“When it’s crunch time, it doesn’t matter what he’s done to that point, Joey will put the ball where it can be caught or make the audible or get a first down on a scramble to keep the drive alive.”
—Oregon coach Mike Belotti

“His work ethic is unmatched by anyone. Off the field, he’s just relaxed.”
—Former Oregon teammate Justin Peele

“He’s just a total team player. As long as I’ve been coaching him, Joey was never interested in personal awards.”
—Joey’s offensive coordinator at Oregon Jeff Tedford

“Joey Harrington is a special football player.”
—Senior Bowl President Steve Hale

“He’s going to be the quarterback for the ages here. The kid is a playmaker and a natural-born leader. I love the way he handles himself. When he tells you something, you believe in him, because when you look in his eyes, you see a guy with a ton of confidence and a lot of determination.”
—NFL veteran Todd Lyght

“He really is an accurate passer, especially for how young he is. He makes good quick decisions. He pulls the trigger, and he pulls it fast.”
—Former Lions coach Marty Mornhinweg

“Joey does a lot of important things naturally, and he’s a leader. He’s coming along quickly.”
—Mornhinweg

“Trust me, this guy is going to be a damn good quarterback. He reminds me a little of Brett Favre. He doesn’t have to set his feet when he slings it to get the ball where it needs to go.”
—Cowboys safety Darren Woodson

“I think he’s going to be a great quarterback.”
—Saints head coach Jim Haslett

“I’ve been around young quarterbacks who get so freaked out that you can see the whites of their eyes, but not this guy. He’s so relentlessly positive and has such a passion for the game that it’s a pleasure to block for him.”
—Lions teammate Tony Semple

“Joey’s a special player. He wants to perfect everything he does.”
—NFL veteran Eric Davis