For Chargers beginner Tre ‘HarrisThe opportunity to see the temple of renown of professional football in Canton, Ohio, turned out to be a revealing experience – a moment of validation for his budding career of the NFL.
“Being able to go to the temple of fame, see all the busts, all the players and the story of the game, simply tells you:” You have reached the NFL “,” said Harris.
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Have the chance to play in the 34-7 charge victory Above the Detroit lions in the game of the renowned temple, had a childhood dream for Lafayette, in Louisiana, native. But the experience of the reproductive temple week has left him a clearer understanding of what it takes to be a legend in sport.
“Being able to see all these players, these legends who did it at the top of the game – it really shows how much work you have to do to be as good as them, or even really sniff their sneakers,” said Harris.
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Its path to grandeur started quietly: zero grabs a single target against the lions. However, offensive coordinator Greg Roman said Harris looked comfortable in the game of passes despite limited opportunities.
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Harris has turned heads in the camp with his sharp race and his big game potential. Motivated to prove what he can offer a desperate offense to receive weapons to support Justin Herbert, the second round choice is focused on two things: learning and speed pieces.
“”[I’m] Make sure that I am comfortable in this game book and that I play quickly, “said Harris.” We want to play quickly and be decisive. … Whenever I go there, it’s really the main objective. … I am not really worried about what the defense does – just worried, how can I open? “”
Despite the start of the camp a few days later than the other recruits due to a contract holder, Harris is in competition for a starting role in the wake of Sudden Mike Williams retirement.
Harris, who accepted an agreement of $ 7.8 million with the charge, said that the only thing that disturbed him about his holdout lacked with his teammates.
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During the first months, Harris strongly relied on the support of the recruit receiver and the roommate Keandre Lambert-Smith. The two have built an obligation since the first meeting at the SCOUTING NFL combination in February.
The Keandre Lambert-Smith loader receiver, on the right, celebrates the Harris wide receiver after taking a hit against the lions in the match of the Hall of Fame on Thursday. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images)
This link has triggered an iron iron iron dynamic, both standing out in the camp. Harris impressed, but Lambert-Smith has become a hidden gem, constantly making catches at the bottom of the field and winning individual battles with a clear road.
“It’s almost like the University in a certain way, just having this guy with whom you are still,” said Harris. “It was good to bounce ideas, and we are always talking about practice, game, daily life.”
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Harris also adopted a subtle but significant change in his life. He recently added an apostrophe to his first name, now stylized as “be”. The update reflects family and cultural history, he said.
Harris’ father, who spent a decade working offshore in Brazil, learned to talk about the Portuguese during this period. Harris was born Cleveland Harris III, but his father shortened the name to very – Portuguese for “three”. Somewhere along the way, the “S” was abandoned and “be” has become.
With the loaders ready to open the regular season in São Paulo, Brazil, Harris said that his father was already making plans, telling him that he has “friends there who are super excited to see me play”.
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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
