Derrick Harvey: The Best Player on the Jaguars Defense
by Adam Stites on Aug 8, 2010 10:41 PM EDT
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In May, I wrote that Derrick Harvey was primed for a breakout year and that he was victimized by the play of those around him. 3 months later, I feel more optimistic than ever. It's hard not to be when I hear things like this:
Perhaps the reason I'm so excited about Harvey is the fact that I thought he was one of, if not the best player on the defense in 2009. The breakout season I wrote about in May was based on the thought that improving the defensive line around him and taking double teams away from him would free him up."Night and day. He’s a different player. I’m seeing technique in him I hadn’t seen previously. That’s for sure because he was not a technique guy. I’m seeing quickness in him. I’m seeing a spark in him. At times, he has looked like the dominant player you would expect from the eighth pick of the draft."
- Vic Ketchman (Thanks to Carly for transcribing the quote)
Now add in the growth that is being witnessed by fans and media alike, and yes I'm ready to crown him. About a year ago BCC's founder, Chris, argued that Brian Williams could be the most underappreciated Jaguar ever. He was released about a month later. Regardless of the fact that the stats haven't come yet and that it's early, I'm calling Derrick Harvey the best defensive player the Jaguars have. You can quote me on it.
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If some injury will not happens
Derrick and the whole D-line will be the one of the biggest advantage of this team.
And it seems we were right about Monachino as the biggest obsticle of the pass rush.
Firing him and hiring Cullen was the biggest offseason move by the Jags IMO:
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Aug 8, 2010 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
I agree
Cullen is working miracles
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Yeah
but i think we added something by subtracting Monachino
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how are you gonna sit there and write this article when you and just about every other person on this site have not said one good thing about Harvey in 2 years? fucking hippocrites…almost all of ya. I get the crdit for kowing Harvey is the shit and will breakout.
by harveyismyboy on Aug 10, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I beleive Aaron Kampman is the best d-linethey have
Rashean is best DB
Daryl Smith is the best LB
Cant choose between Daryl and Aaron,
call me crazy
But I can’t help but think Kampman is the 2010 iteration of Torry Holt for the defense. Notice last year you didn’t see the amount of questions on the receivers ability to hold on to the ball as you had in years past since Keenan and Jimmy left. Kampman, like Holt, is a “Pro’s pro” who can teach the other guys on the line the little things to take care of themselves, prolong their career, and help their team, and if he is all the way back, you have a very serviceable guy with something to prove. I know it’s cliche and I’m not going to insult anyone’s intelligence by saying you have a coach on the field, but a reconstructed knee is still an iffy proposition in live game action. Reggie Heyward looked all the way back, then whammo, he’s gone in the opener last year.
With the youth movement on the d line plus a dynamic new coach, the Jags made what I feel is the best move they could have made in the offseason by bringing Kampman in. And the guy who will benefit the most is Harvey. 3rd year is usually the crap or get off the pot year for linemen.
with the amount of money they are paying Kampman
He better be a lot more to the defense this year than Holt was to the offense last year
by JohnnyBiceps on Aug 9, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Poor Harvey was utilized as a stand up LB, which he doesn't have the body for.
He was asked to bulk up some to play as a 3-4 DE… Fail again… Now he’s at the weight he should be. He’s a clear force in the run already, and he was regularly doubled, only because every else on our team was horrible.
However, that’s not to say he should be completely exonerated for last season… The defense had too many holes that could be exploited.
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Derrick Harvey in coverage
a silly idea. Derrick Harvey taught moves to get the QB, a good idea.
Derrick has tried to do it alone and has been jerked around by different schemes and by sub-par coaching. If he emerges, it is a testament to his resolve and ability.
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Joe......
You lost me a bit on that comment. Are you saying that because you think someone else will steal Cullen away, or will we think he is not needed? Keep in mind if the defense makes a huge improvement, and the Jags start to be contenders, he might not be so eager to go! This organization also gave him the second chance he wanted!
I'm thinking that..
he’ll go elsewhere on his own accord. There’s no loyalty in the NFL, especially with a coach on a hot seat. I mean say due to his coaching, the Jags quadruple their sack numbers and really pound some teams but we go 7-9. If Weaver decides Del Rio does not deserve to stay, Cullen would have built one hell of a resume with the turnaround and would be a hot property for any team; of course assuming the new coach comes in and brings his own staff. I know the cart is before the horse, but even if the team does well and Del Rio stays there may be an opportunity for a coordinator position and Cullen would be foolish to not entertain that, especially in a pending lockout year where there are not many guarantees for position coaches that there are for coordinators.
Why do you think Kennedy Pola jumped in the middle of training camp? Security.
I see what yuo are saying....
just was curious from your first statement. As far as loyalty, it is hard to find anywhere in the world!
If Cullen went and did that and Jack got fired
Maybe Cullen would be promoted to HC?
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Doubtful
for a few years anyway. He’s very early in the rehabilitation process. Owners (owners not in Oakland) don’t want their head coach to have a recent history of police blotter or otherwise embarrassing behavior. Remember, this is his first pro job since the incidents and from what it sounds like, owners would not pull the trigger unless the Commissioner signed off on it. His ladder (if things go well) may only extend to coordinator. I mean do you think Mike Tice will ever be a head coach again? Do you think he wants the scrutiny? Love boat and the Super Bowl ticket scandal are hard to come back from.
Hell, with the media as it is now, I don’t know if Jack Del Rio sniffs an HC job if the beat down of Otis Taylor during the 1987 players strike occurred in the internet/ sports talk era.
I like the optimisme
And I refuse to be the voice of pessimism.
ummmm…. Hail King Harvey?
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Maybe
I hope so
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Aug 9, 2010 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Have we played a game yet?
I hope not. Still excited that the Jags’ are undefeated.
The Teal and Black are comin' back!
You say that....
as if you do not expect them to be after week one? And yes, we had a scrimmage. The Jags won!
Kuharsky noted this articleAdam- Well done!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Aug 9, 2010 11:46 AM EDT reply actions
I don't know about "victimized by the play of those around him..."
…but I am confident he will be more productive this season from the cumulative effect of having better players around, his re-dedication, and Cullen’s kick in the arse.
In other breaking news...
Adam Stites has just been cited for public intoxication. The police said he must be drunk to even write that headline.
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by BIBBEE on Aug 9, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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