Niners Nation: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: Sounder At Heart for Seattle Sounders Fans!

49ers reportedly sign OLB Marques Harris

Thanks to 49erLou for getting a FanShot up on this topic.  A couple days ago reports surfaced that the 49ers had signed Marques Harris, an outside linebacker formerly of the San Diego Chargers.  The 49ers have not officially announced it, which means he has not yet put pen to paper on a contract.  However, they have agreed to terms.

Although it's not an official deal yet, I thought we'd at least roll out a scouting report on Harris:

Harris...doesn't fit San Diego's new defensive scheme as well as he did former coordinator Wade Phillips' system. He can make plays moving forward and blitzing off the edge, but he isn't as effective stacking and shedding at the line or moving laterally to make plays. He has a good burst off the edge and can get upfield against blocking tight ends or running backs. He isn't as effective taking on offensive linemen [and h]e seems a little awkward and stiff when dropping in space [and] doesn't break well on the ball as a pass defender. Harris doesn't show much upside (especially in the current scheme), and he may find himself fighting for roster spots the rest of his career.

No word on how many dollars or years on the deal, but I'd imagine it's not much of either.  That would indicate worst case he's camp fodder, best case he provides some punch off the bench as a pass rush specialist.  I'm not holding my breath for much of a contribution, but fortunately it's as close to a no risk situation as you'll get.

0 recs  |  Comment 12 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

More from Niners Nation

49ers-Falcons: Final Injury Report

Oct 2009 by Fooch - 5 comments

Comments

Display:

Remember Roderick Green?

Wasn’t much special, but he did make a couple key plays in ‘06. Having another pass-rusher certainly can’t hurt.

That said, I think we’re going to be pleasantly surprised by the combo of Haralson and Lawson this year.

Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs

by bondslegend on Apr 30, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was gonna say

sounds just like Rod Green and I wasn’t a big fan of his taking up a roster spot last year…

by foosball4949 on Apr 30, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a sad stae of affairs

How the mighty have fallen.

When sighning this riff raff is considered news-its not good.

by Italia1970 on Apr 30, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

Every team signs random guys to bring into camp. It’s not like they’re expecting him to be a starter.

by Fooch on Apr 30, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Italia's...

… just going overboard to attract attention now. Either that, or he just knows nothing about football. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt and say it’s the former rather than the latter.

by sfgfan on May 1, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are

you SpitBlood’s cousin?

by save10 on Apr 30, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 lol.

That dude is such a douche…

by Sultan of Seitan on Apr 30, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fail

it’s May. What else are die-hard NFL fans supposed to talk about? We’ve beaten our draft to death already, so all that’s left are the veteran signings.

If you remember, Walt Harris was signed right around this time, someone you would have called “riff raff”, and he’s been one of the better CBs in the league during his time here. So you never know who’s going to contribute to your team.

Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs

by bondslegend on May 1, 2009 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

"We'll see them again in the playoffs." -- Coach Mike Singletary after a gut-wrenching week 3 loss to the Vikings.
Start posting about the 49ers »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Gary05-6_small21_small
Niners Forgotten Man Deserves Pro Bowl Recognition
Montana_action_150-188_1__small
Top NCAA/NFL Prospects
Dave_small
Week 9 Prediction Games
Mc_small
Ask Music City Miracles
Small
The Jimmy Raye play-by-play. Does he really suck?

Recent FanPosts

Small
WHY DID WE LET KORY SHEETS GO
Images_small
Titans vs. 49ers: The World According to Madden
Small
summary of NFL Experts picking 49ers to win or lose this season
Small
Playoffs: Details on the 2 horse race...
Montana_action_150-188_1__small
Weapons & Matchups (49ers vs. Titans)
Small
Remaining Strength of Schedule
Pictures_110_small
Colts players are dropping like flies!!!!!
Memento-lies_small
The 49ers are coming up short on 3rd down
Frank-gore_small
Strength of Schedule

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

Acme Packing Company
Well, This Is News
Buc 'Em
An unbelievable night at One Buc
Niners Nation
Golden Nuggets: Should be a good one..

SPONSORS


Head Ball Coach

Dave_small Fooch

Editors

Jerry_rice_small ProfessorBigelow

Assistant Coaches

Howtheyscoredcat_small howtheyscored

Pixies_logo_small Florida Danny

M_12a62905a0324d2da2f43ddaf62c630f_small Ninjames

Duct_tape_bandit_small Josh from Hollywood

Crab_tree_small briandean

Moderators

Jackalope_card_small wjackalope