Zero2Cool
15 years ago
http://www.espnmilwaukee.com/includes/news_items/40/news_items_more.php?id=3722§ion_id=40 

[img_r]http://wauk-am.tritondigitalmedia.com/includes/news_items/40/3722/alinjury2.jpg[/img_r]GREEN BAY The white, long-sleeved t-shirt Al Harris was wearing in the locker room Monday said it all.

For those who doubt what God can do I am PROOF

And while the Green Bay Packers two-time Pro Bowl cornerback acknowledged that coach Mike McCarthy is probably right that he wont be ready to practice when training camp opens on July 31 Harris was adamant that he will be ready to start the teams Sept. 12 regular-season opener at Philadelphia, only 9 months after suffering a catastrophic knee injury that threatened to end his career.

Theres no doubt in my mind, Harris said after the teams first mandatory minicamp practice, which Harris spent inside the Don Hutson Center working out with the training staff. There is no doubt in my mind. At all. That was my goal from Day One, and thats still my goal today.

Its a goal that none of the coaches not McCarthy, not defensive coordinator Dom Capers, not cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt dared to question Monday, but the consensus based on team physician Pat McKenzies timeline is that Harris will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list. Whether hes still on the PUP once the season begins is the greater question.

When asked during his post-practice news conference if any of the players not practicing during the minicamp were in danger of not being ready for the start of training camp, McCarthy singled out Harris, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament and did other extensive damage to his left knee in a Nov. 22 game against San Francisco, as the only one.

I think Al is going to be definitely challenged to make it at the beginning of training camp, McCarthy said. I'm sure Al may tell you something differently, but that's kind of my assessment of the information I've been given.

McCarthy said McKenzie hasnt given him a date when Harris could start practicing.

I think we are a little too far out, McCarthy said. I know Al has been in here. I saw him in there Friday and Saturday, so he is putting everything he has into it. Everybody knows the type of pro that Al Harris is. It's a serious injury and we're going to be smart with him and give him the time that he needs.

Added Capers: I wouldnt count Al out just because of the kind of guy he is. Hes been working his tail off and all that. But I think youd have to say right now starting training camp, that what we will do with him is probably continue his rehab and try to make a decision on when we feel that hes ready to (be) put out there. The worst (thing) you can do is put a guy out there, especially at that position, before hes ready, because thats a tough enough position to play if youre totally healthy.

Well just have to wait and see where he is at the different points of training camp.

Harris said the biggest issue is regaining full range of motion in his knee. He said hes a couple degrees shy of full range. Considering the severity of his injury Harris tore not only the ACL but the lateral collateral ligament, the iliotibial band, the fibular collateral ligament and the lateral hamstring that qualifies as ahead of schedule.

They (the Packers) have a timeline that theyve been going by here. Its been pretty successful, so I wouldnt think theyd change it, said Harris, who could conceivably see time only in the nickel package initially, much like inside linebacker Nick Barnett was limited in games last year following his 2008 torn ACL. As far as practicing the first day of training camp, well see. But I wouldnt be disappointed. Because as far as going out there practicing and being ready as far as game-time, those are two different things.

I talked to (McKenzie) this morning, actually. He knows my plans. I can only control what I can control, and thats how hard I work and how much I can endure in rehab. So the more I can endure and the harder I work brings me closer.


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DGB454
15 years ago
I hope he is ready on the first game but more importantly I hope he goes injury free this season and has another Pro-bowl year.

Love his heart.
PackerTraxx
15 years ago
Man, you gotta pull for this guy with his attitude and effort.
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15 years ago


For those who doubt what God can do I am PROOF

"Zero2Cool" wrote:



sigh.

yeah. it had nothing to do with medical technology, doctor skill, training, a healthy diet and determination. anyway, i'm certainly pulling for the guy. i love his "You will not keep me down!" attitude.

I agree with Twinkiegorilla.

bozz_2006 wrote:


Yerko
15 years ago


For those who doubt what God can do I am PROOF

"TwinkieGorilla" wrote:



sigh.

yeah. it had nothing to do with medical technology, doctor skill, training, a healthy diet and determination. anyway, i'm certainly pulling for the guy. i love his "You will not keep me down!" attitude.

"Zero2Cool" wrote:



Not trying to argue with anyone about FAITH, but it sure is a beautiful thing to have and ADDS to the things you have listed.

I hope Harris is smart and if he is told that he is not ready to start September 12, he listens (obviously he has to) and continues to work. Nothing would be worse than lying about being 100% and getting burned all over the field or re-injuring that knee.

That was a lot more damage than I thought he had done to the knee as well...wow.
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Dexter_Sinister
15 years ago
Check out his series on youtube. Search for Al Harris: road to recovery. He has done 16 weekly episodes.

After watching the last one go back an watch the first one again. It is amazing.

I have been watching them since the first one came out.

"The proof is coming soon." as Al says.
I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.
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