terpfan Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 For all the people worried that we only got a 6th for Ramsey... it could have been worse. Lions to release QB Harrington http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=lionsharrington&prov=st&type=lgns March 20, 2006 ALLEN PARK, Michigan (Ticker) - Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington floundered under three coaches. Rod Marinelli is not going to let it happen to him. Marinelli indicated on Monday that Harrington will be released by the team. "We've made a decision to move on," Marinelli said when asked of the Lions' quarterback situation. "At this moment, he's (Harrington's) not with us. That's been my decision." ADVERTISEMENT Marinelli, who was hired as the Lions' coach two months ago, and president Matt Millen sent a strong message to Harrington by signing three free-agent quarterbacks this month - Jon Kitna, Josh McCown and Shaun King. Now it appears that Harrington, who has a salary cap number of $12.04 million in 2006, will not get a chance to compete with Kitna and McCown for the starting job. By releasing Harrington, the Lions will get a cap savings of $5.4 million. He is due a roster bonus of $4 million on June 15. The third overall pick in the 2002 draft, Harrington had an 18-37 record as a starting quarterback under coaches Marty Mornhinweg, Steve Mariucci and Dick Jauron and a career quarterback rating of 68.1, passing 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 He is going to sign as a FA with a solid team that has a good coaching staff and be a starter again somewhere in this league. Detroit is just a frekin mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IM A REDSKIN FAN Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I remember all the talk the day of that draft that we were gonna trade up to get Harrington....great move by Spurrier to not do that,that man made smart decisions :) .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSkinsFan Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 So I guess if they let him go for nothing, us getting a 6th rounder for Ramsey is a good deal. Maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 I heard from a good source that the kid is a self-centered stiff who can't get along with anyone...and doesn't care. Poor Marriucci...first TO, then this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 He will fade out of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goaldeje Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 He will fade out of the league. Yep, like Tim Couch. I give him one more team, two at the max. But clearly we should always hold on to our draft picks, cause its such a sure thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsSuperBowl21 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 i always thought ramsey was better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruinSkin Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I honestly thought Harrington would be a great pro quarterback when he came out of Oregon. I think we should take a look at him as a project. If there's one thing he's never lacked, it's the ability to be clutch in the 4th quarter(in college). Something that can't be taught. It was difficult situation Harrington was thrown into; bad front office, bad coaching, no offense line, etc. He'll get another shot somewhere, and he might pan out. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmic Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 He will fade out of the league. i couldn't have said it any better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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