Walt Harris appreciation thread

Leathaface · 2010-06-24T11:11:02-07:00

I rarely start threads but I had to start this since Walt was one of my favorite 49ers when he was here. Now that we know Harris isn't coming back (signed with Baltimore), we should all appreciate what Walt did for us in his years here. He was the definition of a "ballhawk" at CB. Played 2 outstanding years for us and had a 3rd solid season as well. One of the best signings of the McNolan era...second only to Justin Smith, IMO. 2006 63 tackles, 1 sack, 4 FFs, 20 PDs, 8 INTs for 84 yards and TD. That was an AMAZING season. Lets not forget he had another FF that season and a return for a TD against the Rams that they wrongfully took away. All in all, he had 15 INTs in 3 seasons with us. Not too bad at all for a 30+ veteran when we picked him up. All the best to Walt.

Jun 24, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Dominate
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One of our best FA signings ever. IDK WTF they were doing with him in Chicago but its safe to say they didnt use him right.

You will be missed Mr. Harris.

Jun 24, 2010 at 11:20 AM

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adios Walter

Jun 24, 2010 at 11:33 AM

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I really didnt expect anything from him when signed him. and If I remember correctly we didnt have a single interception from the entire defense until like week 4 against the raiders lol, thats when Walt Harris began to tear QBs apart. I think he had 3 ints against andrew walter lol that was a fun game.

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:05 PM

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He was serviceable. But we need to get younger on the outside.

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:20 PM

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What year was it that he picked off like the 1st pass of the game that Warner threw to Fitzgerald. He jumped the route. He has great instincts and an overall solid NFL career. Peace out to Walt

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:22 PM

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Walt Harris will be missed, his contributions to the kicker position will never be forgotten.

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by lamontb:
What year was it that he picked off like the 1st pass of the game that Warner threw to Fitzgerald. He jumped the route. He has great instincts and an overall solid NFL career. Peace out to Walt

Opening night. MNF. 2007 I think. But I think it was Leinart who threw it.

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:25 PM

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Thanks for pwning the Raiders Walt!

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:27 PM

YungAce
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good luck walt, one of the good 9er cb's over the past 2 decades.

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:28 PM

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Thanks Walt!!!

Jun 24, 2010 at 12:34 PM

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Walt was an unsung hero! He was one of those guys that dominated but was never really appreciated. Nate Clements was brought in the following year and got the big pay check and Walt was a better cover corner than Nate in my opinion!

Jun 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM

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Originally posted by Chico:
Walt was an unsung hero! He was one of those guys that dominated but was never really appreciated. Nate Clements was brought in the following year and got the big pay check and Walt was a better cover corner than Nate in my opinion!

Jun 24, 2010 at 1:07 PM

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Walt was a beast and the best FA pickup in last 5 years. Good luck in Baltimore son do your thing.

Jun 24, 2010 at 1:09 PM

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Originally posted by Axl49:
Walt was a beast and the best FA pickup in last 5 years. Good luck in Baltimore son do your thing.

I disagree, Justin Smith has been EVERYTHING we could have wanted for a 3-4 DE.