McNabb: I want to retire an Eagle
by JasonB on Jan 31, 2009 5:00 AM EST
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I asked this yesterday and I ask again today, what is left to speculate about?
"I want to retire as an Eagle," McNabb said. I’ve had to answer (these questions) for 20 weeks this year and all last year as well. It’s tiresome but you know what, I’d rather people ask me every year than me be somewhere else and have people ask me how it was in Philly.
"I want to be in Philly. I know when Irving Fryar retired they gave him a motorcycle. Well, I don’t ride motorcycles, but I can drive a car."
McNabb said in the interview that there are talks going on between his agent and the Eagles about a reworking of his contract. Still, this does not sound like a guy that desperately wants out of town. In fact, he sounds quite the opposite. I'm sure the conspiracy theorists will still continue to try and find hidden meaning in everything #5 says... but when do we as fans just take the guy at his word? Could he be any more clear about this?
"Yes, we need more weapons," he said. "We need more weapons. We need more weapons in all phases of the game."
Yeah, we do.
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Sure sounds like he wants to stay
It’s good to get McNabb’s take on this. Where before I thought it was possible that he wanted out, he is pretty damn clear with his intentions here. Now the only was I see him leaving is if the talks with the FO go bad and he asks for a trade. Highly unlikely.
Interesting that he said all phases when he mentioned more weapons, and not necessarily WR. I’ll stick by my statement that if you want to bring in help for McNabb do it with OL/RB/TE. WR is OK. And any pass catcher brought in needs to be effective in the red zone.
this is not a new story
i don’t understand why this is a story every year….how many times does the guy have to say:
“i want to retire as an Eagle”
it’s complete bullshit that we ask Donovan these same questions every year…..
the entire team loves the guy…he’s their leader….why can’t we accept that?
as i said on another post….this is a damn shame. that his recent interview has ‘re-assured’ people.
donovan’s not doing crunches on his lawn.
he’s not ‘holding out’ of training camp.
he’s not ‘demanding’ a new contract.
he’s not taking his case to the ‘press.’
wait…how should i say this….
get off his nuts.
did you just watch Warner march down the field and then Big Ben direct the game winning drive? Donny had his his chance and didn’t get it done. Not taking his case to the press? What drugs are you on? He has done nothing but take “his case” to the press during the most hyped two weeks of the season. If he wants to retire as an Eagle, why not play out the contract that already overpays him for the next two years, see how he performs and then discuss a new contract?
If you think McNabb’s contract overpays him for the next two years, you’re on a special kind of acid.
$10M/year for a near Pro Bowl QB is absolute chump change.
by Bleed Blue 'n White on Feb 1, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
The point is not whether or not he is worth the money. The point is using the ruse of “I want to retire an Eagle” to initiate new conract discussions before your his current contract expires. It’s just disingenuous, that’s all. What he wants is more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
not necessarily ...
my guess is he wants security. There is no dead money if he is cut after 2009, so I don’t think it’s about more money but more about he wants some security. McNabb can end the deal after 2010 if he wants to.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
More than that...
It’s not just about McNabb, though. I can’t imagine the Eagles wouldn’t want a new contract as well: they’ve currently got McNabb under contract only through 2010 if he wants to opt-out.
Right now McNabb has no real guarantees from the Eagles, and the Eagles have no real guarantee from McNabb that he’ll be willing to stick around. A contract fixes that.
by Bleed Blue 'n White on Feb 2, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
yes necessarily
Money = security. He knows that after 2010 he may be through. He wants to make the deal now when it is is favorable to him to do so. Not a bad negotiation strategy, just a little less than honest of him to go about it the way he is doing.
you're not getting it ...
he wants security in the sense that none of the money left on his contract after this year is guaranteed. I’m willing to bet that if they guaranteed it all then he would sign the same deal. After this year the Birds could cut him without spending a dime, and for a QB in the NFL that has to be a scary thought.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
HUGE controversy
Holy shit, he’s been in Philadelphia 10 years…and he wants to retire there. WTF?
And wait, he wants weapons too? Why would a quarterback want weapons? Good god, will the madness ever stop?
hahaha
"Philly is a hot team now and they are playing well on defense, Donovan has managed the game well and I don't think there is any team out there ... I think they beat the only team out there that had a chance to beat them, and I don't think there is anybody out there that is going to beat them. I'm on their bandwagon and I'm picking Philly to win the whole thing." - Giants RB Brandon Jabobs
by midnitegreen on Jan 31, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
iF he doesn't get his contract he wants
His tone will change. I hate how fans think their players love their team so much. This is a business and it’s all about dollars.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
That’s not completely true. You don’t see it all the time, but you see it in a lot of truly great players. They won’t completely sell themselves short, but they’ll take a little bit less than they could’ve commanded on the free agent market in order to stay where they’re comfortable. Now, of course, there’s some people that’ll play anywhere that pays them. We call them Raiders.
I am the people's troll :3™
Those players are few and far between
Dawkins would most likely be one of those players. But if McNabb can make a couple extra million I guarantee you he would leave in a blink of an eye.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Contract Demands Not Based on Money
Donovan’s recent contract demands are not based solely on money. In fact, I think it would be more accurate to say that his contract is about long-term security. Can you blame him? Every offseason he is bombarded with questions on his future. A long-term contract would quell those questions for a few seasons and send a clear message that the Eagles intend to hold on to McNabb for a few more seasons.
I understand what you are saying, it is a business and player’s ultimately look to make the most amount of money they can—as they should. But in DMac’s case, there is far more to the story.
Chris Iafolla http://heardinthecheapseats.com/
by Chris Iafolla on Jan 31, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
I agree but
It CERTAINLY doesn’t come down to liking the Eagles and the city. Every fan thinks their star player loves their city and would sacrifice money and a better situation to stay there. It absolutely isn’t true. Look at Asante, he couldn’t wait to get the hell out of NE and that’s a pretty damn good organization to play for.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
it’s all about money? ok, but mcnabb has enough money. someone who signed a 9 figure deal probaby is’t worried about a “couple million”. if he likes it, he’ll stay. seriously, 2 million to someone making 100,000,000 is nothing
LOL
Yeah ok. Ryan Howard has enough money too but he’s still fighting tooth and nail for a few extra million. C’mon get with reality, the NFL is a business. The only people who truly have heart and feeling for this team are the fans and a select few players.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
Just telling you how it is.
It’s a business. If fans think that all their favorite players care about the organization as much as they do it’s false. That’s just the way it is.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
and howard isn’t making nearly as much as mcnabb even if he does try to get every last dime. 100 million >18 million that howard wants. thanks for being generous and telling me how it is, but i don’t need your guidance
Do you not remember
McNabb stating that he’s prepared to leave if it come down to it? That sounds like a guy who would sacrifice millions to stay with the Eagles. Sure he probably wants to stay here as a #1 option but that doesn’t mean he desperately wants to remain an Eagle like some of us fans want to believe.
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
It’s easy sitting from a lay person’s perspective to say that when you are making $100 million that a couple of million does not make that big of a difference. It’s just not true. As fans, we for some reason begrudge a player for making as much money as possible. Leaving several million dollars on the table is easier said than done, you just don’t see many players walk away from that kind of money. As JoeD says, it is a business and they are looking out for their best interests. Who are we to say they should take less money just because they have a lot of it already?
Chris Iafolla http://heardinthecheapseats.com/
by Chris Iafolla on Feb 1, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
CEO’s of big companies take $1 salaries to benefit the company, leaving the money they make dependent on their stock options. if the company doesn’t succeed, they don’t succeed. why is it so wrong to think that a guy make 100 million might do something to benefit the “business”, and get him what he really wants…a successful “business” aka…a super bowl title.
LMFAO!!!!
You guys are so far out of touch of reality of the business. It’s about dollar signs much more so than a ring for the majority of the players… Guess what? McNabb thinks he can win with any other team not just the Eagles. He’ll take his money and go for his championship with any team who’s willing to pay him. It ain’t about team loyalty dude, wake up!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
who is out of touch with reality?
wasn’t it you who said that arizona was a joke before we played them? good call!
There is one problem with your analogy… Career peak and current situation… When McNabb signed his uber deal those many years ago, he basically secured himself and his family financially… And when he was 23, 24, or 25, everyone assume that he’d have many many productive years left in him… He has already reaped in megamillions… he’s set.
Ryan Howard on the other hand… Let’s just say that everyone that has ever played baseball with is body type degrades quickly… and usually once they reach 30… Ryan Howard is no spring chicken and he’s approaching that magic age. He may not have 10 years of premium priced production in him… more likely, he has 3 or 4 tops… so he’s trying to maximize his return now… because there won’t likely be a later…
And let’s not even get into scopes of contracts between MLB and the NFL… What does the highest paid player in the NFL make? $15M per season? How about MLB? $30M.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
Haha anybody see this part?
Wondering why Warren Sapp, like Sanders a former player-turned-commentator, has alleged McNabb is not ‘’fit enough’’ to be successful late in games, and needed to be hydrated intravenously to finish the Eagles’ NFC Championship Game loss to Arizona.
‘’Sapp said that? Has anyone looked at Sapp lately?’’ McNabb said. ‘’An IV? I had a little boo-boo. I’m still in pretty good shape. I still get my cardio. I don’t know about that one. Thanks, Sapp.’’
"Philly is a hot team now and they are playing well on defense, Donovan has managed the game well and I don't think there is any team out there ... I think they beat the only team out there that had a chance to beat them, and I don't think there is anybody out there that is going to beat them. I'm on their bandwagon and I'm picking Philly to win the whole thing." - Giants RB Brandon Jabobs
funny he should mention irving fryar
if any of you remember, we gave him that motorcycle when he retired…only….he didn’t really retire. he just went to play on the redskins.
is mcnabb imlpying he wants to “retire” only so he can go play on another team JUST LIKE FRYAR?!???!?
no. i hope no one will actually think that’s legit. i just thought that was worth pointing out.
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