With the Arizona Cardinals sitting fourth in the NFC West, frustrations are mounting big time. NFL legend Marvin Harrison Sr. revealed what he believes is the problem affecting the team and his son’s career. In a recent post shared by Yahoo Sports on X, Harrison bluntly slammed the head coach, Jonathan Gannon‘s offense.

“It’s very hard for me to watch the Cardinals’ offense. And you can quote me on that.”

The former WR’s comments come amid the ongoing struggles of his son, Marvin Harrison Jr., in Arizona. The fourth overall pick is in his second NFL season, but hasn’t lived up to the big hype that followed since his college days. So far, Harrison Jr. has recorded 24 receptions for 396 receiving yards and two touchdowns in seven games. Back to the Colts icon, the Cardinals’ style of offense is not something he’s “accustomed” to as a wide receiver.  

“Basically, I can’t relate to what goes on there. I think that’s just peacefully put, without pointing fingers or anything. It’s just me. I’m giving you the professional eye. I can’t relate to it. It don’t add up to me. I can’t deal with it,” he continued. 

While it may sound harsh, the team’s offense has not performed as expected this season. Why? Arizona hasn’t given Marvin Harrison Jr. much room to shine in its run-heavy system. Instead, the unit focuses more on tight end Trey McBride, who has gotten most of the passes in the last few weeks.

Further, Marvin Harrison Sr. revealed that he doesn’t bring up football while conversing with his son. In fact, he has stopped attending the receiver’s game in person. According to Marvin, the structure of Arizona’s offensive scheme is so limiting that even he, in his prime, wouldn’t have become a Hall of Fame receiver. So, what does Harrison Jr. think about his father’s brutal honesty?

How does Harrison Jr. react to Marvin’s honest take?

According to ESPN, the Ohio State alum understands where his father comes from, even if they seldom discuss the sport. He thinks that Marvin’s ear for football is different, and so are the systems. Arizona’s WR also pointed out that his dad played alongside Peyton Manning, a Hall of Fame quarterback. 

His experience of being part of one of the greatest offenses in NFL history has set the bar very high. Moreover, Harrison Jr. believes that Marvin’s football background gives him a unique view that most parents wouldn’t have.

“He’s been in the locker room, been on an NFL team, been in the best offense with one of the best quarterbacks of all time. So, he kind of sees it all from a different perspective. I think that’s what makes it hard to watch for him,” he added. 

Harrison Jr. revealed that the eight-time Pro Bowl doesn’t attend his games to protect his “mental capacity.” And guess what? The player is fine with that because he’s never been someone who needed physical support from the stands. Clearly, Marvin Harrison’s cutting remarks about Arizona’s offense stem from a father’s perspective. He just can’t watch his talented son falling to a system that doesn’t fully showcase his capability.

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