  Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 458 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
Lions have their 1st/2nd string QB in Jon Kitna. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/ news/story?id=2368184 This come's just a day after they sign Corey Bradford from Houston. Still no movement on defense. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2956 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.179.95 |
Kitna? Yawn. Bradford? Double yawn. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1420 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Unfortunately, the truth is that the Lions now have their 4th second string QB... | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 306 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.171.152 |
oh boy, we should draft a QB too and have like 6 to choose from | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 600 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 68.40.119.216 |
This should really light a fire under Joey now. Kitna is healthy and he was in a playoff game last year. The amazing thing is they (Lions) sign him to a 4 yr. contract. I understand these (NFL)contracts aren't guaranteed but still it makes you wonder why so long? | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1663 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
I would say 2 seconds, 1 third and a strong Area League QB. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 459 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
Just In: Lions resign Kalimba Edwards: 4 yrs/ $20 mil - $8 mil guaranteed. And what happened with Jeff Garcia? He lit a fire under the whole orginization's asses last year, now he's out? What, too much money? There's a poll on ESPN too, asking who will be the Lions' starting QB. and oh yeah, Dante Culpepper traded to Miami. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1956 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Garcia? I guess there's a way to light a fire and then there's a way to light a fire and burn it a little bit. In so many ways he did good here and then he also burned some bridges. I think one has to be able to earn the respect of his team mates before he can start lighting a torch- and to no fault of his, Garcia just wasn't around long enough to earn that respect. My call on it is that Sean King will be released once things get going. I see Harringotn being the #1, Kitna as #2 but without reservations on going in and Orlovsky still sporting the clipboard for a bit. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 569 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.120 |
Looks like Joey Suckington will be #1 again, Kina is a younger Garcia | ||
Detroiternthemist Member Username: Detroiternthemist Post Number: 24 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 64.118.149.50 |
The John Kitna signing marks the end of the Joey Harrington experiment. This also smells like another QB drafting in this years draft. Kitna could've continue backing up Palmer on a winning team he's coming here to start. Also the lions just signed Shaun King. Rumor: Harrington and the #9 pick to NYJ for the #4 pick>>> Drafting D'Brickashaw Ferguson or Jay Kutler | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1257 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
They will not draft a QB. As far as Bradford and Kitna, they needed a backup QB and WR and they got both for cheap. Then they re-sign Kalimba which is huge. Julian Peterson is in town and that would take care of one of the LB issues. Then OL. They also re-sign Eddie Drummond. If they would have signed any of the players the arm-char GMs wanted they would have not had any money left over to sign anyone, let alone re-sign their own players. bTW: This is the NFL, trades with players cause an immediate impact of the players contract on the cap that year. That is why there are very little trades made in the NFL. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 812 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
I could never understand how someone can be a true Lions fan...and also a supporter of Harrington. This guy has done nothing but ruin countless Sunday afternoons. I finally see this long drawn out nightmare coming to an end. | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1846 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
I was hoping for McCown. Kitna is ok, but not the answer. I think this has Martz written all over it. Good Bye Shawn King. QB order to start = Harrington, Kitna, Orlovski or however it's spelled. Look for instant QB controversy if Kitna does better in the preseason. Awesome about Kalimba Edwards. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 460 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
Does anyone know what the penalty is for releasing Shaun King? Also, resigning Drummond was a good move, but I think they overpaid a bit. Blocking (o-line and spec. teams) should be the main focus, and I've yet to see that being dealt with. oh yeah... Drew Brees signed to the Saints. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 813 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Rob Parker reported that the honeymoon between Harrington and Martz is over...draw whatever inference you want. Kitna is quoted as saying his contract numbers are not what you would pay a backup. | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1260 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
Once again, Kitna is the backup who could play and they believe will perform hence the money. If harrington is cut tommorrow they will sign another QB. More Rumors} Barry OT from Packers agreeing in principle and Julian Peterson offered a 5 year deal. Only the top 53 plays count so Shaun King money does not count against the cap and his penalty will be 0. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 814 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Kitna would not have signed in Detroit unless he were told he will be on equal ground with the other QB's here. Kitna was NOT brought in to be the backup...he was signed to win the starting job. The money reflects that. | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1262 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
The only numbers out there are a SB of 3-4 million. That is not starter money. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 368 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139 |
I agree, Eastside. That's the way I take it. By the way, and for what it's worth, the Lions are currently 60-1 to win the 2007 Super Bowl. There's only five teams with longer odds in the LV sports books. | ||
Robtruth Member Username: Robtruth Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 216.203.223.115 |
The Lions are playing with the emotions of the fans. Billy Clay treats the Lions as a tax instrument. Most football teams (at all levels) are very very aware of what a mobile QB brings to the field. Countless big plays from design and from broken situations happen every Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday. Look no further than Ben who is the current winner at the pro level. Sure, he is no flat out runner, and he still is miles advanced over Joey and his motley partners. Until the Lions acquire a mobile QB, they are proving they do not want to win. FoMoCO will implode before the Lions play in a Super Bowl. You can bet the average plant worker is as far removed from the Lions hierarchy as the 53 losers who will start this fall. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 815 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
AM1270 just interviewed Kitna. When he interviewed, Marinelli said "the QB situation here has not worked" and that he "did not care how high anyone was drafted...the best player will play." | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 68 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.62.19.247 |
Why did we go out and get Kitna when all Miami had to pay for Daunte Culpepper was a second round pick? I know his knee is messed up but the Dolphins mad the deal contingent on his passing a physical. The only times the Lions mess with injured player is when they are unproven rookies (Pinner). The Lions suck and they will continue to suck as long as Ford Sr. is in charge. There is a reason he was never put in charge of the Motor Company. If he took over Ford when he took over the Lions they would have went under years ago. | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1263 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.208.116.128 |
for one, the phyiscal stuff is horseshit. He had major knee surgery, career ending knee surgery within the past year and may not be ready to play until week8/9 of the upcoming season. No way in hell he passes the "physical". The so called phyiscals you hear about are just garbage. Kitna got 10 mil spread over 4 years. That is not start money. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9938 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236 |
You people are unbelievable! Harrington is the #1 QB, plain and simple. All of your speculation is complete and utter bullshit. Harrington has been the foundation to build this team around and will continue to be that person. He has talent, what he has not had is a good coach, offensive line, or support of his teamates. All that will change this year. In the mean time, keep on speculating that Joey's days are numbered, it's getting quite laughable. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1959 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
“I think from a team standpoint, that position obviously is the most important position, so we’ve got to get that thing as strong as possible,” Millen said. “In that regard we want to get the best one we can. … But let’s be clear on this whole thing: It’s for a backup guy.” --- so from I got from that quote is that Kitna is a back up QB | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 817 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
The writings on the wall. NFL backups dont get multi-year contracts and 4m signing bonus. Kitna was brought here to win the job, he accepted because he thinks he will...and so do I. Harrington has a shot, but he will have to win the job. Coach Marinelli has already said as much...the best player will play. Now the fun part...we get to kick back and watch this thing play out. Time will tell who is being delusional about Harrington, and who is not. | ||
Gumby Member Username: Gumby Post Number: 922 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.60.143.186 |
you are kidding with this right? Garcia was horrible last year and will only continue to get worse. I am not saying Kitna is an upgrade but Garcia was worse than Harrington at times last season. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 818 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Seems the Lions are still talking to McCown...even after signing Kitna. March 14, NFL Total Access: Rich Eisen: Let's talk Jon Kitna. He was much in-demand, and he finally landed in Detroit. Adam Schefter: Let's look at the situation, and the facts of the situation right now: the Lions did speak with Drew Brees. His price was too high. They visited with Patrick Ramsey. They signed Jon Kitna. They are still talking with Josh McCown. That cannot send a positive message to Joey Harrington, who I think he now suspects that he may be on the trading block in time here. Clearly the Lions have made a concerted effort to go after quarterbacks. They've already added one. They may still add another. You have to wonder what that means to Joey Harrington's future in Detroit. Rich Eisen: Let's wonder. What does this mean for the future of Joey Harrington in Detroit? Adam Schefter: Well, they start their offseason mandatory workouts on Monday. Joey Harrington is scheduled to come back from Thailand on Sunday. He's expected to be in attendance on Monday. How long he will remain a part of the Lions' roster throughout the offseason is uncertain, because basically the Lions have sent a clear message that they are interested in other quarterbacks. Not just any quarterbacks, but high-profile quarterbacks. Jon Kitna was brought in with a clear chance to start. He wouldn't have gone to a place unless he could start, so he clearly thinks he can start in Detroit. Again, they are still talking with Josh McCown. They have had in Patrick Ramsey. A lot of quarterbacks. You can't feel too comfortable if you are Joey Harrington. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1961 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I don't think Harrington or ANY quarterback in this town should feel comfortable. If there was one sports position in this town the QB should be the least complacent. If Kitna or any other QB came into town thinking that he didn't have a chance to start I don't think we'd want him. I'm willing to bet that even Dan Orlovsky- in his mind, thinks he has a chance to start. Even Shawn King. They HAVE to have that mindset coming in... it's HAS to be a part of their competitive nature. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1962 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Whichever QB takes the snaps this year should ditch their #3 jersey. With Kitna, we get another guy who might want to wear #3. I say the starter ditches the number and goes with #7- as in seven points for touchdown (+extra point) and not three for field goal. Call me superstitious. | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1264 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
If you believe rumor and spec Harrington is all done in Detroit, he wants out. This was on wdfn this monring. | ||
Hardhat Member Username: Hardhat Post Number: 107 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.144.116.109 |
Here's the link sj refers to: http://www.mlive.com/lions/ | ||
Alexei289 Member Username: Alexei289 Post Number: 1053 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.61.183.223 |
"You people are unbelievable! Harrington is the #1 QB, plain and simple. All of your speculation is complete and utter bullshit. Harrington has been the foundation to build this team around and will continue to be that person. He has talent, what he has not had is a good coach, offensive line, or support of his teamates. All that will change this year. In the mean time, keep on speculating that Joey's days are numbered, it's getting quite laughable" THANK YOU SPORT! Any qb in this town will FAIL utterly misrably without a decent offensive line to pass block or run block. LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENES TO PAYTON MANNING AFTER HIS OFFENSIVE LINE GETS INJURED AND FUKES UP!! Show me a qb that can take a snap and throw .5 seconds after recieving it. THats what harrington is up against every sunday. Kelly BUTTler is a fat tub of lard ass that cant block, Rayola is too short and too stupid to remember play calls.. even costing us a few timeouts last season, and what do we have left... Damian Woody??? WHERES THE OFFENSIVE LINE... HOw bout this, when we had Ray Brown, look at what Kevin Jones did, DAMN NEAR 1500 YARDS AS A ROOKIE. Now fast forward... the guy cannot find a hole for the life of him ALL season.. Give the guy a line and watch what happens. ALso recievers that can remember simple plays from a more simple playbook... That actually use the speed of rogers and williams to get to a spot fast where harington can throw his pass. I saw alot of improvement in harrington last year. REMEMBER, he was expected to produce as a rookie.. He is only been in this league for 4 years... that aint SHIT for a qb.. he never got to learn as a backup and that guy has a deadly arm.. SO sue me.... | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 819 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Supersport's post is so misinformed...I thought he was joking. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 8251 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.54.68.220 |
Nice to see they are putting players where they are needed (sarcasm). Alexei is correct. Without an O-line it doesn't matter who you put in the QB postion. More fuckups by the fools who run this so-called "team"...like putting your hand on a hot burner time and again even though you know you are going to get burned. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 820 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
"Without an O-line it doesn't matter who you put in the QB postion." ...the same could be said for any team, from the NFL to Snoop Dogg's team. The Lions have had quality O-lineman. ...next question | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1265 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
When Harrington had time he still looked like shit, next excuse please. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 8257 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.54.68.220 |
Since Harrington has been there where has the O-line been? Trust me, I'm not a huge fan of Harrington but with the shitty receivers, shitty O-line, shitty play calls the guy hasn't really had much to go on. Bringing in Kitna isn't going to amount to much either. Next question. | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1266 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
Nothing but a backup at backup money. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 821 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
http://www.mlive.com/lions/sto ries/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/ 114250742083260.xml&coll=1 | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 314 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.180.204 |
McCown? Nice. Although I consider myself one of the few Harrington fans left in this city, I wouldn't mind Joey getting a new start somewhere else. Especially if our QB rotation would include McCown/Kitna, guided by Martz. That seems strangely respectable for the Lions. | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1851 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
We can hope. I've been pulling for McCown for some time now. If we land him, we are in a good position to move forward fast. If we don't, then we get in a cycle of trying to find the right quarterback, setting back the progress scale once again. Either way, Joey is done. Rarely do these things come out and then go away as if nothing happened. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2961 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.177.209 |
I wonder if Sport will still insist that Harrington is the Lions #1 QB when he's on another team? | ||
Rugbyman Member Username: Rugbyman Post Number: 31 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.41.90.66 |
It's really too bad. I'm not a Joey fan by any stretch of the imagination, but I really think that he deserved one more fair shot with an offense that makes sense, run by someone as intelligent as Martz. He really got the shit end of the stick on a lot of things over the past 4 years and yes, sometimes it was his own fault. I just think with all the time that's been spent on the guy, a handful of starts at the beginning of the season to give him the up or down wouldn't have been out of line. Here's to hoping that Kitna turns out better than Garcia. He's the Eagle's problem now (wonder if that's what the Browns fans said of us last year...). | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1267 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
Rumor} Lions sign Mcnown per ESPN, Joey Cut on Monday per mlive. | ||
Jdkeepsmiling Member Username: Jdkeepsmiling Post Number: 57 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.50.91.234 |
Man....is it hard being a Lions fan!! | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2644 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41 |
Joey, Joey, Joey Like a perfumed woman, The wind blows in the bunk-house- Like a perfumed woman, Smellin' of where she's been. Smellin' of Oregon cherries Or maybe Texas avocado Or maybe Arizon sugar beet. The wind blows in And she sings to me, 'Cause I'm one of her ramblin' kin. She sings- Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joe You've been too long in one place And it's time to go, time to go! Joey, Joey, Joey Joey, travel on You've been too long in one town And the harvest time's come and gone That's what the wind sings to me When the bunk i'be been bunkin' in Gets to feelin' too soft and cozy, When the grub they've been cookin' me Gets to tastin' too good, When I've had all I want of the ladies in the neighborhood. She sings- Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joe You've been too long in one place And it's time to go, time to go-time to go! Joey, Joey, Joe. | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1853 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
McCown, Kitna, Orlovski. Hope reborn. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2963 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.177.209 |
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/ news/story?id=2371034 | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1854 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
Millen/Marinelli/Martz/McCown Something has to be right about that.. right? Quad M's. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2964 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.177.209 |
I'd guess McCown has the inside track to the starting job. He posted some pretty big games with Arizona last year. Of course, Arizona has some talented receivers, that helps. | ||
Jdkeepsmiling Member Username: Jdkeepsmiling Post Number: 59 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.50.91.234 |
Danm...this is going to be interesting. | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 463 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
Beat me to it. I mean, this definately spells the end of Jo-ey. Wonder who they'll trade for him. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2965 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.177.209 |
They won't get much, if anything. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 822 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
...I guess we found out sooner than later who was delusional about Harrington. ...boy | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9943 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
With this recent move, I'm not sure if the new coaching staff has any more direction that the staff the departed. To come in and say "Joey is our #1 QB, he has talent, more so than I thought," only to bring in a bunch of 2nd rate qb's to compete for the starting job. The Lions organization has hit a new low if you ask me, and I didn't think that was possible. | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9944 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
By the way, THIS is why I still haven't bought a Lions jersey of ANY player.  | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1856 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
I have a Charles Rogers jersey I'll sell you for you first. Really, I bought it early on. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2966 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.177.209 |
Does it smell like pot? | ||
Supersport Member Username: Supersport Post Number: 9945 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 64.118.137.226 |
Seriously, after reading up on both these new QB's, they both basically suck major ass. So why the excitement? On paper, neither one looks any better that Harrington. Seriously, we got qb's from Arizona, a team that is quite possibly one of the only team worse than Detroit. The other a 9 year vet with Cincinatti, another team that has sucked from a helluva long time. So I'm not going to bust out the bottle of Boone's Farm and start cannonballing just yet. | ||
Jdkeepsmiling Member Username: Jdkeepsmiling Post Number: 62 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.50.91.234 |
3 2nd stringers do not equal a 1st. | ||
Atl_runner Member Username: Atl_runner Post Number: 1857 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 24.98.116.13 |
qb's often beneift from change. Harrington might too. Bottom line is that he sucked it up for 4 years here and his time was up. SOME of that might have been coaching, but in all honesty, we would have seen more potential over time. In fact, I saw nothing. McCown is the best of what was available in Free Agency as far as potential to build this team off of. His contract is perfect.. in a sense, he HAS to perform this year in order to receive any kind of extension. It's a win win for the Lions, McCown, and the Fans. This is the same scenario that turned Carolina around overnight. It can work here. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 317 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.141.248 |
Here's Mr. Jacksonville High School '98, Josh McCown, of your Detroit Lions  | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1984 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
But can she throw a football deep? | ||
Paulc Member Username: Paulc Post Number: 58 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 159.53.78.143 |
LMAO Smogboy! My questions is - why are they posing in front of a skyrise housing project? | ||
_sj_ Member Username: _sj_ Post Number: 1271 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 69.220.230.150 |
Actually it was Joey who wanted to leave not the Lions. Infact he wanted out so bad he offered to restrucutre his deal. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1986 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I think I fall into the category of Joey Sympathizer as opposed to Joey Supporter. I can't blame the guy for wanting to leave. He has very little support from the management in the ways of a coach and the fans here are hungry for a winner right this moment. Even some of his own team mates stabbed him in the back & threw him under the bus. Did Millen take a perfectly good collegiate QB and ruin him by saddling him into a program where he wasn't suited? He was a breath of fresh air in the sense that he always held his head up high and had a measure of dignity about him regardless of the situation. I wish the guy well wherever he ends up- as long as he doesn't come back & trounce our sorry asses some day. | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 261 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.145.5 |
Len Pasquarelli from ESPN was raving about McCown on the radio today. He said he thought that he has more talent than any of the other QB's Martz has had. If Martz knows anything, he knows QB's and I doubt he would have even taken the Offensive coordinator/QB coaching job with the Lions if he didn't have a large say in the QB's he'd be coaching. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 8266 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.71.56.83 |
You could eat soup with that chin! This just goes to show you the ineptness of this shitty org. 6 receivers and 3 (sorry somewhat 4) mediocre QBs. Of course, after this org. said that Harrington was going to be the #1 starter. What a bunch of dumb fucks (or are the fans dumbfucks for supporting this talentless team year after year?) I'm done. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1991 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I agree Goat. They didn't need to say anything as to who their #1 quarterback was going to be. Not then and not even now. Training camp isn't even here yet. Let all dozen of them fight it out for the job. As far as I'm concerned, none of the Lions has a secure job- they ALL have to fight for their jobs. None of this designated #1 crap. Earn it. | ||
Darwinism Member Username: Darwinism Post Number: 436 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.209.155.143 |
I agree with Goat as well. The organization is the problem, no doubt. Look forward to another season of confusion and another season controversy, another season of experiments with new formations, playbooks and philosophies. As Mitch Albom said in his write-up (http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20060317/SPO RTS01/603170382/1082), Joey will be looking back and thank God for being out of this mess. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2005 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I'm saying get the poor guy out of town for his own personal psyche! He was never really given much of a chance to succeed here. Most rookie QBs usually have clipboards in hand and learn as an older QB grooms them. Poor Joey was never given that sort of opportunity here so maybe it's not too late for him to land somewhere where he can still develop. And the last two supposedly QB friendly coaches in Marty & Mooch turned out to be quite the opposite. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2973 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.166.173 |
Poor Joey this, poor Joey that. Look, the guy couldn't play. As Runner posted, the guy never even displayed flashes of potential. Yes, the Lions organization is a disaster (Millen with a contract extension), but Harrington will never be anything more than a second string QB. It's possible he might have been a better QB if a better organization drafted him, but, his career as a starter is over. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 824 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
I am dumbfounded by Harrington's appeal to so called Lions fans....I really dont get it. The guy never produced at the NFL (not for long) level. You can talk all day about half legitimate reasons why he has had ZERO success through four LONG seasons...but at the end of the day, name three things Joey did well. The game never slowed down for Joey. He is slow, flat-footed, does not feel the rush well/happy feet, can't throw on the run, inaccurate, poor decision making with the football...the list goes on and on. I'm not giving a ring of endorsement to Kitna or McCown...I will just put my faith with Martz's ability to spin QB's out of yarn. I have hope that under his tutelage, he will be able to squeeze production from one of the two. Are you cynical about our current QB situation? Tell yourself its time to move on to the next mistake. I want new mistakes, not old ones. | ||
Marcnbyr Member Username: Marcnbyr Post Number: 637 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.43.13.13 |
"I'm done." Yeah, right. I've heard so many Lions fans say that over the years its laughable. They say it on Monday, but their right back on their couches in time for Sunday's game. It's easy to say in March, but come September will you really be done with the team? Lions fans are the textbook abuse victim: "I'm going to leave, I want to leave, really I do....it's just so hard, and they promised me they'll change. Things will be different this time, I know it." | ||
Broken_main Member Username: Broken_main Post Number: 978 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
I am not much of a Joey fan, but I admit that he wasn't guven the opportunity to learn, play, and shine. They expected him to just come into the game and becoma a star. The Lions front office serious needs some leadership. One of the biggest mistakes that the Lions made was renewing Matty-boys contract. This definitely leads me to question the Ford's leadership capabilities. The Lions have missed out on some golden opportunities which would have meant being more aggressive and risky in the free agent market. I just hope the Lions fans will be able to bear another dismal season this year. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 889 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
and golfers are always playing for that ace aren't they? someday...someday... | ||
Devinc Member Username: Devinc Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 69.14.138.74 |
every year lions fans say "THIS IS THE YEAR!" THIS IS THE YEAR! | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2012 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I'll be the first one to admit that they disappoint me year after year and like a bad check, I keep coming back. Sometimes I wonder if I'm really that masochistic and I think I am. And the one thing that I keep holding close to my heart is "At least I'm not a Cardinals fan"- but as of late, that's about all I can cling to with the Lions team. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2975 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.210.145 |
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/ news/story?id=2376833 "You people are unbelievable! Harrington is the #1 QB, plain and simple. All of your speculation is complete and utter bullshit. Harrington has been the foundation to build this team around and will continue to be that person." | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2652 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41 |
Joey, Joey, Joey Like a perfumed woman, The wind blows in the bunk-house- Like a perfumed woman, Smellin' of where she's been. Smellin' of Oregon cherries Or maybe Texas avocado Or maybe Arizon sugar beet. The wind blows in And she sings to me, 'Cause I'm one of her ramblin' kin. She sings- Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joe You've been too long in one place And it's time to go, time to go! Joey, Joey, Joey Joey, travel on You've been too long in one town And the harvest time's come and gone That's what the wind sings to me When the bunk i'be been bunkin' in Gets to feelin' too soft and cozy, When the grub they've been cookin' me Gets to tastin' too good, When I've had all I want of the ladies in the neighborhood. She sings- Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joey, Joe You've been too long in one place And it's time to go, time to go-time to go! Joey, Joey, Joe. | ||
Bongman Member Username: Bongman Post Number: 970 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 198.111.56.128 |
I'm sure glad we locked up that all important position of Kick Returner. Who blocks once it's 1st and 10 ? | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2026 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Anyone care to speculate where Joey will end up?? | ||
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm Post Number: 501 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.189.188.28 |
Anyone care to speculate where John Kitna will end up?? Next? | ||
Andyguard73 Member Username: Andyguard73 Post Number: 16 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 141.209.33.147 |
Minnesota. Just a guess | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 779 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Kitna vs McCown__ Man I can hardly wait!(yeah ok) Joey will fit fine in San Fran or Seattle! He can drink all the lattes' he wants He was never a Black and Blue kind of guy. Ain't no Blue Skys in the D! 'Czar' his teammates don't believe in him__ what more do you need to know! Man, the new coach sounds to much like Marty! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2976 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.182.79 |
I don't think anyone will trade for him, the Lions will probably have to release him. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1430 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Born in Red Hook Brooklyn in the year of who knows when Opened up his eyes to the tune of an accordion Always on the outside whatever side there was When they asked him why it had to be that way "Well" he answered "just because". Larry was the oldest Joey was next to last They called Joe "Crazy" the baby they called "Kid Blast" Some say they lived off gambling and running numbers too It always seemed they got caught between the mob and the men in blue. Joey, Joey King of the streets child of clay Joey, Joey What made them want to come and blow you away. There was talk they killed their rivals but the truth was far from that No one ever knew for sure where they were really at When they tried to strangle Larry, Joey almost hit the roof He went out that night to seek revenge thinking he was bulletproof. The war broke out at the break of dawn it emptied out the streets Joey and his brothers suffered terrible defeats Till they ventured out behind the lines and took five prisoners They stashed them away in a basement called them amateurs. The hostages were trembling when they heard a man exclaim "Let's blow this place to kingdom come let Con Edison take the blame" But Joey stepped up, and he raised his hand and said, "We're not those kind of men It's peace and quiet that we need to go back to work again". Joey, Joey King of the streets child of clay Joey, Joey What made them want to come and blow you away. The police department hounded him, they called him Mr. Smith They got him on conspiracy, they were never sure who with "What time is it" said the judge to Joey when they met "Five to ten" said Joey. The judge says, "That's exactly what you get". He did ten years in Attica, reading Nietzche and Wilhelm Reich They threw him in the hole one time for trying to stop a strike His closest friends were black men 'cause they seemed to understand What it's like to be in society with a shackle on your hand. When they let him out in '71 he'd lost a little weight But he dressed like Jimmy Cagney and I swear he did look great He tried to find the way back into the life he left behind To the boss he said, "I've returned and now I want what's mine". Joey, Joey King of the streets child of clay Joey, Joey What made them want to come and blow you away. It was true that in his later years he would not carry a gun "I'm around too many children", he'd say, "they should never know of one" Yet he walked right into the clubhouse of his lifelong deadly foe Emptied out his register, said, "Tell 'em it was Crazy Joe". One day they blew him down in a clam bar in New York He could see it coming through the doors as he lifted up his fork He pushed the table over to protect his family Then he staggered out into the streets of Little Italy. Joey, Joey King of the streets child of clay Joey, Joey What made them want to come and blow you away. Sister Jacqueline and Carmela and mother Mary all did weep I heard his best friend Frankie say, "He ain't dead he's just asleep" Then I saw the old man's limousine head back towards the grave I guess he had to say one last goodbye to the son that he could not save. The sun turned cold over President Street and the town of the Brooklyn mourned They said a mass in the old church near the house where he was born And someday if God's in heaven overlooking his preserve I know the men that shot him down will get what they deserve. Joey, Joey King of the streets child of clay Joey, Joey What made them want to come and blow you away. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2977 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.182.79 |
From today's Free Press: "Marinelli said wide receiver Charles Rogers was in the building and "ready to roll." Roll joints? | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1049 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225 |
Gonna miss you, Joey. You are a class act which is more than I can say for about 75% of your former Lion teammates. They love to talk before and after games, they just don't play worth a damn. I hope your next team provides you with a coach who has a game plan in place before the game, not during the game, some receivers who can actually receive and a line that can actually give you protection at least 50% of the time. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2079 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Alas class acts & a certain measure of human dignity isn't always the right formula for success in the NFL.. And in a win hungry sort of town like Detroit, patience wears mighty thin here. |
