Lurker Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 Joey Harrington finally decided he wants Miami to be his new home. Now he's asking Lions president Matt Millen to give him the chance to go there. Harrington, who has been given permission to shop for a trade, told the Lions on Wednesday he wants to go the Dolphins and is firm about the decision. Because he is due a $4 million bonus in June, Harrington has some control over his future because no team wants to pick up his current contract. After working out a two-year agreement with the Dolphins more than a week ago, Harrington asked Millen to release him or make a trade with the Dolphins so he can move on with his career. "I look forward to joining the Miami Dolphins whenever I am released or a trade is completed," Harrington said Wednesday in a statement issued by his agent, David Dunn. "The Dolphins are an ascending team with great coaching and I can't wait to get started. I certainly appreciate all that the Ford family and Matt Millen did for me. "I learned so much in Detroit and I will always value those relationships and that experience. At the same time, I am eager to get to work with my new team, whether that happens in a day, a week or a month," he said. The Dolphins are offering a sixth-round choice in 2007. The Lions have been asking for a third- or fourth-round choice in this year's draft. Now it's up to Millen to make a concession in his demands or hold up any move until June 15 when Harrington is due the roster bonus. Harrington was also being pursued by the Broncos but never made a visit to Denver. Harrington did visit the Bengals, but he didn't come to a contractual agreement. Now that Harrington has made his decision, the ball is in Millen's court.
DCM Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 C'mon Millen.....Let Joey go. Being a Fin fan.....I would love to see Harrington in Miami. You know that whole change of scenery and fresh start theory. Although he was surrounded with offensive weapons in Detroit.....he never seemed in sync in that offense, obviously the terrible accuracy of his passes prolly had alot to do with that. Still.....with the iffy Culpepper situation, an 07 6th round pick is a good price to pay for a QB who might be called upon to start several games in early 06. Atleast he has NFL starting experience, which is something the other current Fin back-ups do not have. Cleo Lemon and Brock Berlin. Just be forewarned......IF Joey starts a few games and plays well enough for his team to win games....be ready for the Saban is God articles.
stinky finger Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 C'mon Millen.....Let Joey go. Being a Fin fan.....I would love to see Harrington in Miami. You know that whole change of scenery and fresh start theory. Although he was surrounded with offensive weapons in Detroit.....he never seemed in sync in that offense, obviously the terrible accuracy of his passes prolly had alot to do with that. Still.....with the iffy Culpepper situation, an 07 6th round pick is a good price to pay for a QB who might be called upon to start several games in early 06. Atleast he has NFL starting experience, which is something the other current Fin back-ups do not have. Cleo Lemon and Brock Berlin. Just be forewarned......IF Joey starts a few games and plays well enough for his team to win games....be ready for the Saban is God articles. 665901[/snapback] The bible, according to Nick, is already out.......in earnest. Let the man accomplish something before we bronze his bust. BTW, that defense can sure use an infusion of youth.
ajzepp Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 This says a lot about Joey Harrington.....Why the hell would he want to go to a team where he'll clearly be the #2 QB? That's probably why he sucks....he's got a losers mentality. If I were in his shoes, I'd do whatever I could to get myself in a position to win a starting job. If he envisions himself as a back-up, then that's all he'll ever be.
MDH Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 This says a lot about Joey Harrington.....Why the hell would he want to go to a team where he'll clearly be the #2 QB? That's probably why he sucks....he's got a losers mentality. If I were in his shoes, I'd do whatever I could to get myself in a position to win a starting job. If he envisions himself as a back-up, then that's all he'll ever be. 665925[/snapback] Culpepper won't be ready for half the season. I'm sure Harrington believes if he performs very well they wouldn't take the starters role from him....and he's probably right. Who is going to bench a guy that's helping the team win games and put in a guy that hasn't seen live action in over a year? Of course, this all assumes that the Dolphins will be good next year, which isn't exactly a given.
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