I hope McNabb gets cheered when he is introduced on Sunday

by JoshuaR on Sep 28, 2010 3:24 PM EDT

I grew up watching the Eagles struggle under the likes of Bobby Hoying, Doug Pederson and Koy Detmer. As much as I loved the Eagles, it was difficult to root for a loser, especially when your friends are jumping on the bandwagon of the Packers, Cowboys, 49ers or Steelers (elementary and middle school boys are prone to this).

That is why I was happy when McNabb came along. I believe that your youth is the time to find yourself as a sports fan. You begin playing the sports competitively, you begin to understand the moves the team is making and you know the players and their strengths.

This is why McNabb will always be one of the main reasons why I am an Eagles fan. I would likely have stayed one anyway but McNabb made it easier when my mind was ripe for molding me to become a fan of a different team. He led the team to sustained success it had never seen before.

McNabb rarely exhibited anything but class in his time here and on his way out. Sure, some remarks he made after the fact were questionable but that does not wipe out the goodwill he has accumulated after 10 years as a starter.

That is why I hope he is cheered when introduced on Sunday. He deserves to be recognized by the fans one last time for all the good he did for this team. Save your former player boos for the likes of JD Drew and the ones who spit on the city. McNabb deserves your accolades, even if he now plays for a division rival.

Cheer him in introductions but feel free to boo him if he makes a good play against his former team. We can't make him feel too comfortable, if you know what I mean.

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The Eagles are 2-1 and I think fans are feeling pretty good about the team.

The Redskins are 1-2 and just lost to the Rams.

The fans should be relatively mellow.

Jimmy’s prognosis: I’d be shocked if he got booed.

by JimmyK on Sep 28, 2010 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

The fans should be relatively mellow.

Has that ever been the case in the Linc, especially against a division rival?

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Sep 28, 2010 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Emphasis on relatively.

by JimmyK on Sep 28, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

too late , cant italicize after the fact !

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

Creator of "Jibta" - NPK

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by NorthPhillyKid on Sep 28, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Foiled by the italics police again!

by JimmyK on Sep 28, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait til you see me play the role of

multiple thread police below

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 28, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha, point taken.

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Sep 28, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

He was booed before he even put on a jersey

There will be boos, should there be, no, but hey, not fan base is perfect.

I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.

by Topher Doll on Sep 28, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Jimmy’s prognosis: I’d be shocked if he got booed.

i wouldnt be shocked if he was boo’d because all it takes is a couple idiots to entice those around them

but i too agree he deserves a standing ovation only for his “introduction” and maybe at the end of the game…

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

Creator of "Jibta" - NPK

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by NorthPhillyKid on Sep 28, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

and maybe at the end of the game…

this would probably depend on the results of the game lol

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

Creator of "Jibta" - NPK

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by NorthPhillyKid on Sep 28, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

and maybe at the end of the game

…if we’re up by 30.

by JimmyK on Sep 28, 2010 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

i mean if the guy waves, bows or throws the peace sign to the fans etc … i would cheer again

"I think pro athletes should be forced to use steroids. I think we as fans deserve the greatest athletes science can create."- Daniel Tosh

If Football Had A Church , Brian Dawkins Would Be My Preacher. -NPK

Creator of "Jibta" - NPK

"i know talent .. the eagles do not " – JIBTA

by NorthPhillyKid on Sep 28, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Fuck him

After his career, maybe, but hes a REDSKIN now and I really think he wants a chance to beat the Eagles twice. Why else would he not go to Bufflo or Oakland but the poorly run 4-12 skins was acceptable? Hes a whiner already making excuses as to why the Skins are losing. I cant wait to beat him and maybe after his career I will celebrate his achievements here

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Sep 28, 2010 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

None of what you said explains why you shouldn't cheer his first introduction in Philly as a former Eagle.

by NOLACuse on Sep 28, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions

hes THE mcnabb hater

the definition of mcnabb hater.

by Igglesfan13 on Sep 28, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

i knew!

i would find you in one of these threads. i love the fact that you’re only maybe considering celebrating what he did for your team after he retires. the ‘maybe’ statement is legendary; when Vick is moved on to the next team, and you have to really see what rebuilding is, maybe then you will understand how good you had it with ole 5 behind the center.

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!

by wilddre22 on Sep 28, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Dude...

give it a rest, your arguments are tired and old, the guy was a winner in Philadelphia and the best quarterback to play for the franchise thus far…he deserves recognition for that from the fans…also, last I saw McNabb was TRADED to the Redskins. It is not like he chose the team. Give him his due. Don’t be like that.

by PhilsForever on Sep 28, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

and.....

rec’d.

Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!

by wilddre22 on Sep 28, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

In case you haven't discussed it enough here

(yes, I realize doing this is almost as annoying as having multiple threads. Allow me my compulsiveness pleasethanks)

The Linc on Sunday

I hope McNabb gets cheered when he is introduced on Sunday

Everyone Should Cheer When Mcnabb is introduced

Secretary of State for BGN aka "Most diplomatic man on this site," as appointed by Talon Talent
Still waiting for the Eagles to Bring It Home For Jerome

by D3Keith on Sep 28, 2010 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

I would like to point out that mine was the second one posted. I also can’t read every fanpost so I had no idea what the subject of the first one was (hence why I made mine clear in mine).

The Mikan Drill

by JoshuaR on Sep 28, 2010 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I really hope he doesnt get booed. The greatest QB in franchise history deserves to be cheered in his visit back home.

But after the first cheer you dont have to cheer anymore, you still shouldnt boo though. Ill be going crazy if Don gets sacked, or if he throws a pick but i wont boo him at ALL. Hes deserves better then that.

by Mr. Laker on Sep 28, 2010 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, I remember back in 2006 my Saints cut our franchise WR, Joe Horn. He leads the Saints in TD, receptions, and yds for all WRs. He got injured and lost a step when he came back. That was the same year we drafted Marques Colston and he had a big year. Joe Horn was making a ton of money but was sitting on the bench. The Owner and management asked him to take a pay cut. He said no. So they cut him. He was picked up by the Atlanta Falcons which is a division rival for the Saints. When the Falcons came to the Superdome to play the Saints he was greeted and cheered like a champ. No boos. Some people even had tears, of joy that is. There were a lot of Joe Horn jerseys in the stands for that game. When the Falcons took the field for the first time, there was a big standing ovation and Joe Horn waved and bowed to the crowd. It was a great moment. And he left on bad terms with the Saints over money, and he still got a lot of love when he returned. Mcnabb left on good terms with the Eagles plus he was traded, he didn’t say Im leaving, I dont want to be here anymore.

So I hope the Philadelphia fans wll show class and cheer one of the best players to ever wear an Eagles uniform

by The Floorer on Sep 28, 2010 6:21 PM EDT reply actions