Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into the world of linebackers lately, and one name that keeps popping up is David Harris. I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, so I decided to do a little digging and film study of my own. Here’s what I did and what I found.
Getting Started: Finding the Film
First things first, I needed to find some actual game footage of Harris. I started by just browsing some well-known video sites. It took some searching, sifting through highlight reels and whatnot, but I managed to find a few full games from his time with the Jets and even a couple from his Patriots days.
The Watch-Through: Taking Notes
Next, I settled in for some serious film study. I grabbed a notepad and pen – yeah, I’m old school like that – and started watching. I wasn’t just watching for fun, though. I focused on a few key things:
- His stance and pre-snap reads: How did he position himself before the play? What did he seem to be looking at?
- His reaction time: How quickly did he diagnose the play and react?
- His tackling technique: Was he hitting hard and wrapping up?
- His coverage skills: How did he fare against tight ends and running backs in pass coverage?
- His overall hustle: Did he play every down with intensity?
I watched each game at least twice. The first time, I just got a general feel for his play. The second time, I paused, rewound, and took detailed notes on specific plays. I jotted down things like, “Quick off the snap, good read on the run,” or “Got beat on the out route, needs to work on his footwork.” Stuff like that.
Putting It All Together: My Observations
After hours of watching and note-taking, I started to form a pretty good picture of David Harris as a player. It was clear he was a super smart and instinctive player. His ability to read offenses and react quickly was impressive. I noticed he consistently put himself in the right position to make plays. And the guy was a tackling machine! I was impressed with not only his amount of tackles, but also with his tackling form.
I saw some areas where he could improve, particularly in pass coverage, there were a few times he got caught flat-footed. But overall, my film study confirmed what I had heard – David Harris was a solid, dependable linebacker who consistently made a positive impact on the field.
This whole process was actually pretty fun. I learned a lot, not just about David Harris, but also about how to analyze linebackers in general. Definitely going to do this with more players in the future!
