Joey Harrington-Overly Confident?

April 13, 2005 on 4:27 pm | In Uncategorized |

With just over a week until the 2005 NFL draft is held, the Joey Harrington-No-Longer-StartingQb-or-Lion cauldron has begun to bubble. There have been some rumors that Joey will be traded along with the Lions selection in the draft in order for the Lions to draft Alex Smith of Utah. This rumor took new life when it was discovered that the Lions had attempted to conceal their recent visit with Smith.

Who can blame the Lions for exploring all of their options? I am not as firm a believer as most are that Alex Smith will be succesful as a NFL Qb? (Can you say system Qb?) Furthermore, I believe that given the opportunity, Joey Harrington may yet succeed in Detroit. The fact that the Lions are looking at other options makes you wonder, yet, Harrington’s larger concern should be who will be playing Right Offensive Tackle this coming season and will they do it capably enough that he will not be butchered by opposing D-linemen.

Harrington, as always, is undaunted by the rumors that continue to swirl. He even referred to Garcia as a “safety net” in a recent interview. Honestly, I think he realizes how grave is situation is in Detroit. I also believe that he may soon come to the realization that no matter how well he performs, he will never be fully accepted by Lion fans. The penultimate challenge for Harrington, in my eyes, will be winning over the coaching staff who seem so devoutly resolute in his lack of abillity to QB the team. Until he does this, the perennial Lions Qb battle will resume, as well as the uncertainty and despair that go along with it!

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  1. I haven’t given up on Harrington yet. Though if he can’t turn it around this season I want him benched permenently. I’m tired of losing by 3 or 6 because Harrington can’t drive down the field with the game on the line.

    Comment by Matt — April 13, 2005 #

  2. 1. Joey Harrington can still succeed in the NFL.

    2. Alex Smith is the next Joey Harrington. Over-rated, and not likely to carry an NFL team.

    Comment by BJ — April 13, 2005 #

  3. I agree that Harrington can succeed in the NFL, but probably not with the Lions. This is his year or else. However, if he goes 1-2 or 1-3, expect Garcia to be put in there to try to salvage the season.

    With Rogers and Williams back from injury and with the signing of Pollard and with a running game with KJ in the backfield, Harrington is running out of excuses. I know we still have to find a right tackle to replace McDouggle, but I refuse to give that excuse to Harrington.

    Comment by SB — April 18, 2005 #

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