Football Atlanta signs QB Harrington

[rynesandbergfan23]

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (April 9, 2007) -- Joey Harrington signed with the Atlanta Falcons to back up Michael Vick at quarterback.

Harrington, the third overall pick by Detroit in the 2002 draft, started 11 games with Miami last season after being obtained by the Dolphins in a trade with the Lions. He threw for 2,236 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.

He was a disappointment in Detroit, in part because he was chosen so high in the draft. From 2002-05, he started 55 games with the Lions, throwing for 10,000 yards with 60 touchdowns and 62 interceptions.

Harrington will replace Matt Schaub, Vick's backup the past three seasons. Schaub was traded to Houston, where he will be the starter.

The Falcons also released cornerback Kevin Mathis, a 10-year veteran.

 

[champb21]

not really a good backup player u think?

 

[rynesandbergfan23]

I dont know champ, I was wondering why DJ isn't #2.

 

[#11 Roy Williams]

No, he *****.

 

[champb21]

i like dj better then harrington

 

[atrain2004]

Ill take an experienced backup anyday hes got the capabilities of stepping in and winning some games he did last year!! DJ thay have no faith in him

 

[champb21]

ya but look at cutler broncos took a risk in bringing him in the season it's jsut the risk u take i take dj over harrington in my opinion it is better. look at bruce gradowski he did pretty good coming in.

 

[dirtmonkey]

Harrington is an adequate back-up. Have never seen anything to indicate he will be anything more than that. Unfortunate, because he is one of the good guys in the NFL...

 

[snick103]

Harrington is a nice backup to have on the team