Lions to release Harrington

BrooksMustGo · 03-17-2006, 12:27 PM

Lions | More about Harrington's upcoming release
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:48:06 -0800

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington left Detroit in January after the 2005 season thinking he might need a fresh start somewhere else, even if it meant giving up millions of dollars and accepting a backup job. When the new coaching staff came in and the Lions showed him support, Harrington was caught off-guard. When he walked into the Lions' Allen Park headquarters last week for "quarterback school" with offensive coordinator Mike Martz, he just got the feeling the damage was done. He couldn't buy back into the idea that he could lead the Lions to victory because the team chemistry was too bad. He expressed his concerns, and the Lions agreed to let him go. Harrington is expected to be traded or released by the weekend.

I don't know whether he's worth taking a shot on or not, but it's a sure bet he'll be picked up. He might make good insurance, if Payton can't get anything out of him, then no one can.

Still not sure whether I'd pick him up.

foreverfan · 03-17-2006, 01:01 PM

Gotta be better than Bouman?

BrooksMustGo · 03-17-2006, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Gotta be better than Bouman?

Physically, without a doubt. My concern with Harrington is between the ears. He's really taken a beating for his entire career. I worry that he has no self confidence left.

AllSaints · 03-17-2006, 05:37 PM

no thanx....

GoldRush26 · 03-17-2006, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Gotta be better than Bouman?

This Harrington guy is one of the few QBs in the league worse than Brooks. At least AB could get the ball into the vicinity of the recievers...more one hoppers and INTs. This guy needs to stay far away from NO.

CheramieIII · 03-17-2006, 08:01 PM

He's willing to take a backup job, hell this guy is alot better the Bouwoman.

26DEUCE26 · 03-17-2006, 08:06 PM

I agree. Maybe he just needs a change of scenery.

03-17-2006, 12:27 PM	#1
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Lions to release Harrington Lions \| More about Harrington's upcoming release Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:48:06 -0800 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington left Detroit in January after the 2005 season thinking he might need a fresh start somewhere else, even if it meant giving up millions of dollars and accepting a backup job. When the new coaching staff came in and the Lions showed him support, Harrington was caught off-guard. When he walked into the Lions' Allen Park headquarters last week for "quarterback school" with offensive coordinator Mike Martz, he just got the feeling the damage was done. He couldn't buy back into the idea that he could lead the Lions to victory because the team chemistry was too bad. He expressed his concerns, and the Lions agreed to let him go. Harrington is expected to be traded or released by the weekend. I don't know whether he's worth taking a shot on or not, but it's a sure bet he'll be picked up. He might make good insurance, if Payton can't get anything out of him, then no one can. Still not sure whether I'd pick him up.

03-17-2006, 01:01 PM	#2
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	RE: Lions to release Harrington Gotta be better than Bouman?

03-17-2006, 01:10 PM	#3
BrooksMustGo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,762	Re: RE: Lions to release Harrington Originally Posted by foreverfan Gotta be better than Bouman? Physically, without a doubt. My concern with Harrington is between the ears. He's really taken a beating for his entire career. I worry that he has no self confidence left.

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AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	RE: Re: RE: Lions to release Harrington no thanx....

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GoldRush26 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 594	Re: RE: Lions to release Harrington Originally Posted by foreverfan Gotta be better than Bouman? This Harrington guy is one of the few QBs in the league worse than Brooks. At least AB could get the ball into the vicinity of the recievers...more one hoppers and INTs. This guy needs to stay far away from NO.
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CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	RE: Re: RE: Lions to release Harrington He's willing to take a backup job, hell this guy is alot better the Bouwoman.

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26DEUCE26 100th Post Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 116	RE: Re: RE: Lions to release Harrington I agree. Maybe he just needs a change of scenery.
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