Bustin Harrell Moves To Defensive End

by Brandon on Feb 6, 2009 11:01 PM CST

New defensive line coach Mike Trgovac says it's likely, but only on one condition:

"He’s a talented kid,” Trgovac said. "If he can stay healthy. . . ."

Then you'll know it's time to stock up on canned foods and bottled water. And I'll feel fine.

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This might end up being better for Harrell’s career. His back won’t take as bad a pounding playing DT in the 4-3. He did get drafted in the 1st round for a reason. Let’s hope this helps him showcase his talent!

by coreyhess on Feb 7, 2009 11:38 AM CST reply actions

I agree

the pass rush ability that he hasn’t shown doesn’t need to shine because he won’t be asked to play upfield alot.

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by jobe on Feb 7, 2009 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

I think he might make it work

he’s got the natural talent, and I think he’s learned his lesson regarding preparation and injury prevention.

On a related note, I move we put a temporary hold on the term “Bustin Harrell”. He’s still young and hasn’t gotten his chance to really shine; moving to 3-4 end might work out for him. Gotta think positively, people!

"I'm so clean, cats think I sip Ajax."

by Mitchell Maurer on Feb 8, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions

In sports you can

only stop a name for yourself by proving that name wrong!!!! He may have a second chance at the DE position and I hope it works for him and the Packs sake! We need him to be the player that we thought that we drafted and until he proves us wronf he might be labeled as a Bust! BUT lets all hope we are wrong and he has an outstanding year!!!!

by bizzle4 on Feb 8, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions

We should still sign

Olshansky as a stop-gap. He’ll be motivated to reestablish his market value, and he fits in the system.

by jobe on Feb 8, 2009 4:09 PM CST reply actions

Worthless

Lets cut him, worst Packer pick in this Decade

by Brauniac on Feb 9, 2009 10:38 PM CST reply actions

I don't think

that I’m willing to say he’s as bad as Carroll yet.

Harrell has had injury problems….Ahmad was just…. really bad.

by mittens on Feb 9, 2009 11:00 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

lets see what he has before we cut him… Carroll we actually got to see how bad he was! Bustin we have no clue what he can do! But I think this should be the last chance for him. If he goes down again this year and only plays a few games then we have to part ways.

by bizzle4 on Feb 10, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions