He did get injured because he tried to tackle someone with his freaking forearm.
Start Rod Hood dammit!

Nick Harper isn’t “the problem!”
(rolling eyes)

Where was Jeff’s loyalty when Vince got hurt?

grabs baseball bat

Nick was perceived as having limited coverage skills before he came to TN. With Big Al and the boys up front throws downfield were limited and he didn’t have to cover for as long. His good instincts, sure tackling, and effective run support really shined within that context.

Hood looks legit, Harper wasn’t good and he’ll be rusty.

To Fisher’s credit, he has stonewalled the media on a timetable for Harper’s return, and probably will keep going with Hood:

“(on Nick Harper)

Nick was cleared last week for contact. He was cleared to play last week, yes, by the medical staff. Being cleared by the medical staff and going back in the lineup and playing with a plate in your arm is two different things. We’ll just have to wait and see how he does this week.

(on if he’s waiting to see more from Nick Harper before playing him)

It’s healing is what it is. I can’t take Nick out on the practice field and have him tackle live. You go in the game and you’re going to tackle live. You have to just take your time. It’s a hard thing, and Vinnie (Fuller) went through it, and Blaine’s (Bishop) gone through it, and Ahmard’s (Hall) gone through it. It takes time. You’ve got a plate, you’ve got screws, you’ve got a fracture. It just takes time. Even though medically the doctor says you’re not going to subject yourself to more damage or injury, that type of injury just takes time. I can’t put a time table on whether he’s going to be back this week, I don’t know. "

Seems like he’s saying one thing and doing another. Hood will continue to play significant time, IMO.

Ok I felt obligated to jump into this conversation. First off Fisher, You aren’t going to replace a steady corner like Rod Hood who in 3 games has 3 interceptions(one was a pick 6) for a guy who clearly was and is the weak link in this secondary. At least from what I’ve read Harper won’t be ready for at least 2 more weeks anyway so he won’t be exposed to Andre Johnson. I gotta say Fisher has made way too many bad judgements this year in particular. From puttin in a couple of lousy rookie cb’s who couldn’t cover a bed with a blanket to ignoring the importance of a veteran kick/punt returner. Now he wants to tinker with one of the reasons we have won 3 games to begin with? Guess what guys? Nick Harper will lose his job to injury(and a better cb) or Fisher will lose his job. Decide which is more important to you Fish, loyalty to a deadbeat or someone whos playin ther ass off and getting results. “46”

somehow we had harper on andre johnson most of the game last time. johnson torched him for the biggest plays of the game. it was laughable, an adult playing with a child. i fear for our team with harper as a starter