[Bette]

The Atlanta Falcons released quarterback Joey Harrington Wednesday. Harrington completed 215-of-348 passes for 2,215 yards, with seven touchdowns and eight interceptions over 12 games (10 starts), as Atlanta finished a disappointing 4-12.



http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=/nfl/news/ABN4136142.htm


Anyone need a quarterback? Are there going to be any takers for this guy?

[Lefty Noob]

Chicago? I don't think Harrington's anything special, but why not at least give him a look in the Windy City?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Chicago? I don't think Harrington's anything special, but why not at least give him a look in the Windy City?

Because then they have three QBs all in the same boat, bust. The only who can see having a chance to be a good QB out of Grossman Orton and Harrington is Orton.

[Dusty]

Harrington was clearly the best QB in Atlanta not that's saying much but he makes a decent backup QB. He's a journeyman QB who knows a lot of offensive system. Hell, i'd rather have him on my Giants than Jared Lorenzen!

[JRL]

Not so sure about that Dusty. I think DJ or Redmond have shown better stuff. Either way the Falcons are rebuilding and might as well try some different faces.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Chicago? I don't think Harrington's anything special, but why not at least give him a look in the Windy City?

Why do that to the kid?...How many QB's have actually thrown well in Chicago over the last seven or eight decades.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Why do that to the kid?...How many QB's have actually thrown well in Chicago over the last seven or eight decades.

Who else needs a quarterback as badly as the Bears do?

[JRL]

Falcons may sign Harrington to restructured deal
Team would retain veteran QB's services, save salary-cap cash

By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/08/08
The Falcons could re-sign recently released quarterback Joey Harrington as soon as next week, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.

The Falcons and Harrington's representative have had discussions about him rejoining the quarterback-strapped team with a restructured contract. Harrington was released by the Falcons on Wednesday.

Harrington, signed last spring to a two-year, $6 million contract, was scheduled to earn $2.5 million in 2008 and he is due a $1 million deferred signing bonus on March 15. The Falcons were absolved of the base salary by releasing Harrington.

By signing Harrington to a restructured contract, the Falcons could gain some salary-cap relief in the short term and retain the services of a veteran 10-game starter in 2007. As of now, Chris Redman, a free agent who signed a two-year contract Feb. 29, and second-year player D. J. Shockley are the only quarterbacks on the roster.

The Falcons are expected to select a quarterback in the April 26-27 draft.
Harrington, the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2002 by Detroit, was forced into the starting role at the outset of last season after Michael Vick pleaded guilty to federal dogfighting charges, which led to him being sentenced to 23 months in prison and being suspended, indefinitely, by the NFL.

Harington completed 215 of 348 passes for seven touchdowns. He also threw eight interceptions and was sacked 32 times. Harrington was pulled in and out of the lineup by former coach Bobby Petrino, and he lost his spot for good late in the season when Redman was inserted as the starter of the final four games.

In other developments, Cincinnati free-agent center Alex Stepanovich visited the Falcons on Friday. Stepanovich was a part-time starter last season, and he also can play guard.

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Who else needs a quarterback as badly as the Bears do?

The J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets!

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

The J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets!

Okay, fair enough, but... do you want HARRINGTON?

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Okay, fair enough, but... do you want HARRINGTON?

Harrington would be the best quarterback the NY Jets have that's for sure!

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Dusty

Harrington would be the best quarterback the NY Jets have that's for sure!

No, Pennington is still a solid a QB and is better than Harrington, and if Clemens plays to his potential he is also better.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by bears9

No, Pennington is still a solid a QB and is better than Harrington, and if Clemens plays to his potential he is also better.

I agree with Boomer Esiason when he says "if every player cared as much as Chad Pennington the Jets would win a lot more games." The fact is however that Pennington simply no longer has the arm strength to be an effective quarterback. Although he is smart and has a great will to win any pass he throws over 10 yards hangs in the air and gives the defensive back a great play on it. Kellen Clemens has a lot of potential but so did a lot of quarterbacks that came highly touted out of college. Perhaps Clemens simply isn't ready. Harrington is far from great but if given time he could learn the offense and be effective. Will he win a Super Bowl? No but while the Jets are building a team Harrington would make a good (and inexpensive) guy to run the show till Clemens is ready, they draft a star QB or sign someone.

[Seahawker 562]

The dolphins would be a good team for harrington, stay there

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Okay, fair enough, but... do you want HARRINGTON?

No, I don't. I was just answering your question. But Harrington just re-signed with the Falcons, anyway