Fansided

Every NFL team’s biggest villain ever

By Sravan Gannavarapu

Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe answers questions at Media Day on January 26, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images)
Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe answers questions at Media Day on January 26, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Allen Kee/Getty Images) /
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8 Nov 1998: Strong safety Rodney Harrison #37 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during the game against the Denver Broncos at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aubrey Washington /Allsport
8 Nov 1998: Strong safety Rodney Harrison #37 of the San Diego Chargers looks on during the game against the Denver Broncos at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chargers 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Aubrey Washington /Allsport /

Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers: S Rodney Harrison

It would be easy to choose Phillip Rivers for this spot because he was a master of colorful language. But Rodney Harrison was a professional when it comes to instilling fear. As a rookie, he was part of the only Chargers team that made it to the Super Bowl. But during his time in San Diego, Harrison racked up so many fines and had several big hits, including the Trent Green hit that led to the Kurt Warner era with the Rams.

Since leaving San Diego, Harrison won two rings with New England and would have had three had he made David Tyree drop the “Helmet Catch.” Still, No. 37 was a vicious hitter, not a “dirty player.” Underneath his persona was someone who wanted revenge for his past of people making fun of him, as he expressed during his “A Football Life” story. It’s a shame that Harrison doesn’t get as much respect as he deserves.

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