Cards-Colts joint practice has old-style feel as Harrison Jr. returns to Indy [Video]

WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The first joint practice between the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals created a throwback atmosphere Wednesday.

Reggie Wayne went back to work on the field. Edgerrin James signed autographs at the fence line. Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon thanked the Colts for giving him a chance to show he could coach.

And, yes, Marvin Harrison Jr. returned to the only NFL city his father ever called home.

It was a big moment for the Cardinals’ 22-year-old rookie receiver.

“Yeah, it’s kind of crazy,” he said, flashing that familiar Harrison smile. “Just really special. So happy to be here.”

Harrison Jr. wasn’t exactly a prominent personality when his Hall of Fame father was catching passes from Peyton Manning and challenging Wayne to keep up with his record-breaking pace. The elder Harrison always preferred to keep his private life, well, private.

Junior did most of his initial work behind the scenes. He attended periodic games, occasionally attended a training camp …