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Bengals | Team in the lead for Harrington?
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:34:28 -0800
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Cincinnati Bengals are moving to the lead in the race to land Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington. As reported previously, he met with Bengals' officials Wednesday, March 29. If the meeting goes well with Harrington, the Bengals might be willing to send a draft choice to the Lions and give Harrington a one-year contract at around $3 million.
 
I saw this also:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060329/SPORTS0101/603290417/1126

Harrington, the Lions' starting quarterback for most of the last four seasons, began his tour Tuesday by meeting with Dolphins coach Nick Saban at the team's headquarters in Davie, Fla.
Six other teams have contacted Lions president Matt Millen about meeting with Harrington. Harrington's next scheduled stop is today in Cincinnati. Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, Seattle and Oakland also have expressed interest, Millen said Tuesday.


Miami: The Dolphins traded for Culpepper to have him start, but there is no veteran depth behind Culpepper since Gus Frerotte, a former Lion, signed with St. Louis. There isn't a long-term future here for Harrington.

Cincinnati: Similar to Miami, with the job being held for Palmer. The Bengals made the playoffs in 2005 and want insurance, but this is a short-term stay for Harrington.

Kansas City: Harrington could move into a starting job in a year or two, and the system is good for him -- a strong offensive line and running game, and a downfield passing game.

Denver: Looking for a quality backup behind Jake Plummer. This is another team with a strong line and running game. However, the Broncos don't want to pay a lot for Harrington.

Seattle: Strictly a backup role behind Matt Hasselbeck. Four years ago, Harrington could have been groomed to be the starter here. That was then. This is now.

Oakland: Beating out Aaron Brooks for the starting job is not out of the question.

Dallas: Cowboys coach Bill Parcells is enamored with Harrington's ability. The Cowboys are set with Drew Bledsoe as the starter but might want to improve the backup position. Tony Romo is the No. 2 quarterback. Third-stringer Drew Henson, who played at Michigan, was assigned to NFL-Europe.
 
He would be a great backup. He was in a terrible situation with the worst organization in football. Think about how much value he would create if he plays well the first few games of the season with Culpepper out. I dont want to trade any picks for him, but we'll have to see how this goes. He's got to be on the top of the list though.
 
it might end up working out well for us. we might deal a late round pick, have him play the first couple of games and have him show enough to either make him more than worth the pick we spent OR we could then turn around and deal him for a higher pick. however, its a big if.
 
I wouldn't trade a case of beer for Joey. Pass.
 
Seems to me that Harrington will be deciding where he will be playing next year. No one will trade for him under his current contract. Harrington will have to agree to renegotiate his contract up front before the trade goes down. All he has to do is refuse to renegotiate his contract until June 15 where the Lions will have the choice of paying him what he is due under his contract or cutting him. I get the feeling he will be out on the free market. Buth then again, I'm not a GM so what the hell do I know.
 
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