Comments on: Vikings officially waive Donovan McNabb

By: bubba703

bubba703 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:45:35 +0000

McNAbb was once a very dangerous QB, the man could run with power as well as throw the long ball. That said, he was not the most accurate passer, and had a tendency to throw short passes at receivers ankles, but that weakness was more than offset by his talent to run the ball. A tough man to defend against, much like Michael Vick. I think the injuries finally caught up to Donovan in recent years as he has changed himself into a more traditional pocket passer. Problem is, his arm is not accurate enough to be pocket passer and defenses can now blitz him with less fear of his scrambling. Not a surprise he’s been doing poorly. I suggest Donovan hang up the pads and call it a career well done.

By: cluelessdufus

cluelessdufus — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:18:15 +0000

ya we finally got rid of him now go to bears and make them suck start throwing passes like you did in minnesota

By: kingmj4891

kingmj4891 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:13:42 +0000

Maybe he will be claimed by the Louisiana Swashbucklers of the Professional Indoor Football League and play with JaMarcus Russell

By: truthserum4u

truthserum4u — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:04:01 +0000

By the way, the Vikings will give up just a 6th rnd pick for McNabb. The second pick was conditional and the condition wasn’t met once McNabb was sitting on the bench after the 6th game.

His contract was restructured so they didn’t spend all that much on him. Didn’t really have much of a choice but to bring in a veteran when the lockout hindered getting Ponder ready.

By: truthserum4u

truthserum4u — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:55:01 +0000

Why does everyone complain about McNabb’s passes? He played basketball as well at Syracuse. It’s called a bounce pass!

By: mashoaf

mashoaf — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:14:52 +0000

The Jags will claim him to there bench before they let the Texans get a chance to sniff him out.

By: supersuckers3

supersuckers3 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:07:01 +0000

What a completely picture perfect way of how to not run a front office or a NFL franchise. Look at the dollars these clowns have spent on journeymen throughout the years. They have something in Ponder but Frazier is next so that means Musgrave is gone to. I hope for Ponder’s sake they find someone to develop him because he could be a star some day. IF he is developed correctly. The current staff just boggles the mind. Coaching and management.

By: deconjonesbitchslap

deconjonesbitchslap — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:13:57 +0000

must have been one hell of an adjustment McNabb had to make. using both hands.

/look at that pic

By: philtration

philtration — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:57:58 +0000

A big no to McNabb coming to Chicago.

He is washed up, he can’t even run as well as Hanie at this point, he does not know the plays and he would be history as soon as Cutler is ready.
Not worth the trouble.

By: moochzilla

moochzilla — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:52:54 +0000

14th time KIR posts racist rant.

Please respond to him! Please! He needs your attention!

Validate his existence!

PLEASE!!!

He’s on his knees begging you!

By: moochzilla

moochzilla — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:49:56 +0000

This IS NOT Madden on your XBox.

A guy who knows the Texans playbook and personnel, even a guy like Yates…

…is 100% better than some washed up “name” player who has never demonstrated an ability to lean a non-Andy Reid playbook.

It is what it is. Sign McNabb and you need to scale back the playbook by 90% in week one and 80% in week two.

Look at what happened with Carson Palmer. You don’t step right in and perform. It’s the NFL.

By: brandon5l7

brandon5l7 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:49:53 +0000

Lot of McNabb haters on here. Wow. His entire career he has bn asked to turn a bum team into a contender and if he doesnt he is considered a bum smh. Yoll really dont watch football. I bet 90% of you guys who are commenting about McNabb are white smh. If he goes to a team with talent he will shine. Hes 35 he cant carry an offense by himself but if he is asked to manage the game he will shine

By: 6thsense79

6thsense79 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:08:07 +0000

I don’t know….Maybe Houston can use him. They’re down to their 3rd string quarterback they’re pretty desperate. In a related note…Damn this league doesn’t mess around though….2 seasons ago McNabb was in the pro bowl, 1 season ago he was looked at as the savior for the Skins…. now he’s almost out the league (Technically he is out the league).

By: vikescry1

vikescry1 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:52:52 +0000

chicago here he comes…..

By: dragonfly99

dragonfly99 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:33:48 +0000

One of the most over-rated players of all time. Rush was right!

By: threedeep1998

threedeep1998 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:19:51 +0000

Can’t have a Vikings related thread w/out gb4mn0 basement incest troll.

By: desertbro

desertbro — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:15:51 +0000

I always liked McNabb. Saw him lose to my Cardinals a few years back in the Conference Title game. That was his last hurrah.

Would be fitting for him to come to Phoenix and be reborn. Besides, he has a home here! He can invite me over to replay that fateful game on Madden 12.

By: rick1922

rick1922 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:13:55 +0000

McNabb IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN A CRY BABBY. HE HAS ONLY CARED ABOUT McNaBB HIS WHOLE CAREER.IF HE DID;T PLAY HE CRIED.

By: mybossisntlooking

mybossisntlooking — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:37:28 +0000

Classic case of a guy who got by on his immense natural skills for a very long time without being a true student of the game or someone who took his fitness to heart. He achieved a lot, but I’ll always wonder what could have been. If he would have really dedicated himself to the game, he would been one of the all time greats.

I guess some guys are wired for greatness, and some guys are wired for good enough.

By: bobnelsonjr

bobnelsonjr — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:29:41 +0000

The vikings spent 2 draft picks for McNabb and he only played a few games. They only spent one draft pick to rent Moss for a month. I like how the vikings are not afraid to make bold moves.

Be it Jared Allen, Herschel Walker, Randy Moss, or Donovan McNabb the viking front office can always find players.

By: jjljr

jjljr — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:20:56 +0000

if sage rosenfels’ employment is desired by someone, I think McNabb can get another NFL job. if josh mccown can start an NFL game, McNabb ain’t done. if jeff garcia can be brought in for a tryout, then we haven’t seen the last of Donovan McNabb.

on the other hand — Rolando McClain might be history.

By: EJ

EJ — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:07:41 +0000

I bet with a strong offensive line and receivers who don’t quit on plays, McNabb could still easily contend in this league. He is a veteran who makes good decisions with the ball, still has a decent arm and is likable by teammates. The only thing he has lost a step on has been mobility, but with a good line, he can stand in the pocket and deliver the ball. I’m sure he can pick up a playbook and be ready within the week to play. His current contract is not the best looking, but if he makes it through waivers, I’m sure he’d play for a little over league minimum. A team with their leg in the door of the playoff picture would be smart to pick him up.

By: mario1357

mario1357 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:41:18 +0000

Doesn’t Zygi Wilf realize that by releasing McNabb he is supporting Rush Limbaugh?

By: knightringonow

knightringonow — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:39:07 +0000

McPukey – GONE! Maybe Andy Reid DOES know something. Bye-bye McPukey! See you…nevermind.

By: dlmcc1010

dlmcc1010 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:38:35 +0000

He should really just retire. He has made plenty of money and he obviously is not interested in getting in shape and putting in the work anymore.

By: sullijo1

sullijo1 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:36:37 +0000

C’mon Chiefs….claim this guy and then mysteriously don’t play him for several games so you can get a longer look at Palko.

By: rooney24

rooney24 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:35:21 +0000

Stats actually do lie in this case. The only reason that McNabb’s stats may look better than Ponder’s is because McNabb constantly threw the check down on 3rd and long. He would never take a chance of throwing past the 1st down marker. So, his completion percentage is higher, but it still didn’t sustain drives. Ponder is willing to throw 10 yards on 3rd and 8. He doesn’t complete as many, but when he does, the team can actually move the ball more than with McNabb.

FYI – The record is bad because the entire team (especially OL and DBs) kind of stink. They were 6-10 last season, with a washed up Favre, and swapped him out for a washed up McNabb, with no upgrades at any other positions. As a Viking fan, I don’t know why anyone thought they would be better this year.

By: bozosforall

bozosforall — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:20:42 +0000

packhawk04 says:
Dec 1, 2011 6:08 PM
Landsnark, look up mcnabb and ponders third down stats, and it isnt even night and day, its planet and galaxy.

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Good idea.

McNabb – 35.21%
Ponder – 42.11%

Yep, planet and galaxy.

By: bozosforall

bozosforall — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:18:03 +0000

@LandSnark

Obviously, you have no clue as to what it takes to win at QB in the NFL.

Comparing McNabb to a rookie who had no OTAs this offseason and limited time with the first team offense before being thrown to the wolves after McNabb “led” the team to a losing record shows that clearly.

McNabb is good at posting stats but he is a coward when it comes to pushing the ball downfield and actually making plays.

His stats are reflective of a QB that is more comfortable checking down than he is taking a chance in order to make a play. Ponder’s are those of a rookie who is learning on the fly.

By: briang123

briang123 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:17:09 +0000

Clearly, McNabb’s release is the fault of the racist and hate-filled Philly fans, who maligned McNabb so much that Frazier started to believe it.