The acquisition of James Harrison has certainly provided some juicy content. Beyond the noise, it’s fair to wonder what role Harrison might play. It’s reasonable to be skeptical of a 39-year-old who barely played for his own team during the first 16 weeks of the season. The consensus is that Harrison will provide support for the anemic pass rush. But, given the lack of depth at edge, don’t be surprised if Harrison contributes as a three-down player.
It’s tempting to question whether Harrison can be effective in the Patriots’ system after spending his career playing in the Steeler’s 3-4 defense.