Posted April 2, 200618 yr comment_693788 A source close to Joey Harrington said the Detroit quarterback prefers the Dolphins and their two-year offer over Cincinnati or Denver. AP PHOTO ON TOUR: Joey Harrington visited the Dolphins and is set to visit the Bengals, who might have the draft picks required to acquire him from Detroit. Quarterback Joey Harrington was leaning toward agreeing to a contract with the Dolphins on Saturday, eliminating the major hurdle to Miami and Detroit working out a low-level trade for the former first-round pick. A source close to Harrington said the Lions quarterback preferred the Dolphins' two-year offer over a one-year deal from Cincinnati and interest from Denver. The terms of the Dolphins' deal were not available, although Harrington is expected to earn approximately $2 million in 2006 from either the Dolphins or Bengals. The Dolphins still have to work out a trade with Detroit, which was looking for at least a sixth-round pick for Harrington. The Dolphins don't have a fifth- or sixth-round pick in 2006, but do have three seventh-round picks and could trade a future pick to the Lions. ''It could change because you know how [bengals owner] Mike Brown is about quarterbacks when he likes one,'' the source said. ``But I think it'll get down with Miami in the next day or two. [Harrington] just seemed to be a little more comfortable with the whole situation in Miami.'' Harrington likes the fact that his agent, David Dunn, also represents Dolphins quarterbacks coach Jason Garrett, and that tight end Justin Peelle, a teammate at the University of Oregon, recently signed with the Dolphins as a free agent. Harrington also thinks he could see more playing time with the Dolphins than with Cincinnati. Both Dolphins starter Daunte Culpepper and Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer are recovering from knee surgery after sustaining season-ending injuries in 2005. Harrington has better information on Palmer's situation because Dunn also represents Palmer. ''The feeling is that [Culpepper's] injury is more serious and Culpepper is new, so that could give Harrington more of a chance to play,'' the source said. ``He knows it's a backup situation, but he's looking for the best chance to get out there, do a good job and then hit the market a year from now if he can do that.'' Harrington was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2002 draft from Oregon, where he started ahead of former Dolphins quarterback A.J. Feeley. Through four seasons, Harrington has 60 touchdown passes, 62 interceptions and a career quarterback rating of 68.1, bouncing between starter and backup with the Lions. ? Ohio State wide receiver Santonio Holmes worked out for the Dolphins on Friday. Holmes is considered one of the top receivers in the draft and a likely first-round pick. Dolphins coach Nick Saban and general manager Randy Mueller were among those who watched Holmes catch passes. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sport...ll/14244381.htm Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/41502-harrington-deal-could-be-near/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 200618 yr comment_693789 I'm not really against the Fins trading for Harrington. I think he'd make a helluva backup and perhaps getting out of Detroit will allow him to stop sucking. He had to run for his life there. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/41502-harrington-deal-could-be-near/?&do=findComment&comment=693789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 200618 yr comment_693790 For a seventh, I would be all for it. Maybe a 6th next year. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/41502-harrington-deal-could-be-near/?&do=findComment&comment=693790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 200618 yr comment_693791 Get a former 3rd over all pick for a 7th rounder to be your back up. Sign me up Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/41502-harrington-deal-could-be-near/?&do=findComment&comment=693791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
April 3, 200618 yr comment_693792 Wow what an offseason. I wanted Harrington as our #1 at one point....Now he might be our backup? What a luxury. Link to comment https://www.marlinsbaseball.com/topic/41502-harrington-deal-could-be-near/?&do=findComment&comment=693792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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