NFL Football Season 2007- 08
Favorite Players by Team
NFC - Green Bay Packers
Al Harris
Renowned press-defender, but turns 34 in December. Plaxico Burress ate him alive in the NFC Championship.
He is starting to lose what little speed he had to begin with.
Not only is Harris a proud veteran, he's also playing alongside two good young safeties, free safety Nick Collins is establishing a reputation as a reliable centerpiece in the Packer pass defense and strong safety Atari Bigby is a burgeoning star with an uncanny knack for creating turnovers.
Al Harris is a gritty man-to-man defender who has the character of a shutdown cornerback. Few players are as physical and feisty as the 11th-year pro.
Harris attended Texas A&M-Kingsville and began his career in Philadelphia.
Unofficially, he was targeted 88 times by opposing quarterbacks last season.
He gave up 45 completions and five touchdowns. He practically matched these numbers in the NFC Championship loss against New York.
Harris lacks elite quickness and acceleration, which prevents him from being a playmaker. As his age rises, so do his limitations.
This is not to say that Harris hasn’t had a very stellar career. It’s not even to say that he’s not currently an above average defender. His reputation as a shutdown corner is exaggerated. Also, the dreadlocks make him look more intimidating than he really is.
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