Report: Donovan McNabb Will Be Released Today
by JasonB on Dec 1, 2011 2:11 PM EST
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I was going to lead this off with "just when you thought things couldn't get worse for Donovan McNabb..." but I actually don't think that's true. Adam Schefter is reporting that the Vikings will release the former Eagles QB today, which is probably a good thing for him.
The obvious speculation is that it could free up McNabb to return to his hometown Bears where he could start in place of the injured Jay Cutler. The Bears will probably be interested given the way Caleb Hanie played in his first start.
McNabb could, in an instant, go from a backup on a bottom feeding team to the starter of a real playoff contender in the NFC. The obvious question though is whether he'd actually be good enough with the Bears to win some games for them. They're a team with enough talent to get a wildcard in the NFC and probably just need a QB to manage games for them. Can McNabb still do that?
Jimmy K also had an interesting thought that he texted to me... What about Dallas? We know they put in a bid on Kyle Orton. The Texans could be another possibility. They're so desperate for QBs that they signed Jake Delhomme.
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And so should Andy
Let them ride into the sunset together
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by the-vet on Dec 1, 2011 2:11 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Absolutely brilliant.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
Wheres the betting game this week?
I’m still coming for you haha
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good luck to him
Fuck Pacquiao, Marquez got robbed he should be 2-1 in the trilogy. Boxing is just embarrasing now, all to get the biggest payday possible. BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Great fight marquez real fans now who won.
by So. Cal Swag on Dec 1, 2011 2:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
agreed.
I’ll never ever forget that 4th and 26th play versus the packers… I’ve never yelled so loud in my life
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 3:56 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hard to see one of my favorite players growing up go through this. Also if the Cowboys claim him I will punch a hole through my wall
by The Legend on Dec 1, 2011 2:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Fuck it
put a claim in on him, start him for the rest of this season and give him a chance to retire an eagles… win – win for everyone.
by BleedinGreen116 on Dec 1, 2011 2:18 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Ironic
This is the second team that was fine with letting him go to a division rival.
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why wouldn't they? would u be ok if Reno Mahe signed with another team?
He’s rated the 35th worst qb in the league. You think even a mediocre Packers D would be scared of Mcnabb?
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
I guess because I don’t have the mentality of a pro ball player but why is it so hard for these guys to realize they are done? I mean if you have been booted off of two pretty crappy teams for equally mediocre players, that should tell you something.
"I’m the real macaroni you cheesy b@#$%, I’m demonic with the Kraft" - Eminem
"Don't bother getting married - just find a woman you hate and buy her a house." - some anonymous great man
It's easy to understand why they don't realize it
These guys are the best of the best of the best. For the most part, they’ve played this game at an extremely high level all of thier lives (not JPP, but still), worked harder than I can possibly imagine just to get considered for this level of competition, and then played at the highest level once they got there. And for how long? Mc5’s played since ‘99…so about 13 years. That’s it. That is not long. And what else does he know? What else does he love? Campbell’s soup?
Even though he’s rich, f#ck the money, he busted his a$$ for at least 10 years for no money just be drafted. All most of these guys love to do is compete. Hard to give that up.
These guys get PAYED
One more year of work for them consists of training, football, and most of all, More money than any other job they can get. why not?
by rainvillefromottawa on Dec 1, 2011 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
ding ding ding!
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The Texans must be kicking themselves having signed Delhomme.
…but the Redskins should sign him…just to mess with him
"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins
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I think we have to give Derek Landri special credit. He was going to scoop and score with the fumble late in the game, but then it occurred to him that Shady hadn’t run for 100 yards yet. Landri selflessly went down so that Shady could pad his stats. Derek Landri is the Mother Teresa of DTs.
They can always cut Jake, or clemens. I hope he goes to Houston.
I like turtles.
by Bleediots on Dec 1, 2011 2:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
He would have a great D, a great WR, a great stable of RBs and a great O-line
"If I can get you to think twice, I'm in your head."
-Brian Dawkins
Nnamdi, Asante, DRC; The Three Graces...charm, beauty, and creativity.
The 2011 Philadelphia Eagles:
"EXPECT NOTHING AND ACCEPT EVERYTHING AND YOU WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED."
I think we have to give Derek Landri special credit. He was going to scoop and score with the fumble late in the game, but then it occurred to him that Shady hadn’t run for 100 yards yet. Landri selflessly went down so that Shady could pad his stats. Derek Landri is the Mother Teresa of DTs.
how much do you want to make a bet
if he goes there he will do poorly
its like taking candy from babies with all these mcnabb bets ive had
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
If he goes to a playoff contender I’ll probably pull for him. Not that i don’t think his skeptics are wrong (they’re right), I hope he succeeds wherever he goes
I don't normally read stats, but when I do, the names Detweiller, Eric or Don are involved.
Stay educated, my friends
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Dec 1, 2011 2:29 PM EST reply actions
sic transient gloria mundi.
Well, as far as I’m concerned, in a game as violent as athletically challenging as professional football, you can easily go from the top to out of the league. Just over a year ago articles were being written on how big a mistake the Eagles had made, and criticising the Eagles fans for non-existent booing of the man.
Well, at least he still have his money, his soup, and his mom to console him :)
"Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body."
― Seneca
Not really
They were probably just giving him a chance to play. I’m sure he was asking to be released.
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why would the cowboys want him?
also. the eagles should get him and just store him and then he can retire an eagle
Moves like Shady
why would the cowboys want him?
http://bloggingthebeast.com/2011/12/01/crazy-thought-mcnabb-to-the-cowboys/
yeah obviously i was also wondering why they even claimed orton. i feel like orton has better potential than mcnabb. itd be sad to see him on the cowboys
Moves like Shady
I hope he doesnt go to the Cowboys.
But I do wish him success wherever he goes.
"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
If he goes to the cowboys I’ll harm myself. Wait, I already do that after every eagles game this season.
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 3:38 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Hope he goes to the Bears
What a great comeback story it would be, if the Bears claimed him, and he went to the Super-Bowl with the team where he grew up!
He would lose of course, ( to Brady and the trots no less) but still, look for this at a NFL rebirth web-site soon!
Wasnt it the Bears QB that screwed up spiking the ball. Maybe McNabb can show him how to kill some worms like a pro
by ATLeagle on Dec 1, 2011 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The fucking texans would mother fucker
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 3:37 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I guess the Texans don't watch film like the Vikings and Redskins/?
Can Andre Johnson dive five feet in front of him? Or can Owens Daniels stop on a dime and catch balls thrown 2 feet behind him at 230 mph?..
Did anyone watch his first start at his viking? it was historically bad, literally.
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
mcnabb
Was my favorite player growing up and as much as I hate to agree… I agree.
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 3:46 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
And lol at the 230mph balls… Ol boy was throwing rockets in the dirt to players wide open… Just retire man, please!
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 3:47 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
you knew he would be
you would think McNabb raped his mom with a Campbell’s soup can the way he goes on about him.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
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by wilddre22 on Dec 1, 2011 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
he would probably throw up trying to catch her
but im sure he would get to your fat mom :)
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
listen he wasn't horrible in Minny tho
he wasn’t great, but i remember him having a halftime lead in some of the early games this season. his D shoulda manned up, maybe they’d have a few more wins, and could’ve let Ponder mature before throwing his feet to the fire.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
Marines say Oorah; BBVer's say SUAMBP! say it with me - Suuaahmbp!!!!
CP3 - coming soon to a Garden near you!
Im sure that's what mcnabb was saying
“Hey only if the D played better, I would’ve won more games. Leon, I mean Donny, can’t do it all”
He was horrible Vikings fans were calling for his head by week 3
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
Am I alone?
I loved McNabb. Maybe not the best ever and time probably has passed him by (when it goes..it goes fast) but with the Eagles clearly done, who wouldn’t love to see this guy turn it around with the hometown Bears.
On the flip side, how brutal if he goes to the Bears and stinks it up……I can’t watch
I loved him too.
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I loved him too.
Want to see him succeed no matter what. Talk about a guy with a heart as big as his arm. Those pesky ground balls he threw all the time used to kill me … but he always came back with a cannon downfield.
"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
by thePurpleLion on Dec 1, 2011 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
that was his whole thing
i remember watching syracuse and texas…great gmae, lots of names in it. either way, mcnabb would show exactly why we drafted him, and exactly what made him flawed…two shitty short passes..then a roll out and a bomb to Travis Taylor.. Jamal Lewis was a BEAST in that game.
THe thing is, after he stopped using his feet and the big play ability diminished all you have is an unconditioned qb, who can’t throw timing routes, or throw accurately. he was pretty inconsistent too —even in prime years he laid a few stinkers a year
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
loved.
Still got my mc5 jersey I bought in 2000.. It’s weathered as shit but still got it
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 4:15 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
frame it in ten yrs!
"Obviously, I lobbied for him to be here. But what a difference a year makes." -- Donovan McNabb
by thePurpleLion on Dec 1, 2011 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
all the memories yers ago
were fond ones, when the Eagles were winning and owning the NFC e/NFC period. Good coaching/defenses, exciting times.
i don’t like mcnab’s personality at all, and his play has fallen off HARD for a lot longer than most would like to admit. ..
hes so terrible now, to say that he even has a slight chance of winning the sb is beyond laughable. I would bet every penny, every asset, every fiber of my body, that it would never happen.
imagine mcnabb having to go score for score with aaron rodgers? omg lol
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
man
I miss the early 2000s when they were going to the NFC champ game year after year… Don’t miss them losing it, but still
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 4:29 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
yup. it was still a special time for philly
prior to that, losing was a way of life….. hadn’t won a playoff game since 95 i think
JoeD AKA The Voice Of Reason
I loved McNabb also.
Best QB in franchise history. I would love for him to sign one of those one day deals and then retire as an Eagle.
Clear eyes, full bologna sandwiches!
Worms everywhere are cheering.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
meh
some of those worm burners would prolly do wonders to Soldier Field.
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
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The Big Boy Cometh....Team Jacobs
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CP3 - coming soon to a Garden near you!
Unemployed McNabb will have 3 choices
1. Make a Lifetime TV-Movie sponsored by Campbell’s Chunky Soup.
2. Start a Sod farming business to help replace all of the grass he burned up with his terrible short passes.
3. Take a job as the Eagles defensive coordinator
#3 please
it would be an upgrade………………
by BleedinGreen116 on Dec 1, 2011 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Mcnabb has fallen off but
i bet he would do just fine back in A Reids offense. As far as other teams go he’s basically done. I guess you could call him a ‘system QB’
by ZX2355 on Dec 1, 2011 5:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Reid's
“let’s run in twice and then throw every down”?? No way. Love him but the dude can barely get off a screen pass
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by jeffthenry on Dec 1, 2011 5:13 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Good timing for Donnie!
Both Houston and Chicago could stumble into the playoffs at this point with my neighbor at QB.
I hope for 5’s sake it is Houston, not Chicago, that gets him. It would be better for his legacy. Anybody could lose half a dozen NFC Championship gemes.
To also get an AFC Championship loss on his resume would be real special.
Losing isn't really very special.
I was being facetious.
That said, don’t assume he can’t get another playoff win. He was rarely one-and-done.
He could go 3 for 13, 39 yds, 0 TD, and 1 pick and outduel AFC west champ Tim Tebow in a shootout.
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