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Hope everyone had a nice Christmas break. We're getting back into the swing of things here at BSJ.
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Now, a few random thoughts while I imagine James Harrison sacking Ben Roethlisberger:
- I was going to do most of this on my thoughts about Harrison after watching film on him from this year, but then Chris Price went and did the damn thing like it should be done.
- I agree with everything Pricey wrote and in his assessment of Harrison.
- I'll just add this: Harrison has very much slowed down, even from 2016. Outside of some leverage/veteran moves and determination, he doesn't bring much in the pass rush. I do, however, think the can help a lot against run-heavy teams to set the edge and let Kyle Van Noy go back to the inside where the Patriots have to be tiring of Elandon Roberts (it was at about this time last year when Roberts was phased out as a starter and became a role player in the postseason).
- I can't believe Steelers fans are really mad Harrison signed with the Patriots. Uh, hello? They cut him.
- The Eric Lee era was fun while it lasted. I would like to see him with a whole offseason next year, however. Some definite tools.
- By the way, I'll have my review of the Bills game up by lunchtime and before my Felger and Mazz appearance from 2-4.
- Looking forward to the Bruins getting back at it tonight with their old friends from Ottawa. And I always love a chance to watch Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson. What a player.
- Time for the Celtics to start playing with some consistency again tonight against the Hornets.
- And more Jayson Tatum, please!
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— biggass (@shawnfnj) December 27, 2017
