Joey Harrington

jsarno · 10-03-2007, 02:11 AM

I think there are a lot of people that dogged him that now need to give him some props.

983 yards, 4tds, 2ints, and a 71.2% comp %. 98.2 QB rating.
He's 9th in yards, and 4th in comp%. He's 10th in 1st downs for qb's,

He's one of the hottest QB's in football. 584yards and 4 td's in last 2 games.

wilsowilso · 10-03-2007, 02:32 AM

Those stats are pretty darn good, but that guy has been a massive bust as the number three overall pick. He deserves no props yet IMO. Maybe if he actually keeps it up for a season and or the Falcons actually win more than they lose.

jsarno · 10-03-2007, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Those stats are pretty darn good, but that guy has been a massive bust as the number three overall pick. He deserves no props yet IMO. Maybe if he actually keeps it up for a season and or the Falcons actually win more than they lose.

That's not gonna happen, and it won't be Harrington's fault. The Falcons have very poor talent overall.

Luxorreb · 10-03-2007, 06:43 AM

Falcons are doomed for years to come unless they get some resolve and help from Goodell. If they wait for Vick they will pay the price. Fortunately we can wait til December to hear anymore about him. Hopefully for his sake...

skinsfan_nn · 10-03-2007, 07:37 AM

You are judged by win & losses. The ONLY way your getting any "props" in this league is to WIN.

GTripp0012 · 10-03-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

You are judged by win & losses. The ONLY way your getting any "props" in this league is to WIN.

The teams that judge QBs by wins and losses will lose over and over again until they get a good quarterback. They will keep switching QBs to try to find a "winner" without realizing the problem lies elsewhere.

Rajmahal33 · 10-03-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

You are judged by win & losses. The ONLY way your getting any "props" in this league is to WIN.

You also have to take into account that Atlanta was a team built for Vick, a mobile QB who could evade the blitz. They used a light versatile line under Alex Gibbs to help in the running game which isn't exactly ideal for a pocket passer. Also though they i invested a lotta picks in WR's, none of them have panned out thus far so its not like Harrington is exactly surrounded with talent. Given all that and the fact that Petrino is a new coach, I think you can't really judge him on wins and losses this year (maybe next year). I mean imagine if ppl had done that for JC based on the games he started last year. In this case, you have to go on his stats and his overall play/feel for the game. Unfortunately when it becomes clear later this year that Vick's career in Atlanta is over, I think Falcons fans will be too impatient and will call for a big name FA or draft pick to address the QB situation. Too bad for Joey.

Dirtbag59 · 10-07-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

You are judged by win & losses. The ONLY way your getting any "props" in this league is to WIN.

Except when fans think that their team is winning in spite of you, rather then because of you. The Bears last year during Rex Grossmans second half collapse is an example of that.

jsarno · 10-07-2007, 11:39 PM

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Except when fans think that their team is winning in spite of you, rather then because of you. The Bears last year during Rex Grossmans second half collapse is an example of that.

In only applies when people feel it applies.
Vince Young sucked today, but will get props for "winning". He did his best to lose, and he will get credit for the win. Sad. Grossman led a team to the super bowl and he's considered one of the worst QB's in the league.

dmek25 · 10-03-2007, 07:38 AM

isnt it all about wins? he still has the lowest win percentage, of all time, with qbacks with at least 25 starts.( i think thats what the stat was)

MTK · 10-03-2007, 09:12 AM

I feel dirty for picking him up in one of my leagues, but he is playing well right now and until Brees gets it going I can't afford to keep getting zero or negative points at QB.

MonkFan4Life · 10-03-2007, 09:15 AM

So Brees is screwing you well too Matty ?

He is SO the weak link on my team.

SouperMeister · 10-03-2007, 09:29 AM

Harrington wasn't the only QB bust of that draft. Patrick Ramsey and David Carr were also selected in the 1st round that year. So many factors go into a QB successfully transitioning from college to pros, and much of it is falling into an offensive system that is a good fit. Perhaps Bobby Petrino is what Harrington needed all along.

mlmpetert · 10-03-2007, 05:24 PM

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Harrington wasn't the only QB bust of that draft. Patrick Ramsey and David Carr were also selected in the 1st round that year. So many factors go into a QB successfully transitioning from college to pros, and much of it is falling into an offensive system that is a good fit. Perhaps Bobby Petrino is what Harrington needed all along.

I wouldnt write David Carr off either. He might have landed on a really good oppertunity in Car., and my heart will never write Ramsey off.

Dirtbag59 · 10-07-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Harrington wasn't the only QB bust of that draft. Patrick Ramsey and David Carr were also selected in the 1st round that year. So many factors go into a QB successfully transitioning from college to pros, and much of it is falling into an offensive system that is a good fit. Perhaps Bobby Petrino is what Harrington needed all along.

Have any Pro-Bowl level QB's come out of that draft?

10-03-2007, 02:11 AM	#1
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 50 Posts: 9,534	Joey Harrington I think there are a lot of people that dogged him that now need to give him some props. 983 yards, 4tds, 2ints, and a 71.2% comp %. 98.2 QB rating. He's 9th in yards, and 4th in comp%. He's 10th in 1st downs for qb's, He's one of the hottest QB's in football. 584yards and 4 td's in last 2 games. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

10-03-2007, 02:32 AM	#2
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Joey Harrington Those stats are pretty darn good, but that guy has been a massive bust as the number three overall pick. He deserves no props yet IMO. Maybe if he actually keeps it up for a season and or the Falcons actually win more than they lose.

10-03-2007, 06:43 AM	#4
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 52 Posts: 1,630	Re: Joey Harrington Falcons are doomed for years to come unless they get some resolve and help from Goodell. If they wait for Vick they will pay the price. Fortunately we can wait til December to hear anymore about him. Hopefully for his sake... __________________ ^21^

10-03-2007, 07:37 AM	#5
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Joey Harrington You are judged by win & losses. The ONLY way your getting any "props" in this league is to WIN. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

10-03-2007, 07:38 AM	#10
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Joey Harrington isnt it all about wins? he still has the lowest win percentage, of all time, with qbacks with at least 25 starts.( i think thats what the stat was) __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-03-2007, 09:12 AM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,570	Re: Joey Harrington I feel dirty for picking him up in one of my leagues, but he is playing well right now and until Brees gets it going I can't afford to keep getting zero or negative points at QB. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-03-2007, 09:15 AM	#12
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: Joey Harrington So Brees is screwing you well too Matty ? He is SO the weak link on my team. __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

10-03-2007, 09:29 AM	#13
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 60 Posts: 3,419	Re: Joey Harrington Harrington wasn't the only QB bust of that draft. Patrick Ramsey and David Carr were also selected in the 1st round that year. So many factors go into a QB successfully transitioning from college to pros, and much of it is falling into an offensive system that is a good fit. Perhaps Bobby Petrino is what Harrington needed all along.

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