Is it time to just throw James Harrison out of the league?

[Champ]

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the NFL is considering suspending Steelers OLB James Harrison 1-2 games for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Colt McCoy on Thursday Night Football in Week 14.

[ralaw]

NFL suspends James Harrison one game

The NFL announced Tuesday that Steelers linebacker James Harrison has been suspended for one game for his hit on Browns quarterback Colt McCoy last Thursday night, CBSSports.com's Mike Freeman confirms.

It was Harrison's first roughing-the-passer penalty of the season. A year ago, he was fined $100,000 for flagrant hits on then-Titans quarterback Vince Young ($5K), Browns' receiver Mohamed Massaquoi ($75K), and Saints quarterback Drew Brees ($20K).

At the time, Harrison said "I don't know. I guess try and be more aware about the placement of my face mask. I don't know how you tackle someone and not use any part of your head, especially if you're trying to see what you're hitting. I mean, your face mask is going to touch them."

On Monday, Harrison said he shouldn't be suspended.

"I don't think it's suspension-worthy," he said after practice, according to the CBSSports.com Rapid Reporter Chuck Finder. "I don't think it's worthy of anything, but that's just my own personal thoughts."

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/33850513

I don't agree with W2B's stance.....given his history this seems about right to me....otherwise I wouldn't have suspended him.....just a fine.

[Houston]

It's all about protecting the players....

[Warner2BruceTD]

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/e...75988/33850513

I don't agree with W2B's stance.....given his history this seems about right to me....otherwise I wouldn't have suspended him.....just a fine.

I'm not saying they should absolutely throw him out of the league. I'm saying that it's time to consider that as an option.

[Sharkweather]

http://twitter.com/#!/jharrison9292/status/146628481290211328

[ralaw]

I'm not saying they should absolutely throw him out of the league. I'm saying that it's time to consider that as an option.

I'm not sure he's done enough to warrant that sort of discipline. I don't think he intentionally goes out there to hurt someone, because if he wanted to he could, but he also doesn't seem to worry with trying to "let up" like the rest of the league has done.

[tigstah]

the hitting him with fines hasnt made him change the way he plays. he gets a 1 game suspension now. next time it may be out of the league. football is a hurt business. you know the risks when you strap on the helmet. i dont know about the hit in question, if its with the facemask, hey its part of the game. if its with the crown of the helmet...then thats different.

[Bmore]

Pitt could sure use him in this weeks game against the 49ers... To bad..

[bucky]

I'm not sure he's done enough to warrant that sort of discipline. I don't think he intentionally goes out there to hurt someone, because if he wanted to he could, but he also doesn't seem to worry with trying to "let up" like the rest of the league has done.

One game suspension is about right. Next time it will be a multiple game suspension. You have to cover up a stabbing to get kicked out of the league, oh wait? Sorry ralaw, I couldn't help it.

[ralaw]

One game suspension is about right. Next time it will be a multiple game suspension. You have to cover up a stabbing to get kicked out of the league, oh wait? Sorry ralaw, I couldn't help it.

Last time I checked our great legal system dismissed the murder charges against Lewis. So, I don't know what you are talking about.

:smugrussell:

[bucky]

Last time I checked our great legal system dismissed the murder charges against Lewis. So, I don't know what you are talking about.

:smugrussell:

Just joking around with ya.

[ralaw]

Just joking around with ya.

Yeah, its all fun and games now, but wait until the Ravens play the Packers in the SB......we'll see who's laughing then!!

[bucky]

Yeah, its all fun and games now, but wait until the Ravens play the Packers in the SB......we'll see who's laughing then!!

It could happen. It could also be the Saints and Ravens in the SB. Love the position GB put themselves in, but I won't get cocky.

[FirstTimer]

Bucky is worst ever

[Warner2BruceTD]

http://twitter.com/#!/jharrison9292/...28481290211328

Reinforces my point earlier in thread that this is a person who has no intentions of being contrite, and isn't even smart enough to pretend.