CurleyQ 0 Posted December 7, 2006 The SCORE in Chicago just reported that the Bears said Tommie Harris is going to see a "specialist" about a hamstring issue on top of a sprained knee. He is definitely out this week, but given the Bears secretivity over injuries (much like other teams) it probably does not bode well for the Bears looking toward the playoffs. Although the Bears did not say this, the radio guys seem to think this has all the earmarks of Harris being gone the rest of the year. We will see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nflocd 0 Posted December 8, 2006 sure looks that way: Bears DT may be out for season By RICK GANO, AP Sports Writer December 7, 2006 LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris, who made the Pro Bowl a year ago, could miss the remainder of the season with a severe hamstring injury. Harris left Sunday's game against Minnesota in the third quarter with what was originally announced as a sprained left knee. Coach Lovie Smith said Monday the injury was not considered season-ending. But on Thursday Smith said the hamstring injury was more severe than the knee sprain and that Harris was slated to go to Dallas to see a specialist. He added that Harris could miss the remaining four regular-season games and perhaps even the playoffs. The Bears (10-2) clinched the NFC North on Sunday. "They're two separate injuries. The knee injury wasn't as severe as we thought, but the hamstring is more severe," Smith said. "When I talk about hamstrings, as you look at the play, he has a significant pull. With that in mind, it could be regular season or it could be farther than that. But again, you're asking me to play doctor right now and I do choose not to do that." Harris was already listed as out of Monday night's game at St. Louis when Smith made the announcement. "Normally we don't put a player out this early. That shows you how severe we think the injury is," Smith said. Losing Harris could be a major blow to the league's No. 2-ranked defense because of his quickness and strength. The Bears' first-round draft pick in 2004 out of Oklahoma, the 6-foot-3, 295-pound Harris has five sacks this season and 11 1/2 in his short career. He's often been double teamed this season. "No one else in the league has a player like Tommie Harris," Smith said. "Now I see us being like everyone else. Everyone else has played without a dominant player like that. Does it change the dynamics of our team, the defensive line? Yes for sure." The Bears will likely turn to Ian Scott, with Alfonso Boone and Antonio Garay as backups. Tank Johnson has been the starter alongside Harris. "He's an irreplaceable player," Lance Briggs, a Pro Bowl linebacker, said of Harris. "You can go down the line, and offensive linemen all over the league say Tommie's the hardest guy to defend, he's so fast and his technique is really good. But we have guys who have been in it, who have been in the system for a while and will do a good job." http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-b...p&type=lgns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icecheeze 0 Posted December 8, 2006 the bears haven't been the same stopping the run since losing brown at arizona...harris to the IR will be fatal for this team, look for chicago to be 1 and done in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGB_11 0 Posted December 8, 2006 the bears haven't been the same stopping the run since losing brown at arizona...harris to the IR will be fatal for this team, look for chicago to be 1 and done in the playoffs. I am not sure about 1 and done, the rest of the NFC is pretty pitiful (see Detroit). However we are pobably losing Harris for the season, and that is really going to sting. This guy is nothing short of spectacular and a pro bowl caliber d-tackle who can dominate the L.O.S. I am very sad today to hear how bad his injury really is. Hopefully with anyluck he will miss the rest of the season and get a bye week so he will have a full 5 weeks to heel.....(crossing my fingers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lennie75 0 Posted December 8, 2006 I am not sure about 1 and done, the rest of the NFC is pretty pitiful (see Detroit). However we are pobably losing Harris for the season, and that is really going to sting. This guy is nothing short of spectacular and a pro bowl caliber d-tackle who can dominate the L.O.S. I am very sad today to hear how bad his injury really is. Hopefully with anyluck he will miss the rest of the season and get a bye week so he will have a full 5 weeks to heel.....(crossing my fingers) The Bears will be one and done...but not because of defensive injuries...but because of Grossman!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Beast 1 Posted December 8, 2006 The Bears will be one and done...but not because of defensive injuries...but because of Grossman!!!! Quoted for truth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
