Why Rodney Harrison should have retired as a Chargers?
Last Wednesday, the former San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots safety, Rodney Harrison announced his retirement from the NFL. As a New England Patriots, Rodney Harrison won two Super Bowls. But, more than that, Harrison brought passion and physicality to the safety position. One of the best quality of Rodney Harrison’s game was his leadership.
For the San Diego Chargers, with all of Harrison qualities as an NFL player, it would have been nice to keep Rodney Harrison. Harrison went to two Pro Bowls as a San Diego Chargers. In 2003, due to several factors, the Chargers decided to release Rodney Harrison. Since Harrison left the Chargers, the Chargers have had a hard time finding players to fill his spot.
Despite of what was going on between the Rodney Harrison and the Chargers front office, Rodney Harrison should have never been let go. The best thing for Harrison was moving on and joining the New England Patriots. Harrison leadership helped the Patriot win two Super Bowl. Who know how his career could have turned out as a Chargers. But, the only thing left for Rodney Harrison’s NFL career to be complete, will be his placed in the NFL Hall of Fame. And what a Hall of Fame career it was.
Sources: (ESPN, San Diego Union-Tribune)