Al Harris will return to Green Bay for his sixth season.
The news became official last week when Packers GM Ted Thompson informed Harris that the Pack would pick up his $1.2 million roster bonus and play him in 2009.
Midway through the season, Al wondered aloud whether the Packers intended to bring him back, assuming they’d [...]
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28 Feb
Green Bay in 2009? Yessir!
28 Dec
Harris, Packers close 2008 season with a win
Al Harris led the Packers with eight tackles and added a pass deflection for good measure (despite a nasty cold), helping the Packers t0 a season-ending 31-21 victory over the Detroit Lions.
Watch and listen to Al’s post-game press conference here.
15 Dec
Reaction: Jaguars 20, Packers 16
The Packers have lost three straight games by four points or less, including Sunday’s 20-16 defeat at the hands of Jacksonville.
Despite the fact the loss eliminated the team from playoff contention, Al Harris told the Green Bay media he’s not looking looking ahead next season:
Al: Everybody needs to be where they need to be. They [...]
7 Dec
Postgame video: Harris talks with Packers media
As usual, Al Harris made no excuses for the tough 24-21 loss the Packers suffered at the hands of the Texans Sunday. Check out some of the interaction he had with members of the media after today’s game:
“This was a very disappointing loss. Very disappointing. Um…this was disappointing. I’m pretty sure everyone in here feels [...]
7 Dec
Happy 34th birthday, 3irty1
Al Harris’ 33rd year was a roller coaster ride. From a Pro Bowl berth to a contract extension to a return from a career-threatening injury, he’s experienced the highest highs and some of the lowest lows.
But through it all, Al Harris continued to be the great man is always has been, giving his all to [...]
1 Dec
Reaction: Carolina 35, Packers 31
Injuries have decimated the Packers secondary, and head coach Mike McCarthy decided to shuffle the deck a bit on Sunday with Atari Bibgy hurting.
The coaching staff moved Charles Woodson to safety, filling the spot vacated by an injured Bigby and joining Nick Collins. Nickel back Tramon Williams was promoted to a starting assignment at cornerback, [...]
27 Nov
Happy Thanksgiving
As you all know, Al’s career was in jeopardy earlier this season when he was diagnosed with a lacerated spleen.
But if you know anything about Al, you know he’s the most determined athlete on the planet. And when he returned from the injury weeks later, many people were surprised.
The experience gave Al a new perspective [...]
25 Nov
Reaction to MNF, and prepping for Carolina
Being the ultimate team player and a loyal Packer, Al Harris said what you’d expect him to say after Drew Brees passed for 323 yards and 4 TDs during New Orleans’ 51-29 win over Green Bay on Monday Night Football:
“Our offense put up 29 points,” cornerback Al Harris said. “We’ve got to help them out. [...]
17 Nov
Harris shuts out Bears WRs
As we noted last week, Al Harris entered Sunday’s game with an amazing streak: He had not allowed a completed pass to his side of the field since returning from a lacerated spleen in Week 8.
And 3irty1 continued his streak Sunday vs. Chicago, using his signature physical style of play, his speed and his smarts [...]
17 Nov
Q&A with 3irty1 after Bears game
The Wisconsin media surrounded Al Harris’ locker shortly after Sunday’s dominating 37-3 victory over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
Watch and listen to the Q&A session right here. Cool to see Al mixing it up with the beat writers, joking around and having a good time while making it clear he worries about nothing other [...]
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