Teicher: Chiefs have eye on Harrington

tk13 · 03-27-2006, 02:20 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/14193969.htm

Peterson’s eye on Harrington
Chiefs may offer draft pick for Lions’ disappointing QB

By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star

ORLANDO, Fla. — In between the routine, housekeeping items this week at the NFL meetings, Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson and his Detroit counterpart, Matt Millen, will have plenty of opportunity to talk about a trade for Lions quarterback Joey Harrington.

The Chiefs appear interested enough that they would give the Lions a choice in the first three rounds of next month’s draft if they can work out details of a new contract with Harrington and his agent.

“We’re doing our homework on him and trying to figure out what happened and why he could be so good in college and not have success in Detroit,” Peterson said. “There are always extenuating circumstances. The supporting cast is a big thing.

“I wouldn’t rule it out at this point.”

Harrington was Detroit’s first-round draft pick in 2002 but rarely played like one. The Lions during the offseason signed veteran quarterbacks Jon Kitna and Josh McCown and indicated they would try to trade Harrington.

The Chiefs are a natural trading partner. They adored Harrington when he was available in the draft and harbored hope he would fall to them with the eighth pick.

The Lions drafted him with the third choice instead, and the Chiefs wound up drafting defensive tackle Ryan Sims.

“I liked Joey Harrington very much coming out of college,” Peterson said. “We had a very, very, very good grade on him.”

The Chiefs also could use a veteran quarterback who could back up starter Trent Green for now and eventually be his replacement. Their longtime backup, Todd Collins, recently signed as a free-agent with Washington.

The Chiefs have Green, the seldom-used Damon Huard, CFL veteran Casey Printers and last year’s seventh-round draft pick, James Kilian, at quarterback.

“In my opinion, we’re not in desperate need of a quarterback,” Peterson said. “I’d like to think (Trent Green), even though he’s going to be (36), has at least a couple of good years left. He’s got four years left on his contract.

“We wanted to retain, if possible, a veteran backup, which we did with Damon Huard.”

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-27-2006, 02:26 AM

I'd take a flyer on Harrington

greg63 · 03-27-2006, 02:34 AM

Chiefs may offer draft pick for Lions’ disappointing QB

Why does this not surprise me?

tk13 · 03-27-2006, 02:40 AM

The Jets gave up a 6th for Patrick Ramsey. Millen would be probably be pulling one over on us if we gave up a 1st day pick for Harrington.

Mecca · 03-27-2006, 02:45 AM

The only way a trade makes sense is if you think another team is going to try to go for him and you want to avoid the bidding war.........

Personally I wouldn't have a problem trading for him, alot of people here would take Brodie Croyle in the 3rd I don't view this as much different.

beer bacon · 03-27-2006, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

The only way a trade makes sense is if you think another team is going to try to go for him and you want to avoid the bidding war.........

Personally I wouldn't have a problem trading for him, alot of people here would take Brodie Croyle in the 3rd I don't view this as much different.

It would be more like drafting Croyle in the third when nobody else is even planning on drafting him at all. You know, a usual Carl day one draft pick.

keg in kc · 03-27-2006, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

The Jets gave up a 6th for Patrick Ramsey. Millen would be probably be pulling one over on us if we gave up a 1st day pick for Harrington.

Valid point, although there's a big difference between the 3rd pick and the 32nd pick. Regardless of how they performed, Detroit invested a great deal more than the Redskins and they'll try to recoup as much as possible. Harrington also has 31 more career starts than Ramsey, and 19 more than the former Redskins qb in the last two seasons. That's not to say I think we should spend more than a second day pick; I'm just pointing out what may be some of the logic.

Speaking of the number of starts, I'm of two minds on that one. On one hand, he's had more opportunity to succeed and simply hasn't. On the other, there's a lot more film of him, so we have ample opportunity to study the tape and decide if he warrants the risk and is salvagable.

**the Talking Can** · 03-27-2006, 06:46 AM

a first day pick for Grbac's brother?

good lord

keg in kc · 03-27-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by the Talking Can

a first day pick for Grbac's brother?

Oh man, that's just mean.

Eleazar · 03-27-2006, 06:55 AM

Only we will trade for someone who's going to be released anyway.

StcChief · 03-27-2006, 07:56 AM

Wait for him to be released.

cmh6476 · 03-27-2006, 08:21 AM

This guy had tons of potential, but went to a place that has never had an NFL caliber Offensive Line nor a dominating running game. Going to a place like KC where there is no pressure to win now, where he can sit on the bench and learn the offense from Trent would be great for him IMO. I really hope he becomes our backup QB next year, even if we do have to give up a 3rd rounder.

cmh6476 · 03-27-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Only we will trade for someone who's going to be released anyway.

In case you missed it, as of right now Damon Huard is our backup QB. Why get in a bidding war with someone else for him? He would be a great backup for us, and KC would be a great fit for him. And who's to say he won't come cheaper via trade then having to offer him a brand new contract?

Frosty · 03-27-2006, 08:25 AM

I wouldn't mind signing Harrington, but no way do we give up a first day pick for him. If Carl doesn't want to risk another team bidding on him if he's released, then offer a 6th round pick, but no more.

jspchief · 03-27-2006, 08:28 AM

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The Chiefs appear interested enough that they would give the Lions a choice in the first three rounds of next month’s draft if they can work out details of a new contract with Harrington and his agent.

What. The. fuck?

This team has more holes and needs than we can ever hope to fill in one year, and Peterson would give up a first day pick for a 4 year loser that will likely be cut in June anyway?

This could be the crowning idiotic moment in Carl Peterson's pathetic career of stomping on the hearts of Chiefs fans.

I barely want the guy for free, let alone for a draft pick.

03-27-2006, 02:20 AM
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1982500	Teicher: Chiefs have eye on Harrington http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansas...s/14193969.htm Peterson’s eye on Harrington Chiefs may offer draft pick for Lions’ disappointing QB By ADAM TEICHER The Kansas City Star ORLANDO, Fla. — In between the routine, housekeeping items this week at the NFL meetings, Chiefs president/general manager Carl Peterson and his Detroit counterpart, Matt Millen, will have plenty of opportunity to talk about a trade for Lions quarterback Joey Harrington. The Chiefs appear interested enough that they would give the Lions a choice in the first three rounds of next month’s draft if they can work out details of a new contract with Harrington and his agent. “We’re doing our homework on him and trying to figure out what happened and why he could be so good in college and not have success in Detroit,” Peterson said. “There are always extenuating circumstances. The supporting cast is a big thing. “I wouldn’t rule it out at this point.” Harrington was Detroit’s first-round draft pick in 2002 but rarely played like one. The Lions during the offseason signed veteran quarterbacks Jon Kitna and Josh McCown and indicated they would try to trade Harrington. The Chiefs are a natural trading partner. They adored Harrington when he was available in the draft and harbored hope he would fall to them with the eighth pick. The Lions drafted him with the third choice instead, and the Chiefs wound up drafting defensive tackle Ryan Sims. “I liked Joey Harrington very much coming out of college,” Peterson said. “We had a very, very, very good grade on him.” The Chiefs also could use a veteran quarterback who could back up starter Trent Green for now and eventually be his replacement. Their longtime backup, Todd Collins, recently signed as a free-agent with Washington. The Chiefs have Green, the seldom-used Damon Huard, CFL veteran Casey Printers and last year’s seventh-round draft pick, James Kilian, at quarterback. “In my opinion, we’re not in desperate need of a quarterback,” Peterson said. “I’d like to think (Trent Green), even though he’s going to be (36), has at least a couple of good years left. He’s got four years left on his contract. “We wanted to retain, if possible, a veteran backup, which we did with Damon Huard.”
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