thanks for contributing GCobb!

That this all sounds like a bunch of nonsense to me. If McNabb did say all of his stuff, then he shouldn’t wonder why he gets his nuts busted. Since when does a QB, any QB, dictate personnel moves? If he didn’t say it he should come out and rip these idiots a new one for writing this nonsense.

I’d really like to hear what is what from horses mouth. All speculation until then.

Have to agree with Jason here. No way McNabb does not mention O linemen in this situation.

But, for arguments sake, let’s assume McNabb has said as much to the press. In all honesty, I really don’t have an issue with McNabb expressing his desire about getting some skill position help in here. I believe he has earned it. Imagine how he must feel looking at, say, someone like Kurt Warner. Warner is a great, accurate system QB, but let’s look at some of the personnel he had lining up next to him:

Rams – Marshall Faulk (probably the best hybrid back of all time and a sure 1st ballot HoF’er), Issac Bruce (one of the best of his time and also a 1st ballot HoF’er), Torry Holt (over 800 receptions and 11,00 yards, he will certainly be considered for the HoF)

Cards – Larry Fitz (Widely considered the best WR in football), Anquan Boldin (a superstar since he entered the leagie in 2003). These 2 are considered by most to be the best WR tandem in in the NFL.

Now, I understand Warner took the long road to the NFL and was not a 2nd pick in the draft, but you get my point. Also, look at what McNabb was able to do with T.O. (mentioning that name, I feel like Gandalf reluctantly uttering words in Black Speech).

McNabb hes never been the most accurate QB, but I would love for him to have a player who could bail him out from time to time. My vote is for Gonz. Gonz will do wonders for Curtis and Jackson.

We should sue for plagiarism…

Since you mentioned all the typographical errors in GCobb’s post maybe he meant to write that McNabb didn’t want the team to trade out of the first round and draft DEFENSIVE linemen early every year (think about it…D-Linemen were top picks in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008)…that would obviously make A LOT more sense right? And does that make you more likely to believe this story?

Though judging from the number of typos, grammatical errors, and misspellings on his site I’m convinced he didn’t show up to many English classes at USC. He really needs a proofreader or should take a little bit of care when posting stuff on his site if he wants to be considered a real sports reporter.

Anyway, the Eagles really haven’t gone all that crazy drafting offensive lineman in the first three rounds during Reid’s tenure. It’s really only been Doug Brezinski (3rd rounder in 1999), Bobby Williams (2nd rounder in 2000), Shawn Andrews in the (1st round in 2004), and Winston Justice (2nd round in 2006). That’s 4 offensive lineman drafted in the first three rounds from 1999-2008. That really isn’t that excessive. Max Jean Gilles and Mike McGlynn were fourth rounders. Tra Thomas and Jermane Mayberry were first rounders on Ray Rhodes’ watch.

At this point, they have to take an offensive lineman in the first two rounds this year

As far as QBs never demanding players… anyone remember a few years ago where Big Ben requested a “big-target” WR? QBs do this all the time it is just that McNabb gets grief when he doesnt and other players get a head nod. I say for once just give him what he wants. Then if the season goes to hell all the McNabb haters out there can legitimately say it was on Don. Right now that arguement holds no water.

The thing I love about this specifically is that in this earlier article from yesterday, he basically says that his opinion is that McNabb should go in there and ask for specific players… namely TJ Houshmandzadeh, Boldin, or Gonzalez.

Then, mysteriously, a few hours later the post Jason is referencing is posted and is basically… “Oh yeah, by the way, McNabb actaully DID ask for specific players… Oh and they WERE TJ, Boldin, and Gonzalez…” Riiiiight