Harrison's readying himself for return to New England
It’s no secret that the Patriots are in need of bolstering their secondary after the Asante Samuel-less unit gave up far too much real estate through the air in 2008, and help may be coming from an unlikely source. When SS Rodney Harrison tore his quadriceps muscle against the Broncos in Week Seven, the prevailing sentiment around the team was that the 36-year-old’s career was over. Things have changed. The word we’re now hearing is that Harrison has dedicated himself fully to his rehabilitation and appears primed to make a return to the gridiron. The fact that he’s a free agent shouldn’t be a hindrance to getting him back into the fold due to the mutual respect he and the organization hold for one another. He’s a good fit in the 3-4, which utilizes him both in coverage and as a nickel linebacker.