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Joey Harrington believes the tough times in Detroit made him better. He cannot wait to begin proving that to the Miami Dolphins.
Not even a full week removed from the long-awaited trade that brought him to South Florida, the former Lions quarterback is already learning new plays and systems - and likes what he's seen and heard so far.
``It is honestly a complete fresh slate, and I love it,'' Harrington said Thursday at the Dolphins' practice facility. ``My drop, they're coaching differently, which I love. I'm getting back to the things I used to do. All the things that they changed in Detroit, we're changing again. But we're changing it back to things that I was really comfortable with.''
Because of the uncertain status of Daunte Culpepper, who is recovering from a severe knee injury, there's a possibility Harrington could be Miami's starter when the regular season begins at Pittsburgh.
But Harrington - who threw for 10,242 yards, with 60 touchdowns and 62 interceptions in 58 games over four often-tumultuous seasons in Detroit - said he's prepared to accept a backup role if Culpepper is ready.
``Of course, I want to be out there on the field as a competitor, but as a teammate I'm going to do everything I can to be ready for this team,'' Harrington said. ``And if that means sitting for a season or two, then I'm prepared to do that.''
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Not even a full week removed from the long-awaited trade that brought him to South Florida, the former Lions quarterback is already learning new plays and systems - and likes what he's seen and heard so far.
``It is honestly a complete fresh slate, and I love it,'' Harrington said Thursday at the Dolphins' practice facility. ``My drop, they're coaching differently, which I love. I'm getting back to the things I used to do. All the things that they changed in Detroit, we're changing again. But we're changing it back to things that I was really comfortable with.''
Because of the uncertain status of Daunte Culpepper, who is recovering from a severe knee injury, there's a possibility Harrington could be Miami's starter when the regular season begins at Pittsburgh.
But Harrington - who threw for 10,242 yards, with 60 touchdowns and 62 interceptions in 58 games over four often-tumultuous seasons in Detroit - said he's prepared to accept a backup role if Culpepper is ready.
``Of course, I want to be out there on the field as a competitor, but as a teammate I'm going to do everything I can to be ready for this team,'' Harrington said. ``And if that means sitting for a season or two, then I'm prepared to do that.''
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