subject: McCarthy focuses on Harris' introduce in mass media conference [print this page] McCarthy focuses on Harris' introduce in mass media conference
The Packers' lopsided victory previously the Cowboys played 2nd fiddle to your introduce of veteran CB Al Harris(notes) in mind coach Mike McCarthy's late-Monday-morning mass media conference. Harris, who experienced been around the physically-unable-to accomplish document especially much of the year around the mend from the serious knee injuries suffered very last season, was officially released by the group much under an hour just before the mass media conference.
"I would prefer to offer thank anyone to Al personally for his time and dedication," McCarthy said. "We created a choice reliant around the general level and future of our roster. a couple of specifics were involved, also it absolutely must have been a difficult decision."I thought Al do a tremendous occupation during his rehab and demonstrated improvement through the three weeks (since becoming activated from the PUP list). This wasn't a physical decision; it absolutely must have been a big-picture roster decision."McCarthy was asked if the group experienced been completely up-front with Harris about his status."I do not is wishing for being redundant," McCarthy said. "It must have been a difficult decision.
Al was informed cycle blank about all the options. i am not planning to obtain in to a 'he said, she said' situation, and i've no qualms regarding the professionalism that individuals demonstrated during this process.
"On other issues, McCarthy explained CB-RS Patrick Lee, who missed the Packers gambling with an ankle injury, is showing betterment as well as particularly pointed out the recurrence of DE Ryan Pickett's(notes) ankle injuries that yet still again limited his actively playing time.When asked if he thought there would even now be some injuries that this group would need to look after proper following the bye, McCarthy answered within affirmative, particularly pointed out Lee.McCarthy also explained he understood why a flag was thrown on S Nick Collins(notes) for his strike on WR Roy Williams late within Cowboys gambling that is likely to draw a fine from the league office.McCarthy also praised veteran OLT Chad Clifton(notes), indicating that he thought Clifton has played the very last three wekks too as he actually has, and the ongoing maturation of rookie CB-RS Sam Shields(notes).
