It was ultimately decided that it was too late to add a free-agent quarterback for the playoff hunt, as it would be tough to grasp their offense in the short period of time. [92], After starting the 2011 season with a 15 record, on October 18, it was announced that McNabb would no longer be the starting quarterback for the Vikings, as the job was given to rookie Christian Ponder for the remainder of the season. McNabb finished as the Eagles' career leader in passing yards, attempts, completions and touchdowns. Philadelphia Eagles: Would the Eagles Retire Donovan McNabb's Jersey However, in the following divisional round, they were defeated by the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, 2724. [69] McNabb completed 15 of 31 attempted passes for 138 yards and no touchdowns. The other problem McNabb is facing is his ability to lead receivers. The Eagles endured yet another loss, this time to the New York Giants. . McNabb, 36, last played in 2011, appearing in six games for the Minnesota Vikings before being released and sitting out the rest of that season after failing to find another NFL employer. Over that span, McNabb posted a passer rating higher than 72 only once, on November 6, at the Washington Redskins. In 2010, he was benched, publicly declared either out of shape or incompetent by his head coach, all while watching his former team ride Michael Vick to the NFC East championship. Not because he benched McNabb, but because Shanahan didn't even tell him and McNabb found out through the media. [46] He was named by his teammates as the club's offensive MVP in 2000 and 2001. Donovan McNabb's career has been fairly similar to that of QB Drew Bledsoe. Six different head coaches since 2000, acquisitions of overpriced,under producingfree agents like Albert Haynesworth and Jeff George and only two playoff appearances since 2000. How could a player who has run NFL offenses for a decade with great success, not grasp the handsignals and terminology of a two minute offense? McNabb's time in Philadelphia started with boos at the 1999 NFL Draft and ended acrimoniously. His passing motion is very tight and he relies a lot on his upper body strength to make passes happen. Since coming to Washington, the brighter idea of the Shanahan and Shanahan show has decided that now is the time to try and change his throwing motion and make him stretch his front leg out further during his release. McNabb is a competitor. Further, he became the first quarterback in league history to throw over 30 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single season. 2 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. Fox: Time for McNabb to retire. [3][4] He is also the Eagles' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions.[5][6]. What is Donovan McNabb doing now? - Sportskeeda What else does that mean? Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? [76] This would later be matched by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2021, when he lost his fourth straight conference championship after winning his first trip to the game in 2010. By 2006, only McNabb was still with the team that originally drafted him. McNabb later admitted that he was not aware that an NFL regular-season game could end in a tie, leading to controversy because this could have affected game strategy. Moving from there to the Cardinals (who this year squandered a lot of the good credibility they earned from 2008-09), or to the Titans (that situation with Bud Adams and Jeff Fisher is ugly), or even the Raiders would be a major downgrade. 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All of the sacks and damages done to his aging body will take a toll on him quicker than usual. However, at the time McNabb was demoted to third string, he was on pace to total 4,156 passing yards for the season, which would have broken the Redskins' all-time franchise record, and been the first time he had exceeded the 4,000-yard mark in his career. The deal stated that if McNabb was not cut or traded at the conclusion of the 2010 season, he would receive a $10 million bonus. However, week 4 did not prove to be as good as the Eagles thought it would be. He also rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns. From 1999 to 2009, McNabb was a quarterback for the Philadelphia . He felt that they were just a few plays away from being a playoff team. Although there was discussion on sports talk radio all week about the reaction Reid would get, he was greeted with a standing ovation. McNabb, who is in the process of launching his career as a broadcast analyst, is the Eagles' all-time leader in every major passing category, including attempts (4,746), completions (2,801), yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216). Cowboys O-Line Target Steve Avila of TCU Drafted by Rams A dominant defense helped A. J. Feeley and Koy Detmer go a combined 51 to finish the season. [138], In April 2014, McNabb served a one-day jail sentence in Maricopa County, Arizona for a 2013 driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. As bad as things were for Bledsoe in Buffalo, they really were worse in Dallas, the second team he joined after parting from his original club. The NFL would later place this game at #69 on its list of 100 greatest games in the first 100 years of NFL history. In the 1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament national championship game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats, McNabb played against his former high-school teammate Antoine Walker. McNabb stated that he was excited that the Eagles gave Vick an opportunity to get his life back on track,[80] and The New York Times described McNabb's role in Vick's signing as an act of selflessness not often seen among professional athletes.[81]. McNabb's time in Philadelphia started with boos at the 1999 NFL Draft and ended acrimoniously with a trade to the Washington Redskins in 2010. Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with quarterback Peyton Manning. For McNabb to lose the job to him, under any circumstances other than injury, is something he has to cringe at. In the loss to the Lions just before the bye week, Anthony Armstrong had the coverage beat but McNabb under threw him and he had to stop, literally stop, to make the catch. He attempted to hook on with a team before last season but again went unsigned. In week 8, Shanahan stated in a press conference that McNabb would remain the Redskins' starting quarterback. "[73] In week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, McNabb threw for 361 yards (the most of any quarterback that week) and three touchdowns, which included a 90-yard toss to Hank Baskett at the end of the second quarter. Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Controversy surrounded the end of the game, as center Hank Fraley claimed that McNabb was seriously ill. What does all this mean for Donovan McNabb? The Eagles lost their first home game of the season to the rival Washington Redskins, 2012, though his numbers improved. When people think of Johnny Unitas, most choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the San Diego Chargers. In the meantime, veteran backup quarterback Jeff Garcia took McNabb's place as the Eagles' starting quarterback. He fumbled the ball, fell to the ground, and held his right leg. Redskins fans have watched Donovan McNabb go from McFabulous to McNasty in about two seconds many times over the course of the season thus far. The front office did not show much love for their quarterback by letting that story mushroom without much explanation. The Eagles started practice at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday by introducing several players on Alumni Day, including McNabb, who drew the loudest cheers, slightly edging Brian Dawkins. During the game, McNabb tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his right knee while jumping out of bounds, ending his season, the third time in five years McNabb had gone down with six or more games remaining in the regular season. [24], McNabb saw his first NFL regular-season action in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 195 home loss on September 19. 2 pick in 1999, Andy Reid's first season as coach of the Eagles. Donovan McNabb should walk away,. I've always lived by the motto that you can't please everyone. 10y. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN [citation needed], In late September 2003, McNabb was the subject of very controversial comments made by Rush Limbaugh, who worked as a commentator for ESPN at the time, stating that McNabb was overrated, and that, "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The Redskins had a nice finish to the regular season, defeating the Jaguars on the road and losing by a field goal or less to Dallas, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay. [91] Vikings punter Chris Kluwe agreed to give McNabb his number 5 jersey, in exchange for a $5,000 donation to Kick for a Cure, McNabb to promote Kluwe's band "Tripping Icarus" during a press conference, and an ice cream cone. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. Taking that part of his game away leaves him much more vulnerable and much less likely to succeed. As the Eagles' starting quarterback from 1999 to 2009, McNabb led the team to eight playoff appearances (including five consecutive from 2000 to 2004), five division titles (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), five NFC Championship Games (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), and one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. The quality of NFL receivers is all about hitting your man in stride. Among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts, only. : NOTEBOOK; Record-Setting Faulk Named the M.V.P. That move seemed to suggest the team was committing to him for at least a few seasons. During the game, however, he was 20-of-25 passing, with 255 yards and four touchdowns. In the press conference following the Eagles' loss to Dallas, and even up to April 1, Andy Reid stated that McNabb would remain the starting quarterback in Philadelphia for the 2010 season. [93], McNabb requested and was granted his release from the team on December 1, 2011,[94] with a reported interest in joining the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, or his hometown Chicago Bears, all three of which lost their starting quarterbacks for the season to injury, but were still making playoff pushes. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Playing another season, in Washington or anywhere else oustide Philadelphia, will help make that mental image last a little longer. Why Was Donovan McNabb Traded? - Sportsmanist There have been plenty of times that a quarterback can convince a team that they have something left in the tank, only to prove that they are better at making promises and convincing the people who sign contracts than they are at actually playing. Any quarterback who is on the wrong side of 30 but still thinks they have one great season left in them should consider Brett Favre as a cautionary tale. He was benched in favor of Rex Grossman. If McNabb did not in fact have the "cardiovascular endurance" to run the no-huddle (which is hard to believe), Shanahan should have covered for the quarterback, not answered the question, or just made up another excuse. [125] They have four children: daughter Alexis, who was born on September 23, 2004,[126] twins Sariah and Donovan Jr., who were born in 2008,[127] and Devin James, who was born in 2009. Donovan McNabb to retire this fall as an Eagle - CBSSports.com Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling . I hate to see what happens in the Super Bowl, and I hate to see what happens in the playoffs, to settle with a tie.". He was also assessed a $6,000 fine and required to do 30 hours of community service. Kevin Kolb replaced him, and the Eagles lost to the Saints, but beat the Kansas City Chiefs the next week. Running back Mark Ingram is excited to have rookie J.K. Dobbins joining him and believes the Ravens will have the best backfield stable around. McNabb was 3 of 10 for 78 yards and one touchdown to DeSean Jackson, while also leading the NFC team in rushing with four carries for 26 yards. McNabb was also teammates with future NFL star Marvin Harrison for one season at Syracuse. At the Meadowlands on October 22, his 18-yard pass to James Thrash with 1:52 remaining gave the Eagles a 109 victory, and their first win over the Giants in ten games. [31][32][33] He threw a career-high 390 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 3524 victory at the Cleveland Browns on December 10 en route to his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. Two plays later he throws into triple coverage and gets intercepted. Donovan McNabb Retires An Eagle, #5 To Be Retired At this point in most quarterback's careers they begin to slip and see a drop in production. Ten years ago on Easter (not 10 years to the day because Easter was on April 4 that year), a quiet news day quickly got a lot louder when the Eagles traded quarterback Donovan McNabb. Despite McNabb's repeated denials over the years, legend has it that he threw Despite McNabb's efforts, the Eagles lost by a score of 2421. "From the bottom of my heart, brother, I thank you.". All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. After starting the game completing his first 14 passes (an NFL record), he led the Eagles to a 47-17 blowout victory. Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. New England Patriots. I would be willing to say that a personality like McNabb's would be a great addition to a team as a mentor, quarterbacks coach or adviser. It means he'll be learning another system next year and going through the same transitional struggles he is already experiencing in Washington. Donovan McNabb set to retire as an Eagle - ProFootballTalk He was the first draft pick of the Andy Reid era 2 / 21 Jul 29, 2013 For Andy Reid, yes, it apparently is. But the good news? McNabb completed 21 of his 26 attempted passes for 381 yards. [75] The Eagles lost the game, giving McNabb a 1-4 record in conference championships, matching Ken Stabler with the lowest winning percentage in conference championships for a quarterback who has won it. Donovan McNabb struggled through what was by far the worst season of his career. [135], McNabb is the brother-in-law of former Canadian Football League (CFL) player Richard Nurse. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? When people think of Joe Namath, most choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Los Angeles Rams. The interim was a schizophrenic love-hate relationship between fans and the quarterback. "Donovan . This was also the first time that an NFL quarterback surpassed 100 yards rushing in a postseason game. He even went on to say, "I still put us at the top of the NFC. Donovan Mcnabb: A Great Quarterback, But An Unfinished Legacy. Nine postseason wins tied for 12th-most among quarterbacks. [128][129] The family splits their time between homes in Moorestown, New Jersey[130] and Chandler, Arizona. However, this was not a detriment to McNabb or the Eagles, as McNabb's offensive output increased in the years after his fourth season. Donovan McNabb retires an Eagle; team to retire No. 5 - Yahoo Sports ET on Monday. Redskins fans can surely remember the abilities of Mark Brunell slipping down the drainor Brad Johnson. This performance led to him receiving the FedEx Air Player of the Week award. McNabb has only known one system his entire career. [12] McNabb amassed 2,892 yards of total offense in his junior season to set a school record. He struggled with timing and his ability to escape pressure. [2] McNabb ranks eighth in quarterback rushing yards and was the fourth NFL quarterback to amass over 30,000 passing yards, 200 touchdown passes, 3,000 rushing yards, and 20 rushing touchdowns. In the game, McNabb was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, when after being tackled into the Giants' sideline after a lengthy run, he picked up the Giants' coaching phone in jest. He won three Pro Bowl rings, as well as one Super Bowl title . Grossman is probably not as bad as people want to remember him from his Super Bowl XLI performance. The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. There was once a time in Donovan McNabb's storied career that he could scramble from a blitz for over 14 seconds then launch a bomb halfway down the field to a receiver on the run. [123], McNabb and his mother Wilma McNabb have done commercials for Campbell's Chunky Soup, which have been parodied on Saturday Night Live. Donovan McNabb was wearing wings on the side of his helmet from 1999 and during his entire career he played for one head coach, Andy Reid. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Garcia had success, leading the Eagles from 5-5 after the Tennessee game to 10-6 and winners of the NFC East Division. "The reception was great," McNabb said Sunday. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? At least, that's what Ryan Pace wants you to believe in the months between now and the start of the regular season. 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[89] After restructuring his contract, Washington traded McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2013. He was also sacked four times. The older Donovan McNabb gets, the more he likes to try and become Brett Favre and force it in there. The Bills, Cardinals, Jaguars and Vikings. Despite his up-and-down season, McNabb helped the Eagles reach the playoffs for the seventh time in his nine seasons as a starter. McNabb, who also played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011, always will be remembered as an Eagle, and retiring as one completes his NFL circle of life. He threw one touchdown and was intercepted twice, with the second interception coming on fourth down in the last minute of the fourth quarter against the visiting Indianapolis Colts. McNabb's regular season and postseason quarterback wins (107) and win percentage (0.607) both placed 17th among quarterbacks since 1970 (minimum 130 games started). [55] Later analysis published in 2012 by Advanced Football Analytics and the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports determined that the Eagles odds of tying the score under those conditions was a whopping 1 out of 175."[58][59]. In his 11-year stint with the Eagles, McNabb won 91 regular-season games and nine playoff games. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? He averaged 8.26 yards per attempt, completed 64.0% of his passes, threw 31 touchdown passes (he also ran for three more), and had only eight interceptions. He completed 10 of his 18 passes for a total of 79 yards and two touchdowns. In that span, he accounted for 71.5 percent of the club's offensive production, and completed 92 of 150 passes for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns with three interceptions for a 92.2 passer rating. Fresh off his breakout rookie campaign, Seahawks receiver D.K.
