“Donovan McNabb traded to Redskins” is the sort of headline that causes the average Philadelphia Eagles fan want to either dance in the streets or chuck batteries at the Energizer Bunny because he didn’t run quite long enough. The former group concentrates in on his shortage of Super Bowl victories and purportedly inaccurate arm. The underlying latter is simply surly. They’re the very same group that would boo Mike Schmidt or Santa Claus.
As the Washington Post puts it, McNabb’s new home is happy to have the six-time Pro Bowler. Philadelphia was bold to trade him, and the result will quite likely be something that falls short of but will nevertheless resemble bold ineptitude. Take full pleasure in the Phillies this season, Eagles fans. They’re certainly worth it. Michael Vick at QB is not. Kevin Kolb is a wait-and-see – either a sleeper who can be getting a big salary cash advance soon or a mediocre QB.
This could mean a starting QB for D.C. with McNabb being traded to Redskins
McNabb traded to the Redskins also means that where there was uncertainty with Jason Campbell, now Washington knows what they’re getting. A second-round draft pick (37th pick overall) and a fourth-round pick in 2011 was all they needed to sacrifice in order to get him. According to the Post, however, that 2011 pick could become a third-round selection if McNabb performs well.
Don’t expect the exact same kind of performance he produced back in 2004, when he led the Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX and was dubbed the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Year. Regardless of current circumstances, McNabb held his own ground – 31 touchdowns, 8 interceptions and a 104.7 quarterback rating. Now gobble down that greasy sandwich and wipe your hands on your filthy undershirt and Underoos. Simply keep your football expertise to yourselves and – please! – cover your mouth and nose whenever you sneeze. If I’m waiting in the payday loans line, I certainly don’t want your mutant germs all over me.
Donovan McNabb led the Eagles to four straight division titles and five conference championships
Certain he would’ve traded a few in to win a Super Bowl, but how many other commendable quarterbacks never produced a Super Bowl victory? Among them, Donovan McNabb ranks highly well. With over 32,000 passing yards and 200 touchdowns – stats that are actually better than John Elway’s, when touchdowns to interceptions are accounted for – “McNabb traded to the Redskins” should make D.C. fans smile. This man can still play football.
