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08-01-2011, 03:47 AM
Injured Steelers' Harrison going half-speed
Sunday, July 31, 2011 11:45 pm
By Andrew Chiappazzi Times Sports Correspondent Timesonline.com
LATROBE — It’s hard to imagine James Harrison shying away from contact. But, in a sense, that’s what might happen during the early portion of training camp. Sunday was the first day the Steelers donned pads in practice, and Harrison said that he may limit the contact in the early going.
It has nothing to do with the fines he received last year for late hits and everything to do with being cautious with his surgically repaired back.
Harrison said he expects to be completely healthy from his offseason back surgery at some point but that he doesn’t really have a timetable for it. He’s practicing, but the transition to full contact may take a little extra time for the veteran linebacker.
Read more: http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/injured-steelers-harrison-going-half-speed/article_e9974a19-450c-5f69-9088-24d61cbe6491.html
Sunday, July 31, 2011 11:45 pm
By Andrew Chiappazzi Times Sports Correspondent Timesonline.com
LATROBE — It’s hard to imagine James Harrison shying away from contact. But, in a sense, that’s what might happen during the early portion of training camp. Sunday was the first day the Steelers donned pads in practice, and Harrison said that he may limit the contact in the early going.
It has nothing to do with the fines he received last year for late hits and everything to do with being cautious with his surgically repaired back.
Harrison said he expects to be completely healthy from his offseason back surgery at some point but that he doesn’t really have a timetable for it. He’s practicing, but the transition to full contact may take a little extra time for the veteran linebacker.
Read more: http://www.timesonline.com/sports/steelers/injured-steelers-harrison-going-half-speed/article_e9974a19-450c-5f69-9088-24d61cbe6491.html