Harrington traded to Dolphins
The Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins completed a trade Friday that sent QB Joey Harrington to Miami in exchange for a conditional draft pick in 2007. If Harrington reaches undisclosed performance and playing time levels, the pick would be in the fifth round. If not, Detroit receives a sixth rounder.
Harrington will serve as the primary backup to new Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper, who is coming off major knee surgery and might not be ready to start the season. Harrington was the third player drafted in 2002 by Detroit, but never has materialized into the franchise quarterback the Lions thought they were getting. His career completion percentage is 54.7%, and he has never thrown more than 19 touchdowns in a season.
Harrington actually isn't a bad fantasy option as your #2 quarterback, if Culpepper isn't ready in September. Chris Chambers has proven to be an elite receiver, and Ronnie Brown gives the Dolphins a great running attack, although Harrington had all of the pieces in place in Detroit, and couldn't perform. If Culpepper starts on opening day, the only reason to have Harrington on your team is if you own Culpepper. Otherwise, stay away.
posted by joebook @ 10:29 AM
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Now, I know it doesn't look like they're going to use him as a QB, but if Marcus Vick ever gets above Harrington on the depth chart, stick a fork in him, he's done. Actually, given Marcus Vick's history, he might actually stick a fork in him anyways...
How did harrington end up in Miami? sure they might need a number one for a couple weeks. I can guarantee he will not be used after week 6, unless Daunte goes down. His fantasy value will probably be worse then ever before, and that's saying alot. I started him for two games last year, once for Delhommes' bye, the other was a war of matchups[that I did not win]
Harrington might not be a terrible option if Culpepper isn't ready. Sometimes a QB needs a change of scenery, and he has a star RB in Ronnie Brown and an elite WR in Chris Chambers. If he's your #1 QB, you are in trouble, but he won't be a bad backup for spot starts.
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