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Yes or No: McNabb says he’s a Hall of Famer, but is he?
Donovan McNabb has played in five NFC Championship games with a Super Bowl appearance, voted to six Pro Bowls, has thrown for 37,276 yards, 234 touchdowns, 117 interceptions, and has career passer rating of 85.6 but he’s currently unemployed. If McNabb never plays another down of football in the NFL , is he a Hall of Famer? According to him, he is.
Eagles should have listened to McNabb’s request
Once again the Philadelphia Eagles front office has gone out of its way to appear that the quest for a championship is the everyday order of business at Novacare Complex.
Recently the Eagles signed Trent Edwards as a third string quarterback. Trent Edwards, formerly the starter for the Buffalo Bills, cut by the Oakland Raiders, out of football for a year and released the news that they brushed off an attempt by Donovan Mcnabb to return to the team that once drafted him.
Think about that for a minute. In the NFL every year someone writes a story only Hollywood could think of and this story could be one of the best. People in Washington and Minnesota will tell you that the effort they got from McNabb fell far short of the level he showed in Philly for years.
In Philadelphia a small minority were responsible for a chip on his shoulder that overshadowed his career and it was a shame because in the stands he was loved.
I remember when he first took the team to the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Vet.
They were a tough defensive team and were young at the time, but the first time McNabb left the pocket and broke off a long run you could feel the electricity and it was his game. He was the offense.
The rest of the story everybody knows all to well. It didn’t exactly work out, but look at the potential here for greatness.
We all know at some point another quarterback is going to take snaps for the Eagles and under those circumstances who would you cast into the part to star alongside Andy Reid in a magical journey through the NFL, the playoffs and the super bowl? Trent Edwards? I don’t think so.
If McNabb has hit rock bottom and wants to come back as a backup the Eagles should listen to him.
The fans will take him back in a minute if he says the right things.
They don’t care who you are if you help this team win, look at Vick.
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out he is a better choice than Trent Edwards and if you think about it for a while and you still want him, I’m sure he will be available.
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What Classic Sandwich Could Help your NFL Team in 2012?
Before you think it let’s just say it together. “What the hell is this article going to be about?” Well it’s not two all beef patties special sauce lettuce cheese pickles onions on a sesame seed bun – a McDonald’s classic. Nor is it the on again off again McRib – pickles and onions on a barbecue sandwich, seriously? What it is though is the McNabb, as in Donovan McNabb, and there are several NFL teams out there who might be tempted by its aroma with hopes that the McNabb can recapture some of the magic of yesteryear and get their team to the next level.
The McNabb is a beefy sandwich. At 6-2, 240 lbs, it’s definitely capable of stacking up to the competition – the McCoy and McCown to name a few. The McNabb has an impressive history landing in three NFL cities over the course of 13 seasons where it has smashed the opposition .608 of the time. During that period the McNabb has racked up over 37,000 passing yards with 234 touchdowns. Not to mention that it starred in five NFC Championships and a Super Bowl.
The 2011-12 NFL season’s menu featured items such as Curtis Painter, Josh Freeman, John Skelton, T.J. Yates, Tim Tebow, and Tarvaris Jackson. There were also brief appearances by the likes of Caleb Hanie, Tyler Palko, Kevin Kolb, and Charlie Batch. New York Jets’ fans were even threatened with the return of Mark Brunell. Given that list do you really want to believe that there is no place in the NFL for the McNabb? I’m not buying it.
The McNabb could be a hit item for the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars or Seattle Seahawks next season. It would make things very interesting for the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, or Arizona Cardinals.
Yes, everyone saw what it did last year in Minnesota but that was a really bad Vikings team that didn’t have much of an appetite when it came to winning. The bottom line is that in 2012 the McNabb will be back in an NFL city near you. Love it or leave it, it can still bolster the menu for several NFL teams. So give it a try, you just might like it…
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2012 NFL Free Agency: Where Will the QB’s Land?
Deciding your quarterback is one of the most important factors in the NFL and as 2012 free agency approaches there are not many options for those teams searching. Players like Drew Brees and Alex Smith are free agents, but unlikely to go elsewhere. Matt Flynn, Donovan McNabb and Vince Young each offer something different but are they difference makers? Here is a look at the 2012 Free Agent list of quarterbacks and where they could end up next season.
Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints)
Drew Brees is by far the best possible free agent in the 2012 class, but it’s obvious the New Orleans Saints will do everything to lock him up. Brees has made a home in New Orleans and his family is loved by the fan base. He is not the type of player that would go to another team for more money. Prediction: Saints
Matt Flynn (Green Bay Packers)
Matt Flynn could be a difference maker, but he could also be another Kevin Kolb. Rumors started swirling that Aaron Rogers backup could be following Packers offensive coordinator Joe Philbin in Miami, but Matt Moore’s strong play to close out the year could have put an end to that. Prediction: Jets
Alex Smith (San Francisco 49ers)
Alex Smith’s game against the New Orleans Saints showed just how much he deserved a new contract. The 49ers have taken notice and are making it priority number one to resign the now eight year pro who is coming off his best NFL season. Prediction: 49ers
Donovan McNabb
The best years are behind Donovan McNabb and chances are he isn’t interested in playing back up anywhere. Let’s not remember McNabb for the last few years, but instead remember how great he was for the Eagles organization. Prediction: Unsigned
Vince Young (Philadelphia Eagles)
An argument can be made that the Eagles may want to sign Vince Young to another deal because of the injury prone Michael Vick. Did Young show enough during his time to shine? Probably not, he’s nothing better than a back-up QB. Prediction: Eagles
Dan Orlovsky (Indianapolis Colts)
Orlovsky is a solid back up for teams that need one, like the Buffalo Bills or Denver Broncos. No team would offer him a starting job after watching him play with the type of offensive talent in Indianapolis and being unable to do anything with it. Prediction: Bills
David Garrard
Garrard was a pro-bowl quarterback in 2009 and then suffered a neck injury which would lead to his dismissal from the Jacksonville Jaguars. He missed the entire 2011 season after undergoing surgery on a herniated disk, but there weren’t going to be any teams that were really interested. Garrard stated he would only sign for a starter’s gig. Prediction: Unsigned
Chad Henne (Miami Dolphins)
Henne said he wishes he would have had the chance to make his case to the Dolphins, over a 16-game season, that he’s a practical long-term starter. The Dolphins have not ruled out re-signing Henne to be a backup, but Matt Moore likely will stay in that role. Prediction: Dolphins
Rex Grossman (Washington Redskins)
The Redskins are on the clock and desperately searching for quarterback of the future. No where in their plans should be sexy Rexy. Grossman will probably find a home with a team that needs a less competitive back-up, but someone capable to take the reins if desperately needed. Prediction: Packers
Jason Campbell (Oakland Raiders)
Disrespected or was it the Raiders trying to save the season? Campbell may have been the better starting quarterback, but now that Carson Palmer is there it could spell the end for Campbell. A broken collarbone knocked him out of the 2011 season and while he might not get a starting nod automatically he will earn it. Prediction: Jaguars
Kyle Orton (Kansas City Chiefs)
Way to go Kyle, you beat Tebow and got your revenge, but that could be the highlight of your career. Orton was mediocre in the win, completing 15-of-29 passes for 180 yards with no touchdowns. Rumors have started that Orton could be signed as a backup at Jacksonville but the Vikings could be better suitors. Prediction: Vikings
Dennis Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
The Steelers are not expected to keep Dixon, but he does make an intriguing backup option on the open market. Dixon has an interesting set of skills as he has shown in his four career appearances completing 35-of-59 passes (59.3%) for 402 yards (6.8 YPA), one touchdown, and two interceptions. Dixon has rushed 10 times for 56 yards (5.6 YPC) and another score. Prediction: Seahawks
Charlie Whitehurst (Seattle Seahawks)
“Check-down Charlie” attempted just 56 passes in 2011. He was so ineffective in his second of two starts that Whitehurst was pulled after only seven throws in favor of Tarvaris Jackson, who was dealing with a debilitating pectoral injury. Look for Charlie to land somewhere with a solid quarterback but in need of a back up. Prediction: Ravens
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Donovan McNabb to the Minnesota Vikings delayed by Brett Favre
NFL.com has reported that the Minnesota Vikings have traded with the Washington Redskins for QB Donovan McNabb.
What a difference a year makes for the now “journey man” Donovan McNabb, whose trip to Minnesota was put on hold due to an aging Brett Favre wanting to give it one more try.
Terrell Owens critical of Donovan McNabb’s contract extension
Terrell Owens was watching his old quarterback, Donovan McNabb, get destroyed by Michael Vick and his former team the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.
No team has ever scored as many points (59) as the Eagles did against Donovan McNabb and the Washington Redskins.
Owens tweeted during the game “How do u justify a 78 million dollar contract w/this type of performance?”
McNabb finished the night 17 of 31, for 295 yards, and two touchdowns. It was the first four and out’s that set the tone for the Eagles accomplishments.
