The National Football League is abuzz on Monday morning about the career accomplishments of James Harrison after the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker announced his retirement. They should be. Harrison was a late bloomer in the league who turned into a dominating performer on a Super Bowl winner, a pass rusher who showcased his considerable skills under the brightest lights. There wasn’t an NFL fan who didn’t see James Harrison do James Harrison-like things.
That last line that not only highlights why everyone is serving up their own remembrances of Harrison’s career but it also reveals why another incredible pass rusher has yet to receive the same spotlight.