The Patriots’ coach brushes off questions about the former Steelers linebacker.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There are days when Bill Belichick is willing to expand on a topic. There are days when he is not.
When it comes to the New England Patriots signing linebacker James Harrison, it was the latter on Wednesday.
The Patriots coach wasn’t willing to giving much insight into the acquisition of Harrison or talk in depth about anything regarding the 15-year veteran and former All-Pro.
“He’s played outside linebacker for the (Pittsburgh) Steelers,” Belichick said when asked about the signing. “We’ll see how it goes.”
Based on what Harrison did with the Steelers will be there any carryover with the Patriots defensive system?
“Yeah, I don’t know,” Belichick said. “We’ll start working with him and see where it goes.”
How about Harrison’s career? He’s a very accomplished player.
Belichick: “Good.”
When adding Harrison to the roster, does the team factor in his experience?
“Yeah, we can’t control any of that,” Belichick said.
Harrison has a lot of experience playing against the Patriots (eight games in his career). Does that familiarity factor into the team’s choice to bring him in?
“Every player is different,” Belichick said.
Some people are saying that the Patriots signed Harrison so he could provide intel on the Steelers. Does Belichick take any stock in that?
“We’re playing the Jets this week,” Belichick said. “I don’t really know what that has to do with it. Maybe I’m missing something, I don’t know.”
With the Harrison signing, it seems like people are looking ahead to a possible Patriots-Steelers playoff game.
Belichick: “Well, we play the Jets this week, so.”
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