Post by theultimatekcchiefsfan on Mar 18, 2006 3:14:13 GMT -5
Would you want this guy. I say YES definitely. Great fit behind Trent for a year or two. Please Carl make it happen if at all possible.
Also how did the Jets get Ramsey for only a sixth round pick. That is robbery. Why didnt Carl offer a 5th. No brainer!!
Mercury News/Detroit Free Press: Harrington to KC?
Why Harrington will leave the Lions
BY NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA
Detroit Free Press
DETROIT - Here is what I know about the Joey Harrington situation and my best guess about certain things, based on public information and conversations with sources:
What I know: Harrington expressed mixed feelings about returning to the Lions late last season. He expressed them again after the season. On one hand, he wanted to finish what he started in Detroit. On the other, he wanted a fresh start somewhere else.
He spent some time at his vacation home in central Oregon - leaving his cell phone off, reading a bunch of books - trying to clear his head. He spent some time working out in Newport Beach, Calif., where his agent, D
Dunn, is based.
My best guess: As painful as it was, Harrington could handle the losing, the booing and the criticism. It all comes with the territory when you're an NFL quarterback, and he understands that.
But when cornerback Dre' Bly blamed him for the firing of coach Steve Mariucci, that, on top of everything else, was too much. He felt betrayed.
And when he left Detroit physically, he started to leave Detroit mentally, too.
What I know: Team president Matt Millen and coach Rod Marinelli met with a small group of reporters Feb. 21. Millen said the Lions were approaching the off-season with Harrington as their starting quarterback, and Marinelli agreed.
Offensive coordinator Mike Martz called Harrington later that day. Martz said he told Harrington that he knew Harrington was going to be a good player, and it was Martz's job to get him there.
Harrington appreciated the support, but he was caught off-guard because he wasn't expecting it. He wasn't sure what to think.
My best guess: Millen and the coaches meant what they said. They wouldn't have been so public about it if they hadn't.
Millen believed in Harrington and expected him to be the starter. Marinelli wanted to see Harrington on the field - and see who else he had and how they compared - before making a definitive statement, but he thought Harrington had a lot of potential and he trusted Martz. Martz liked Harrington's physical ability and thought he could make something of that talent.
But it was too late. The damage was done. Millen hired new coaches, and the coaches were giving Harrington a clean slate. But Millen still had many of the same players - Bly among them - and Harrington doubted he would get a clean slate from them.
What I know: Harrington attended Martz's quarterback school at Lions headquarters last week, and it didn't go well. He wasn't uncooperative. He didn't clash with Martz.
There was some tension in the room. It was apparent Harrington was uncomfortable and that he and Martz weren't clicking. But to say more is an exaggeration.
Harrington came to realize it just wasn't going to work in Detroit. He expressed those feelings, and the Lions agreed to figure something out. Harrington went to Southeast Asia for vacation willing to give up millions of dollars and a chance to enter training camp as the starter.
My best guess: Harrington came to QB school with the intention to at least see if he could give it another shot. He wouldn't have flown across the country otherwise. He has never acted like a brat.
But when he walked into the building, when he got back into his old, poisonous environment, he had a moment of clarity. He was unenthusiastic at QB school.
Millen and Harrington have almost a father-son relationship. They had another long talk, and they agreed to do what was best for both parties. Harrington left his future up to the Lions and empowered his agent to do whatever needed to be done, including the renegotiation of his contract. The Lions might have given Harrington's agent permission to talk to other teams.
What I know: The Lions have denied requests to interview Millen, Marinelli and Martz. They didn't make anyone available to the media Friday, even though Josh McCown signed his contract.
My best guess: The Lions don't want anyone talking about anything until the Harrington situation is resolved. That will be done this weekend, McCown and Jon Kitna will be introduced together Monday.
Millen genuinely wants what's best for Harrington, and the best place for him is Kansas City. He can back up Trent Green. He can feel comfortable. Two of the Chiefs' coaches _quarterbacks coach Terry Shea and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham - played at Oregon in the late 1960s. So did Harrington's dad, John.
I doubt the Lions will hold onto Harrington hoping to maximize his value on the trade market. It's not worth the distraction, constant questions and lingering ill will.
It's time to move on, for everyone.
www.mercurynews.com/mld/merc...ts/14126289.htm
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Also how did the Jets get Ramsey for only a sixth round pick. That is robbery. Why didnt Carl offer a 5th. No brainer!!
Mercury News/Detroit Free Press: Harrington to KC?
Why Harrington will leave the Lions
BY NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA
Detroit Free Press
DETROIT - Here is what I know about the Joey Harrington situation and my best guess about certain things, based on public information and conversations with sources:
What I know: Harrington expressed mixed feelings about returning to the Lions late last season. He expressed them again after the season. On one hand, he wanted to finish what he started in Detroit. On the other, he wanted a fresh start somewhere else.
He spent some time at his vacation home in central Oregon - leaving his cell phone off, reading a bunch of books - trying to clear his head. He spent some time working out in Newport Beach, Calif., where his agent, D
Dunn, is based.My best guess: As painful as it was, Harrington could handle the losing, the booing and the criticism. It all comes with the territory when you're an NFL quarterback, and he understands that.
But when cornerback Dre' Bly blamed him for the firing of coach Steve Mariucci, that, on top of everything else, was too much. He felt betrayed.
And when he left Detroit physically, he started to leave Detroit mentally, too.
What I know: Team president Matt Millen and coach Rod Marinelli met with a small group of reporters Feb. 21. Millen said the Lions were approaching the off-season with Harrington as their starting quarterback, and Marinelli agreed.
Offensive coordinator Mike Martz called Harrington later that day. Martz said he told Harrington that he knew Harrington was going to be a good player, and it was Martz's job to get him there.
Harrington appreciated the support, but he was caught off-guard because he wasn't expecting it. He wasn't sure what to think.
My best guess: Millen and the coaches meant what they said. They wouldn't have been so public about it if they hadn't.
Millen believed in Harrington and expected him to be the starter. Marinelli wanted to see Harrington on the field - and see who else he had and how they compared - before making a definitive statement, but he thought Harrington had a lot of potential and he trusted Martz. Martz liked Harrington's physical ability and thought he could make something of that talent.
But it was too late. The damage was done. Millen hired new coaches, and the coaches were giving Harrington a clean slate. But Millen still had many of the same players - Bly among them - and Harrington doubted he would get a clean slate from them.
What I know: Harrington attended Martz's quarterback school at Lions headquarters last week, and it didn't go well. He wasn't uncooperative. He didn't clash with Martz.
There was some tension in the room. It was apparent Harrington was uncomfortable and that he and Martz weren't clicking. But to say more is an exaggeration.
Harrington came to realize it just wasn't going to work in Detroit. He expressed those feelings, and the Lions agreed to figure something out. Harrington went to Southeast Asia for vacation willing to give up millions of dollars and a chance to enter training camp as the starter.
My best guess: Harrington came to QB school with the intention to at least see if he could give it another shot. He wouldn't have flown across the country otherwise. He has never acted like a brat.
But when he walked into the building, when he got back into his old, poisonous environment, he had a moment of clarity. He was unenthusiastic at QB school.
Millen and Harrington have almost a father-son relationship. They had another long talk, and they agreed to do what was best for both parties. Harrington left his future up to the Lions and empowered his agent to do whatever needed to be done, including the renegotiation of his contract. The Lions might have given Harrington's agent permission to talk to other teams.
What I know: The Lions have denied requests to interview Millen, Marinelli and Martz. They didn't make anyone available to the media Friday, even though Josh McCown signed his contract.
My best guess: The Lions don't want anyone talking about anything until the Harrington situation is resolved. That will be done this weekend, McCown and Jon Kitna will be introduced together Monday.
Millen genuinely wants what's best for Harrington, and the best place for him is Kansas City. He can back up Trent Green. He can feel comfortable. Two of the Chiefs' coaches _quarterbacks coach Terry Shea and defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham - played at Oregon in the late 1960s. So did Harrington's dad, John.
I doubt the Lions will hold onto Harrington hoping to maximize his value on the trade market. It's not worth the distraction, constant questions and lingering ill will.
It's time to move on, for everyone.
www.mercurynews.com/mld/merc...ts/14126289.htm
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