I'm not expecting to walk in here and have them hand me a job, ... I think all three of us bring something different to the table. In one respect, yes, I want to be on the field. But if I don't start right away, I now I need to learn. I need to grow.
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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.Joey Harrington
Unsure of himself as a rookie starter, Harrington seems far more relaxed this year and is helped by the similarities in his former and current coaches' West Coast sets. Though he was sacked only eight times in 12 starts last year, Harrington struggled with his progressions, often throwing the ball away before even looking for his third option. He had a paltry .501 completion percentage. 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.
Joey Harrington
That would make Lions' president Matt Millen look like a genius. For once in his life.
Joey Harrington
I realize the cutthroat nature of this business and the produce-now mentality, and we haven't done it.
Joey Harrington
I think everybody realizes the importance of playing for your teammates. When you get in those kind of games where everything just kind of seems to snowball out of control, it's important that you don't lose focus and start pointing fingers. ... When you hold up your end of the bargain and you're accountable to everybody else on the team, then things will fall into place.
Joey Harrington
He has that credibility, having won all those years in San Francisco. He demands focus, holds us all accountable. The guy sees everything on the field.
Joey Harrington
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