Harrington appreciates Dolphins’ approach

Fri., May 19, 2006

Associated Press The Spokesman-Review

Joey Harrington believes the tough times in Detroit made him better. He cannot wait to begin proving that to the Miami Dolphins.

Not even a full week removed from the long-awaited trade that brought him to South Florida, the former Lions quarterback is already learning new plays and systems – and likes what he’s seen and heard so far.

“It is honestly a complete fresh slate, and I love it,” Harrington said Thursday at the Dolphins’ practice facility in Davie, Fla.

Because of the uncertain status of Daunte Culpepper, who is recovering from a severe knee injury, there’s a possibility Harrington could be Miami’s starter when the regular season begins at Pittsburgh.

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Cornerback Willie Middlebrooks signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos on after a brief stint with the San Francisco 49ers. … The Kansas City Chiefs released 10-year veteran safety Jerome Woods. His 720 career tackles rank seventh in team history. … Philadelphia traded wide receiver Billy McMullen to Minnesota for rookie free-agent receiver Hank Baskett. … Chicago Bears cornerback Ricky Manning Jr. and two former UCLA football players were charged in Los Angeles with assault for allegedly taking part in an early-morning fight at a restaurant last month. Manning, a former UCLA star, was arrested April 23, along with former Bruins Tyler Ebell and Maurice Drew, after they allegedly attacked a man at a restaurant near the UCLA campus in Westwood.

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