Marvin Finally Practicing... (1 Viewer)

[barista]

per sportsline:

Colts WR Marvin Harrison (knee) went through limited practice reps Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 14 at Baltimore. Harrison has been held out for the last six games and is stuck on 20 catches for 247 yards and one touchdown.

(Updated 12/05/2007).

 

[Devius]

i have a feeling they are gonna want to work him in with playoffs coming up. i cant see him playing this week. but i wouldnt be surprised about next.

 

[Steel Town]

Hopefully owners will get some production out of him next week....probably won't be able to lean on him this weekend. Earlier reports on this board eluded to the Colts shutting him down until the postseason....anyone close the situation have an opinion on that?

 

[jonessed]

Did anyone ever find out what was actually wrong with his knee? Seemed like quite a long time to be out for an injury that did not require surgery of some kind.

 

[BelichicksRevenge]

From what I read earlier in the season, harrison will not be close to 100% this year.

 

[kncks12]

From what I read earlier in the season, harrison will not be close to 100% this year.

Dude, noone knows this....except maybe the Colts medical staff. I hope he plays some this week so I can play him next week in the playoffs. I am not starting him unless I see him play this week.

 

[freeannyong]

Don't expect him back until the playoffs. The Colts practically have the division won, no reason to rush him back.

 

[WampusCat43]

Too late now. :OutofFFplayoffs:

 

[Yitbos69]

I would love to see him back this week and I might give him a start if Fitz can't go!

 

[djcolts]

Don't expect him back until the playoffs. The Colts practically have the division won, no reason to rush him back.

Maybe, but consider:1. Colts need to stay ahead of Pittsburgh for the #2 seed, and2. Harrison will need to get some game reps in to get his timing back.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Did anyone ever find out what was actually wrong with his knee? Seemed like quite a long time to be out for an injury that did not require surgery of some kind.

Bone Bruise - but more importantly a swelling bursa sac. This is what has caused the most problems.

 

[brobe4]

Don't expect him back until the playoffs. The Colts practically have the division won, no reason to rush him back.

Maybe, but consider:1. Colts need to stay ahead of Pittsburgh for the #2 seed, and2. Harrison will need to get some game reps in to get his timing back.

The timing thing is huge. Lammey said he looked very good.

 

[DeepOut]

Did anyone ever find out what was actually wrong with his knee? Seemed like quite a long time to be out for an injury that did not require surgery of some kind.

Bone Bruise - but more importantly a swelling bursa sac. This is what has caused the most problems.

What exactly is a bursa sac, where is it located on the knee and why would it take so long to treat and heal. Any info would be helpful, whether tyou're a real doctor or just play one on TV.

 

[Fullback Fro]

Did anyone ever find out what was actually wrong with his knee? Seemed like quite a long time to be out for an injury that did not require surgery of some kind.

Bone Bruise - but more importantly a swelling bursa sac. This is what has caused the most problems.

What exactly is a bursa sac, where is it located on the knee and why would it take so long to treat and heal. Any info would be helpful, whether tyou're a real doctor or just play one on TV.

Unforutately I don;t know the answer to these questions. That's just what I read.

 

[Grace Under Pressure]

From today, Tony Dungy addressed the subject.

Colts.com

Also on Thursday, the Colts released their second injury report of

the week, with middle linebacker Gary Brackett (hip), defensive tackle Raheem Brock (rib), offensive tackle Ryan Diem (knee), wide receiver Marvin Harrison (knee), cornerback Tim Jennings (team decision) and safety Bob Sanders (team decision) listed as not participating in practice.

Dungy said on Wednesday Diem and Brock are doubtful for Sunday, while Harrison missed practice after working on a limited basis Wednesday.

Thursday was a scheduled day off for Harrison, Dungy said.

“We’ll see what happens Friday,” Dungy said. “We’ll see how he is tomorrow. If he has a good day of practice (Friday), by Saturday, I think we’ll know what’s going to happen and there’s a chance he could play.”

Harrison, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, has missed the last six games and seven of the last eight.

“We’ll certainly be a lot more cautious than if we were in a stretch where we had to win a game to get into the playoffs,” Dungy said of the team’s approach to Harrison’s return. “I think it will be strictly what the doctors say at this point.”

Dungy said Harrison’s situation is similar to that the team faced last season with Sanders, who missed 12 of the last 14 regular-season games before returning to start all four postseason games.

“There’s still a lot of football left to be played,” Dungy said.

Dungy joked that Harrison’s status is the No. 1 thing about which he is asked by fans when he is in public.

Asked what he tells fans, he said, “Same thing I’m telling you, that one day he’ll be back and eventually he will. We don’t feel like it’s going to be a year-long thing. When it is, I’m not sure.”

He added, “What they (doctors) have told us is he can play, but it wouldn’t the prudent thing to do at this point in time. As I’ve said many times, I think if they were playoff games, even if it wouldn’t be prudent, I think we would play him. At no point have they said, ‘He’s good to go and he doesn’t have risk of further injury.”

 

[ComebackKurt]

From today, Tony Dungy addressed the subject.

Colts.com

Also on Thursday, the Colts released their second injury report of

the week, with middle linebacker Gary Brackett (hip), defensive tackle Raheem Brock (rib), offensive tackle Ryan Diem (knee), wide receiver Marvin Harrison (knee), cornerback Tim Jennings (team decision) and safety Bob Sanders (team decision) listed as not participating in practice.

Dungy said on Wednesday Diem and Brock are doubtful for Sunday, while Harrison missed practice after working on a limited basis Wednesday.

Thursday was a scheduled day off for Harrison, Dungy said.

“We’ll see what happens Friday,” Dungy said. “We’ll see how he is tomorrow. If he has a good day of practice (Friday), by Saturday, I think we’ll know what’s going to happen and there’s a chance he could play.”

Harrison, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, has missed the last six games and seven of the last eight.

“We’ll certainly be a lot more cautious than if we were in a stretch where we had to win a game to get into the playoffs,” Dungy said of the team’s approach to Harrison’s return. “I think it will be strictly what the doctors say at this point.”

Dungy said Harrison’s situation is similar to that the team faced last season with Sanders, who missed 12 of the last 14 regular-season games before returning to start all four postseason games.

“There’s still a lot of football left to be played,” Dungy said.

Dungy joked that Harrison’s status is the No. 1 thing about which he is asked by fans when he is in public.

Asked what he tells fans, he said, “Same thing I’m telling you, that one day he’ll be back and eventually he will. We don’t feel like it’s going to be a year-long thing. When it is, I’m not sure.”

He added, “What they (doctors) have told us is he can play, but it wouldn’t the prudent thing to do at this point in time. As I’ve said many times, I think if they were playoff games, even if it wouldn’t be prudent, I think we would play him. At no point have they said, ‘He’s good to go and he doesn’t have risk of further injury.”

 

[EdwardCat]

Did anyone ever find out what was actually wrong with his knee? Seemed like quite a long time to be out for an injury that did not require surgery of some kind.

Bone Bruise - but more importantly a swelling bursa sac. This is what has caused the most problems.

I read his bursa actually burst.

 

[EdwardCat]

Did anyone ever find out what was actually wrong with his knee? Seemed like quite a long time to be out for an injury that did not require surgery of some kind.

Bone Bruise - but more importantly a swelling bursa sac. This is what has caused the most problems.

What exactly is a bursa sac, where is it located on the knee and why would it take so long to treat and heal. Any info would be helpful, whether tyou're a real doctor or just play one on TV.

Unforutately I don;t know the answer to these questions. That's just what I read.

The bursa is located just under the knee cap (as well as numerous other places in the body). It is a sac of fluid intended to provide cushioning and lubrication in the knee. It is common for roofers or other people who work on their knees to inflame the bursa. When inflamed, it is extremely painful and causes the knee to lock up, making any pressure applied to the leg unbearable. If it ruptures, which apparently happened to Harrison, it can cause pain with any knee movement until healed. Without the bursa, the knee cap rubs against the other bones in the knee eventually causing arthritis.