The Indianapolis Colts released wide receiver Marvin Harrison, who has been a mainstay and a the epitome of consistency for this team since 1996. The move was made because Harrison refused to take a pay cut and the Colts were being affected by the salary cap. Harrison has been with the Colts since they drafted him in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Harrison has the record for most catches in a season with 143 in 2002 and is second in career receptions, behind Jerry Rice.
It was evident that this was going to be an emotional decision for owner Jim Irsay. Harrison has been there the longest of any current player and Harrison constantly got the job done without all the extra-curricular activity that has been known from guys like Terrell Owens and Chad Ocho-Cinco. In my opinion, the Colts had to release him. Harrison did have 60 receptions this past season, but the Colts were in a salary cap situation where they needed to start shedding salary. The Colts did what was possible in asking him to take a pay cut, but he refused. I don't think Harrison will have a productive end to his career on another team because he developed a great bond with quarterback Peyton Manning. However, when Harrison retires, he is a sure Hall of Famer.
What do you think of the Colts decision to release Harrison? What team will Harrison sign with for next season? Will he have another productive season?
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