Al Harris to return

by azreal60 on Aug 17, 2010 1:32 PM CDT

I realize it was from a site that in the disclosure stated one of their founders is Al Harris's agent, but wouldn't it be nice if this was true? If we had Harris back, think how that alters the situation at CB. Instead of all of us worrying about who is the 3rd QB, we go back to having Tramon Williams as our Nickleback, which allows Woodson to go back to what he does best which is cover the slot or very often the TE as that's for a lot of teams the best receiver on the field. This allows underwood and lee to go back to doing what they really could use, which is development. This allows sheilds to sit on the practice field and catch ball after ball after having a whole preseason playing with the 2's and even the 1's to get really quality time learning his position and then a whole season to see if he can develop into something special.

In short, I'm pretty happy with this idea. Al Harris is by far our best press coverage guy. Jamming the reciever at the line gives you a ton more time to break up stuff like slants and quick outs, and gives our excellent safety's time to get in position.

Good news....

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I caught that too

The most interesting case for all of it would be Sam Shields. Do we dare keep six corners? Or worse, do we cut him and try to get him to the PS? That would be one tough decision.

by PackApologist on Aug 17, 2010 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

6 CB

Pretty sure they would do that anyway. No way Shields should be released!!! Been making plays since the day he started practicing. Now if they can teach him to catch punts and kickoffs we might have a returner too…

by Strohman on Aug 17, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree...

Shields has already shown too much in the one game to take the risk of trying to PS him. He WILL be gone if we do that.

by TrevorR on Aug 17, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

predicted

Just like I predicted… HE is on Barnetts plan. He’ll start practicing after the 2nd preseason game, play in the 3rd or 4th and be on the active roster to start the season. Though I think he still might miss the opener, depending on how his knee responds to being on the field.

by Strohman on Aug 17, 2010 2:07 PM CDT reply actions

You called it!

This will significantly help our depth. He’ll probably never be the same, but he’s still experienced.

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Aug 17, 2010 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions

or is it Favre's plan??

hahaha just kidding.

I hope he’s back in the same way I hope Bigby is back. Having him out there significantly helps our depth and makes us a better team! I want to see him earn his place as the #1/2 CB, not just be given it cause he’s Al.

by TrevorR on Aug 17, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Agree with what you said except

I just don’t see Al coming back as our #2 corner. He had a totally blown knee can’t see how he doesn’t lose some speed and quickness. I’m hoping for the best but they say it takes 2 years to get back to 100% from a ACL or MCL, he did both and other ligaments to. I think he’ll be our nickle and hoping the rest plays out the way you stated.

by the yooper on Aug 17, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions

MCL

Is actually a minor injury compared to ACL. Usually doesn’t required surgery and can get back to playing in 6-8 weeks. Harris injured the ACL, LCL, Lateral Hamstring and IT band, if memory serves…

by Strohman on Aug 17, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd say that except

I’d agree except for the fact that Al Harris is best jamming the reciever at the line. He should be on the number one reciever leaving Woodson to cover the slot or TE. This allows Woodson more leway to freelance and Al the freedom to do what he does best, push a big reciever around and then get safety help for the long route if that’s the way it goes. We where getting nailed last night from slants and other quick routes. This is what Al Harris helps take away. Experence matters alot more than quickness and speed in such a senario, and frankly, I watched those videos of him rehabbing. He looked plenty fast to me.

by azreal60 on Aug 17, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Been saying it all offseason

Harris excels at pressing the WR at the LOS, keeping him from running the route tree very well and disrupting the timing w/ the QB. To do that Harris doesn’t need to be the quickest or fastest, just one of the most physical CB in the NFL. Harris being on the outsides along w/ Williams allows Woodson to do his thing!

by Strohman on Aug 17, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Recovery depends on the character of the player.

Players like Al Harris and Wes Welker are more likely to come back on the low end of the spectrum because they work harder than most and keep their bodies in great shape all year. On the other end of the spectrum is someone like Justin Harrell who would probably sit out with a hangnail.

"I agree but dont agree"

by juggernaut400 on Aug 17, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions

I think Harrell is doing everything he can to get and stay on the field!

by Strohman on Aug 17, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Age factors in to

by the yooper on Aug 17, 2010 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, come on now!

What the heck do you know? I’ve never read anything that even hinted that Harrell could be working harder than he is. Not everybody’s Al Harris, and until you’ve had 4 300 lb linemen piled on top of an aching back, I think you can tone it down about Justin Harrell’s work ethic. He’s got a bad back, what’s he supposed to do? It sucks, but it’s not his fault.

by Curly Lambeau on Aug 18, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

I read that too

I thought it was odd they were talking about next Monday. Usually when I read news about returning to practice, it’s going to happen the next day.

by Brandon on Aug 17, 2010 3:28 PM CDT reply actions

Harris back would be great, obviously. The secondary just doesn’t work right without him in there. He takes the other team’s #1 and does a nice job disrupting him, which leaves CW free to control the rest of the game.

by Curly Lambeau on Aug 18, 2010 11:46 AM CDT reply actions