Comments on: McNabb: If Vick starts hearing the boos in Philly, he’ll lose focus

By: teedraper

teedraper — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:04:28 +0000

The idiot Philly fans don’t realize this McNabb!

By: chi01town

chi01town — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:09:33 +0000

McNabb is still a better QB than a lot of the starting QB’s in the NFL right now. but fans booing can be changed in 1 play. Vick only needs to be his self and pass on the move or take off with the ball… pocket passer… thats NOT Vick…. and Andy Reid had his chance Philly needs a coach

By: cheddarrob

cheddarrob — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:33:22 +0000

McNabb has to stay relevant somehow, how else would any teams know he is still available. Lol McNabb do us all a favor and kstuff your mouth full again, you were quiet when you were eating.

By: crappygovernment

crappygovernment — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 18:53:19 +0000

Without Westbrook carrying the load, Mcnabb would have been out of football sooner…

Thank you again Brian Westbrook, Shady Mccoy is not your equal!

By: cow395

cow395 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:35:54 +0000

oh McNabb, loved him and hated him at the same time……

never had ANY love for vick, he wasn’t even that good in Atlanta

By: genengineer05

genengineer05 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:30:46 +0000

One loser giving advice to another – yeah, priceless. McNabb should know about booing – first in Philly then in DC. Yeah, let’s cheer Vick because he’s REALLY earning his multi-million dollar paycheck, yeah….

By: MichaelEdits

MichaelEdits — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:22:04 +0000

Things could get ruff

By: eagles512

eagles512 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:56:14 +0000

Once again eagle fans prove to be idiots. They can not stop ripping the guy who gave them 10+ years of winning football. Look what happened since he left.

By: skinsfaninnebraska

skinsfaninnebraska — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:40:43 +0000

Yes, because if he loses focus he might start fumbling and throwing interceptions.

Wait…okay, never mind.

By: nflunbiased

nflunbiased — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:38:06 +0000

Keep in mind this comment is prior to Eagles/Saints game where probably 25% of the readers could have productive days vs. the Saints Defense. Mike Vick is one of the worst QB’s in the league. If you were starting a football team, arguably guys like Cassell, Sanchez, Skelton, Wilson, maybe a few others you MIGHT put behind Vick. I can think of about 25 starting QB’s that I would rather have than Vick, and I’m not saying that for shock value, just think about the other QB’s both young and old, withouth me naming each one, all better than him now or have more upside and potential.

By: 12strikes

12strikes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:09:17 +0000

Hey Donny… Keep (our) name out-ya mouth.
Signed
Philadelphia Fans.

By: dretwann

dretwann — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:58:31 +0000

After his embarrassing tenure with Washington, followed by Minnesota, I lost some respect for the man. However, I can see through the haze of disappointment and admit when a person has a point. Too often, when a team fails, the burden of that failure is thrust onto the shoulders of the QB. It is irrational and unreasonable. Take McNabb for example. Statistically, his career is sound (minus his last 2 years). He with Reid and the rest if the team have managed to get the Eagles into the post season year after year for much of his career with one Superbowl appearance. Yet, there are people in this discussion board who classify his career as a failure. That is either ignorant of what success is or blatantly personal bias. I’m no Eagle fan. And admittedly disappointed with the road McNabb has chosen to walk in the last 2 years, but I will NEVER classify his career as a failure nor will I put the failure of the Eagles past squarely on him. there were 52 other men out there with him. What’s interesting about Vick is when the man doesn’t take chances, he is criticize and accused of losing a step. Let him take chances, and he is criticized for being careless. I’m convinced Philly is impossible to satisfy. Perhaps the team should move to where folks are reasonable.

By: skinsfanwill

skinsfanwill — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:53:28 +0000

Karma. That’s what they get for YEARS of not paying their good players.

By: raoool

raoool — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:40:15 +0000

Vick can’t help but listen to the media and all the other outside forces – that’s how he stays loaded up with excuses.

By: olcap

olcap — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:17:01 +0000

Because he is just like you, Donovan?

By: gfyalbert33

gfyalbert33 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:12:30 +0000

Does Donovan still think RGIII is bound for failure?

By: dannythebisforbeast

dannythebisforbeast — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:12:02 +0000

Mcnabb still a pro at pointing fingers. he got all his stats by himself but when they lost always someone else’s fault. Whethe it la true or not leaders take it on their shoulders. He never did.

The 2012 eagles have a bunch of guys like that – no leaders. No one to step up

By: unlost1

unlost1 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:09:33 +0000

oh that’s smart. if Vick mentions his offensive line should be benched they are going to let people through to tackle him silly!

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:36:35 +0000

Sign the world may actually end: I agree with some of the things McNabb said. Vick (as well as any QB) DOES need to have a thick skin (especially in Philly). If he starts listening to all the boo’s, talk radio, etc it WILL affect his play.
There is a ton of blame to spread around…Vick, the offensive line, the defense, the coaches. All of them play a role in the mess this team has become. But, part of being an NFL QB is that you are (fairly or not) put under the microscope and blamed for your team struggles. That’s just the way it is. And all of Vick’s turnovers prove he’s a big part of the problem. So is the offensive line. And Andy Reid’s playcalling is terrible…how in the hell can he justify not putting the ball in McCoy’s hands? He’s one of the best RB’s in the NFL and there’s no way he’d fumble as much as Vick. Part of Vick’s problem is his inability to read defenses. Plus, he’s lost a step when it comes to his ability to scramble. And he’s not an accurate passer, either.

By: tjules21

tjules21 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:28:47 +0000

I’m pretty sure that the starting QB and leader on the offensive side of the ball should be able to tune out boos, talk radio, and people’s opinions on the outside. The QB should not allow things like this to get inside his head and affect play on the field.

To me, this is an obvious admission by McNabb that he allowed these things to affect his play. I find this to be rather pathetic. Everybody is human and nobody likes criticism, but leaders and champions don’t allow it to get them down. McNabb’s sensitivity and rabbit ears affected his play and were a big contributor to him never winning a Super Bowl.

By: phillybirds

phillybirds — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:22:49 +0000

There were more #5 jerseys in the audience when McNabb played than any other. He needs to stop acting like fans didn’t love him here. After 10 years we had enough though. Now you’re annoying and no one likes you McNabb.

By: ace8842

ace8842 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:09:02 +0000

Donovan, Donovan…. The last thing Philly fans want to hear is your sensitive whining self always blaming someone else. Vick is not progressing and needs to sit. More of this passive aggressive stuff from Donovan.

By: dontouchmyjunk

dontouchmyjunk — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:05:26 +0000

Players earn their boos, just as they earn their cheers. Vick has earned his. Despite the poor image the media lays on them, Philly fans are fair when it comes to booing. In every case, it’s deserving. The reason it hurts is because players know this. They don’t get a free pass, so to speak.

By: snowpea84

snowpea84 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:00:35 +0000

Donovan McNabb…king of the excuses. A guy who could never accept his own poor play. Now he wants to make excuses for Vick that also vindicate himself. It’s not going to work.

By: possiblythelongestusernameevercreated

possiblythelongestusernameevercreated — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:47:30 +0000

So many valid points, which to address?

1) McNabb. Was his opinion sought out or is it unsolicited? Makes a difference if a reporter is asking him to comment. He shouldn’t be burned for having an opinion. He’s been under the microscope and soared and sucked (often in the same game). He knows what Vick is going through, and he must sympathize. I’m a Philly fan, and let’s face it, we’re not as jovial as, say, San Diego fans (just ask John Kruk).

2) Vick. He stinks. He had portions of a good season and suddenly he was the savior, but on the whole, athleticism aside, his numbers are poor. He can run fast, and he has a strong arm, but two things a good QB needs are quick and sound decision-making abilities and an accurate arm–neither of which he has. The decision-making is key. People wonder why a guy who scrambles like that can be taking so many sacks. Here’s my theory: if a QB knows he has the ability to run, then the option is always in his mind. Most QBs focus on A) Pass B) Hand off C) scramble. But the running QB sees scrambling as a more viable option, so when the defense is barreling down on him, there’s a point where he could say, “I need to throw this one away,” but he hesitates, thinking he can salvage the play with a run, and maybe he can dodge the first tackle, but he probably didn’t see the second guy…

3) McNabb mentioned the fact that there are other weaknesses on the team. Very true. Offensively line is substandard and in the seasons since Dawkins left, the Eagles never fixed their secondary. That’s amazing. You know you have a weakness, and you solve it not by drafting a safety, but by drafting linebackers and moving the offense line coach up to defensive coordinator. This brings us to …

4) The management of this team has been horrible for years. Lurie needs to show he’s the owner and clean house. A 5-year rebuilding plan is fine–as long as it produces a winner. (Cowboys, Colts, and Patriots suffered horrible years before creating virtual dynasties.)

By: janvanflac

janvanflac — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:46:27 +0000

McNabb’s skills may have fallen off drastically in the last few years but you have to admit he was a hell of QB in his prime….tough as nails, took care of the football, and took the team deep into the playoffs year after year without much talent around him. He knows what he is talking about.

By: jerrysshadescleaner

jerrysshadescleaner — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:41:45 +0000

Thanks mcnabb for taking time out of your dunkn doughnut schedule for that tid bit

By: jimthebuilder27

jimthebuilder27 — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:40:33 +0000

Haha! This is hilarious, coming from Donovan “I’m the most unfairly criticized QB in NFL history” McNabb.

At least Michael Vick knows that games can end in a tie SMH

By: samanthasteeleruinedmyqb

samanthasteeleruinedmyqb — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:32:44 +0000

If anyone knows about getting booed, it’s McNabb.

By: pacific123ocean

pacific123ocean — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:27:55 +0000

McNabb needs to just shut up! He has no credibility…remember when he said RG3 would be a bad fit with the Redskins?