KC Warpaint 3,234 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 The Chiefs signed former Rutgers standout Mark Harrison to a contract on Friday.Harrison was one of four tryout players who were invited to practice with the Chiefs during their three-day mandatory minicamp this week. On Tuesday, he used his 6-foot-3, 230-pound frame and 38 1/2-inch vertical jump to make a contested deep catch down the sideline over another rookie tryout player, cornerback Quinton Byrd.Harrison, a second-year pro, opened some eyes at last year’s combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, bench-pressed 225 pounds 17 times and was also one of his position’s top performers in the vertical jump and broad jump.Harrison, however, broke his left foot while preparing for Rutgers’ a month later and went undrafted. He tried to sign with Chicago as an undrafted free agent but failed his physical, though he eventually landed with New England shortly thereafter.He was limited in training camp and placed on the reserve/non-football illness list last August while recovering from the injury. He participated in the Patriots’ organized team activities but this year was released June 4.Harrison, 23, caught 44 passes for 583 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Rutgers. His addition brings the team’s current roster number to 89, which is one under the minimum.Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article588082.html#storylink=cpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ev 332 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Saw this the other day. He has some pretty impressive highlights online too. Here's to hoping his injury was a blessing in disguise...does that sound bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Saw this the other day. He has some pretty impressive highlights online too. Here's to hoping his injury was a blessing in disguise...does that sound bad? Wow a hopeful post .. Damn no clapping icon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongo 92 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 What an intriguing athlete! Guys that big shouldn't run that fast. NFL Draft Scout has his official forty even faster. But, can he play? I read that prior to the injury they thought he would be the next Sanu at Rutgers but struggled with drops. We'll see. I refuse to get too excited over a guy the Pats cut loose. Their WR corp is not good. Is he the new Bobby Sippio or a stud? It would be great if he were the latter. The WR corp is bereft of talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugsy 225 Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 It will be fun to see him get his shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilyous2 884 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I suppose the Pats moved on, because they hitched their wagon to other possibilities after his injury and delayed recovery. A lot of times, it is people like this that end up the next big "steal" for someone. There is a lot to be said for size and exceptional speed at WR. What he will discover, I'm afraid, is the amazing speed of corners in the NFL, who will be able to keep up with him. I don't think he's seen that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer 8,686 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I suppose the Pats moved on, because they hitched their wagon to other possibilities after his injury and delayed recovery. A lot of times, it is people like this that end up the next big "steal" for someone. There is a lot to be said for size and exceptional speed at WR. What he will discover, I'm afraid, is the amazing speed of corners in the NFL, who will be able to keep up with him. I don't think he's seen that yet. keeping up is one thing but he has 2 things you cant coach size & speed. He wont draw the #1 corner so you'll probably get the 5'11" to 6" 180-200 # guy. or maybe Brandon Flowers .... I'll take that matchup and he'll win a majority of those time IF he can catch the balland stay healthy. Health these days sems to be a catch phrase ( no pun intended) with those we need to catch the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilyous2 884 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 keeping up is one thing but he has 2 things you cant coach size & speed. He wont draw the #1 corner so you'll probably get the 5'11" to 6" 180-200 # guy. or maybe Brandon Flowers .... I'll take that matchup and he'll win a majority of those time IF he can catch the balland stay healthy. Health these days sems to be a catch phrase ( no pun intended) with those we need to catch the ball It'd be nice, wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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