Browns RB Jerome Harrison Was Hyped Before Camp, But Is He On the Bubble Now?

Coming into the Cleveland Browns 2009 Training Camp, there were many experts and fans who thought that Eric Mangini was going to be the guy who would finally take advantage of running back Jerome Harrison's talents.

There were even comparisons of Harrison and the New York Jets running back Leon Washington, who Mangini used extensively while he was the Jets coach.

After almost a month of practices and two preseason games in the books, Harrison has suffered a two week long injury which has only given the other running backs more reps.

Rookie James Davis has made the most of his opportunities and so has backup Noah Herron.

So, what about Harrison?

With the kind of coach that Mangini is, there is no guarantee that he will put up with Harrison's continuing mystery injury.

There are only two preseason games left and if Harrison wants to make this team, then he needs to heal quickly, get into the final games to prove himself, and claim a roster spot.

Harrison has shown signs of flash in his short NFL career, the most memorable being against the Buffalo Bills when he broke through the line and took off for a 72 yard touchdown back in November of 2008.

That is all in the past, and Mangini wants to see what he has right now.

It looks like Jamal Lewis and Davis will be making the roster, and if Harrison does not play in any of the remaining preseason games, Herron could take Harrison's roster spot as the third and final back on the Browns opening day roster, but at least there is still time for Harrison.

If Harrison does not make the roster, hopefully Mangini will place him on the practice squad so that no other NFL team can pick him up.

(Article originally posted on Dawg Scooper: An Unofficial Cleveland Browns News Source)