I think it's pretty clear that Franklin Harris Jr.'s biggest career changer was when he got drafted by the Arizona Outlaws. After two straight Ultimus victories, any player would be happy to join a team that knows how to win. But the fact is, teams win because of the decisions they make on draft night and in the off-season. It's like when you're putting together a puzzle. You know that in the end you'll get a nice picture of a puppy on a surfboard, but if you lose a couple pieces in the couch cushions, you'll never see the full picture. So, what I'm trying to say is that the match was perfect. Harris needed a place to learn behind a vet and while yes, many teams have that like the Wraiths or the Sabercats, none have the coaching staff with it and I think it's safe to say that Phillipe Carter is someone any cornerback would be glad to learn behind. Now, I do think that Harris would have been able to become a star in any system, but the constant winning surely puts a nice touch when its time to gather up those awards. Who knows, maybe the three-peat would be an alternate reality had another team been smart enough to snatch up Harris.
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