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Hope is not lost between Chris Harris, Denver Broncos

By Cody Roark

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos reacts as his blocked field goal return for touchdown is nullified by a penalty in the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 27-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 23: Chris Harris Jr. #25 of the Denver Broncos reacts as his blocked field goal return for touchdown is nullified by a penalty in the second quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 27-14. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Earlier this morning things appeared dark for the Denver Broncos and Chris Harris Jr. but their relationship isn’t beyond salvaging yet.

Things in Broncos Country took a concerning turn on Tuesday evening as Denver Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. expressed he wanted to be paid or traded according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

This came as no surprise following GM/President of Football Operations John Elway’s statements comments in his pre-draft press conference yesterday via Denver Broncos PR.

"“I don’t have time right now. I’m busy with the draft. We’ll talk about Chris. He’s under contract, so we’ll talk about that when the draft is over. When I say this, I said we’re going to talk about it. It doesn’t mean we’re going to do it.” – John Elway on why he’s said he will wait until after the draft to address Chris Harris Jr’s contract. (quotes via Broncos PR)"

Wednesday afternoon provided some relief to those in Broncos Country as Harris said he believes they can salvage their relationship.

As reported by 9News Mike Klis who conducted an interview with Harris Wednesday afternoon, “I want to be here, so we can salvage it.” said Harris.

Tuesday night’s news created a lot of discussion between those who believe Chris Harris Jr deserves the contract he is seeking and those who don’t believe the Broncos should pay him.

The asking price in Harris’s camp speaks to $15M per year which objectively speaking is something he deserves based on his production over the course of his career.

The skepticism from many is in regards to Harris’s age as he turns 30 in June and the price of paying $15M to a Cornerback that high up in age.

The Broncos had recently paid Kareem Jackson a 3yr/$33M contract with $11M per year. Jackson is 31 years of age and has 0 Pro Bowls compared to Harris’s four.

As of today, Harris is making significantly less than that at $7.8M.

I would love to counter by saying that age isn’t indicative of ability. We saw Chris Harris Jr. rehab and heal vigorously from a broken fibula in three weeks.

Health has hardly been a factor when it comes to Strap Harris and the competition he has faced.

The fact that Harris believes the relationship between him and the Broncos can be salvaged is predicated off whether or not the team agrees to pay him what he feels he deserves (and he does deserve it.)

Next. Which teams would trade for Chris Harris?. dark

How do you feel about Wednesday’s developments, Broncos Country?

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