Eagles Trade Ronnie Brown To Lions For Jerome Harrison

by JasonB on Oct 18, 2011 4:50 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

For the second year in a row, the Eagles signed a free agent RB to be LeSean McCoy's backup and decided before the trade deadline that he wasn't working out and they should trade him for Jerome Harrison.

So like Mike Bell last year, the Eagles have sent Ronnie Brown to the Lions for Jerome Harrison and a 7th round pick in 2013. The Lions needed an extra back after Jahvid Best was hurt on Sunday and frankly, Brown wasn't even being used in Philly. After his inexplicable "fumble," Dion Lewis started getting virtually all of the backup RB carries.

"I didn't know if somebody was playing or not, but then once I realized it was serious, I was like ‘cool,' you know, play for a great coach, great organization. I'm excited to be back." said Harrison "The week off will be huge to get back in the playbook and start hearing the terminology again. I have been checking out the Eagles to see how LeSean is doing and he's doing great. I'm excited to be back."

So sending off Brown to a place where he should get some playing time is probably best for all parties. And in return the Eagles get a guy that has been successful in their system and an extra pick down the road.

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But I was waiting for the splash to happen again but it didnt but I liked Harrison and didnt like that he was let go earlier this year instead of resigning him. good job Philly, work on that offense,,

by DcEagles29 on Oct 18, 2011 4:54 PM EDT reply actions

Yesss, logged on at 4:15 and Asante's still here!

I like this trade a lot… Harrison was as good a #2 RB as it gets for the Eagles last year. We couldn’t resign him because he wanted a starting role opportunity elsewhere. That didn’t work out, so now we get him back and net a 7th rounder. If it hadn’t cost us a loss to the 49ers, I’d say we made out like bandits!

I wonder if Harrison takes over as #2 or if Lewis keeps getting carries.

by cin7 on Oct 18, 2011 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

probably

harrison

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by Mapost1 on Oct 18, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

probably

Depends on the play and the situation. I see them trying Harrision for short yardage between the Tackles runs – (where the problem is the Tackles more than the runner) and still using Lewis for returns and breathers for Westbroo… errr… Shady McCool.

The Iggles know how to use Harrison and they are smart enough to mix things up for McCoy. I think Lewis will still get some touches.

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by IggleGreen on Oct 18, 2011 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I’d like to see both get on the field as well… good stuff

by cin7 on Oct 18, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions

If Lons needed a back why didn’t they hang on to Harrison.

by Mtn-Green on Oct 18, 2011 5:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

He really did not do much here.

He has not had a carry since Week #3. Keiland Williams and Maurice Morris are our back ups.

I am not really thrilled about losing a seventh round pick, even if it is not until 2013, but if Brown has anything left he could help us out a bit here.

But from what I read from Eagles fans, he is running on empty.

My 2011 Lions season prediction: 12 wins and 4 losses. I made this prediction the week after the New England preseason game. It's looking a little pessimistic right now.

by NorthLeft12 on Oct 18, 2011 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah man, you’re confused. We’re getting a 7th, not giving one up.

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by AnthroEagle on Oct 18, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s a Lions’ fan.

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Oct 18, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm… then I suppose I was the confused one.

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by AnthroEagle on Oct 19, 2011 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Hey NorthLeft,

Do you realize that half of the Eagles were 5th or 7th rounders? (For some reason we really hate sixth rounders.) This deal was like giving a first rounder to a normal team.

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by IggleGreen on Oct 18, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Really? You really believe that?

Then I guess you guys should do a better job using your first, second, third, and fourth round picks because your team is not performing like you are finding contributors in the fifth and seventh rounds.

On second thought, maybe you are. LOL

My 2011 Lions season prediction: 12 wins and 4 losses. I made this prediction the week after the New England preseason game. It's looking a little pessimistic right now.

by NorthLeft12 on Oct 19, 2011 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I’ll pick up this discussion with you after game 10, because we had an awful start, which I predicted. Still it is very interesting that they can find such productive late round players.

As for them playing poorly to this point, the Iggles changed too many coaches, players and schemes to come out of the gate strong – especially in a year where there was almost no pre-season. – and I have on gone on record as saying so. Dream Team expectations were totally out of line with reality and a lot of people have egg on their face for thinking differently. Most of them were NON-Eagles fans.

But I also think the Eagles have finally completed their equivalent of a pre-season and are now ready to show their stuff. Feel free to come back and gloat after game ten if you must.

Good luck, Lions.

Whoever you are, when I log off, you cease to exist.
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by IggleGreen on Oct 19, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Not gloating, just questioning your belief that your team is built with fifth and seventh rounders.

Your playmakers on offence are all high draft picks; Vick, McCoy, Maclin, and Jackson. Yes, you guys have done well with picking up some starters late in the draft, but equating it to a first round pick is a little much.

And good luck to you and your team. Please beat the Cowboys.

My 2011 Lions season prediction: 12 wins and 4 losses. I made this prediction the week after the New England preseason game. It's looking a little pessimistic right now.

by NorthLeft12 on Oct 19, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Cowboys – our pleasure.
Draft Picks – I’m not saying I disagree with you, but I heard it on good authority that Andy Reid will be trading out of the first four rounds for the next draft so that he can get the entire 5th and 7th rounds for the next five years.
I know I don’t quite understand his genius, but then I suppose that why I izn’t one.

Go Lions! It’s about time you guys came out of the gate so strong. It must feel great.

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by IggleGreen on Oct 19, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

anyone think shopping asante not once but twice in the calender year wont cause a problem?

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by aleandroid86 on Oct 18, 2011 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

I take those reports with a grain of salt. They would have been “predicting” (not reporting) on a possible Asante trade even if they had no source at all.

by cin7 on Oct 18, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions

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Pay DeSean Jackson

by Djax10 on Oct 18, 2011 5:06 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

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AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Oct 18, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

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AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Oct 18, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions

by EagleBurt on Oct 18, 2011 5:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

by EagleBurt on Oct 18, 2011 5:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Shoulda left the o for someone else bro

by phi7 on Oct 18, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ

by sports00fan00 on Oct 18, 2011 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Just read about Palmer to Oakland

The Raiders just go Raided

And pillaged and raped and burned and kicked in the balls and spat at

by EagleBurt on Oct 18, 2011 5:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

u

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.

by KByars on Oct 18, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions