woodbuck27
07-07-2006, 11:32 AM
Harris another spoiled athlete
"I've got to do what's best for my family". That is the reason Al Harris is contemplating holding out of training camp next month, even though he was paid over eight million dollars the last two seasons. As you can see, this man is starving to death. Those poor kids might actually have to work sometime in their life. His poor wife might not be able to spend ten grand a month too much longer if Harris has to keep paying for the mere pittance the Packers are paying him.
I know one thing, I am getting sick and tired of these overpaid athletes and their selfish demands. I know one other thing, if the Packers don't put an end to this crap publicly, it is going to keep coming up and the media will keep ripping the team. All the Packers have to do is state their case and the Packers fans will band behind them like never before. Please, take a stand Mr. Ted Thompson.
Thompson has already shown a weak spot when he gave in to wide receiver Javon Walker, who unlike Harris, actually made a Pro Bowl, and traded him to Denver. Granted, a second-round pick is probably worth losing a health risk and locker room problem, but giving in to Harris would be the last straw.
Harris has been overrated and overpaid ever since he came to Green Bay after being a backup for four years in Philly. He's just a guy, no more, no less. The Packers can start Charles Woodson and Ahmad Carroll and not miss a beat. The secondary is one of the deepest positions on the Packers' roster and if Harris holds out of training camp he ought to be immediately demoted to third or fourth string.
Harris' agent claims "we'll be in training camp," but agents are a dime a dozen and Harris could easily replace Jack Bechta, his current agent between now and the training camp. Even if he shows up for training camp, his teammates will know that is contract is more important than practicing with the team and working on getting better and win a Super Bowl. All Harris wants is the almighty dollar, pure and simple.
This team and this management are walking a fine line. You didn't hear anyone other than Sterling Sharpe holding out under the reign of Ron Wolf and Mike Holmgren. This is looking more and more like the Forrest Gregg, Lindy Infante years, and its Thompson's responsibility to change it. The pressure is on. Head coach Mike McCarthy has no idea of what he is up against. If the Packers are losers this year, the you-know-what will really hit the fan. Like Ray Rhodes, it could be one and done.
By Al Davis
"I've got to do what's best for my family". That is the reason Al Harris is contemplating holding out of training camp next month, even though he was paid over eight million dollars the last two seasons. As you can see, this man is starving to death. Those poor kids might actually have to work sometime in their life. His poor wife might not be able to spend ten grand a month too much longer if Harris has to keep paying for the mere pittance the Packers are paying him.
I know one thing, I am getting sick and tired of these overpaid athletes and their selfish demands. I know one other thing, if the Packers don't put an end to this crap publicly, it is going to keep coming up and the media will keep ripping the team. All the Packers have to do is state their case and the Packers fans will band behind them like never before. Please, take a stand Mr. Ted Thompson.
Thompson has already shown a weak spot when he gave in to wide receiver Javon Walker, who unlike Harris, actually made a Pro Bowl, and traded him to Denver. Granted, a second-round pick is probably worth losing a health risk and locker room problem, but giving in to Harris would be the last straw.
Harris has been overrated and overpaid ever since he came to Green Bay after being a backup for four years in Philly. He's just a guy, no more, no less. The Packers can start Charles Woodson and Ahmad Carroll and not miss a beat. The secondary is one of the deepest positions on the Packers' roster and if Harris holds out of training camp he ought to be immediately demoted to third or fourth string.
Harris' agent claims "we'll be in training camp," but agents are a dime a dozen and Harris could easily replace Jack Bechta, his current agent between now and the training camp. Even if he shows up for training camp, his teammates will know that is contract is more important than practicing with the team and working on getting better and win a Super Bowl. All Harris wants is the almighty dollar, pure and simple.
This team and this management are walking a fine line. You didn't hear anyone other than Sterling Sharpe holding out under the reign of Ron Wolf and Mike Holmgren. This is looking more and more like the Forrest Gregg, Lindy Infante years, and its Thompson's responsibility to change it. The pressure is on. Head coach Mike McCarthy has no idea of what he is up against. If the Packers are losers this year, the you-know-what will really hit the fan. Like Ray Rhodes, it could be one and done.
By Al Davis