Nickel Situation and McCarthy comments

[CaptainKickass]

2 cents:

I love the cut of Carrol. The guy played like a rookie for 4 years.

It only feels like he has been here that long. He has only played 2 years and four games!

Thanks Patler -

I swear - I know he was drafted in 04. I just read something on a site that said 4 years and regurgitated.

[vince]

I really like these two answers by Big Mac...

(What kind of message in terms of accountability does this move send to the rest of the locker room?)
I think it's important that we all stay on the same page with what's expected of every player and coach and their role on this football team. Whether it's a message or however they want to perceive it, we have a vision of what this football team needs to look like, how they prepare, and how they play. We're keeping our eye on the target as we move forward to make sure it looks that way.

(Was this game a step forward or a step back for your team?)
I'm not going to say it's a step back because I think there's things to learn from. But I think to step forward you need success, you need to win. I think any human in any industry gets tired of looking for little successes. Our business is about winning and losing, so we need to win football games to move forward.

This is exactly the attitude and approach that he must have in order to get back to being a WINNER. Understand the vision, know what it takes to get there, and make consistent and decisive actions toward achieving it.

It ain't easy, but TT and MM are doing things the right way.

[SkinBasket]

(Can you assess Al Harris' performance last night?)
The information I have about Al Harris, I thought he played well, just speaking in an overview with the defensive coaches this morning.


Guess Nutz wasn't the only one with his eyes closed for portions of the game.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't know I judge a corner a lot on the number of passes completed on him, and I don't think Harris had many. Sure, he got the penalty, but that happens (and it's not chronic like Carroll)--especially when you play as much bump-and-run as Harris does.

[BooHoo]

I don't know I judge a corner a lot on the number of passes completed on him, and I don't think Harris had many. Sure, he got the penalty, but that happens (and it's not chronic like Carroll)--especially when you play as much bump-and-run as Harris does.

It will be interesting to watch what happens with the DBs after the season. Will MM want Harris back? Will Harris want to come back? In either case it looks like to draft more DBs.

[Joemailman]

Al Harris' contract runs through 2009. So, I expect he will be back. That said, I do think CB, along with OT and RB, will be one of our greatest needs in the 2007 draft.