From New York Newsday--Tom Rock Eric Mangini has read the reports about Patriots safety Rodney Harrison, but his reaction is he'll have to see it to believe it. "Until you see that Rodney is not out there, we are going to plan that he is, unless we get some official word that he's definitely out," Mangini said. The teams will issue their first injury reports of the week today. Harrison suffered a knee injury in the regular-season finale against the Titans on what some Patriots thought was a dirty block by receiver Bobby Wade. The Boston Herald first reported that Harrison suffered a mid-level MCL sprain and could miss two to four weeks. Harrison sat out the Jets-Patriots game in November after he broke his shoulder blade, missing six games in all. He was also unlikely to play when the teams faced in Week 2, recovering from a knee injury, but was on the field for the Patriots' win. "There were rumors that he would not be out there before our first game, and one play into it, he's out there causing problems," Mangini said. "We'll have to hold off on that one." Back to reality In the afterglow of Sunday's playoff-clinching win over the Raiders, there seemed to be two schools of reaction. The younger players were very excited, while the veterans remained stoic. "For me, I'm very excited," cornerback David Barrett, a seven-year veteran, said of the emotions after the game. "Other guys, they take it as it comes. Some young guys don't know how to act yet." Defensive tackle Bobby Hamilton, who has won two Super Bowls, said the team quickly fell into line with the veteran mentality of remaining focused. "We have to be professional," he said. "We have to look at it and say 'We're here, there are 12 teams here, and it's about who can take their game to another level.' "
Very prudent on Mangini's part. That would suck to not prepare for him and then he's out there... he's easily the most dangerous player on the entire Patriots defense.
I suppose. But, at this point, I would be upset if Mangini is wasting time preparing with the notion of Harrison being in the game. Can you imagine what the league would say, after a definitive statement such as, "He won't play," is released? Not that you'd really game-plan for the guy. The injury report is due by 4:00 this afternoon.
according to the most recent report hes out! Harrison The New England Patriots will go into their grudge match playoff game against the New York Jets without safety Rodney Harrison. Coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday during a news conference that Harrison, who was hurt during the Patriots' season-ending 40-23 win over the Tennessee Titans, will not play on Sunday. He said the Patriots have no plans to put Harrison on the injured reserve list, leaving open the possibility he could return if the Patriots advance. According to Boston-area media reports, Harrison has a sprained medial collateral ligament and could be out for two to four weeks. Harrison went to the ground and slapped the turf after being blocked by Titans receiver Bobby Wade, whose helmet appeared to hit Harrison's right knee in a low block. He walked off the field on his own. While Harrison's teammates complained about the play, the NFL ruled the block was legal. Harrison started the first eight games this season, then broke his right shoulder blade in a 27-20 loss to Indianapolis when wide receiver Marvin Harrison fell on his arm. This was his second game back after the shoulder injury. He was sidelined most of last season after he tore three ligaments in his left knee at Pittsburgh in the third game. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Apparently the hit that Harrison took in the Tenn game was legal according to the NFL rule book, that ought to shut him up!
He's out then. I know, Belicheck lies.. BUT IF HE SAID OUT and then he plays, he has to answer to the NFL. If he said DOUBTFUL, then there is a 25% chance he plays and he can CITE THAT. However out means 0%.
Belichicken is banging his secretary and she is married.. I guess he was paying her credit cards and stuff. It really is funny stuff..
That's the allegation by the soon-to-be ex-husband. The REAL question is, why have you not been keeping up to date with your New York Post reading? It's only like the best newspaper in whole universe. Including black holes and those crazy quark thingies.
Doubtful doesn't mean "25%", questionable doesn't mean "50%", and probable most certainly doesn't mean "75%". But out does mean out.
Mangini knows that Harrison is out, but this isn't about his actual injury status. Wrapped in a quote that looks deferential to Harrison's commitment to getting on the field, Mangini is actually saying, "I know your games, so you can save yourself the cost in time and bullshit." Personally, I love it.
