Introducing - Joey

This column was previously known as the ”Jake Award” in mild irreverence to the former Denver & Arizona quarterback, Jake Plummer. Jake possessed immense skill but nothing between the ears to manifest the potential. He managed to squander leads, have amazing negative stats, and introduced us to the off-handed pass. Ahh, Jake we loved you. But time marches on and our dear Jake has retired (we hope for good). A new ‘talent’ has emerged to be the successor. He is “Joey”.
Joey Harrington has labored with lousy teams to this point, the Lions and the Dolphins. He has new life courtesy Michael Vick, with the Falcons. His smooth style, saying the right things to the press, and picture-perfect passing form has given him the title of Savior by the Falcon fans. It doesn’t hurt that he is not the focus of any type of federal investigation.
But, those who have watched our Joey and followed his career to this point are not fooled. There is a reason that every team he has played on, stank. Our Joey, our beloved Joey, is the ‘Joey’ winner this week. How fitting.
I watched Joey’s opening foray with much anticipation. Where would be the first disaster? I only waited for 7 minutes and 17 seconds. Joey officially completed 23 of 32 passes which is respectable. But the average yards per completion was 4.4 yards. I don’t think he would have to ice his arm after the game. But, wait! Joey had two touchdown passes! Oh, right, they were for the wrong team. Fortunately, the Vikings have room under the salary cap to pay Joey for the charge he put into the Vikings scoring machine. As for his own team, he managed only a measly 3 points for the Falcon offense.
Goodbye, Jake…..Welcome, Joey! It appears to be a wonderful, long, dire season for you and the Falcons. It should be fun to watch.