Word out of Pittsburgh is that Steelers linebacker James Harrison is not yet in game shape for the team’s week one matchup in Baltimore. Harrison underwent double back surgery during the offseason and played nearly two quarters of the Steelers week three preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Gerry Dulac of SportsNews.com reports that Harrison is typically a fast starter as he has registered 24 of his 36 1/2 sacks over the past three seasons in the first half of the year. The Steelers will likely replace him with second year linebacker and number two draft pick in 2010 Jason Worilds.
For Pittsburgh, this injury may actually help in their matchup against the Ravens. While you never want to root for an injury, time off the field for Harrison definitely means less 15 yard penalties as he is undisputedly the NFL’s dirtiest player. Less playing team = less cheap shots.
I suppose Hines Ward will have to pick up the slack.
Harrison plays like a Raven , but Ozzie couldn’t see it when he let him go,,,,,,,,,just one more of ozzie’s many mistakes………..
Ah, yes…nothing has changed since last season. Still Steeler bashing on the good old Baltimore Sports Report!
And the new flag. Could you have come up with something less original…
I don’t bash the squeelers , I wish the Ravens could be more like them………….
P.S…..used to be Canadian Steeler fan but decided I needed a new identity. Hi guys!
Welcome back. Sorry to say, this is the Ravens’ year, but welcome back, nonetheless.
Hey, MGW…sorry to say that with a returning Steeler lineup that made it to last year’s Super Bowl, nothing will change for the Ravens.
This Sunday should be fun!
Ah, but something DID change with Pittsburgh. They are all a year older, injuries will heal more slowly, feet wont be quite as quick…meanwhile the Ravens added a bruising, young FB; a younger, faster WR; feature younger more athletic TEs; younger, more athletic DBs…so, a lot changed.
You guys keep telling yourself that but how old is Ray Lewis? I have it on good authority (from Casey Hampton) that he’s slightly older than dirt. No substitute for experience, baby!
I respect your opinion and your team , I just hope the Ravens have improved enough to make this a true rivalry , can’t wait for the game to start…….