Anyone questioning Harley’s prior play without mentioning the overall lack of production of the entire offense: poor playcalling, poor QB play, poor oline play, dissension in the WR room (which he has been vocal leader in keeping together) is unwarranted.
When targeted during all of our offensive struggles including last season, Harley caught the ball. Very hard catches as well, thrown late and (over the middle of the field while Harley weighs 170 pounds) from Rosier and Perry.
We aren’t gonna even mention his blocking efforts. He is routinely put in poor personnel decision blocking play designs that should’ve been given to Hightower or Mallory.
I definitely agree that all criticism isn’t “taking a shot at a kid” when done correctly with context and nuance. I believed the Shaq criticism when done with class, was warranted and didn’t take away from his overall huge contribution to this program.