Marvin Harrison Jr. has one catch on four targets for a measly 33 yards through two games, and the Arizona Cardinals are already trying to put a brave face on what’s becoming a tough look for their star receiver. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett literally walked up to Harrison Jr. at practice Wednesday and wrapped him in a lengthy embrace, which tells you everything about the pressure building on this guy. This isn’t just a slow start; in Week 2, Harrison Jr. finished a healthy game with zero catches for the first time in his entire career. Unbelievable, right?
Brissett Tries to Keep It Chill as Harrison Jr.’s Numbers Tank
Brissett is out here doing damage control, telling everyone, “Nobody has lost confidence in Marv.” Yeah, well, maybe not inside the locker room, but external concerns are piling up faster than rain in November. Brissett admits Harrison Jr. wants the ball,duh,and that the team understands it. But then he hits us with the classic “Is it only Week 2? Yes.” It’s a valid point, but for a player expected to light up the league, one catch after two games is alarm bells, not just a minor hiccup. Brissett hopes the tide will change “soon,” but even he doesn’t know when. That’s not exactly a vote of supreme confidence in the immediate future.
Even Run Blocking Is Becoming a Story in Glendale
The criticism isn’t just about catching the ball. Apparently, Harrison Jr.’s run blocking has been under fire this week too. Head coach Mike LaFleur tried to spin it, saying Harrison Jr. has “really embraced that challenge.” Look, every player needs to block, but when a team’s prized wideout is getting talked about more for his *willingness to block* than his actual receiving stats, you know things are off. The fact that this is even a topic speaks volumes. This is the guy they’re banking on, and watching him struggle, especially against our Seahawks in Week 2 on September 20th in Glendale, had to feel wild for the 12s. Our boys were out there playing when Harrison Jr. had that no-catch game, imagine that.
The Cardinals have a lot to figure out with their young star. They’re clearly trying to rally around him, but those numbers? They’re brutal, no way around it. What happens next for Harrison Jr. will tell us a lot about his resilience and the Cardinals’ ability to develop their talent. It’s still early, but the heat is definitely on in Glendale.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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