Bretsky
12-22-2007, 10:30 AM
Al Harris has been an exceptional player on Green Bay for many years now
Not many will argue that he deserved to go to the Pro Bowl last year
I think he deserves to go this year, over Charles Woodsen
Hold the stats, and consider this
Week after week Al Harris is asked to cover the best WR on the opponents team. Woodsen, while having the talent of a #1 corner, gets the luxury of covering the 2nd best wide receiver.
For the most part, Al Harris has had an exceptional season, barring one game. He has had a bad play here and there, but has played well in every game except for Dallas........of which he was terrible.
With Al Harris style, he has almost eliminated many #1 Wide Receivers from the game. Coaches and players realize that, and that is why Harris is going this year.
Harris excels based on technique and jams at the line of scrimmage. His speed is average, but he gets the bump better than any CB in the NFL. This is exactly why Harris can be good for several years down the road. He's not fast in the first place, and as long as he keeps his technique and strength he'll still play for a while.
While I admit Harris was horrid against Dallas, it's clear to me that Harris does not match up well with Owens. I'm not sure about Moss. But other than that, I think Owens is the only WR in the NFL that can consistently abuse Al Harris.
Harris tries to outmuscle you at the line and does not allow you to get into your route right away. Many of the excellent smaller WR's, like Holt, that works well on. But Owens is the one WR I can think of who has the superior combination of size and speed that can put Harris to shame. And he did. Owens is faster and stronger than Harris, and when on his game he will best Harris more than not. I hope MM realizes he needs to plan for this more next round, or get a more effective pass rush.
The Dallas game aside, Harris has had another outstanding season. I have no problems with anybody saying Woodsen deserves to go to the Pro Bowl. He's had a great season as well.
But I still think Harris is our best CB and my guess is the coaches would agree.
Cheers,
B
Not many will argue that he deserved to go to the Pro Bowl last year
I think he deserves to go this year, over Charles Woodsen
Hold the stats, and consider this
Week after week Al Harris is asked to cover the best WR on the opponents team. Woodsen, while having the talent of a #1 corner, gets the luxury of covering the 2nd best wide receiver.
For the most part, Al Harris has had an exceptional season, barring one game. He has had a bad play here and there, but has played well in every game except for Dallas........of which he was terrible.
With Al Harris style, he has almost eliminated many #1 Wide Receivers from the game. Coaches and players realize that, and that is why Harris is going this year.
Harris excels based on technique and jams at the line of scrimmage. His speed is average, but he gets the bump better than any CB in the NFL. This is exactly why Harris can be good for several years down the road. He's not fast in the first place, and as long as he keeps his technique and strength he'll still play for a while.
While I admit Harris was horrid against Dallas, it's clear to me that Harris does not match up well with Owens. I'm not sure about Moss. But other than that, I think Owens is the only WR in the NFL that can consistently abuse Al Harris.
Harris tries to outmuscle you at the line and does not allow you to get into your route right away. Many of the excellent smaller WR's, like Holt, that works well on. But Owens is the one WR I can think of who has the superior combination of size and speed that can put Harris to shame. And he did. Owens is faster and stronger than Harris, and when on his game he will best Harris more than not. I hope MM realizes he needs to plan for this more next round, or get a more effective pass rush.
The Dallas game aside, Harris has had another outstanding season. I have no problems with anybody saying Woodsen deserves to go to the Pro Bowl. He's had a great season as well.
But I still think Harris is our best CB and my guess is the coaches would agree.
Cheers,
B