Category — Donovan McNabb

No one is happier than Ben Roethlisberger to hear the heat is now on Michael Vick.
Michael, Michael, Michael. In hot water again? WTF? You know the commissioner would take considerable pleasure in smacking you around much harder than he did Big Ben? You do know that, right? Seriously Michael, have you not learned to surround himself with competent individuals who might show you the right road to travel? Resist the temptations of the streets? Help a brother out because I’m trying to understand your lack of logic and why you still don’t seem to have a clue after spending time in a federal joint. Are you so stupid to risk your freedom and NFL career over a freaking party?
Fox Sports

We understand forgiveness, but Donovan McNabb must have lost his mind. Would Mike Shanahan seriously consider pairing these 2 together again? That’s as dangerous a roll of the dice as the Mariners taking on noted headcase Milton Bradley.
The Redskins defintely could use a productive receiver, but their offensive line problems are a bigger priority. We’d suggest they find a way to nab Dez Bryant in the draft. He’s got a little history too, but he isn’t the diva that T.O. is. And he isn’t 36 years old either.
ESPN.com

Former Fox NFL color commentator Brian Baldinger expressed similar feeling as the misinformed radio talk-shot host did years ago when the subject of Donovan McNabb came up. Baldinger went on a tirade on a D.C. radio station today about McNabb, saying the veteran quarterback can’t read coverages and gets by because he’s such a “good athlete.” He was only getting warmed up.
We’re guessing Mike Shanahan doesn’t agree.
For the record, Baldinger, who played college football at Duke (that should tell you plenty), was a journeyman NFL lineman with the Eagles, Cowboys and Colts. That surely makes him an expert on quarterbacks.
D.C. Sports Bog

The Eagles will regret this. Trading Donovan McNabb to a division rival such as the Redskins might come back to haunt them no matter how good of deal they think they made.
The Skins aren’t as bad as they played last season. They’ve got some good pieces and their defense last season was one of the NFL’s best. But now with McNabb in the fold and Coach Mike Shanahan, who knows a thing or two about putting together a good offensive scheme, calling the shots, they immediately become a possible contender in the NFC East. They might not rock the world in the NFL yet, but they’ve definitely got something to build upon.
Washington Post

Acquiring Donovan McNabb would be the best move the franchise has made in years.
But as crazy as it sounds, that’s one of the rumors being floated regarding the destination of McNabb, who Philly stupidly wants to trade to make room for backup Kevin Kolb.
The Raiders would have given up their second-round pick for Michael Vick in a heartbeat, but for McNabb, that’s a steal. Now if they could patch up that offensive line with some decent protections, they might have something to get fans excited again.
ESPN.com

Donovan McNabb wasn’t the only reason the Eagles were grounded in Dallas for the second straight week. But he gets much of the blame. The quarterback has one year left on his contract, but some believe he will not return to Philly next season. They could deal him elsewhere, but would the Eagles be so bold? Philly has never fully appreciated what McNabb has accomplished and how the Eagles have prospered with him at quarterback. But that’s Philly.
Philly.com

The Eagles and Cowboys clinched playoff berths, so now both can focus on a meaningful showdown next Sunday in Dallas. After last season’s meltdown, when the Eagles pounded them into submission, Tony Romo and the ‘Boys will be asked over and over are they ready this time. We know this: Donovan McNabb, who is about as consistent in winning as any quarterback in the NFL, will figure prominently in the outcome.
Dallas Morning News