I’m going to try to start on Monday Night Football against New England.

I’m going to try to start on Monday Night Football against New England.

Safety turned linebacker Nic Harris on his plans for the Fall.

almost 3 years ago MattRichWarren 17 comments 0 recs |

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Why the **** wouldn’t you like it from Maybin. Yeah, the guy has got a chip on his shoulder, but so what? The most succesful draft picks are the ones, who more than anything feel like Maybin that they have something to prove. I find it dubious truthfully telling, but I guess it’s also a result of the loser-attitude a lot of Bills-fans have inherited after 10 years of no playoffs.

In terms of Nic Harris and his wish to start against the Pats on MNF, I’m all for it! He can only be an upgrade over the weak Keith Ellison that is a big liability against the run and is overrated as a pass-defender (when have we ever seen him batt balls down or be near the football when QB’s throw against us…). Harris is a better athlete with much more fluid hips, in a lot of ways like Alvin Bowen, and has much bigger upside, also due to his 235 pounds. Hopefully, he or Bowen will be starting, when the season begins, but since Dick Jauron clearly loves his mediocre players, Ellison will in all likelihood be starting, I’m afraid.

by BillsfanfromDenmark on Jun 9, 2009 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

I just took that line about maybin off.

I personally wouldn’t like it if Maybin said “I’m gonna be the guy the first day” when he hasn’t been through a contact practice. I took it off when I re-read what Harris said. “I’m going to try and start…” not “I’m going to start…” To me there’s a big difference.

Maybin, from everything I have heard, has run his mouth too much. He needs to make plays on the field before he runs his mouth. He has zero credibility to do what you are saying he should do. Owens on the other hand can come in and light a fire. No rookie, especially one that hasn’t had a full contact practice, should come in and try and light any fire. He should keep his mouth shut and learn something.

The Buffalo News noted that Harris was the largest of the three LBs competing for the spot – Ellison, Bowen, and Harris.

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by MattRichWarren on Jun 9, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

hey man

love the attitude. hope to see it happen

by billsstein on Jun 9, 2009 11:29 AM EDT reply actions

So why did it take Nic Harris 3z ye ½ r ⅓ to graduate, exactly?

by Krenn on Jun 9, 2009 11:56 AM EDT reply actions

He failed to solve for z correctly in year 2.

If the glove don’t fit, it couldn’t be Whit...

by thatguy34 on Jun 9, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Post of the day by “that guy” above.

"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jun 9, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Good for him, I like that attitude. I’ve liked what he’s had to say in various interviews before this too. I don’t expect him to win the job, or even get significant time on the field early, but his attitude and work ethic should push him past Ellison in no time.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jun 9, 2009 1:00 PM EDT reply actions

Agree

I am liking Harris more then Bowen, or Ellison these days.

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by sireric on Jun 9, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t even consider Bowen a threat. Harris is the one getting all the first team reps in practice. In fact, the team was giving Ashlee Palmer some first team reps as well. No sign of Bowen.

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jun 9, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I forgot about Palmer.

No night spent pantsless is a wasted night.

by sireric on Jun 9, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I think I’m almost ready to eat a some Bowen crow. Alvin, meet Aaron….

by krytime on Jun 9, 2009 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Merz?

Already comparing him to Merz?

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by MattRichWarren on Jun 10, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions

What is peoples deal?

Ellison is an alright starter. and that crap about he’s liable in run defense is bogus. He’s a consistent tackler un like other starters on our roster (kawika mitchell) but i dont hear anyone complaining about the TONS and Tons of missed tackles he had. Ellison often is left covering the TE or dropping into his zone. His position doesnt call for Huge numbers in our scheme. HE DOES HIS JOB WELL. AND THATS WHY JAURON LIKES HIM. this crap that everyone spits about him being a good backup but not a good starter is ridiculous. If u can play, u can play. and he’s a consistent performer. He’s not spectacular but the position doesnt call for him to be spectacular it calls for coverage and hes proven he can do it. Which is why Jauron likes him. No more of this Jauron is ok with mediocre crap. He’s a head coach in the NFL and u r not. who knows better?

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by Gabezababe on Jun 9, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions

Ellison is a below-average starter. Would you be opposed to putting an average starter in? Ellison is a smart player, no doubt. But he also lacks the physical skills to be an impact player. The Bills need some of those. He does his job adequately. We need some spectacular in our lineup.

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by MattRichWarren on Jun 9, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Ellison doesn’t miss many tackles, but he’s also not in position to make them in the run game all that often. How often have we seen him shed a block to get a runner in the backfield?

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Jun 9, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I totally agree he not a playmaker out there. He is just there. Harris is bigger, stronger, and faster. We need that to compete in our division. Harris could keep up with Keller, Miami’s TE, or Watson. That alone makes him a better asset than Ellision on the field.

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by Deadpool71 on Jun 9, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I love the kid's attitude and work ethic

And the fact that he’s getting reps with the first team early is encouraging to me. Do I think he’ll start against the Pats? No. But should he be our starter by year’s end? Absolutly.

by CanadianBillsFan on Jun 9, 2009 11:41 PM EDT reply actions