Could DuJuan Harris be this season's James Starks?

lambeausouthMember

Let shorty carry the ball!

In a season that is eerily similar to 2010 with the injuries and perseverance, could we be seeing a late season contribution from DuJuan Harris in the way we did from James Starks ins 2010?

I didn't get to see yesterday's game, but I did see the Sunday night game against the Lions, and the kid looked good. I know he also broke off a 20 yard run yesterday (only the 8th for a Packer all season). He's got burst, and some really good moves, so I wonder if Coach McCarthy might give him a little larger role in these final two games. He might not have the size of James Starks, but does having that kind of speed in the backfield open up the playbook some? We're more effective running the ball of late, so why not give DuJuan a chance to show what he's got?

12/17/128:18 AM

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YATittleMember

i agree.

12/17/128:20 AM

IL_Pack_FanMember

I thought he was going to be much more involved in the game plan this week, but I think the tough field position all first half probably kept him on the sidelines.

12/17/128:35 AM

"We"-Ka-BongYou ungrateful biscuit eating son of a bitch

Probably still learning his assignments.

12/17/128:36 AM

Rusty42 inch pythons brother!

He probably has better taxpayer-funded conditioning

12/17/128:39 AM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Yes EKB, he's still learning... a couple times yesterday AR said something to Harris after the huddle broke.

Love the way he runs, but Green is better right now.

12/17/128:39 AM

Grave DiggerMember

He had the one good run and I think another decent run, but other every other carry he got stuffed at the line. It didn't seem to be his fault, it seemed like a combination of predictable play calling and poor blocking. McCarthy has 3 backs who have very specific things they do well, but none of them do everything well so it's on him to put them in the best position possible to make plays and utilize their strengths.

Part of the problem with Harris right now is that he has only been in on runs. I think they attempted one, maybe two passes to him, but the vast majority of the time when he's in the game he gets the ball. You can't put a player in the game and ONLY hand the ball to him...defenses figure that out pretty quickly. I don't think they have confidence in him right now in pass pro or as a receiver. That alone will limit his touches.

I think he will continue to be what he is right now, a change of pace back who will only touch the ball 5-8 times a game.

12/17/128:39 AM

YATittleMember

quote:
Part of the problem with Harris right now is that he has only been in on runs. I think they attempted one, maybe two passes to him, but the vast majority of the time when he's in the game he gets the ball. You can't put a player in the game and ONLY hand the ball to him...defenses figure that out pretty quickly.

Makes him the perfect back for play action plays. As long as the release is quick so pass pro isn't an issue.

12/17/128:47 AM

GBP1Member

Yep. Harris is an interesting alternative that might give the Packers a bit of a "lightning bug" edge they have never really had.

12/17/1210:23 AM

IowacheeseKeen Insight

poor mans Terdell Sutton

12/17/1210:26 AM

chickenboyTic Toc

poor mans tyrell middleton

12/17/1210:34 AM

normMember

Samkon Gado look alike.

12/17/1210:39 AM

BILL HMember

Next August the little guy will have his assignments down pat but they will probably cut him so he can go star for some other team.

12/17/1210:41 AM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

I like his burst through the hole.

He runs with authority & knocks defenders backwards.

Now he needs to pickup a blitz

12/17/1212:02 PM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

His nickname is Foxx and he's horribly addicted to astrology.

Unlike the rest of you I get to know the person. Not just the player...

12/17/1212:13 PM

PackerPatrickMember

So what do the stars say about his future here?

12/17/1212:20 PM

ChilliJonI hate the Vikings!

Hard to say. It's cloudy out. And it's daytime.

12/17/1212:22 PM

TimthePackerFanMember

It would be nice but I'm looking more at Green and the way he's changed his running style and is looking great. no more dancing in the backfield has been a major plus in his game.

12/17/1212:49 PM

PackLandVAMember

quote:
Originally posted by ChilliJon:
His nickname is Foxx and he's horribly addicted to astrology.

Unlike the rest of you I get to know the person. Not just the player...

He also admits to having a sweet tooth, writes haikus, enjoys long walks on the beach and can name the capitol of ALL 50 States.

Oh snap!!!

12/17/121:02 PM

mr21mr21Member

MM can only split up his 10 running plays per game in so many ways!

12/17/122:02 PM

RoyalWulffMember

I started the same thread on dec. 1 and you all laughed at me! So far we're getting more yard per carry from Harris and Grant. Green is pedestrian.

12/17/122:31 PM

Pistol GBMember

quote:
Originally posted by mr21mr21:
MM can only split up his 10 running plays per game in so many ways!

Objection. Outdated.

In the last 7 games, the run vs. pass play selection has been (running plays first): 28/36(win vs Chi); 25/24(win vs Det); 32/25(win vs Minn); 26/27(loss to NYG); 28/27(win vs Det); 31/30(win vs Ariz) and 25/35(win vs Jax).

During that 6-1 winning span, the Packers called more runs than passes in 4 out of the 6 games. You have to go all the way back to the loss against Indianapolis in Week 5 to find the kind of lopsided numbers you're talking about (19/32).

I'd call that a well-balanced offense.

12/17/122:33 PM

Pistol GBMember

quote:
Originally posted by RoyalWulff:
Green is pedestrian.

I wouldn't call him that.

It's a solid committee. We have a running game. I'd even say a pretty good one.

12/17/122:43 PM

PackerRussDo I amuse you?!

quote:
Originally posted by PackerPatrick:
So what do the stars say about his future here?

That he will be a car salesman one day.

12/17/122:43 PM

HerschelMember

....unless the insurance industry grabs him first.

12/17/123:21 PM

RoyalWulffMember

quote:
Originally posted by Pistol GB:
quote:
Originally posted by RoyalWulff:
Green is pedestrian.

I wouldn't call him that.

It's a solid committee. We have a running game. I'd even say a pretty good one.

I would:

A. Green 13 35 2.7 0 8
R. Grant 8 32 4.0 0 14
D. Harris 5 27 5.4 0 21

2.7 yards per carry? Not enough.

12/17/127:23 PM

"We"-Ka-BongYou ungrateful biscuit eating son of a bitch

pass protection and BFI come before YPC in McCarthy's world.

12/17/128:15 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Ted knew what he had.

quote:

On the Packers' first touchdown drive of the game, Harris touched the ball no fewer than seven times.

{snip}

On the other touchdown drive at the beginning of the third quarter, Harris was featured heavily once again. He carried the ball three times for 14 yards, and proved to be a useful receiver once again when he added two more passes for 18 yards.

Those two drives were comprised of 23 plays, and DuJuan Harris handled the ball on 12 of them.

Best thing is, this year does not count as a year from a FA standpoint.

1/6/138:10 PM

"We"-Ka-BongYou ungrateful biscuit eating son of a bitch

I've been nothing but impressed with how he runs the ball.

1/6/138:19 PM

FandameMember

Best Part, Part II: He can catch the ball. No doubt AP was the best runner in the NFL this year, but he's a first-and-second-down back. It's nice to see Harris not only run and pick up blitzes, but also be pretty reliable when catching the ball.

1/6/138:41 PM

Johnny BoyMember

quote:
Originally posted by Grave Digger:
He had the one good run and I think another decent run, but other every other carry he got stuffed at the line. It didn't seem to be his fault, it seemed like a combination of predictable play calling and poor blocking. McCarthy has 3 backs who have very specific things they do well, but none of them do everything well so it's on him to put them in the best position possible to make plays and utilize their strengths.

Part of the problem with Harris right now is that he has only been in on runs. I think they attempted one, maybe two passes to him, but the vast majority of the time when he's in the game he gets the ball. You can't put a player in the game and ONLY hand the ball to him...defenses figure that out pretty quickly. I don't think they have confidence in him right now in pass pro or as a receiver. That alone will limit his touches.

I think he will continue to be what he is right now, a change of pace back who will only touch the ball 5-8 times a game.

Did he not catch 4/5 passes thrown his way? Second leading receiver?

1/6/138:50 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

JB, Digger's post was pretty accurate for when he posted it... 3 weeks ago.

1/6/139:02 PM

lambeausouthMember

Harris looked really good last night, and I'm a little surprised at how much he was used as a receiver out of the backfield (pleasantly so). I'm hoping he can become the guy to finally solve our third and short issues. He's slippery. Maybe he can figure out how to run between the legs of our offensive linemen.

1/6/139:33 PM

barristerMember

I was very impressed with him yesterday, both rushing and receiving.

Is it me, or does he seem like a poor man's MJD?

1/6/139:36 PM

PakrzFREEZE!

'Cause he's short and black, right?

1/6/139:49 PM

"We"-Ka-BongYou ungrateful biscuit eating son of a bitch

hold the phones people

when did we sign DuJuan Harris?

1/6/1310:14 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Coming up:

@espnradio
In 15 minutes @Ol_sLy_Foxx will join @HillSchlereth to talk #Packers #49ers.

1/8/137:17 PM

H5Keyboard Warrior, troll hunter

Dew-On getting some love.

1/9/138:39 AM

DH13Member

I'm not sure where all the "love" is in that article. The scout seemed to be more intent on pointing out Harris's limitations than praising his abilities. He can still be a very valuable guy right now but my enthusiasm for him was more dampened than stoked after reading that.

1/9/138:52 AM

GBFanForLifeLarge Member

quote:
Grant has very little left in terms of juice. When he puts his foot on the gas, it's not going anywhere.

It's like driving a 4 cylinder.

1/9/138:55 AM

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