McNabb, Fed Up with Philly?
Has Donovan McNabb finally grown sick and tired of the circus in Philadelphia? Is he ready to fold up his tent after ten seasons and take the DMac5 show to another NFL city? Since being benched, McNabb has completed 72-104 passes for 741 yards with seven touchdowns and one interception. More importantly, he has led the Birds to a 3-0 record during that span. But it’s not McNabb’s play on the field that is making headlines, it’s his comments off the field regarding his future with the franchise.
McNabb has talked candidly in recent weeks during post-game interviews that he is looking forward to a discussion with Eagles’ management after the season ends. Maybe he wants assurances that he is “The Man” in Philly or perhaps he would like to tell Jeff Lurie and Joe Banner that he is fed up with the criticism, the booing and the benching.
Could Donovan request a trade? Would you blame him if he did? For the most part, McNabb has displayed thick skin during his tenure in Philadelphia and laughed-off the negativity heaped upon him. He’s never pulled a Ryan Leaf and pitched a fit in front of a reporter, nor has he cried tears of frustration on the sideline like Vince Young. Instead, he has taken a Gatling gun worth of shots and stood tall against the never-ending barrage of “You suck” and “Trade the bum” chants.
One could hardly blame McNabb if he wanted to leave. I mean, a man can only take so much before he reaches his breaking point. Check out this McNabb quote from Les Bowen’s latest article in the Daily News:
“When you’ve been in one place for 10 years, people get tired of seeing you and they say they want something new,” McNabb said, after Steve Young burbled that McNabb could play another 10 years, at age 32. “Until you’re gone, they don’t realize what they have.”
“…they don’t realize what they have.” What “we” would have if McNabb leaves is Kevin Kolb – who couldn’t even mop up Monday night without throwing a pick six. Is that what fans want? I have serious issues with Andy Reid’s pass-happy offensive philosophy, but I have no desire to see McNabb in a Bears or Vikings uniform next season. But when it’s all said and done, it won’t make a damn bit of difference what the fans want or don’t want. If McNabb wants to go, the Eagles may have no choice but to grant his desire. So for those who think it’s time to move on to the next franchise quarterback, I have six words for you: Be careful what you wish for.
Yes hes inconsistent but who else (that’s available) would you want? He’s won important games (and plenty of them) and came just shy of winning the Super Bowl.
He represents the team well though he’s not above a stupid comment every now and then.
He has always been professional and gracious- the direct opposite of what he’s been shown.
I hope he stays but I don’t want him to leave.
That said, I’d like him to get his head out of his ass sometimes…
Just sayin.’
December 17th, 2008 at 10:35 pmMcNabb is far from perfect, we all know that. And he’s had his share of head-scratching moments, on and off the field. But the guy wins more than he loses. I’ll take that any day.
December 17th, 2008 at 11:18 pmi’ve said it often here, i have always thought the majority of the eagle fans wanted him gone and were to hard on him. i always said, if he goes you’ll have klob. some cowboy fans have called for romo’s head too. well we all got a good taste of what that was like when he was injured. we went thru along time trying to replace aikman, and in some instances we never will. when you get a new “franchise qb” you change the whole face of your organization. the cowboys are not the same franchise they were when aikman was here. we have been thru a few coaches as well. becareful, because when one of your faces leave, they all will. if mcnabb goes, so will reid shortly there after. then you’ll have a complete change from top to bottom, and that will be maybe years in the making to get back to championship form. remember change takes time to complete, and we as fans this day and age don’t have it or the pateince to see it thru. i think you guys are almost there to see this change. i think mcnabb wants out and reid will not have the same success without him and will be forced out too. just my observation
December 18th, 2008 at 4:41 amYoumake it sound like Eagles fans are obnoxious or something. That’s crazy talk!
December 21st, 2008 at 10:20 pm