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Post by theref on May 13, 2006 11:22:52 GMT
It keeps on getting better and the season hasnt started.
Lions trade QB Harrington to Dolphins
NFL.com wire reports
DETROIT (May 12, 2006) -- The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Joey Harrington from Detroit for an undisclosed conditional draft pick, giving the Dolphins a fallback position if new starter Daunte Culpepper isn't ready for the season's first snap.
"We're pleased to have Joey Harrington join the Dolphins," head coach Nick Saban said in a statement. "We will work with him to get him acclimated to our system as quickly as possible."
The Dolphins had been searching for a backup to Culpepper and targeted Harrington, the former No. 3 overall pick who didn't live up to expectations in four years as the Lions' starter. Harrington had expressed his desire to play with the Dolphins.
The Lions released a statement announcing the move.
Culpepper, acquired from Minnesota this offseason, is recovering from a serious knee injury and may not be ready for the Dolphins' first regular-season game -- at Pittsburgh on Sept. 7.
The other two quarterbacks on the Miami roster, Brock Berlin and Cleo Lemon, are young and untested.
Harrington went 18-37 as a starter with the Lions. He threw 60 touchdown passes and 62 interceptions, and his career passer rating is a modest 68.1.
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Post by 7is7 on May 13, 2006 11:33:00 GMT
I dont think its that bad a move really. Was only a 5th round pick and they will have someone to play in the first few games if Culpepper aint quite ready.
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Post by lilmiguel on May 13, 2006 13:00:17 GMT
5th round pick is a pretty sweet deal actually..I still rate Harrington and you've got to remember that he had to start as a rookie, and despite having good receivers they've all been very young and he's not had an experienced veteran to throw to regularly..Now he has a chance to learn from Culpepper and whilst he might not be someone who'll be starting all year he'll be a very good back-up. Mikey
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Post by Shaun on May 13, 2006 15:39:06 GMT
Hmmm....................................We could have signed or traded for someone who's worse. Gives us a sure starter for opening day, although am still hoping Culpepper is healthy. Should be interesting season, regardless of who starts the season as the QB.
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Post by 7is7 on May 13, 2006 21:25:42 GMT
And hey, once Culpepper throws an INT, they'll be callin for the back-up
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Post by theref on May 14, 2006 10:47:03 GMT
Then once Joey throws an INT,they will be calling for his back up.
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Post by 7is7 on May 14, 2006 11:06:55 GMT
So by week two they will be on Cleo Lemon and Brock Berlin
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Post by Just Neilson on May 14, 2006 11:11:49 GMT
I agree with Mike on this one. The Lions fans have been on Harrington's back since day one, so lets just see how he does before we pass judgement huh!
If anything we should be laughing at the Partiots. They let their second best assest go to probably there biggest rivals...idiots!
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