Bright Moments Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 Reports: Lions agree to deal QB Harrington to Dolphins May 12, 2006 BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - After trying to extract a higher draft pick, the Detroit Lions appear set to finally send Joey Harrington to the Miami Dolphins. According to numerous reports, the Dolphins may announce the acquisition of Harrington as soon as Friday. The quarterback was given permission to seek a trade by the Lions last month and reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract with the Dolphins. However, Lions president Matt Millen turned down Miami's offer of a sixth-round pick in 2007 for Harrington. The Lions likely would have released Harrington before June 15, when he is due a $4 million roster bonus. Millen signed quarterbacks Jon Kitna, Josh McCown and Shaun King in the offseason, a strong indication that Harrington would be waived. The Dolphins want Harrington, 27, to serve as an insurance policy behind starter Daunte Culpepper, who may not be ready to start the season after suffering three torn ligaments in his right knee. Miami acquired Culpepper from Minnesota for a second-round pick in 2006. The third overall pick in the 2002 draft, Harrington had an 18-37 record as a starting quarterback with Detroit under coaches Marty Mornhinweg, Steve Mariucci and Dick Jauron and a career passer rating of 68.1, throwing for 10,242 yards and 60 touchdowns with 62 interceptions. Last season, Harrington completed 57 percent of his passes for 2,021 yards and 12 touchdowns with 12 interceptions for a rating of 72.0. Mariucci benched Harrington in favor of veteran Jeff Garcia before being fired on November 28. Quote
Noj Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 Harrington can almost make me feel good about Aaron Brooks. Almost. Quote
JSngry Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 You want to taunt Jim, tell him you got his dentist... Quote
Bright Moments Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Posted May 12, 2006 You want to taunt Jim, tell him you got his dentist... Quote
7/4 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Posted May 12, 2006 You want to taunt Jim, tell him you got his dentist... Quote
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