Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Hall of Fame father, Marvin Harrison Sr., is having a hard time watching the current state of the Arizona Cardinals’ offense. The team is off to a 2-5 start, and the offense has proven to be a big hurdle for them.
Harrison Jr. is one of the leading pass-catchers on Arizona’s offense. He has caught 24 receptions for 396 yards and two touchdowns only.
Recently, during his appearance on ESPN, the Hall of Fame wide receiver expressed his feelings about the Cardinals’ offence.
“It’s very hard for me to watch the Cardinals’ offense,” Harrison Sr. told ESPN. “And you can quote me on that.”
Harrison Sr. compared the current offense to the offense he’s accustomed to watching during his days. There’s a vast difference in game strategy, but the Hall of Famer is not a fan of the modern evolution of the offence.
“The style of offense that I am accustomed to, that I’m used to watching as a professional eye, as a wide receiver … I just can’t relate to watching that [current] offense, that style of offense,” Harrison Sr. said. “Basically, I can’t relate to what goes on there.
Reason Behind Frustration From Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Old Man
Marvin Harrison Jr. was selected No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. There was a strong belief that the Cardinals would rely on their first pick more. However, instead, the offense has largely been seen as over-focused on getting the ball to tight ends or letting the running back take the ball up the field. Harrison Jr.’s two touchdowns entering Week 10 testify that.
Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Sr. played in the era of Peyton Manning, helping him record great stats due to the elite passing game back then. He directly contrasted that with what he sees in Arizona. He said:
“What I do know is you can put Marvin Harrison Sr., in my prime, in Arizona right now, and guess what happened? Canton, Ohio, [home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame] is going to send me a prepaid envelope and say, ‘Could you please send that jacket back?’ So, I’m not speaking for anyone. I’m speaking for me.
“I’m just telling you that jacket, they’d be sending a prepaid envelope. ‘Thanks for all your help, but send that jacket back, please.'”
Harrison Jr. understands where his father comes from and the era he played it. So when asked about his father’s reaction, Harrison Jr. acknowledged his mindset.
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