The Tommie Harris Debacle

What should the Bears make of the recent off-field issues regarding Tommie Harris? He was remorseful this week and said he’s moved on. So did Tank Johnson, however, and we know how that turned out. Harris returned after a one game suspension yesterday and played ok, but Israel Idonije and rookie Marcus Harrison were both rotated in at tackle. Harris signed a four year, $40 contract this past offseason. That’s a huge investment from General Manager Jerry Angelo, who has shown other players the door because he didn’t want to pay them (Bernard Berrian). I think as long as Harris doesn’t have any more off the field issues and can stay healthy, he’ll be a mainstay at defensive tackle for the next four years. He’s been plagued by a knee injury most of the season and had some health issues last year. I think injuries are part of the reason why he’s been ineffective or less effective, than he was last year and in years past. Reports surfaced last week that he also fathered a child out of wedlock and was taking the news extremely hard. Once Harris starts concentrating on football again I hope he can regain the dominant form he showed in the past.