Damon 'Snacks' Harrison quotes/ info: 2019 season

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Lions DT Damon Harrison changes agents, but is a new deal coming?

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This new thread relates to the following thread:


Lions 2018 season Awards



Bob Quinn has a history as a GM of not extending / re-structuring contracts until a year or less to the time the player is scheduled to hit the open market. With Drew Rosenhaus now in the equation, a strong push by Rosenhaus and Damon Harrison to work out a contract extension / restructure is a very realistic possibility.  Probably more likely than not.  How Bob Quinn and co. respond if this happens is certainly a key Lions question moving forward.

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Snacks Harrison approaches Lions about new contract
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The age factor makes this an even more difficult contract situation to resolve than would be the case with a younger Lions player with 2 years remaining on his contract.

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Lions GM Bob Quinn: Snacks Harrison extension not a priority right now


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One reason in making a case why the Lions should try to work out a contract extension with Damon Harrison is he's been durable. Harrison has played in every game the previous 6 seasons. Including, 17 games in the 2018 season.

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I’m comfortable with Bob Quinn’s stance that an extension for Harrison is not a priority at this time. I see little risk with waiting for a bit to see how the age vs. durability factor plays out for another season.


Joe

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Joe, I definitely would support the approach you suggested. Though it would be best if Damon Harrison participates in the entire Lions off-season program, there's no question that there are risks in giving him a contract extension this year.

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Snacks Harrison not in Allen Park for start of Lions’ conditioning program

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This is something the Lions were almost certainly prepared for, as the absence of Damon Harrison at the start of the off-season program was more likely than not.

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Bob Quinn says Damon Harrison’s offseason absence not contract-related

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If Damon Harrison isn't present when OTAs begin, his contract situation should be considered an issue until/ unless proven otherwise.

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Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison not at Detroit Lions OTAs

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Assuming both players continue to skip the Lions OTAs, the question becomes will one or both skip the Lions June Mandatory Minicamp?

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Report: Snacks Harrison won’t show up for Lions mandatory minicamp either

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I doubt either player will report on time to training camp, barring a new contract ( s ) or a concerted effort by the Lions to work towards contract extensions in 2019.

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It wouldn't be surprising ( barring a contract adjustment ) if Damon Harrison reports to the Lions as late as the time that he ( and Drew Rosenhaus ) thinks he will be activated to the Lions roster for the opening game at Arizona. As a vested veteran, Harrison's salary for the entire season becomes guaranteed if he's on the 53 man roster for the regular season opener.

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Detroit Lions land two players on PFF’s top-50 list

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This certainly reflects why Damon Harrison is trying to get a better contract from the Lions at this time.

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Lions’ DT Damon Harrison will reportedly show up for training camp

Damon Harrison expected at Lions training camp


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This is definitely encouraging news. It sill be interesting to see what transpires in the next 3 days.