Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb now plays for the Redskins. In 10 days, he’ll return to Philly for his first game as a member of a new team.
And so McNabb has added his two cents to the situation that has unfolded in Philly this week, with Kevin Kolb losing in less than a half the job McNabb held for 11 years.
But then he decided to say something.
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It’s gotta be a little sweet for #5 at this point. Hopefully #7 doesn’t spoil McNabb’s Chunky Soup in week 4…
HAIL!
I can’t believe that Vick is once again a starter in the NFL…definite upgrade from Kolb though
Did he chime in on not playing a full season in the past 4 years?
“Really, everything that’s going on over there is none of my concern”
“Anything I may say at this point really doesn’t matter.”
Right so don’t say anything.
Should’ve just kept McNabb.
“Things like that happen. I’ve been a part of that for 11 years and, obviously, as you see, it just doesn’t stop.”
A guy who was the starting QB for damn near his entire career in Philadelphia chimes in on a QB carousel?
Hopefully the “almost being the best team every year” stops though…
What a bunch of idiots in Philly – Vick was unremarkable last season and this preseason, has a good game an a half against Detroit and Green Bay and now they are willing to bank their future on this scumbag. Reid turned a gimmick into a hero. I can name a dozen qbs that could be “one of the hottest quarterbacks in the league” when playing Detroit. The guy still can’t throw a pass in a big situation (unless they taught him how in a prison class). Just doesn’t make any sense.
Actually, now that I think about it… It’s Philly, so it makes perfect sense. Hoping for epic failure on this tool and his tool coach. He will always be to me, first and foremost, a dog killer. Hate the Jags, but I’m cheering for them this weekend…
“Things like that happen. ”
is he referring to the Jeff Garcia days?
McNabb chimes in! Wow! Now let’s see how many dumb responses we can say about McNabb. 1,2,3, go…….
You mean playing the guy that gives you the best chance to win regardless of what you said yesterday or contract terms? Isn’t that what you are supposed to do?
Hey Don, I was a big fan of yours and you were a very good player here for many years. Thanks for that.
Now you need to STFU!! I hope the Eagles kick your ass on the 3rd….whiny bitch.
Would love to see the smile on his face when he said that. Can’t wait to see him trash the Eagirls in 10 days, the smile will be even bigger.
McNabb continues to be the passive aggressive hypersensitive child he was while in Philadelphia. Donnie, let it go! You have a new start. Strum that air guitar with gusto. Laugh as you kill those worms with your bounce passes. Run your 5-minute 2-minute drill. Throw the rookies under the bus to cover your butt. You were benched for half a game in against Baltimore because your play was so pathetic that day you looked like the worst QB in the team’s history instead of the best. Donnie, where’s momma when you need her?
McNabb’s a fraud.
It doesn’t stop in Washington either.
McNabb is an idiot. He was benched once in 11 years. Please explain to me what exactly “doesn’t stop” Donovan?
The business of football?
Coaches going with a winner to..you know.. win games?
Have fun with this losing headcase Washington.
Wow, for the first time in my life I agree with the route in which McNabb is taking. Holy shocking.
It may pay your bills, Florio, but it sucks for us Eagles fans.
McNugget proceeded to vomit immediately following the initial question…
“It just doesn’t stop.” Yes McNabb, in philly, you are always expected to perform and you will always be replaced by a player who gives the team a better chance to win. I have a feeling in Washington they won’t keep you as the starting qb based on your past accomplishments either.
Give me my minute back. What a post!!!
Eagles deserve better.. and I’m not even an Eagles fan..
what cracks me up is the philly fans commenting here, telling McNabb to STFU and so forth
the guy took the high road, he couldve ripped Andy and the organization for this debacle they are in, but he didnt
the guy brings the team to the playoffs close to every year, acts like a gentlemen by not really commenting on the matter and he still gets ripped
considering how many SB’s Peyton has won in Indy, and considering he’s arguably the best QB to ever play the game, you’d think he’d have more titles under his belt, but yet i have never heard a Colts fan trying to run him out of town
philly is a joke, and so are their fans
and this title is very misleading
Really??? Who cares what he says ??? I don’t … I loved him as our QB when he was here DESPITE his flaws (one of them being the ability to put his foot in his mouth via the media) or rather having him mother speaking for him … via the media. But this goes on EVERYWHERE not just here in Philly !!! Come on, the ONLY reason it’s being broadcasted as front page news is because of the name Michale Vick … McNabb was the last headliner because of his long stretching tenure with the Eagles … If the names were any different, you would turn to the back page and go about your business !!! It kills me how McNabb feels so enlightened by being out of Philly. Trust me, he had his F*** UP’s when dealing with situations just as much as the organization did !!!
What exactly did McNabb do wrong here? How is he a whiny bitch? Sounds like the whining is coming from the Philly fans in the comments section.
Love the end of this post Florio… keep egging on those bastards up north. HAHA
McNabbs biggest problem has always been his sense of entitlement. Roy Halladay gets pulled from a game when he doesn’t have it that night, VY got yanked when he was ineffective, it’s just a case of managers doing their job to give the team – the whole team and their loyal fan base – the best chance of winning at that time. Guys like McNabb need to check their ego’s and remember that they are part of a team and realize that they aren’t going to be the hero every time.
Desean Jackson is a cancer.
I can’t wait to watch McNabb padd his stats and choke the season away when the pressure is on. The best part is afterwards when he tells everyone how successful the season has been even when you didn’t get anywhere.
I hope someday Michael Vick is eaten alive by feral pitbulls.
Don’t worry about your offense Eagles fans, worry about your defense. It has looked pitiful ever since Mcdermott took over for Jim Johnson.
Letting the Lions score 32 with a backup QB? Pitiful.
Also doesn’t help Reid doesn’t run the ball enough.
Reading between the lines, what I think McNabb really meant to say was, “Good luck with the Felon Dog Killa as your franchise QB. He beat the Lions, something that has happened 34 out of the last 36 games the Lions played in. He can run but so can most linebackers and NFL defensive players and game planning Vick has proven successful in the past. Lastly, the Eagle fans complain like every other NFL fan, they just do it in a very loud and obnoxious manner. So to make your coaching decision based on those nitwits is akin to turning over the entire US government to a community organizer…. Oh, wait, bad example
That’s Philly. Hey McNabb we are happy to have you in DC. In one game you reminded Redskins fans what a legit QB can do for your passing game.
I saw that Redskins/Cowboys game, and can safely say that McNabb looked horribly ineffective.
McNabb has his hands full with not sucking in D.C., I would suggest he shut up about Philly and concentrate on not sucking in Washington.
What does Fat Momma McNabb have to say for her boy
I used love that guy. Now he’s annoying.
geebee, shadap! you do not know what goes on here in dc!
As a long time Redskins fan, all i can say is”Jason Campbell couldn’t do what he’s doing for this team.”
but I still hate his so-called “bounce passes” and 5 minute 2minute drills and vomiting.
But the run-based offense he brought from Philly is, shall we say, a little lacking in the run………..
What a bunch of sh*& I just wrote and you fools took your time and read all the way down to here…
Come on Florio! Chimes in? Sounds like he was asked a question, he didn’t “chime in”.
Making another story out of nothing huh, shocking.
Playing in Philly probably took a few years off of McNabb’s life. The mob is fickle.
Mcnabb is still a top 10 QB, but he is basically impossible to like or root for. I dont even care if the Eagles are worse off, im just so happy hes not the QB anymore. Id take Jack Kemp’s son back before Id want Mcnabb back. Listening to him makes me want to throw up.
Yeah, which is why he still lives here.
To the skins fans on here … the ones who are defending McNabb soooooooo much … Funny that when he was here in Philly, you were probably talking just as much S#*# about him, “Not being the best”, calling him out, saying how he would never win a championship. Now that he’s a skin, you do like a 360 and he is now the “Best thing since sliced bread” … I have several first hand dealings with some of the “Hypocritical” skins fans. Some of you are funny !!! And PLEASE don’t give me the “well he’s in DC now, so he’ll win it all !!!” … yea, keep tellin’ yourself that … Haha
mcnabb should worrying about winning football games with the game on the line instead of entertaining questions about the eagles. did the texans game not epitomize his career? cute 426 yards and a loss you loser. ill take vick on a 3rd down situation over any QB in the league, ESPECIALLY donovan mcnabb and his worm burner style of passing
Once again – Philly fans are funny.
McChoke should just keep his mouth shut until he plays the Eagles. If he (and the Redskins) beat the crap out of the Eagles, then maybe people will listen to what he has to say. As it is, few people in Philly are sorry that he’s gone and really couldn’t give a fig what his opinion is.
He’s obviously referring to “the drama,” and not just the quarterback controversy. But then again he was the center of the drama for 11 years.
dawk says:
September 23, 2010 8:58 AM
McNabb continues to be the passive aggressive hypersensitive child he was while in Philadelphia. Donnie, let it go! You have a new start. Strum that air guitar with gusto. Laugh as you kill those worms with your bounce passes. Run your 5-minute 2-minute drill. Throw the rookies under the bus to cover your butt. You were benched for half a game in against Baltimore because your play was so pathetic that day you looked like the worst QB in the team’s history instead of the best. Donnie, where’s momma when you need her?
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look whos talking. typical philthy fan who cant say anything nice about a player no matter what theyve done for your garbage ass franchise. you ever wonder why they put a jail IN your stadium?
(“is he referring to the Jeff Garcia days?”)
nope.
(“I’m sure by “it doesn’t stop” McNabb means the constant QB controversy that went on in Philly. Ok, so he was benched once in 11 yrs, but how many times did EVERYONE hear about Philly fans and the media calling for him to be benched?”)
Sixburgh, you are correct, THAT is what he means, the CONSTANT QB controversy is what he’s meaning. Think about it, fans wanted McNabb to lose his job to Garcia, AJ Feeley, Kevin Kolb and some fans wanted Vick over McNabb. That’s what he’s talking about, the consistant media wondering if McNabb should lose his job to someone else.
(“I’m glad McNabb is in DC. I always thought he wasn’t appreciated enough in Philly”)
McNabb had SOME fans appreciate him and some fans call for his head, BUT the Eagles have been gifted for years. Eagles fans SHOULD cheer him when they hear his name in the Eagles’ stadium. He wanted to remain and Eagle, it didnt happen. He helped lead this team to a Super Bowl game, did he win it, no, but he took them there, he’s been to the playoffs many times, that’s something many teams cant say they did.
I’m completely amazed by how people characterize McNabb as if they know him personally or something. It’s ridiculous.
Yeah, Philly is so much better without him. That’s Philly fans for you.
I’m looking forward to your visit in 10 days Donovan, we’ll have something waiting for ya.
McNabb was traded so the door could be opened for Mike Vick to be the starter. Reid knew that Kolb was not starter material, and after he failed heeeeres Vick
It’s funny how a QB throws 10 passes, in the offseason was named the starter and the future of the franchise, but now the back-up gives them a better chance of winning?
Wow….
“I’m looking forward to your visit in 10 days Donovan, we’ll have something waiting for ya.”
Yep. Trent Cole.
“Funny that when he was here in Philly, you were probably talking just as much S#*# about him, ‘Not being the best’, calling him out, saying how he would never win a championship.”
No, I’m pretty sure the only people that were doing that were Eagles fans.
to songbre:
your argument loses all credibility when you say things like “probably talking Sh#t about him” I can honestly say as a life long Skins fan I have always liked McNabb as a players and hated playing him because I knew that the only reason the Eagles were half way decent was because of him and Westbrook. I always knew that your team was suspect on defense and sure enough the first year those two are gone you lose to GB and barely squeak out a win against the Lions who put up 32 on you with a back up QB. But go ahead Eagles fans and continue to be the most classless fans in the NFL. Your fan base is a joke and you would have never even sniffed a championship before McNabb. Have fun with your 0 championships.
nah, I don’t lose ANY credibility … because if you read what i WROTE and not what you wanted to see. You would see that I said “Some” … NOW, if you’re part of that “some” then yea, I meant you. If your not, then what the hell are you commenting for ???
Classless ??? Funny how when they mention passionate fans, they love us and hate us but we’re always rollin’ off the tounge somehow. The only thing they talk about with DC are the glory days but more so about the sorry behind owner who spends millions on “busted” superstars and believes a new stadium every 5 years will help lift the jinx his team is in. Please don’t place yourself in the “almighty fan” category …
Classless? yes,
Classless = jail in staduim, pouring beer and spit on Clinton Portis’ mom, etc..
Funny when I look up passionate in the dictionary it doesn’t say anything about class. I’m pretty sure terrorists are passionate about their cause. the difference is how that passion is displayed. And at least we have glory days to speak of, what are yours……?
And come on your just just proving my point, Dan Snyder, a new stadium every 5 years. What the hell are you talking about? RFK stadium 1961 to 1996 and FedEx Field 1997 to present. Im pretty sure thats 2 stadiums every 41 years so again I question your credibility…..
@Hail2theskinz47
“I always knew that your team was suspect on defense”
“I knew that the only reason the Eagles were half way decent was because of him and Westbrook”
That’s pretty idiotic. Let me give you some names – David Akers, Brian Dawkins, Jon Runyan, Tra Thomas, Hugh Douglas, Shawn Andrews, Lito Sheppard, Chad Lewis, Troy Vincent, Trent Cole, Quinten Mikell. Jeremiah Trotter, Hugh Douglas. Not a complete list of probowlers but just off the top of my head.
Defense – did you ever hear of Jim Johnson? McNabb had his defense for 9 of the 11 years. Guess what. More often than not, they were a top 5 defense.
Halfway decent How many teams had a better record from 2000-2009.
Championship – yep, been a long road since 1960 (when I was on the planet and you were not.)
You people in Philly…Do you even remember what happened 2 hours ago? It doesnt take a genius to figure out hes talking about the past 3 years with all the talk about if he would be there or not. Your dumb ass caoch tells Kolb he is the starter and the next day its Vick.
@geo1113
I don’t really care when you were alive but at least us skins fans don’t make idiotic comments and expect not be checked. So lets review shall we. You said and I quote “McNabb had his defense for 9 of the 11 years. Guess what. More often than not, they were a top 5 defense.” Well I did a little research and over the last 10 years to look at the Eagles overall defensive rank and this is what I found:
99′ – 24th
00′ – 10th
01′ – 7th
02′ – 4th
03′ – 20th
04′ – 10th
05′ – 23th
06′ – 15th
07′ – 10th
08′ – 3rd
09′ – 12
So lets review, you said more often then not your defense was top 5. Well I’m not math whiz but my numbers tell me you were Top 5 only twice which is hardly “more often than not”. So really who is it that is making the “idiotic comments”. I wait to hear from you old timer…..
Also try doing a little research before making outrageous claims. You might as well said you invented the question mark, it would hold about as much truth.
In reaction to the loss to the Texans Donivan McNabb was quoted as saying “It’s over? But there is still time left on the clock..”
The only people getting upset about this are Eagles fans. The rest of us know that McNabb could’ve (and probably should’ve) said some far worse comments. Your irrational hatred for the guy is perplexing and disturbing.
@buddha,
You are the quintessential dumbass. So, was DeSean correct or was McNabb? Dumbass.
So, you didn’t check the stats, but you assume blah, blah, blah? Dumbass.
McNabb’s numbers during his tenure with the Eagles are nothing short of spectacular, dumbass.
Worst. Fans. Ever.
Worst trade in franchise history. Instead of helping him – you got rid of the best player on your team. What wouldve happened if the front office in Philth a delphia actually went out and got McNabb a good receiver (AND not a cancer like T.O.)?
Now you have a guy who was slamming dogs on pavement to their death as your QB.
(Do you think he kneeled down after every execution and said a prayer? OR did he laugh with his boys?)
Very fitting for your city.
MUCHMALIGNED, man you’re a typical internet shit talking punk. You talk real big for a man hiding behind your computer. Soooo, was I wrong about my assumption?? Im sure you already tried to check the stats. I know as of a year or two ago, McNabb only had a few comeback victories in about 10 years. And honestly, if you were to talk to me like that in person, I would crack you right on you’re F’n nose!!!! And McNabb was wrong because even with T.O.s performance Philly still lost the Super Bowl. McNabbs 3 INTs didnt help. I especially loved the way he threw a pick but it was called back because of defensive penalty and then he threw ANOTHER one on the very next play. Hopefully you’re a skins fan so you will find out exactly what I’m talking about. And Desean doesnt look like he’s wrong so far, because the Eagles and Vick have put up some pretty good offensive numbers. So I guess I was right both times. . . . . . . .DUMBASS!!!!!! LOL, do you see how stupid you sound?
@buddha,
Thanks for proving my point, dumbass. You are the absolute worst football fans ever. Everyone knows it. Some media types seem to thinks it’s cute to exploit your stupidity, but I think it’s pathetic. Admit the mistakes your franchise has made and move on with Kolb… errrr… Vick…. errr… Garcia? Bottomline: the Eagles traded their best player (for 10 years straight) to a division rival. You represent the largest collection of dumbasses in the country. Proud?
As for your threats, I am a Marine, which means even at the ripe old age of 42 I remain disciplined and I fear no human.
So, bring that crap to God’s Country, douche bag. We don’t bluster, we don’t throw batteries (cowards), but we will beat some discipline into ya!
Worst. Fans. Ever.
@Hail2theskinz47
You are using yards and as we all know football is all about points scored. Thus we have
99′ – 22th
00′ – 4th
01′ – 2nd
02′ – 2nd
03′ – 7th
04′ – 2nd
05′ – 27th
06′ – 15th
07′ – 9th
08′ – 4th
And I did not include ’09 since I was making the point about Jimmy Johnson’s defense (so my mistake to say 9 of 11 years, I should have said 9 of 10 years). Ergo more often than not McNabb had a top 5 defense. You see when an offensive player looks at what his defense does, his concern is not how many yards the team gave up, but rather how many points he has to score to give his team a chance to win. I am sure you saw this when you did your research. The least you could have done is acknowledge that you looked at it from yards and given me credit for using points.
@muchmaligned
What he said
I would like to apologize to buddha. Turns out geo113 is an even bigger dumbass than you.
@geo113, the numbers you post “refudiate” your point as thoroughly as Hail2theskinz47 did. Please don’t ever spawn.
Pathetic.
You don’t have to be a Redskins fan to recognize the enduring idiocy of Eagles fans.
Worst. Fans. Ever.
@muchmaligned
Sorry. Let make it clearer. While Donovan McNabb was the QB, the Eagles defense under Jim Johnson and was a top 5 defense 50% of the time and a top 10 defense 70% of the time based on points allowed. And as we all know, points are the only thing that counts in the NFL. Can you refute that?