Bears lose Harris... Maybe for "balance of the season" - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 12-08-2006, 03:30 AM

Bears DT Harris will miss first start in 45 games
By Len Pasquarelli
ESPN.com

Chicago defensive tackle Tommie Harris will miss the first game of his three-year NFL career on Monday night when the Bears play at St. Louis.

And the situation could get a lot worse, with the possibility now that Harris might be sidelined for the balance of the season.

Harris suffered a sprained left knee in last Sunday's victory against Minnesota and, while the injury is not as severe as originally feared, it will snap his streak of 44 consecutive appearances. Compounding the knee injury is a strained left hamstring, an injury that wasn't originally noted until the Bears issued their injury report on Wednesday afternoon.

It is the hamstring problem, described by coach Lovie Smith on Thursday as the "more severe" of the injuries, that is most troublesome to Chicago officials. Harris is scheduled to go to Dallas in the next few days to have the hamstring examined by a specialist there.

"When I talk about hamstrings ... he has a significant pull," Smith said. "With that in mind, it could be the regular season or it could be farther than that. But again, you're asking me to play doctor, [and] right now I do not choose to do that.".....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2689951

ZachKC · 12-08-2006, 03:36 AM

You hate to see that.

Taco John · 12-08-2006, 03:38 AM

Unless you're the Cowboys.

ZachKC · 12-08-2006, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Unless you're the Cowboys.

You know what? It is my birthday. I am not even going to think about this.

WoodMan · 12-08-2006, 04:10 AM

Happy Birthday Zach

OrangeShadow · 12-08-2006, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ZachKC

You know what? It is my birthday. I am not even going to think about this.

Happy birthday man

FloridaResident · 12-08-2006, 08:45 AM

miss season but not playoffs right?

Goobzilla · 12-08-2006, 12:36 PM

Sooooo, I guess Llama's trade is off now?

On a more serious note, Football is a war of attrition when you get to this point in the season. Some teams are one injury away from having the wheels fall off.

shaun514 · 12-08-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Unless you're the Cowboys.

The Cowboys can beat the Bear with Harris.

broncosteven · 12-08-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shaun514

The Cowboys can beat the Bear with Harris.

I think so. Harris was on radio saying he noticed his play was subpar & he didn't know why media did not pick up on it sooner. I think Bears have bigger problems than at QB, Saftey, & Harris.

They overpersue in run game & are undersized speed D. Add a bad QB that admits to throwing ball where he thinks Defenders are lining up from film study rather than actually reading where they are on field in actual live game & you have a distaster waiting to happen.

Bronco_Beerslug · 12-08-2006, 08:59 PM

The Bears are really deep on D line with Scott, Boone, Anderson and Garay, this won't hurt near as bad as some people think.

broncosteven · 12-08-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

The Bears are really deep on D line with Scott, Boone, Anderson and Garay, this won't hurt near as bad as some people think.

Scott & Anderson are only 2 out of that bunch I would be happy with. Anderson has been thier Elvis though he should be out there more.

watermock · 12-09-2006, 01:01 AM

Da Bears are simply starting their late season swoon early. I can't believe that the stupid Hornheads couldn't beat them with Gross pitching a 1.3...no that's not an ERA. Johnson played like an idiot too. Ugliest game I've seen in quite awhile...maybe ever.

The Cows are playing as good as anyone right now...Romo is pulling a Tom Brady act. I noticed that their run started about the same time Cows from Chickafill started hang gliding into stadiums.

12-08-2006, 03:30 AM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Bears lose Harris... Maybe for "balance of the season" Bears DT Harris will miss first start in 45 games By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Chicago defensive tackle Tommie Harris will miss the first game of his three-year NFL career on Monday night when the Bears play at St. Louis. And the situation could get a lot worse, with the possibility now that Harris might be sidelined for the balance of the season. Harris suffered a sprained left knee in last Sunday's victory against Minnesota and, while the injury is not as severe as originally feared, it will snap his streak of 44 consecutive appearances. Compounding the knee injury is a strained left hamstring, an injury that wasn't originally noted until the Bears issued their injury report on Wednesday afternoon. It is the hamstring problem, described by coach Lovie Smith on Thursday as the "more severe" of the injuries, that is most troublesome to Chicago officials. Harris is scheduled to go to Dallas in the next few days to have the hamstring examined by a specialist there. "When I talk about hamstrings ... he has a significant pull," Smith said. "With that in mind, it could be the regular season or it could be farther than that. But again, you're asking me to play doctor, [and] right now I do not choose to do that."..... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2689951

12-09-2006, 01:01 AM	#13
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Da Bears are simply starting their late season swoon early. I can't believe that the stupid Hornheads couldn't beat them with Gross pitching a 1.3...no that's not an ERA. Johnson played like an idiot too. Ugliest game I've seen in quite awhile...maybe ever. The Cows are playing as good as anyone right now...Romo is pulling a Tom Brady act. I noticed that their run started about the same time Cows from Chickafill started hang gliding into stadiums. Last edited by watermock; 12-09-2006 at 01:09 AM..

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12-08-2006, 03:36 AM	#2
ZachKC For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 9,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Kennison	You hate to see that.

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Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Unless you're the Cowboys.

12-08-2006, 04:10 AM	#5
WoodMan Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gulf Coast of Mississippi Posts: 1,327	Happy Birthday Zach

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FloridaResident Solid Starter New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 210 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	miss season but not playoffs right?

12-08-2006, 12:36 PM	#8
Goobzilla Lights Out B*h! BA-ZING!!** Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wellington Posts: 6,526 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson	Sooooo, I guess Llama's trade is off now? On a more serious note, Football is a war of attrition when you get to this point in the season. Some teams are one injury away from having the wheels fall off.

12-08-2006, 08:59 PM	#11
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	The Bears are really deep on D line with Scott, Boone, Anderson and Garay, this won't hurt near as bad as some people think.