Packers will release Al Harris Monday

[bucky]

I can't believe he isn't a better player than Brandon Underwood or Pat Lee.

Sorry, it's not that hard for me to believe that a 36 year old, coming off of a devastating knee injury, the kind that no player has ever come back from, is that much better, or any better than a 24 year old with upside, or a 25ish year old that has shown also to be a good return guy, By the way, both the young guys can and have played well on special teams.

The #3 corner position was Underwood's to lose in training camp and he lost it to an undrafted rookie.

That un-drafted rookie, that has been playing lights out, that Harris couldn't beat out over the last 3 weeks? Harris has been given every opportunity to show where he is at the past 3 weeks. According to Al, he has gotten a lot of reps in practice.

TT doesn't like to admit it when his draft picks don't pan out. Pat Lee is as big of a second round bust there can be. He Did this same BS last year with Aaron Rouse. He cut Anthony Smith last year to keep Rouse on the roster only to cut him a few weeks later. And lo and behold Anthony Smith is back on the roster.

Smith was cut for good reasons. And he is only back on the team because half our safety's were injured and we were desperate at the position. I haven't seen Smith on the field except for limited special teams play. I haven't seen him sniff safety yet.

[bucky]

The 16th overall pick of the 2007 draft and his 18 career tackles and 0 sacks agree with you.

Every GM has there misses. I can't criticize TT to much since we have a team of the walking wounded and living dead, and still have the depth to be competitive.

I mean, we did play a relatively healthy Minny team, a healthy Jets team and a relatively healthy Cowboys team. I say kudos to the entire team, from organization to coaches to players.

[JMeist]

The Packers defense is on a roll--if it's not broke, don't fix it. Another 'unpopular' move by TT, but I am certain it'll work out fine just like it always does with TT releasing old players who may have 1-2 years left. Javon Walker, Ahman Green, Mark Colombo, Mile Wahle..There has to be some more..

[strahanfan92]

Even from prison, Plaxico Burress says :wavey:

Al Harris you will be missed!































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[bucky]

It's been 3 years dude, let it go. Favre obviously was not as ready for the trash heap as Ted Thompson painted him out to be a few years ago.

Nobody painted him out to be "trash heap". Get over it Mr. Bill.

Both teams are better for it so I'm not sure why you have such venom for the person who brought the Packers from laughing stock to perennial playoff team during his 18 years there.

Not sure Minny is better. The entire team's chemistry has taken a dump. And I give Brett the credit he's due, along with the criticism he's due. But the resurgence had much more to do with Harlan, Wolf, Holmgren.

[bucky]

Al Harris you will be missed!

I actually don't think Harris played poorly in that game. He had fairly good coverage, but Eli was on fire, and Burress was exceptional that game. Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to the opponents and congratulate them.

[JMeist]

I actually don't think Harris played poorly in that game. He had fairly good coverage, but Eli was on fire, and Burress was exceptional that game. Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to the opponents and congratulate them.

Agreed.. Not to much you can do when you're playing man to man and the ball gets thrown 20 feet above your head on the money. It's almost impossible to stop.

[Colonel Angus]

You guys all brought up very good points. I'm just sad to see him go, and I really don't want to see him in a Viking uniform.

And yes, I love Sam Shields too. McCarthy also said today that after his 49 yard kick return he pretty much has the job going forward.

[Diivox]

Al Harris played out of his mind for a couple of years on a team that was desperate for corner help. but let's be honest. he had his flaws. he was a glorified nickel corner. He actually reminds me of Walt Harris on the 9ers... had a couple of good years, but really a guy that on a team with more depth wouldnt be a top 2 corner. the team gave him every shot to show that he still had something left to give, but he doesnt. he's been injured since last year.

I dont care if he goes to Minnesota. the "big win" yesterday came against a god awful Cardinals team, and it was probably better for the team to have lost. lose to the cardinals, can childress, give frazier a shot, and maaaaaybe they could turn it around. instead they have false hope and by the team Green Bay goes to 'Sota they will be done. Harris can't hurt us in anyway, so i wish him luck in milking a few more bucks for a good, not great career.

[Spidey]

You guys all brought up very good points. I'm just sad to see him go, and I really don't want to see him in a Viking uniform.

And yes, I love Sam Shields too. McCarthy also said today that after his 49 yard kick return he pretty much has the job going forward.

This excites me and yet terrifies me. He couldn't field a punt to save his life in the preseason. When he does though, he's electric.

[Colonel Angus]

The thing about Shields' speed is that he makes it look effortless. You don't realize how fast he's running until you see him compared to others. It's crazy.

[Colonel Angus]

Just to update Al Harris did clear waivers today. That means the Packers are on the hook for the 2.5 mil remaining contract salary this season, and Harris is free to sign with the Vikings for the veteran minimum.

[MrBill]

I'm guessing the decision to release Harris wasn't made until the last few days.. but it's hard not to take Harris' side considering the severity of the injury, and the VERY high likelihood that the team may have decided to move on without him MONTHS ago.

.. I've got enough reasons not to like this Packer regime. Acting unprofessionally doesn't need to be added to the mix.

I don't know why anybody would be shocked by this. TT has a proven track record of being disingenuous in his dealings with star players.

Letting Harris go made absolutely no sense. The Packers have plenty of cap room and keeping Harris for $2.5M is a great insurance policy going into the playoff run. Same thing as the Saints needing to resign Mike McKenzie last fall when Sharper was hurt.

[bucky]

the VERY high likelihood that the team may have decided to move on without him MONTHS ago.

.. I've got enough reasons not to like this Packer regime. Acting unprofessionally doesn't need to be added to the mix.

Oh please.....decided months ago. That's why they kept him on PUP instead of releasing him, allowing him the time to recover on there dime, had him practicing for the full amount of allowable time after PUP, giving Harris a lot of reps at nickel (according to Harris). Sure, that sounds like they made up there minds months ago.

Sounds more like they gave Al EVERY CHANCE to recover and make the team. Sound like they took things to the very last day for AH to crack the roster.

Just because your man crush gave the finger to GB doesn't mean it's a bad regime.

[bucky]

I don't know why anybody would be shocked by this. TT has a proven track record of being disingenuous in his dealings with star players.

False.

Letting Harris go made absolutely no sense. The Packers have plenty of cap room and keeping Harris for $2.5M is a great insurance policy going into the playoff run. Same thing as the Saints needing to resign Mike McKenzie last fall when Sharper was hurt.

I am a HUGE Al Harris fan, and it made a lot of sense. He's a 36 year old DB that already wasn't the fastest. One that was trying to come back from a devastating knee injury. An injury so extensive that no one in the history of the NFL has every come back from. He wasn't going to beat out T. Williams or Shields (at nickel). Al also doesn't and wouldn't be able to play special teams.

GB have him the opportunity to rehab on there dime, every opportunity to make it back on the roster. They did what was best for Al and GB by waiving him. He can now find a team he would make it out onto the field for.

You and Aaron need to get your heads out of your backsides.