The Philadelphia Eagles couldn’t have picked a better time to play their best game of 2008. In particular, much maligned quarterback Donovan McNabb. The offense rolled up 437 yards and a season best 48 points. The defense held the high-octane Arizona Cardinals attack to just 260 yards and forced four turnovers. Brian Westbrook, playing on one leg, gashed the Cardinals defense for 130 total yards and four touchdowns. Rookie wideout DeSean Jackson paced the passing game with six catches for 76 yards and a score.
Then there was McNabb: 27-39, 260 yards, 4 TDs, 24 yards rushing. He was simply sensational in sending a message to all his doubters, including those within the Eagles organization, that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. He stood stall, looked poised, and threw with conviction. Perhaps it was the 33 run plays. It could have been the primetime holiday spotlight. Or maybe, just maybe, it was a little thing called pride. Pride in one’s team. Pride in one’s city. Pride in oneself. Whether Donovan McNabb plays in Philly next year or not, on this Thanksgiving night he showed Eagles fans and the rest of the NFL that he belongs under center in the big game and can perform just as well if not better than anyone else who plays his position. Congratulations Donovan. Congratulations Eagles. You gave us the fans a Thanksgiving to remember. And for that we can all be grateful.
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