Al Harris Interview @ NFP

[MikeIsGood]

I'm sure most of you have: a) already seen this, or b) would have eventually, since it seems that most of us visit NFP regularly, but just in case...

Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris stops by to talk about the Packers' new defense and their upcoming showdown with Brett Favre.

[MikeIsGood]

JF: High expectations. What's the mood like in the locker room?
AH: Let one get away. Focused now on the task at hand.

JF: Capers is the new DC. 3-4 defense. Biggest difference?
AH: Scheming. Not strictly man-to-man. CBs can see the QB throw the ball, can jump routes easily. Not as stressful anymore. Has helped my game.

JF: You practice every week against GJ and DD. How is it?
AH: Helps a lot. Two of the top guys in the league. Gets us prepared.

JF: Tough covers?
AH: Jimmy Smith of Jax (retired). His routes were really crisp. Not to take away from other guys, but he was tough.

JF: How about a quarterback?
AH: Drew Brees. Didn't throw to me much, but he did a good job. Releases the ball quickly. Efficient, executer.

JF: Team or opponent that you get jacked up for?
AH: I really don't look at the schedule. Take it week-by-week, focus on the week at hand.

JF: Brett Favre and the Vikings.
AH: We're not taking it as Favre vs. Green Bay. It's Minnesota. They're doing well. We need to be ready to play.

JF: Fans? Buzz?
AH: Only Tuesday now, it's a long week. People will talk.

JF: What's the key for the D to slow down their offense?
AH: Make them turn the ball over, whoever has it. Give our offense a chance to make plays.

JF: Loud crowd. How are you going to deal with it?
AH: Everyone's a pro. Keep your head in the game. Crowd won't be a problem.

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Not a particularly groundbreaking interview. DD wasn't really tipping his hand, either, when he was on NFL Live the other day. Keeping things under control, downplaying the game (of course), etc.

[Flames24Rulz]

Good, I'm glad no one's really speaking up about this game.

Do the talking on the field.