Lions OK Cowboys talk with Harrington (1 Viewer)

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By CHAREAN WILLIAMSStar-Telegram Staff WriterLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.

The Detroit Lions have given the Cowboys permission to talk to quarterback Joey Harrington.Lions General Manager Matt Millen approached Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about Harrington on Tuesday at the NFL meetings.The two talked a “long time” according to Millen.“Harrington is still untapped. They can do their due diligence. His best football is still ahead of him,” Millen said. “That’s a perfect situation for him.” Jones wasn’t immediately available for comment.

Harrington, who is expected to be released soon or traded, started 11 games last season. He completed 188 of 330 passes for 2,021 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

The Lions selected Harrington with the third overall pick in the 2002 NFL draft. In four seasons with the Lions, Harrington passed for 10,242 yards, 60 touchdowns and 62 interceptions.

 

[redman]

Harrington is still untapped.

 

[scratcher]

If he ever ends up throwing for them, TO is gonna rip him a new one...

 

[diesel7982]

Harrington is still untapped.

Hes more of a fan of the checkdown than going deep

 

[Billy Ball Thorton]

If he ever ends up throwing for them, TO is gonna rip him a new one...

Joey + T.O. = That would be a mess.

 

[redman]

If he ever ends up throwing for them, TO is gonna rip him a new one...

Joey + T.O. = That would be a mess.

They can practice by having Harrington throw bricks to TO.

 

[thewaterboys]

Why would they want Harrington?? Bledsoe is a perfect match for TO - he can throw it deeeep. They need to protect him that's all.

 

[Bri]

interesting that Millen approached Jones and not the other way around.

 

[trader jake]

millen is just a bit too late to trade him for larry allen jerry jones loves these "former top QB prospects". too bad for him they never develop once they land in big D

if the saints don't get a QB in round 1...harrington should go learn the game from drew brees and the new coaching staff there for a year or two. if he can model himself after any current player and turn it around - drew brees is the one

 

[Blaze]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

Why would they want Harrington?? Bledsoe is a perfect match for TO - he can throw it deeeep. They need to protect him that's all.

A strong arm does not mean a good deep ball. Bledsoe has a great arm on intermediate routes. His strength is attacking soft zones, often in the two minute drill. He can move the ball from 20 to 20 quickly. IMO, he throws a poor deep ball along the sidelines (often too long or out of bounds) and only an average deep ball down the middle.

 

[Englishteacher]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

good point

 

[Englishteacher]

if the saints don't get a QB in round 1...harrington should go learn the game from drew brees and the new coaching staff there for a year or two.  if he can model himself after any current player and turn it around - drew brees is the one

For that matter he might as well call New England and try to work himself in behind Tom Brady. No I disagree with the Saints and Brees move. Dallas and especially Bill Parcells have a pretty good track record with QBs. Parcells took Phil Simms, Jeff Hostetler and Drew Bledsoe to the Super Bowl. He also turned Vinny Testaverde's career around from an underachieving 1st round QB to a AFC Championship QB with 29 Td and 7 int. As Joey Harrington, you don't pass up this Dallas opportunity if the chance arises...

Parcells would certainly smack that cocksure smirk of Harrington's face the first time he posed for People's 50 Most Beautiful People and put his foot in...... well somewhere when Joey sulked to the bench with that "this game is so hard" look. I can hear Parcells now ,"You're not good enough to sit on my bench!"Somehow, I think T.O., with his insecurities, and Harrington could both wind up behind the bench holding each other if the two of them were in the game together and couldn't get it going. Amazingly, I think "Sherry" Glenn would walk over and coax them to come out with a consoling , "That's OK, he used to call me SHE. He doesn't really hate you, he just wants you to play good football."

 

[Bri]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

good point

Parcells has had some curious quotes about Romo. He might be OK. For all the reasons you guys give for Harrington to be better under Parcells, how about the fact he has been learning under Bill? I'm not sure, but he might be OK.

 

[Texasmouth]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

 

[DoctorDetroit]

First time I've ever used this:

 

[Texasmouth]

Why would they want Harrington?? Bledsoe is a perfect match for TO - he can throw it deeeep. They need to protect him that's all.

A strong arm does not mean a good deep ball. Bledsoe has a great arm on intermediate routes. His strength is attacking soft zones, often in the two minute drill. He can move the ball from 20 to 20 quickly. IMO, he throws a poor deep ball along the sidelines (often too long or out of bounds) and only an average deep ball down the middle.

Bledsoe throws the deep ball just fine. That is a ridiculous post.The problem with Bledsoe is he is getting old and he is an injury waiting to happen back there.

I don't want Dallas to give up on Henson and I haven't seen Romo step foot on the field.

 

[B-Deep]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

I would agree, HOWEVER, Detroit wants a first day pick for Joey.I just don't want to waste another first day pick, we already did that on Henson.

 

[mbuehner]

A strong arm does not mean a good deep ball. Bledsoe has a great arm on intermediate routes. His strength is attacking soft zones, often in the two minute drill. He can move the ball from 20 to 20 quickly.

True, but T.O. isnt a burner either. He makes his living beating up DBs, finding the seems, and body positioning, then yacs. I think its an excellent match, Bledsoe can put the ball up and let TO go get it. He doesnt have to make the perfect throw, he just has to have the arm strength to give TO a chance at it, which he certainly does. At any rate Bledsoe is more accurate than McNabb on most throws (particularly short throws) and McNabb had plenty of success. I love McNabb, but he sure does throw the 3 yard bounce pass. Bledsoe will complete that pass in stride and force the DB to come up and respect that, which will open up the go route.

 

[matuski]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

I would agree, HOWEVER, Detroit wants a first day pick for Joey.I just don't want to waste another first day pick, we already did that on Henson.

I would say a first day pick is reasonable for an experienced and service-able QB backup.

 

[B-Deep]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

I would agree, HOWEVER, Detroit wants a first day pick for Joey.I just don't want to waste another first day pick, we already did that on Henson.

I would say a first day pick is reasonable for an experienced and service-able QB backup.

Maybe, but I think it is too much to pay for Harrington!

 

[Bri]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

I would agree, HOWEVER, Detroit wants a first day pick for Joey.I just don't want to waste another first day pick, we already did that on Henson.

I would say a first day pick is reasonable for an experienced and service-able QB backup.

Maybe, but I think it is too much to pay for Harrington!

Yeah, he's not servicable until Parcells can break his bad habits. Often times backups are thrust into action in a late season game or a playoff game. I'd think the Cowboys would hardly be comfy with him in that spot.Also, there is the possibility Parcells thinks he can't get it done and cuts him. Leaf, Akili Smith, Shuler they all bounced around a little bit before they were done.

 

[waveman]

Harrington is still untapped.

By the time Garcia left town, I am sure that is a false statement Seriously.... GOD I hope he doesn't wind up in D. Although I am sure Parcells would scar him for life after he is done, and poor little Joey will cry the rest of his life and blame everyone but himself for all his troubles in the NFL.

 

[dickey moe]

 

[culdeus]

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Why aren't the Cowboys going after Collins? Similar to Bledsoe, but not as old or quite as much of a statue (though it's close). Throws a great deep ball.

 

[cstu]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

I wouldn't mind if they drop Romo for Harrington and let Henson and Harrington battle it out to be the starter next year.

 

[cstu]

Why aren't the Cowboys going after Collins? Similar to Bledsoe, but not as old or quite as much of a statue (though it's close). Throws a great deep ball.

That makes no sense. Bledsoe is much better QB and they are both the same age.

 

[DaWidowMaker]

Given the fact that Dallas has no depth behind Bledsoe, I would rather have Harrington with some NFL game experience back there than Henson or Romo.

I wouldn't mind if they drop Romo for Harrington and let Henson and Harrington battle it out to be the starter next year.

I have 4 words for you....HELL TO THE NAW!!!

 

[Ridgelake]

Don't underestimate Romo. There's a reason the guy has stuck around for 3 years. There's a reason that Dallas has received inquiries about him.

If Dallas were to acquire Harrington, and I seriously doubt that they will, then Henson will be the likely one to be cut. There's no way that Dallas would take on Harrington's current salary. He's supposedly due a large roster bonus in June.

Millen is trying to see if he can get something for a guy that everyone knows will be cut. The same thing with the Eagles shopping TO. Can't blame a guy for trying.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Why aren't the Cowboys going after Collins? Similar to Bledsoe, but not as old or quite as much of a statue (though it's close). Throws a great deep ball.

That makes no sense. Bledsoe is much better QB and they are both the same age.

They're the same age? I thought Collins was 2-3 years younger.

 

[Texasmouth]

Don't underestimate Romo. There's a reason the guy has stuck around for 3 years. There's a reason that Dallas has received inquiries about him.

If Dallas were to acquire Harrington, and I seriously doubt that they will, then Henson will be the likely one to be cut. There's no way that Dallas would take on Harrington's current salary. He's supposedly due a large roster bonus in June.

Millen is trying to see if he can get something for a guy that everyone knows will be cut. The same thing with the Eagles shopping TO. Can't blame a guy for trying.

I agree, I am not "sold" on Romo, but I am not ready to let him walk for a guy like Harrington who has all ready proven he isn't tough. He must have some kind of talent or Parcell's would have jettisoned this guy a long time ago. He is also a scratch golfer......

 

[Englishteacher]

Why aren't the Cowboys going after Collins? Similar to Bledsoe, but not as old or quite as much of a statue (though it's close). Throws a great deep ball.

That's a good point. Maybe the Boys are seeking a truer QB of the future type but in my mind Harrington will have to improve a lot to get to anything Collins has done. Kerry has a Super Bowl trip under his belt.

 

[GregR_2]

“Harrington is still untapped. They can do their due diligence. His best football is still ahead of him,” Millen said. “That’s a perfect situation for him.” Jones wasn’t immediately available for comment.

God forbid that his best football be behind. Holding a clipboard on a sideline is better football than what he's got behind him.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

“Harrington is still untapped. They can do their due diligence. His best football is still ahead of him,” Millen said. “That’s a perfect situation for him.” Jones wasn’t immediately available for comment.

God forbid that his best football be behind. Holding a clipboard on a sideline is better football than what he's got behind him.

Yeah, here's the part of the quote they missed:

"His best football is still ahead of him.....playing catch with his kids in the backyard."

 

[Sinrman]

Millen: "I'll trade you Harrington for a bucket of chicken."

Jones: "SOLD!"

Harrington: "You could have at least got some sides with that, Millen..."

 

[MSULions]

ESPN noted that Harrington was in Miami today and left there for Dallas, and was then going to Cincinatti and then perhaps Denver, who is also interested. he's apparently got 5-7 teams interested in him. Clayton says Cinci is most likely as they are offering a pick for him.

I know everyone likes to bag on Joey....but I have a very strong feeling that he will end up fairly successful somewhere else. Dallas is really a perfect spot for him. and he's certainly worth a 3rd round pick. How many back up QBs in the league have started 50 games? If Mike-freakin-McMahon can get a job in this league, Harrington will be around for a long time. He's not a bad qb....he was a decent one mired in a terrible situation.