loqutis 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Lions sign Josh McCown The Herd, ESPN Radio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portis26 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Who is the starter in Mo-town? McCown? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragan187 7 Posted March 16, 2006 This makes no sense to me. UNLESS, Martz and company are saying bye bye to sweet Joey. If that happens, I would say Kitna is your starter and Josh is your backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loqutis 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Bye Bye Joey!!! been all over the radio Joey will be released ions | Harrington wants out Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:47:36 -0800 Tom Kowalski, of mLive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington has told the Lions' front office and coaching staff that he does not want to play in Detroit. The Lions have been in talks with free agent QB Josh McCown (Cardinals), which could allow the team to move Harrington. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canoman 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Yeah, they're looking at trading Harrington now, supposedly, and he could be cut by Monday if they don't find a taker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yostevo 0 Posted March 16, 2006 AM 1270 in the D reports 2 years 6 million, 2 million bonus (included). Let the showdown for #1 #2 & #3 begin. It will be interesting. Kitna McCown S. King Orlovsky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted March 16, 2006 det radio is also confirming the signing. mike ohara, tom kowalski, and a host of other detroit media claim joey will be gone by monday at the latest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yostevo 0 Posted March 16, 2006 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2371034 Lions ink free agent QB McCownBy Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com In a move that likely augurs the imminent departure of starting quarterback Joey Harrington after four disappointing seasons, ESPN.com has learned that the Detroit Lions on Thursday signed unrestricted free agent Josh McCown, who had played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals. McCown McCown, 26, signed a two-year contract worth $6 million, a deal that will pay him $4 million in 2006 between his signing bonus and base salary. The addition of McCown comes just two days after Detroit signed former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna to a four-year, $11.5 million contract that has a signing bonus of $3.5 million. League sources said that the acquisitions of Kitna and McCown will result in the release or trade of Harrington, who was the third overall player selected in the 2002 draft. Harrington is due a roster bonus of $4 million on June 15 and is scheduled to have a 2006 base salary of $4.5 million. Releasing or trading Harrington, who has compiled an 18-37 record as a starter, will save the Lions about $5.4 million in 2006 cap space. First-year head coach Rod Marinelli and offensive coordinator Mike Martz both suggested in recent days that they viewed Harrington as the starter. The public support aside, team and league sources acknowledged that the new coaching staff did not regard Harrington as much as they claimed and that the Lions were actively seeking out alternatives. The plan now is to allow Kitna and McCown to compete for the starting job. In McCown, whose resume includes 22 starts, Martz is getting a young, talented quarterback that he might be able to mold in much the same manner he did past protégés like Trent Green, Kurt Warner and Marc Bulger. McCown has appeared in 33 games and completed 498 of 862 passes for 5,431 yards, with 25 touchdown passes, 29 interceptions and a 72.1 efficiency rating. The strategy of McCown's agent, Mike McCartney, was to sign his client to a short-term deal and with a team where he could legitimately compete for the starting job, and then get back to the bargaining table for a bigger contract. The plan is the same blueprint McCartney and his associates at Priority Sports used with Jake Delhomme three years ago. The Lions invested a lot of time and money in Harrington, a former Oregon star, but apparently have decided that, with a new coaching staff, his shelf-life in Detroit has expired. Harrington, 26, started in 55 of 58 appearances and completed 986 of 1,802 passes for 10,242 yards, with 60 touchdown passes, 62 interception and a 68.1 passer rating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stevejohnson Posted March 16, 2006 Damn, if that isn't a message to Joey Harrington to pack his bags, I don't know what is! To think I was actually foolish enough to believe that Harrington would take take to Martz's teaching and become a nice sleeper....Harrington can now resume the rest of his brief career as a backup until he eventually burns all bridges like his PAC 10 mentors R. Leaf and Akli Smith! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mggoilers 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Joey's numbers look pretty similar to David Carr's. He needs a change of scenery, and maybe needs to sit behind a vet for a year or two. He needs to accept it and try to get better. He could be out of the league in 2 years or maybe ready to start in 2 years. He is all screwed up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yostevo 0 Posted March 16, 2006 He could be out of the league in 2 years or maybe ready to start in 2 years. He is all screwed up. Joey will be a career backup unless he solves his inaccuracy problem. He's got a great attitude, a helluva piano player, and pours mean a glass of wine. That's got to be worth something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Joey's numbers look pretty similar to David Carr's. He needs a change of scenery, and maybe needs to sit behind a vet for a year or two. He needs to accept it and try to get better. He could be out of the league in 2 years or maybe ready to start in 2 years. He is all screwed up. i think this is the best for all parties involved. joey is all screwed up and needs a fresh start--and the lion lockkerroom needs a complete fresh start sans joey as well. i do wish harrington success elsewhere. he always conducted himself with class during his time with the lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsdad 66 Posted March 16, 2006 Damn, if that isn't a message to Joey Harrington to pack his bags, I don't know what is! .... I think the decision was made prior to this signing and possibly the Kitna signing too. Rumors were that Joey wasn't taking to Martz's 'quarterback school' last week where Martz wanted to break him down back to fundamentals an re-teach him. If that was the case, the Lions front office knew before Saturday that they were looking for 1 or probably 2 FA QBs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveJ 0 Posted March 16, 2006 I doubt Kitna will be the starter.... he will be the backup and McGown will be the starter. This raises the stock of that WR core, provided they actually catch the ball this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yanko 11 Posted March 16, 2006 They still need more QBs, one for every WR they have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loqutis 0 Posted March 16, 2006 I think the decision was made prior to this signing and possibly the Kitna signing too. Rumors were that Joey wasn't taking to Martz's 'quarterback school' last week where Martz wanted to break him down back to fundamentals an re-teach him. If that was the case, the Lions front office knew before Saturday that they were looking for 1 or probably 2 FA QBs. Green Bay, Dallas, NYJ, and Oakland should look long and hard at Joey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Green Bay, Dallas, NYJ, and Oakland should look long and hard at Joey oh, god, to see donhass face if the packers signed harrington. priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozzy84 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Green Bay, Dallas, NYJ, and Oakland should look long and hard at Joey thanks for not putting minnesota on that list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donhaas 19 Posted March 16, 2006 Green Bay, Dallas, NYJ, and Oakland should look long and hard at Joey Seriously, though. My insider sources tell me that Joey is looking "confident" this year and "ready to break out." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mr.T Posted March 16, 2006 Joey just pissed away his best opportunity to shake the bust label. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted March 17, 2006 Seriously, though. My insider sources tell me that Joey is looking "confident" this year and "ready to break out." as he has boat loads more confidence about playing this year than does favre, i suggest the pack jump on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Beast 1 Posted March 17, 2006 I doubt Kitna will be the starter.... he will be the backup and McGown will be the starter. This raises the stock of that WR core, provided they actually catch the ball this year. The Lions sure gave Kitna a lot of money to ride the pine, so I highly doubt he will be a backup QB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedanzone 2 Posted March 17, 2006 The Lions sure gave Kitna a lot of money to ride the pine, so I highly doubt he will be a backup QB. I Kitna got back-up money. The Lions got him on the cheap. It's probably a back-loaded contract and he'll get cut after two or three years. Lions | More about Kitna deal Tue, 14 Mar 2006 12:02:47 -0800 Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna reportedly agreed to a four-year, $10.5 million contract that included a $3.5 million signing bonus with the Lions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yojimbo81 0 Posted March 17, 2006 I'm boycotting the Lions. Go Bengals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mr.T Posted March 17, 2006 Kitna makes a good mentor to a young qb. McCown is a young qb. Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBOKOP 0 Posted March 17, 2006 The Lions currently have five quarterbacks on their roster: McCown, Harrington, Jon Kitna, Shaun King and Dan Orlovsky. Well...........I guess we dont have to worry aout the Lions for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted March 17, 2006 The Lions currently have five quarterbacks on their roster: McCown, Harrington, Jon Kitna, Shaun King and Dan Orlovsky. Well...........I guess we dont have to worry aout the Lions for a while. harrington is hours away from being cut; king is there only to learn the playbook in case of an in-season injury/emergency (in other words, he's not making it through the summer either). that leaves mccown, kitna, and orlovsky--which is 3 more qbs than green bay will have if fickle brett losses the rock, paper, scissors battle in his head and retires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBOKOP 0 Posted March 17, 2006 harrington is hours away from being cut; king is there only to learn the playbook in case of an in-season injury/emergency (in other words, he's not making it through the summer either). that leaves mccown, kitna, and orlovsky--which is 3 more qbs than green bay will have if fickle brett losses the rock, paper, scissors battle in his head and retires. Went fishin' and caught me one! But anyways, the Packers have three QBs on their roster at the present time. Wondering why do you completely not acknowledge Aaron Rodgers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swamp dog 0 Posted March 17, 2006 Went fishin' and caught me one! But anyways, the Packers have three QBs on their roster at the present time. Wondering why do you completely not acknowledge Aaron Rodgers? i don't discount him--but i don't count him at this point, either. he's a ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
