All-Time Greatest Jet: Bruce Harper vs Lance Mehl

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Who is the greater New York Jet?

Bruce Harper, RB–PR–KR (1977–1984)
5
71%
Lance Mehl, LB (1980–1987)
2
29%
 
Total votes: 7
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All-Time Greatest Jet: Bruce Harper vs Lance Mehl

Post by Edgy MD » Thu May 25, 2023 1:31 pm

Bruce HarperLance Mehl
RB–PR–KRLB
1977–19841980–1987
Led the league twice in all-purpose yards, and
three times in kick-return yards. Ended his career
as the Jets' all–time leader in punt returns, punt–
return yardage, kickoff returns and kickoff–return
ardage.
One-time second-team all-pro, one-time Pro-
Bowler. Led team in interceptions in 1983 and
made 10 tackles in wipeout playoff victory over
Bengals the previous season.
Is the founder and director of Heroes & Cool Kids,
a non-profit dedicated to mentoring New Jersey
middle-schoolers and high-schoolers.
As a Penn State linebacker, respected
personage, and juvenile probation officer after
his career, he was in the awkward position of
being called as a character witness on behalf
of Jerry Sandusky.
A Shaolin monk does not sell himself for a handful of rice.
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Re: All-Time Greatest Jet: Bruce Harper vs Lance Mehl

Post by MFS62 » Thu May 25, 2023 3:49 pm

Knee problems kept Mehl from true greatness.

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