s effective of course. Link to post Share on other sites
SyNdicateZ 1,470 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 DHar looked Better th an Sony in preseason last year with the eye test IMO. If Sony struggles in the beginnibg of the year I have no doubt DHar gets his shot and takes that 1spot going foward. Link to post Share on other sites
Proteus 3,799 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I heard a podcast pundit saying Harris was really taxed at Alabama I think it was and the narrative suggests he kinda got the year off to learn the system, recover, and get right. Agree he’s still too buried on the depth chart but also think Sony could be washed and we all know how often Rex “Jack 2” Burkhead gets K.O.’d Link to post Share on other sites
Boudewijn 4,718 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Proteus said: I heard a podcast pundit saying Harris was really taxed at Alabama I think it was and the narrative suggests he kinda got the year off to learn the system, recover, and get right. Agree he’s still too buried on the depth chart but also think Sony could be washed and we all know how often Rex “Jack 2” Burkhead gets K.O.’d Wait wait, please don't confuse Sony and Damien Harris. Maybe they have the same denomination RB but that's not how Belichick sees them. Sony is a rusher. He takes the field to carry the ball. He can catch a ball, but that's not his job, his job is to get the rock and get progress. Harris should be the next James White. He's used on passing plays. Sure, he can rush, but he's an essential part of the receivers. That's a very different and difficult job, and it takes time to learn in the Patriot way. He'll get there, but it takes time. And in the past, it generally took a LOT of time, and I'm not sure having a fresh QB is going to make it easier. Link to post Share on other sites
SyNdicateZ 1,470 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 33 minutes ago, Boudewijn said: Wait wait, please don't confuse Sony and Damien Harris. Maybe they have the same denomination RB but that's not how Belichick sees them. Sony is a rusher. He takes the field to carry the ball. He can catch a ball, but that's not his job, his job is to get the rock and get progress. Harris should be the next James White. He's used on passing plays. Sure, he can rush, but he's an essential part of the receivers. That's a very different and difficult job, and it takes time to learn in the Patriot way. He'll get there, but it takes time. And in the past, it generally took a LOT of time, and I'm not sure having a fresh QB is going to make it easier. DHar is not a passing down back although he can definetly catch a ball. DHar was born to be a rushing back. When I look at DHar I dont view him as a pass catching scat back.... I think you have DHar confused with someone else? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyfan77 681 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 2 hours ago, SyNdicateZ said: DHar is not a passing down back although he can definetly catch a ball. DHar was born to be a rushing back. When I look at DHar I dont view him as a pass catching scat back.... I think you have DHar confused with someone else? Agreed, Harris is more in the mold of Sony (1st 2nd down) , type back not a White....I think the O-line being healthy will help the Pats running game this year: Hopefully one of the new TE's can block a little Link to post Share on other sites
markrc99 617 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 2:37 PM, Boudewijn said: “Wait wait, please don't confuse Sony and Damien Harris. Maybe they have the same denomination RB but that's not how Belichick sees them. ... Sony is a rusher. He takes the field to carry the ball. He can catch a ball, but that's not his job, his job is to get the rock and get progress. Harris should be the next James White. He's used on passing plays. Sure, he can rush, but he's an essential part of the receivers. ...” Totally agree on Harris’ ball skills, which are excellent. But you want to take a closer look at him, he’s proportionately low to the ground & can stay on the field! They activate all those RBs plus a FB, Harris could free up a roster spot for them. Last year Michel tied with his former Bulldog teammate Nick Chubb at 23rd in the league in yards before contact. However, in yards after contact Chubb was 3rd in the NFL, while Michel was 44th. The OL may return to form & Michel more productive, but Harris is the one that can do everything well & get them those tough yards. Link to post Share on other sites
FlashGordon401 2,465 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Could be Harris time sooner than later. Link to post Share on other sites
BMcP 8,672 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, FlashGordon401 said: Could be Harris time sooner than later. WHAAA? The Patriots failed to report an injury? That is just cray-cray. Link to post Share on other sites
K197040 2,438 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 2 hours ago, FlashGordon401 said: Could be Harris time sooner than later. His injury history has to have figured in to them taking Harris. I was excited about drafting Sony because I thought he had decent pass catching skills. But he had some bad drops in critical situations. And he's certainly not James White. So I'm pretty interested in Harris as a late round pick with Sony's injury history. Combined with the fact that he (Sony) just doesn't look great in short down situations. Particularly the goalline. Link to post Share on other sites
Savatage79 2,427 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Well, time to saddle up? Michel on the pup Link to post Share on other sites
Singing in Dwayne 313 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Savatage79 said: Well, time to saddle up? Michel on the pup Solid late round flyer, but White will take up most of the receiving work, and Michel's injury isn't considered serious. Burkhead still lingering around as well. Lots of mouths to feed, and BB loves to feed 'em. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
aapox 898 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Savatage79 said: Well, time to saddle up? Michel on the pup Yessir. I'm confidently drafting Harris late. He has a clear opportunity to take the lions share of carries and run with it. Link to post Share on other sites
K197040 2,438 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Singing in Dwayne said: Solid late round flyer, but White will take up most of the receiving work, and Michel's injury isn't considered serious. Burkhead still lingering around as well. Lots of mouths to feed, and BB loves to feed 'em. Not to mention the QB change and the loss of key defensive pieces. Might be a James White year. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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