Joey Harrington
Joey Harrington
John Joseph "Joey" Harrington Jr.is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions third overall in the 2002 NFL Draft, where he played for most of his professional career. He played college football at Oregon...
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He told us, ... that there are a lot of kids growing up who wish they were in the position we're in, as far as having fun playing football. He said, 'Just remember what it was like to be in that position, and to dream about being where you are right now.'
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I think Ted has brought an emphasis and given us a little more freedom to take some shots down the field.
mad pocket saw stuff
It was just a miscommunication on our part. What I saw in the pocket was different than what he saw down the field, and that stuff happens. ... I was never mad at him, and he was never mad at me.
bad finish
I didn't want to come out, ... As bad as it was, I wanted to finish what I started.
biggest
That's what makes it one of the biggest openers we've had.
bargain best bust everybody fall hold trying
Hold up your end of the bargain. Get out there and bust (your tail) trying to do your best for your teammates. And when you hold up your end of the bargain and you are accountable to everybody else on the team, things fall into place.
fought guys hoped kept proud shows ugly
I was proud to be with a lot of those guys in the huddle because they fought through it, and that shows character. It was an ugly season, and it wasn't what we had hoped for and not what we expected. But guys in that huddle kept playing, and I was proud of that.
heads helpful incredible people terrible
A lot of people wanted to make it out as a butting heads of a battle, and it's been nothing of the sort. He's been incredible and more helpful than I would have thought. I feel terrible for him.
second shots taking
I can see where this is going. Let's back off a second on taking shots down the field. When shots are available. Remember, this is still the same offense.
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I certainly appreciate all that the Ford family and Matt Millen did for me. I learned so much in Detroit and I will always value those relationships and that experience. At the same time, I am eager to get to work with my new team, whether that happens in a day, a week or a month.
bones broken fluke looking
It was a fluke deal. It was fixed. No sense in looking over your shoulder. Nothing but broken bones over there.
happened hope last ready sick team time
I hope so. I know this team is sick at what happened the last time we played, and we are ready to go make it right.
adds definitely
It definitely adds a little something to it.
accurate calling guys hard head last time year
At this time last year my head was swimming. There were times I had no idea what the play I was calling needed. It's hard to be accurate when you don't know where you're throwing. I feel better now, especially with the guys I have around me.