Dog Face Gremlins211 0 Posted March 16, 2006 http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic.../603150323/1126 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yostevo 0 Posted March 16, 2006 "They're not expecting me to come in and be a backup," Kitna said in a telephone interview from his home in Cincinnati. "They're expecting me to come in and exert some leadership. "If I'm good enough to play, great. If I'm not, so be it. That's how I've approached my career. I go out and put my best foot forward." That's a great attitude right there. He'll win over support from the lockerroom very quickly with sentiments like that. Joey= Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFL_NUT 0 Posted March 16, 2006 That's a great attitude right there. He'll win over support from the lockerroom very quickly with sentiments like that. Until Bly throw's him under the bus.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna has been an underrated QB his entire career. I've always liked his poise and attitude. Watching his transition to a backup while Palmer shined was pretty impressive. He took it with dignity and instead of fretting over it, he used his experience to help develop Kitna. I think we'll see an improvement on that offense if he is in control, but not for his talent, but for the respect he commands as a veteran. I don't think Harrington commands any respect in that offense and it manifests in lacklustre play from his supporting cast. Is that all Harrington's fault? No - it's prima donna WRs who drop passes and slack in practice...it's a poorly coached offense by Mooch, where despite not commanding respect, Mariucci tried to force that to happen by running the offense through Harrington instead of through the ground game. So even if those prima donna WRs shine under Kitna, I don't think it's a statement about Harrington being bad, just about Kitna having enough experience to run an offense without everyone second guessing him. On the flip side, if Harrington goes to a team that has some veteran talent, and good coaching, I think he could flourish. Or best case scenario for the Lions, get Harrington some experience behind Kitna, let him learn from him, and Harrington could actually develop into a leader. It's possible though that Harrington just needs to relocate in order to find success. Regardless of the direction this takes, I think it was an outstanding signing for the Lions. Could be a real shot in the arm. My $.02 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pimptastic69 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna will get up in a youngster's face. I have a fond memory of Kitna blasting a rookie (Chad Johnson ) on the sideline after he dropped a winning TD bomb back in '01. Actually brought the man to tears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mr.T Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna was never that good until he had CJ. Did he simply take a long time to develop or did CJ make him look better than he is? Roy Williams is good but is he 7-11 caliber? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_scooter 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna was never that good until he had CJ. Did he simply take a long time to develop or did CJ make him look better than he is? Roy Williams is good but is he 7-11 caliber? Kitna needed a solid supporting cast. Dillon was on the oust and that team was disgruntled all around if I recall correctly. I was under the impression that Kitna was part of the resurgance. His attitude as well as his consistency - he plays smart, if unspectacularly. Warrick was an 800+/9 guy when CJohnson blew up too - I'd say Kitna had something to do with their success. Maybe a Cinci homer can give their take... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jienx 0 Posted March 16, 2006 It'll be interesting to see what effect Kitna has on the performance of the offense if he becomes the starter, I'd guess that there'd be some improvement, but how much I'm not sure. I do know I'd like to see Harrington go elsewhere cause I've always thought he had a lot of potential and I just don't think Detroit is the place for him anymore. Let him go somewhere else where he can get a fresh start, and see what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna is a career place-holder. If he is indeed the intended starter in Detroit, look for a young quarterback to be brought in to groom. Kitna just doesn't have the physical skills that will allow him to break past the "average QB" glass ceiling. Kitna is capable of restoring them to respectability, but a playoff appearance and early exit is really the best that can be expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yostevo 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna is capable of restoring them to respectability, but a playoff appearance and early exit is really the best that can be expected. Sadly, we'd take it at this point. We need some resemblence of stability and leadership from the QB position and hopefully in the meantime they can develope a younger QB to take over in a couple of years when a lot of these young guys will be hitting their primes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marinerate 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Harrington needs to go. He's a likable guy and I wish him the best wherever he goes, but I just don't think he is starting QB material. The first excuse everybody gave was his lack of a running game, then receivers, now offensive line. Great QB's can win with nothing around them. Last year was his final chance in my opinion. He played about as well as Garcia, and Garcia is now a backup QB. Harrington will still be in the NFL, but as a backup. Do Lions fans realize that Detroit has lost more games this decade than any other team. That is a disgrace. If Harrington was good, that would not be the case. Roy Williams is a great receiver, so Harrington does have help. It is not the offensive lines fault when Harrington misses a 7 yard screen pass. The reason he has not won games is poorly thrown balls at crucial times and inablility to make something out of nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stevejohnson Posted March 16, 2006 If this is true and Harrington has snubbed Martz instead of trying to improve then that bum needs to meet up with R. Leaf and A. Smith at a local pub trade war stories about what it is like to be the biggest bust in football! I hope he NEVER plays in the NFL again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shovelheadt 71 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna needed a solid supporting cast. Dillon was on the oust and that team was disgruntled all around if I recall correctly. I was under the impression that Kitna was part of the resurgance. His attitude as well as his consistency - he plays smart, if unspectacularly. Warrick was an 800+/9 guy when CJohnson blew up too - I'd say Kitna had something to do with their success. Maybe a Cinci homer can give their take... While he's definitely not all world, I think it's safe to say he's better than Frerotte, Akili, ODonnel, etc. So yes, he had a lot to do with Warrick finally putting up some numbers. But when CJ came on the scene, it was obvious from all the underthrown balls that they needed a cannon under center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canoman 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Kitna is a career place-holder. If he is indeed the intended starter in Detroit, look for a young quarterback to be brought in to groom. Kitna just doesn't have the physical skills that will allow him to break past the "average QB" glass ceiling. Kitna is capable of restoring them to respectability, but a playoff appearance and early exit is really the best that can be expected. I'd be SO happy just to see them in the playoffs. Lose in the first round, sure! At least we would have made it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stevejohnson Posted March 16, 2006 I don't think Kinta is the answer for the Lions but Martz has taken similar QBs and made them into stars. Add that to the fact that they have a very talented set of young skill players and the Lions could have something in 2006.....Martz can demand more respect then the last two coaches simply by showing up to the first mini camp meeting wearing his Super Bowl ring so maybe those lazy WRs will finally get their act together! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
