Marvin Harrison Jr. officially became a Houston Texan on Monday after clearing his physical, making his trade from the Arizona Cardinals complete.
Ryans Hypes Up His New Playmaker
Houston Head Coach DeMeco Ryans couldn’t hide his excitement, telling reporters in his Monday press conference that they’re stoked to add “another really great playmaker.” And honestly, who wouldn’t be? This isn’t some rando off the street. Harrison Jr. absolutely crushed it in college, racking up multiple thousand-yard receiving seasons and earning All-American honors. He’s been a top receiver every time he’s stepped on the field. Plus, he’s already got that built-in chemistry with C.J. Stroud from their Ohio State days. That’s huge, man. You can’t just buy that kind of rapport.
The Real Reason Ryans Isn’t Worried About a Thing
But here’s the kicker, the real reason Ryans sounds so confident about Harrison Jr.’s immediate impact. The coach straight up said he isn’t worried about Harrison Jr. picking up a new scheme quickly or what he’ll be able to run for the team offensively. Why? Because the “common theme” Ryans has heard from “multiple people” about Marvin Harrison Jr. is how hard he works. “He’s one of the hardest workers,” Ryans emphasized. That’s all he needed to hear. When you’ve got a talent like that who busts his butt, you know he’s going to figure it out.
So yeah, the Texans just landed a certified college legend who’s already got a connection with their QB. But it’s that relentless work ethic, the “hard worker” tag, that’s really got DeMeco Ryans believing Marvin Harrison Jr. is going to hit the ground running in Houston.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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