Harrison’s guesswork was super

One of the greatest plays in Super Bowl history apparently resulted from Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s guess work.

Harrison revealed while reporting to training camp Friday at Latrobe, Pa., that he didn’t follow his coaches’ orders on his 100-yard interception return touchdown that ended the first half against Arizona on Feb. 1.

Harrison’s return of Kurt Warner’s pass over the middle gave the Steelers a 17-7 halftime lead. They went on to win 27-23.

If the Cardinals had scored on the first-and-goal play from the Pittsburgh 2, they likely would have led 14-10 at the half.

“I actually wasn’t supposed to drop on that play, I was supposed to blitz,” Harrison said. “All night, we were a step late. We had an all-out blitz and I figured if I stepped (out) I could hold my tackle … (then) I would drop off and they would have to do a quick slant.”

Harrison guessed correctly, stepped in front of Warner’s pass and took off down the sideline.

Crowd greets Cutler

Every deep pass Jay Cutler unleashed drew oohs and ahhs, not to mention loud cheers from the large crowd watching the start of the Chicago Bears’ training camp at Bourbonnais, Ill.

Yet for all the excitement, there’s one lingering question: Can his receivers catch the ball?

“We’ve got a lot to prove,” said Devin Hester, who led the team with 665 yards receiving last season. “For the guys that were out there saying we don’t have any receivers, I don’t blame them because we haven’t proven anything yet.”

Around the league

San Diego signed first-round pick Larry English to a five-year contract. English, a 6-foot-2, 255-pound linebacker from Northern Illinois, was the 16th overall pick in April. … Minnesota’s first-round draft choice, Percy Harvin, was a no-show at the team’s first day of training camp. The 22nd overall pick is still in contract negotiations.