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James Harrison and others know — discontent can pay Super dividends

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Judging by some participants in the Super Bowl, it can pay to be a malcontent.

James Harrison is one of four players who will appear in Sunday’s game who forced their way off other teams, three to the New England Patriots.

No coincidence there, right? Who says quitters never win?

The Steelers finally complied with the little-used Harrison’s third request to cut him by doing so Dec. 23. The Patriots wasted no time in signing him three days later, and he’s had a hand in helping them get here, rejuvenating what he hopes will not be the final season of his career.