Alright, strap in, because Marvin Harrison Jr. is hitting the field this Sunday against the Jaguars in London. That’s right, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans just dropped the news in his Wednesday presser, confirming Harrison is ready to go. This isn’t just a cameo, folks, this is the real deal.
Quick Study, No Kidding
Ryans didn’t just say Harrison’s playing, he raved about how quickly the man got up to speed. “I thought Marvin did a really good job today, getting acclimated,” Ryans told reporters. You gotta give credit where it’s due, too. Ryans highlighted that the Texans’ coaching staff “have done a great job in the background, really working with him, getting him caught up to speed on our plays, the verbiage of what we’re doing.” Harrison wasn’t just in meetings either, he “Got in and ran some plays today, did a good job,” according to Ryans. This dude’s a natural, and clearly put in the work.
The Grind Paid Off
But how does a player jump in so fast? Ryans broke it down, explaining that it’s easy “when the player is attentive and he’s locked in on getting the details down.” And Harrison? He’s apparently the definition of locked in. Ryans revealed that on Harrison’s very “first night here, he was with our assistant wide receivers coach, coach Tiquan Underwood, and they were grinding , they were working late at night.” They were buried “in the playbook, grinding.” That kind of dedication “allowed him to get a day ahead and now he was able to go out there today and just fit right in seamlessly.” It’s a testament to effort: “So, when you put the work in and you’re dialed in, you can make it work,” Ryans emphasized.
So get ready for Sunday. Marvin Harrison Jr. put in the late nights, the coaches busted their tails, and now we get to see what this “seamless” fit looks like when the lights are on in London. You can bet everyone will be watching.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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