Harris happy back(up) with Browns
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Josh Harris says he's happy to be back in the
brown and orange.
The former Bowling Green quarterback is now a backup with the
Browns after signing with Cleveland yesterday.
Harris could have turned down the Browns' offer and remained on
Baltimore's practice squad, but he wanted the chance to play and
maybe even get the chance to start next year.
Harris could serve as Luke McCown's backup on Sunday against San
Diego because Kelly Holcomb has cracked ribs.
Interim Browns coach Terry Robiskie says Harris is picking up
the offense pretty fast.
(Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Harris articles thread
Story from Mercury News, Lots of quotes from Josh
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercuryn ... 997.htm?1c
Harris happy back(up) with Browns
TOM WITHERS
Associated Press
BEREA, Ohio - Two whirlwind days and a tough decision later, rookie quarterback Josh Harris found himself in surroundings that were both strange and strangely comforting.
"Back in Ohio," the former Bowling Green star said Wednesday with a smile. "Back wearing the brown and orange."
Desperate for a backup quarterback, the Cleveland Browns signed Harris on Tuesday, swiping him from Baltimore's practice squad when the Ravens couldn't find a spot for the sixth-round pick on their active roster.
Harris, who threw for 7,503 yards and 55 touchdowns and rushed for 43 more TDs with the Falcons, was contacted on Monday by the Browns, who still don't know if Kelly Holcomb or Luke McCown will start this week against the San Diego Chargers.
Harris could have turned down the Browns' offer and remained on Baltimore's practice squad, but with a chance to possibly play this season and compete for Cleveland's starting job next year, he decided to sign with the Browns.
"I wouldn't have made it if I didn't think it was a good career move," he said. "I think this is a good situation for me. I decided it was a better business move to go ahead and come here and compete here."
Following his first practice with the Browns, Harris wore a Bowling Green T-shirt as he met with reporters. Asked if that was his college helmet, which has the identical striping as the Browns', hanging in his locker, Harris said, "It might as well be."
The Browns brought Harris in for an interview and workout before April's draft. They were impressed with the 6-foot-1, 238-pounder's skills and smarts, and for a while, Harris thought he might be selected by Cleveland, which chose McCown in the fourth round instead.
"I did think they might draft me," Harris said. "One thing I've learned this year is you cannot figure out the NFL, so don't try."
Harris' next task is to quickly conquer the Browns' playbook. If Holcomb can't play because of cracked ribs, McCown would make his third start and Harris would be the club's No. 2 QB against the Chargers.
Interim coach Terry Robiskie has been impressed with Harris' learning curve.
"He's a pretty sharp guy," Robiskie said. "He's got some good zip on the ball and he has picked things up pretty fast."
While Harris' ascent to NFL stardom hasn't been as quick as Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger, he could one day add his name to the list of Mid-American Conference quarterbacks who have made their mark in the pros.
Players from the MAC are no longer looked down upon because of their size or the quality of competition. Harris thinks NFL teams might want to take a closer look the next time they pass on guys from Miami of Ohio, Bowling Green or Marshall.
"They have to," he said. "If they don't they're just going to miss out on some players. They're going to continue to miss guys."
The Browns are getting a second chance at Harris, who can't commit to playing in NFL Europe because his wife, Tami, is due with their first child in May.
By then, the Browns will have a new general manager, a new coach and perhaps even a new quarterback. Harris might not be the favorite, but now that he's back in Ohio, he wouldn't mind staying.
"I can see myself here, but it's not up to me," Harris said. "If I continue to play ball, and improve daily, then anything is possible."
Harris, who is from Westerville, a Columbus suburb, said he's gotten several phone calls since signing with the Browns.
"I have heard from some friends and family and they're like, 'Is it true? Is it true?'" Harris said. "I told them all yes, with a smile on my face."
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercuryn ... 997.htm?1c
Harris happy back(up) with Browns
TOM WITHERS
Associated Press
BEREA, Ohio - Two whirlwind days and a tough decision later, rookie quarterback Josh Harris found himself in surroundings that were both strange and strangely comforting.
"Back in Ohio," the former Bowling Green star said Wednesday with a smile. "Back wearing the brown and orange."
Desperate for a backup quarterback, the Cleveland Browns signed Harris on Tuesday, swiping him from Baltimore's practice squad when the Ravens couldn't find a spot for the sixth-round pick on their active roster.
Harris, who threw for 7,503 yards and 55 touchdowns and rushed for 43 more TDs with the Falcons, was contacted on Monday by the Browns, who still don't know if Kelly Holcomb or Luke McCown will start this week against the San Diego Chargers.
Harris could have turned down the Browns' offer and remained on Baltimore's practice squad, but with a chance to possibly play this season and compete for Cleveland's starting job next year, he decided to sign with the Browns.
"I wouldn't have made it if I didn't think it was a good career move," he said. "I think this is a good situation for me. I decided it was a better business move to go ahead and come here and compete here."
Following his first practice with the Browns, Harris wore a Bowling Green T-shirt as he met with reporters. Asked if that was his college helmet, which has the identical striping as the Browns', hanging in his locker, Harris said, "It might as well be."
The Browns brought Harris in for an interview and workout before April's draft. They were impressed with the 6-foot-1, 238-pounder's skills and smarts, and for a while, Harris thought he might be selected by Cleveland, which chose McCown in the fourth round instead.
"I did think they might draft me," Harris said. "One thing I've learned this year is you cannot figure out the NFL, so don't try."
Harris' next task is to quickly conquer the Browns' playbook. If Holcomb can't play because of cracked ribs, McCown would make his third start and Harris would be the club's No. 2 QB against the Chargers.
Interim coach Terry Robiskie has been impressed with Harris' learning curve.
"He's a pretty sharp guy," Robiskie said. "He's got some good zip on the ball and he has picked things up pretty fast."
While Harris' ascent to NFL stardom hasn't been as quick as Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger, he could one day add his name to the list of Mid-American Conference quarterbacks who have made their mark in the pros.
Players from the MAC are no longer looked down upon because of their size or the quality of competition. Harris thinks NFL teams might want to take a closer look the next time they pass on guys from Miami of Ohio, Bowling Green or Marshall.
"They have to," he said. "If they don't they're just going to miss out on some players. They're going to continue to miss guys."
The Browns are getting a second chance at Harris, who can't commit to playing in NFL Europe because his wife, Tami, is due with their first child in May.
By then, the Browns will have a new general manager, a new coach and perhaps even a new quarterback. Harris might not be the favorite, but now that he's back in Ohio, he wouldn't mind staying.
"I can see myself here, but it's not up to me," Harris said. "If I continue to play ball, and improve daily, then anything is possible."
Harris, who is from Westerville, a Columbus suburb, said he's gotten several phone calls since signing with the Browns.
"I have heard from some friends and family and they're like, 'Is it true? Is it true?'" Harris said. "I told them all yes, with a smile on my face."
I changed the title, since it seems there's another story coming out every hour!!! 
I like the mercurynews.com one best so far, though I LOVE his quote at the end of this article:
http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news_roo ... 723.0.html
I like the mercurynews.com one best so far, though I LOVE his quote at the end of this article:http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news_roo ... 723.0.html
Re: Harris articles thread
How hard can it be?TG1996 wrote: Interim Browns coach Terry Robiskie says Harris is picking up
the offense pretty fast.
1) Take Snap
2) Run for Life
3) Give thumb's up sign on the stretcher
Its gotta be about the simplest offense in the NFL.
Re: Harris articles thread
Unfortunately, that's damn funny!hammb wrote:
How hard can it be?
1) Take Snap
2) Run for Life
3) Give thumb's up sign on the stretcher
Its gotta be about the simplest offense in the NFL.
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Ya know... Josh OWNS an Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba.com t-shirt. Hmmmmmmmm...bgsuman wrote:Following his first practice with the Browns, Harris wore a Bowling Green T-shirt as he met with reporters.
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ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
In that case...ZiggyZoomba wrote: Ya know... Josh OWNS an Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba.com t-shirt. Hmmmmmmmm...
Hi Dennis Northcutt. Thanks for stopping by. I really love the way you know just the spot to cut off your route on those third and six plays, so that if you're hit as you catch the ball, you can lunge forward and hopefully extend over the first down mark, and look like a hero as you gut out the first down. Thank you for your efforts.
P.S. One of these days, it might actually work.
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Cole Magner would get the first down... Hmmmmmmmm... more orange and brown... Harris to Magner... Magner to Harris... Hmmmmmmmm...TG1996 wrote:In that case...ZiggyZoomba wrote: Ya know... Josh OWNS an Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba.com t-shirt. Hmmmmmmmm...
Hi Dennis Northcutt. Thanks for stopping by. I really love the way you know just the spot to cut off your route on those third and six plays, so that if you're hit as you catch the ball, you can lunge forward and hopefully extend over the first down mark, and look like a hero as you gut out the first down. Thank you for your efforts.
P.S. One of these days, it might actually work.
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ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
ROLL ALONG!!!
"We are linked to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve." --BGSU President, Dr. Ralph W. McDonald - 1968
The way I see it, Magner could get picked up by the Browns so maybe we will get to watch this happen again! Hopefully the draft some O-linemen first though...ZiggyZoomba wrote: Cole Magner would get the first down... Hmmmmmmmm... more orange and brown... Harris to Magner... Magner to Harris... Hmmmmmmmm...
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ZiggyZoomba wrote:Cole Magner would get the first down... Hmmmmmmmm... more orange and brown... Harris to Magner... Magner to Harris... Hmmmmmmmm...TG1996 wrote:In that case...ZiggyZoomba wrote: Ya know... Josh OWNS an Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba.com t-shirt. Hmmmmmmmm...
Hi Dennis Northcutt. Thanks for stopping by. I really love the way you know just the spot to cut off your route on those third and six plays, so that if you're hit as you catch the ball, you can lunge forward and hopefully extend over the first down mark, and look like a hero as you gut out the first down. Thank you for your efforts.
P.S. One of these days, it might actually work.
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Re: Harris articles thread
That is hilarious!hammb wrote: How hard can it be?
1) Take Snap
2) Run for Life
3) Give thumb's up sign on the stretcher
Its gotta be about the simplest offense in the NFL.
But you know, Josh is smarter then that. Here is how he would run the offense:1) Call play in huddle
2) When at the line, audible to a running play
3) Let halfback run for his life.
4) Go shake halfback's hand as he is taken off on stretcher.
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If Cole goes to the Browns ill probably go ape $h!t. I hate the browns, but I will reform is the rock and sock...errrr, Harris to Magner connection is reborn. Unfortunalty he will have to be signed, I think Scott is our only chance at a player being drafted. After all, no one drafted JP, and he is the most sick talent that has come out of the football team in about forever.
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