Today, after 13 extremely productive seasons, The Indianapolis Colts and wide receiver Marvin Harrison parted ways.
Harrison is second on the all time receptions list, behind only the great Jerry Rice.
In the late Nineties through around 2007 quarterback Peyton Manning and Harrison formed the most dangerous quaterback/wide receiver combination of all time, winning a super bowl in '07 (against the Bears :[ )
However, with age came injuries and limited playing time for Harrison. On top of injuries, a shooting scandal plagued him off the field.
Harrison still feels like he is the same great player, however he and the Colts were not on the same page. Harrison is due $13 million next season and felt that he deserved more. After failing to settle on an extension, Harrison was released.
To me, this transaction is not a shocker. Harrison is going to be 37 years old next year, way past his prime. Also, with the recent retirement of long-time coach Tony Dungy, Harrison didn't feel the same attachment to the team. I'm sure this is saddening for Peyton Manning, but I'm sure the reigning MVP Manning will make it work without him.
Possible destinations for Harrison include Philadelphia and San Francisco. I would love to see the Bears make a run at him for 1 year to teach their young receivers a thing or two.
The bears better get him.
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