http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5520142<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>MIAMI (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Joey Harrington has decided to sign with the Miami Dolphins, his agent said Wednesday, giving the team a backup to new starter Daunte Culpepper.With Culpepper facing an uncertain timetable in his recovery from a serious knee injury, Harrington might be Miami's No. 1 quarterback when the season begins.The Dolphins and Lions are expected to complete a trade soon, sending Harrington to Miami. The Lions decided a month ago not to retain Harrington, a starter during his four seasons in Detroit."I look forward to joining the Miami Dolphins whenever I am released or a trade is completed," Harrington said in a statement from his agent, David Dunn. "The Dolphins are an ascending team with great coaching, and I can't wait to get started."The Dolphins barely missed the playoffs last year after winning their final six games. Optimism about the 2006 season rose when Miami acquired Culpepper from Minnesota a month ago.Gus Frerotte and Sage Rosenfels were the quarterbacks in Nick Saban's first season as Miami coach last year.Harrington, drafted No. 3 overall in 2002, was 18-37 as a starter with the Lions under three coaches: Marty Mornhinweg, Steve Mariucci and Dick Jauron. He threw 60 touchdown passes and 62 interceptions with the Lions, and his career quarterback rating is a modest 68.1."I learned so much in Detroit, and I will always value those relationships and that experience," Harrington said. "At the same time, I am eager to get to work with my new team, whether that happens in a day, a week or a month."The Dolphins and Lions have been trying for two weeks to work out a trade for Harrington. Lions spokesman Bill Keenist said the team did not have a comment on the situation. Dolphins spokesman Harvey Greene didn't return a call seeking comment.The Lions are certain to part with Harrington before June 15, when he is due a $4 million bonus. He'll likely be replaced by Jon Kitna or Josh McCown, both former starters who agreed to terms with Detroit last month.</div>I think its a good sign for the Dolphins because Daunte wont be 100% and they need a guy that can come in. I think Joey still has potential. Maybe he can get it to work in Miami
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Apr 20 2006, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Thats nice, but hes still under contract with the Lions, so he cant sign anywhere. </div>But there shall be a trade soon <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Source: Lions To Accept Dolphins Offer April 20, 2006 [Palm Beach Post]Updating previous stories regarding the potential trade of Detroit Lions' quarteback Joey Harrington to the Dolphins, a source close to Harrington said the Lions are expected to accept the Dolphins offer of a sixth-round pick in 2007. The deal would become final before next week's draft.Initially, the Lions had sought a fourth-round draft choice for Harrington, the first source said. But because Harrington is owed a $4 million bonus in June, the Lions appear willing to accept a lower-round selection for him to free themselves of having to pay it. Whoever trades for Harrington also is expected to renegotiate his contract to avoid paying the bonus.The Harrington trade would be the first that Dolphins coach Nick Saban has made involving a 2007 draft choice. The team has also given up its second-, fifth- and sixth-round picks in this year's draft, which is April 29-30, despite Saban's oft-stated preference for building the team through the draft.</div>BTW Venom you sure seem to talk about the Fins alot, do you have a man-crush on Jason Taylor?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BigMike23 @ Apr 21 2006, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Apr 20 2006, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Thats nice, but hes still under contract with the Lions, so he cant sign anywhere. </div>But there shall be a trade soon <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Source: Lions To Accept Dolphins Offer April 20, 2006 [Palm Beach Post]Updating previous stories regarding the potential trade of Detroit Lions' quarteback Joey Harrington to the Dolphins, a source close to Harrington said the Lions are expected to accept the Dolphins offer of a sixth-round pick in 2007. The deal would become final before next week's draft.Initially, the Lions had sought a fourth-round draft choice for Harrington, the first source said. But because Harrington is owed a $4 million bonus in June, the Lions appear willing to accept a lower-round selection for him to free themselves of having to pay it. Whoever trades for Harrington also is expected to renegotiate his contract to avoid paying the bonus.The Harrington trade would be the first that Dolphins coach Nick Saban has made involving a 2007 draft choice. The team has also given up its second-, fifth- and sixth-round picks in this year's draft, which is April 29-30, despite Saban's oft-stated preference for building the team through the draft.</div>BTW Venom you sure seem to talk about the Fins alot, do you have a man-crush on Jason Taylor?</div>Being that I have about almost 4000 posts here, I talk about EVERY team alot....lol. Mainly because I've always been a huge football fan and would likely be playing NCAA football somewhere if it wasnt for my knees.BTW, The only crush I have is on my girl, or the one im working on getting. BTW again, If your quarterback next season is Joey Harrington, its going to be a LOOOOONNNNG season in Miami.
Why would he want to go here if he wants to start? He better hope he gets a couple starts in the beginning of the season if Culpepper isn't ready, and if he wants to stay #1 on the depth chart he better play impressively. Culpepper hasn't played very well as of late so it's possible that Harrington's new change in scenery could stimulate him to play like a different person for the better. We'll see.
[quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='42173' date='Apr 21 2006, 11:54 PM'][quote name='BigMike23' post='42161' date='Apr 21 2006, 06:28 PM'][quote name='AdropOFvenom' post='41998' date='Apr 20 2006, 12:18 PM']Thats nice, but hes still under contract with the Lions, so he cant sign anywhere. [/quote]But there shall be a trade soon BTW Venom you sure seem to talk about the Fins alot, do you have a man-crush on Jason Taylor?[/quote]Being that I have about almost 4000 posts here, I talk about EVERY team alot....lol. Mainly because I've always been a huge football fan and would likely be playing NCAA football somewhere if it wasnt for my knees.BTW, The only crush I have is on my girl, or the one im working on getting. BTW again, If your quarterback next season is Joey Harrington, its going to be a LOOOOONNNNG season in Miami. [/quote]Daunte is or guy, I think he'll miss 4 games but Joey won't be the starter, he will make a capable back up.
