Harrell

[The Shadow]

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/index.shtml

If IS really the end of this guy, I'd sure like to see the Pack add a Vonnie Holiday or Carter for insurance.

[pbmax]

Its to the point of sadness now. I feel the same way I did when Harris was looking to come back from his spleen rupture. I want the kid to be healthy for the rest of his life. Not six games this season or next.

I would also like someone to forward the X-Rays to Rock Gullickson so he can give his reasoned medical opinion again that herniated disks automatically spring from a possible seven weeks of inactivity.

[BallHawk]

It's bad news, but it's expected. I mean, did anybody really believe him when he said "I'm cured"? It was quite obvious that it was just a temporary fixed and he was gonna get hurt again. It just happens with some guys.

Hopefully he can work back from this, again. But I think this could be the end of the road for him in the NFL.

[Partial]

PUP list this jbro, then if he isn't at 100% put him on IR. Don't just cut him lose as he's dirt cheap anyway.

They need to figure out wtf is with this dudes back.

[Scott Campbell]

PUP list this jbro, then if he isn't at 100% put him on IR. Don't just cut him lose as he's dirt cheap anyway.

They need to figure out wtf is with this dudes back.

Good point. It's a back. They always take a long time to heal up - if ever.

[retailguy]

Re: Harrell

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/index.shtml

If IS really the end of this guy, I'd sure like to see the Pack add a Vonnie Holiday or Carter for insurance.

Honestly, "we're fine there". :P

[gbpackfan]

Either put Harrell on IR (again) or just cut him. Honestly, this doesn't worry me at all. With Raji, Pickett, Jenkins, and Jolly all being solid....we're good. Then add into the mix one or two of the young guys, like Wynn, I'm excited about the D-line. With the new 3-4 D we won't be carrying 9-10 d linemen like in years past. And in a pinch, could Kampman play DE? I would think so. Not ideal, I know. But if some guys went down in a game, he could fill in.

[red]

ug

time to move on. if its not his back, it'll be something else

pft makes a great point though, at least no one drafted after him in round one has proven to be much better

yeah, i think kampman could probably fill in at DE in the 3-4 if we need him to

[Bretsky]

ug

time to move on. if its not his back, it'll be something else

pft makes a great point though, at least no one drafted after him in round one has proven to be much better

yeah, i think kampman could probably fill in at DE in the 3-4 if we need him to

Leaper called for Reggie Nelson pretty well

And year 3 is the year of the WR; beware of Robert Meacham !!!

[packerbacker1234]

He was injured when we drafted him, and he's gotten hurt time and time again ever since. I think it may be time to just end it. Say he's cheap, but he's not playing. Were paying a guy to "not play".

Yup. 3rd season of this.

[Fritz]

I'm in agreement with Partial on this one. PUP him so he gets some down time. That gives a newbie like Jarious Wynn (what's his firat name?) a chance to stick and to show if he's got what it takes. Or you can sign Vonnie Carter or Kevin Holliday.

Then reevaluate after six games. If Harrell isn't better, IR him and make next year the make-or-break. If he's healed enough, ease him back in.

Injuries accrue during the season; if you're going to PUP him you're probably going to be at your healthiest at that position early in the season so you can afford to PUP the guy.

[Waldo]

A player can only be placed on the PUP list when they report. Once they participate in camp, it is either IR or cut.

There is no DL in the NFL, the PUP was never intended to be used as a DL.

[Lurker64]

I seem to recall Harrell as being very cheap to keep this year, if there is any hope, it's probably worth IRing him.

I wish the guy luck, as a human being, if not as a football player.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I thought Barnett was on the PUP list, but I see he is practicing.

I feel bad for Harrell. To have so much natural ability, and then have your body give-out at such a young age, damn.

Well, at least he got a little nest egg out of the ordeal. I assume he hasn't spent it all on candy.

[Fritz]

I did not know that Waldo. I thought there were cases of mulling over putting a guy on PUP while camp was occuring. Didn't the Packers PUP someone last year or the year before?

But if that is so, then you still can let Harrell rest a couple weeks and if he's not responding you can IR him then.

I'd do what I could to make next year the make or break, not this year.