ArmyBengal Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Lions | Harrington Could be Done in Detroit - from www.KFFL.comWed, 12 Jan 2005 10:49:25 -0800Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington may be done in Detroit. According to sources close to the situation, the Lions are considering releasing him in late February instead of paying him a scheduled $3 million roster bonus. In addition to the bonus, Harrington will make nearly $5 million for the 2005 season in salary. While a decision has not been made at this time, there is reportedly a heated debate within the team on whether or not they should make the additional financial investment in him. Sources note that team president Matt Millen wants him to return but the offensive coaching staff would like to go in a different direction. Former offensive coordinator Sherman Lewis, who was forced into retirement at the end of the season, wrote letters to the team management noting that the team would never win with Harrington, as he does not have the intangibles needed to be a winning QB in the NFL. By cutting Harrington now, they would face a cap hit of $5.5 million. Harrington has offered to re-do his contract, but the team is not interestedThey said at another site the Lions could be looking for a veteran QB. Possibly Rattay, Warner, or someone else. Kitna was better than ANY of the QBs they talked about taking the starting job there in Detroit. Would be a nice place for any QB with the receivers and RB situation there. Anyway, just food for thought.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Wow, talk about over-reaction. Perhaps if Charles Rogers ever stays healthy, then Harrington won't be forced to throw to rookies all day. Harrington has offered to re-do his contract, but the team is not interestedWell Joey, that's all you need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Harsh, the intangibles is what I always thought he had because he doesn't have a cannon and he is not real accurate. Joey will be a the local club, drunk off his arse and playing the piano now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I'm not surprised. I also wouldn't be surprised to see Hasselbeck hitting the bricks in Seattle either. Just a sign of the times, that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 I think hassellback is a pretty good QB, Definitely not top 5, but with some better recievers he could do some damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Wow. I'm surprised. I don't follow the NFC too closely, but I thought that the problems on the Lions weren't because of the QB. Sure, he's not a top QB in the league, but what do you really gain at this point other than saving a little money? IIRC, the Lions had 6 wins this year, 5 last year, and 3 the year before. The progress has been slow, but I don't see how releasing him is going to help them get any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 San Antonio, who is that pic of, it looks familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 Well, I think the problem resonates from having a new head coach, new playbook -- the west coast ain't easy -- young receivers, linemen playing hurt, etc. 2 WR's were on the IR along and 2 were always in the injury report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Antonio Bengal Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 San Antonio, who is that pic of, it looks familiarConspiracy theorist and late-night talk show host, Art Bell. I don't believe much of the stuff on his show, but it can be really entertaining if you happen to be awake that time of night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 harrington is nothign special and is barely a starter in this league. he will never take a team to the superbowl. hasselback is a different story cuz hes a free agent unlike harrington... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 If your in to that conspiracy theory stuff(I am on some stuff) I've got some good political sites for you if you don't already know themwww.jackblood.comwww.underreported.comI've got some others but I'd have to find them. Some of it is dumb, but some of it is absolutely crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted January 12, 2005 Report Share Posted January 12, 2005 If your in to that conspiracy theory stuff(I am on some stuff) I've got some good political sites for you if you don't already know themwww.jackblood.comwww.underreported.comI've got some others but I'd have to find them. Some of it is dumb, but some of it is absolutely crazy! Since we've all strayed off topic to the issue of conspiracies, I've found none better than:Rense.comOne word of advice...have your "gullibility" filter set on high, or by time you leave the site you'll find the Democratic and Republican Political Platforms beginning to make sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalNation1281 Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Just to jump back on topic for a second:Blame Jeff Tedford. Akili Smith, Joey Harrington, Kyle Boller...all products of the Tedford system. Great in college, unproductive in the pros. I am frightened for Aaron Rogers.Actually, I am a big Harrington fan, and I think that if they let him stick around in Detroit he would have a big year in 2005. You can't just go from Marty Morninhweg to Steve Mariucci and expect huge results without allowing Mariucci a considerable amount of time to mold him and teach him the offense...he's played with a young or injured team his entire time in the pros, and he's only in his third year (2005 will be his fourth, just to clarify). Mooch certainly sounded like he had confidence in him after their season ended, and in two of his last three games he threw for 361 and 346 yards and was let down by his defense or special teams. If I were them I would keep him around, but if they let him go he should go to a team like Arizona or Dallas, where he could win a starting job due to the lack of options. Denny Green would make something good out of him.BN1281 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 If you boys want conspiracy theories, talk to Chris (screen name chrishcovga). He's got some good ones for you guys... BN1281 - Complete agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Just to jump back on topic for a second Thank God somebody did!Denny Green would make something good out of him.  BN1281Well living out here in Arizona, let me say that the Cardinals would jump all over him in a second. He's light years better than Josh McClown! One more thing...the Cardinals will win their division next season. Yeah, I know it ain't saying much. I realize it's still an NFC division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 LOL bold prediction billy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 LOL bold prediction billy!!! It's not so bold. Dennis Green isn't no slouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turi Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I'm with BengalNation, I'm also a Harrington fan. Remember all the fuss with Drew Brees and the fact that San Diego spent their number one pick on Rivers (Ok Manning) because they thought Brees was not the future. We all know differently now.The Lions should stick with Joey Harrington, the young team will be a little older, wiser and more importantly - healthier next year. JH could very well be next year's Drew Brees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted January 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 Lions | Harrington Release Speculation Shot Down - from www.KFFL.comWed, 12 Jan 2005 12:38:32 -0800DetroitLions.com reports the Detroit Lions are shooting down speculation that they may be interested in releasing QB Joey Harrington. "We have absolutely no intention of releasing Joey Harrington, and there has been no organizational discussion about cutting Joey as suggested in the article. Joey had his best season this past year, and we firmly believe that he will continue to improve. We consider the report baseless and untrue," the Lions said in a team-released statement. Well, this was put out after the first. Who knows ?!?! I don't have a problem with Harrington, but all of this can't help his confidence.WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 I had him in m fantasy league.....eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted January 13, 2005 Report Share Posted January 13, 2005 no wonder u sucked terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted January 14, 2005 Report Share Posted January 14, 2005 no wonder u sucked terry Ouch!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 no wonder u sucked terry Ditty, must we go through this again?I missed the live draft.Its cool though, I won my other league, whose draft I was able to attend.QB-CulpepperRB-LTWR-ChadWR-Roy WilliamsWR-FitzgeraldTE-Antonio GatesRB-Julius JonesK-Shayne GrahamDef-Baltimore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 terry ~mr sensitive im just giving u a hard time man. Dominick Davis will forever be famed because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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