Harrington close to a deal with the Fins

[boojumsnark25]

got this from the rumor mill at nfl.com


According to the Miami Herald, Quarterback Joey Harrington is leaning toward a contract with the Dolphins. Miami and Detriot still have to work out a trade, where Detroit was looking for at least a sixth-round pick for Harrington. Since, the Dolphins don't have a fifth- or sixth-round pick in 2006, they could trade a future pick to the Lions.

I, for one, would like that. I think if you get Harrington away from Detroit, he's a good QB

[VaderFin]

It's now looking like the Lions are asking for alot more then Miami or any other team is willing to pay.

Dolphins | Lions asking price too much for Harrington?
Tue, 4 Apr 2006 21:35:59 -0700
Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to the framework of a two-year contract with Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington, but are having trouble meeting the Lions' asking price in a trade. According to a source, the Lions want the Dolphins' third- or fourth-round pick in the April 29 NFL Draft. The Dolphins have resisted because they have previously traded away their second-, fifth- and sixth- round picks.

Bengals | Team balking at Lions' asking price?
Tue, 4 Apr 2006 21:36:40 -0700
Greg A. Bedard, of the Palm Beach Post, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are offering Detroit Lions QB Joey Harrington a one-year contract. The Bengals have balked at meeting the Lions' trade demands for Harrington. The Lions are letting it be known that they are prepared to wait until the summer to trade Harrington in order to get what they want.

[boehlerking01]

I personally like the idea of Harrington going to Miami but I don't see it happening....I think that Detroit will want too much for him.

[VaderFin]

6th rounder for next year is more then likely going to get done. That or the Lions are the stupidest people in the history of football.

[mattb47]

6th rounder for next year is more then likely going to get done. That or the Lions are the stupidest people in the history of football.

Which is entirely possible.....

[boehlerking01]

What do you think Vaderfin? Is this a good move or is this a mistake? I personally like the idea of a vet backup in case Pepper isn't ready.

[steelerfan513]

6th rounder for next year is more then likely going to get done. That or the Lions are the stupidest people in the history of football.

Which is entirely possible.....

what else would explain the 3 first round wide receivers???

[VaderFin]

What do you think Vaderfin? Is this a good move or is this a mistake? I personally like the idea of a vet backup in case Pepper isn't ready.

I'm all for it. We need a veteran back up and they are few and far between. I wouldn't want Joey to have to start more then 1-3 games but for a 6th rounder I'll take him.

[boehlerking01]

And there you have it.....Harrington for a conditional pick...I think it was a good move.