Eagles GM Howie Roseman Says A Change Of Scenery Will Do Mike Bell & Jerome Harrison Good

I just read that he was upset that he was the backup there and that may have affected his play. He better get used to being a backup here because the only way he is a starter here is if Shady is hurt. I do think he is a better fit then Bell though.

Didn’t Mike Bell just get a change of scenery?

So the Eagles picked up a guy who:

1. Isn’t familiar with the West Coast offense
2. Isn’t a good pass-blocking RB which really matters to Reid
3. Didn’t work particularly hard this offseason to win the starting job outright despite having probably the best shot of his career to make it as a starter
4. Underwhelmed the Browns’ staff all season since the start of training camp and final straw was his 6 carries for 6 yards effort last week.

This move reminds me of the Wells trade although there isn’t even as much upside potential here. Basically you get a healthy body who can catch the ball out of the backfield. Those are two skills that Bell didn’t possess. Too bad he isn’t familiar at all with the offense, has a so-so work ethic this year since the start of the year, and isn’t a good pass-blocking RB.

“They’re looking for a downhill runner between the tackles”

Don’t the Browns already have this guy in Hillis?

Now Im happy someone else got him

“Wasn’t Harrison one of the players who didn’t know that Mangini expected a player to practice hard instead of going at a lesser speed?”

by tribe71 on Oct 13, 2010 8:33 PM EDT

hypothesis: harrison was disgruntled, didnt play a lot on special teams, wasnt going to be resigned & wasn’t good on pass protection. bell is simply happy to paly for a team, not sure about his special teams value, is already signed for the short term & is an upgrade in pass protection?

by sleepy042 on Oct 13, 2010 5:04 PM EDT

two regimes (we can argue the competence of both) have now "written off" harrison. feels like it’s gotta be him much more than any disagreement w/ coaches, mis-use, etc.

by DontCallMeJoey on Oct 13, 2010 7:43 PM EDT

you know how you handle the team going out and getting two other running backs? you play better than them. Harrison had his shot and he sucked this year, for whatever reason.

Being third on the depth chart means you aren’t very good.

by notthatnoise on Oct 13, 2010 4:10 PM EDT

This reminds me of the FB Scott trade. Is the guy we got for him still on this team?

Until he coughs one up as he lasers through kick off coverage, he’s an ace in my book. I’m not sure what his average return is, but I’m sure it’s solid.

J. Calvin was picked up on that even trade of rookie disappointments? Us giving up RB Charles Scoot from LSU??

And I think I’m happy with him so far. He sounds to be a real person whose got character and is excited to play but has realistic expectations. He knows this is a much different system and he’s got to pick it up first. Good stuff so far.