Joey Harrington went 9 for 9 in yesterday's pre-season opener against the New York Jets. The score? Well, that doesn't really matter, but if you must know, it was 10-3 Jets. A thriller by all accounts. However, we are allowing ourselves to be diverted from the big story.
Joey was perfect. 9 for 9. No touchdowns, but no interceptions, either. No drops. No overthrows. No passes that reach receivers on the third hop. Harrington's perfect completion percentage accounted for 100 passing yards.
Little else in this pre-season will matter, injuries being the only other major issue, than Harrington's play. If it's good, Lions fans will harbor playoff aspirations. If it's bad, or even mediocre, the Honolulu Blue faithful will be demanding a Jeff Garcia stint as starter.
So, while I hesitate to put much credence into last night's performance, Harrington's perfect game was the story as it will be every single week of the season, exhibition or regular. Number Three got the job done yesterday and even the boo birds are forced to keep quiet for about six days.
There was some bad news. Fullback Cory Schlesinger is out for about the next two months with a broken fibula. That's not going to help. Let's hope the Lions FB makes it back ASAP.
For those of you who are interested, here is more coverage of the Lions/Jets tilt:
Detroit News game recap by Mike O'Hara.
Steve Pate of the Oakland Press checks in with this.
This recap from the Lions official site.
Here is Tom Kowalski's view of the opener.
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