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Class Act Al Harris Released

December 30, 2010 By dolfanjill Leave a Comment

On November 22, 2010, Al Harris personally thanked his fans and former NFL franchise owners of Green Bay in the above newspaper ad. When I saw this and heard he would be signed with my Miami Dolphins I was overwhelmed with excitement. We were so privileged to have him on our 53 man roster.

Although Harris only played three games as a Miami Dolphin, I am proud that he played for my team!

Thank you – Harris for showing that there are still players- professional players, that can remain grounded and remember their fans.

Thank you – Harris for showing appreciation!

You, Al Harris are the epitome of what I want my son to see in a player; chivalry and all. You are an Athlete!

You deserve a NFL Fans thank you back.

Thank You, Al Harris from a Miami Dolphins fan and one of the biggest fans of Traditional Football.

Good luck and Happy New Year!

For the article on his release see: http://dolfanjill.com/2010/12/03/dolphins-release-al-harris/

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Dolphins Release Al Harris

December 3, 2010 By dolfanjill Leave a Comment

Thursday, December 30, 2010 Miami released newly acquired cornerback Al Harris.

Harris joined the Dolphins on November 10, 2010, just two days after the Green Bay Packers released him. The Two-time Pro Bowl veteran was signed to replace Jason Allen and provide depth in the secondary. He had three tackles in the three games before experiencing a hamstring injury which landed him on injured reserve Dec. 7. was signed. ( Harris spent this regular season on the Packers physically unable to perform list recovering from a knee injury suffered in late 2009.)

*Even though the Dolphins released Harris, he would have been a free agent in the 2011 off-season. Harris will be pro-rated $875,000 for his three games of play; a portion of $1.75 million or one-year contract with the Dolphins.

Career Notes:

Harris has recorded 21 interceptions, returning four for touchdowns and has deflected 142 passes in his 13 seasons with the NFL.

He is famed for intercepting a game-winning touchdown in overtime in the 2003 NFC wildcard round. He took back Matt Hasselbeck’s pass for 52 yards ending overtime at Lambeau Field; first ever NFL overtime interception return for a touchdown.

Theories Why Bills Release Edwards

September 28, 2010 By dolfanjill 6 Comments

Bills Release Edwards, Move On

I have to say that watching quarterback head coach Chan Gailey and general manager Buddy Nix make the decision to cut Trent Edwards in all of week 3 seems illogical. However, unless there is some inside unreported hidden information as to why he has been cut then I will go with what I think; 3 theories.

Theory 1:

Edwards waived because he is ineffective and inefficient?

With comparing numbers and quarter back efficiency ratings, the Bills are right to start Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick put up 247 passing yards and 20 of 28 with an efficiency of 92.4 against the Patriots. Edwards went 241 total passing yards in his first two 2010 season games, 29 of 52, leaving him with a qb rating of 55.8 per nfl.com but 58.3 per my calculations.

Theory 2:

He was about to hit his escalator clause. So instead of paying him 1.65 million and paying Fitzpatrick 2.36 and Brian Brohm 470,000; just waive him and cut costs.

So is it money or efficiency? One more theory.

Theory 3:

Edwards suffered a concussion in 08’ when #24 Cardinals Adrian Wilson knocked him out on a blitz in the 3^rd quarter. Because of this Bills fans believe he hasn’t played the same again and just do not have faith in him.

Conclusion:

If Gailey and Nix are pleasing their fan base that really does not have much faith-good luck with that 3-5 year project.

With the plethora of quartbacks out there, a guaranteed losing season, and a good spot in next years draft why not give the snaps and starting position to Fitzpatrick and mold him? I still think waiving Edwards is stupid, because 2011 free agent Brohm is your back up.

Have fun Bills fans!