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  ck0712 said February 04, 2008

  WOW, THAT WAS AN AMAZING BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! props to you!!!!!!!!!! #5 stays in PHILLY!!!! eagles 08 ring babeeeeeeeee

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    eagles4ever05 replied February 04, 2008

    Yeah I cant wait till next year McNabb is back
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      oldskool replied February 06, 2008

      I believe everything about this blog. McNabb helped put philly on the map and I hope he's around to finish the job, but If they do not go out and take a chance and get him a quality wide reciever then I'm afraid he'll never get his chance in the sun.
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    Stickman replied February 09, 2008

    Last year in my fantasy league I drafted McNabb w/ my 2nd pick, ahead of Tom Brady, Carson Palmer, Moss, ... The draft room went silent, until someone finally said "well, let's hope that was the best pick of this draft" (lots of eagles fans in our league). Needless to say, the guy who drafted Moss and Brady won our league. But here's the thing... our league is a keeper league, and I'm keepin' #5. Cheers & Boos, Donovan is our guy & we are fortunate to have him. I hope he finishes his career in midnight green w/ super bowl rings on his fingers - he deserves it.
    E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!
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    brnpoppa replied February 15, 2008

    Nice letter and well written. I do wish McNabb would read it and know that there are some of us who really do have his back in football conversations. I'm 48 and seen a lot of Eagle football. His tenure here has been the most exciting. Love ya 5...
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    EaglesPTC replied February 27, 2008

    Thank you so much!!! GO MCNABB AND THE EAGLES!!!! #5 for life!
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  mom2a2 said February 04, 2008

  Totally agree. The media picks apart everything this man does and says. He's a human being!! And a small majority of idiots fall on every word and call all the radio shows to bash him. Notice that it's the same people over and over again.I have to admit that I've been pissed off at some things he has said, but I'll take the truth of his real feelings anyday over what his publicist tells him to say.Take us to Tampa 5.

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    Chas128 replied February 16, 2008

    Funny what you say about the media. As I tune into the local stations, I usually listen until they start to bash McNabb - which means I don't get to listen too long.
    
    Everyone seems to do it - starting with Angelo in the morning - easily within a couple of minutes he's bashing away despite Hugh Douglas trying to inject an adult point.
    
    In the afternoon, there's that nut job on WPEN who keeps screaming how Five runs his stats up against weak teams. He doesn't seem to grasp that good teams are suppose to beat weak teams and that's an indicator of a weak team - that a better team scores a lot against them!
    
    Jody Mac does about the best job of them all - even then he gets the wacko callers who want to start Cobb instead of a top five QB. Geez.
    
    After last years first pick of the draft, not one talk show host was screaming about how management got 5 no help, essentially saying that we were good enough as we were.
    
    The media. What a joke.
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  ck0712 said February 04, 2008

  Take us to Tampa 5.
  
  dig that!!!!!!

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  warlord12187 said February 04, 2008

  Well I see my 2 favorite eagles fans have already commented so......J all i can say my friend is you have also spoken what is in my heart and mind for our team! I live in AZ and I can tell you that before direct TV i only saw national games for the last 8 years......Now I watch everygame.......The day after I wear my Dawkins jersey (authentic of course) when i go out of the house win or lose i wear it. My 7 year old son is also a die hard fan......A zealot like his dad. It's amazing how many people here yell GO EAGLES or #20 or something showing the pride they have for our team. the numbers are endless......The #5 haters need to shut their holes......or get on the field and do better than he has.....Think about what Don was thinking while he was being sacked??????Is this gonna be where my knee goes for good???????I love my team as you all do.....I know you will read this Donovan and remember you have LOYAL FANS EVERYWHERE TO MY FELLOW FANS SEE YOU IN OCT AT THE LINK!

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    warlord12187 replied February 04, 2008

    OH I FORGOT MY MAN DAWKINS WILL BE BACK..........AND HE WILL BRING HELLS WRATH WITH HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO DAWK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    ghucdalus replied February 04, 2008

    I am also an eagles fanatic living in arizona. I wear my jerseys all year round, win, lose,off season, it dont matter. I do get some heat for wearing D-Mac jersey but thats my guy and I dont give a ****! Theres haters everywhere for everybody. I agree thank god for directv.
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  Keep5Alive said February 04, 2008

  Yeah Baby!...Unfortunately its the 10% that likes to be vocal, and thanks to the media exploitation of these naysayers, its only them that we get to hear about. You are our man and WE want to see you on the Field playing in an Eagles Jersey! Keep5Alive.

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  blitzkid09 said February 04, 2008

  unbelieveable artice I think you speak for almost all eagles fans
  TAMPA IN 08' BABY!!!

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  djduke23 said February 04, 2008

  #5 is the man, despite a few injuries, he was MVP of the league before garcia came and took over. give him a better supporting cast PLEASE. curtis is a good #2, but the rest of the guys are just not going to cut it. brown is decent but not consistant. they keep waiting for someone to rise up and be a star. i'm sorry but greg lewis, baskett, or avant are never going to live up to that. westbrook cannot do it all, and might just be one of the 3 best backs in the league. you saw what happened when owens was here for a year, all his plays aside you give mcnabb a receiver that cannot be single covered and it makes everyone around them better. i hope the organization listens to mcnabbs plea for more talent, and they have been good about getting people in around him. the D is good when completely healthy but could use a little work. the core is getting older, (dawk) and could use a 3rd corner. AND please get someone that can return the ball on kickoffs or punts. reno can catch but is not scaring anyone.

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  Bral88 said February 04, 2008

  Number 5 will take us to Superbowl 43 in Tampa and win. This blog speaks the truth and some haters out there are too stubborn to admit it. i give props to my fellow Eagles fans who still support D-Mac. E-A-G-L-E-S!!! Go Eagles!!!

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  feeley21 said February 04, 2008

  SUPER 5!! SUPER 5!! SUPER 5!! Tampa in 08!! Lead us to the promise land!!

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  Keep5Alive said February 04, 2008

  I'm sorry I played off of your theme, but management really needs to get a handle on whats going on in there fan base, and I swear they just don't get it. All props to you for starting these thoughts.
  
  http://yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/Dear_Mr_Laurie/124312

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  lifetime21 said February 04, 2008

  lol im sorry da eagles will not win a super bowl we have no playmakers like chad walkeran amd so on the eagles are 2 cheap on bringing big player on d and offence

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    chitoz replied February 06, 2008

    learn how to talk!
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  ghucdalus said February 04, 2008

  Not only look at what McNabb has done for the Eagles how about what he done for Syracuse. This man knows how to win and is a great Q.B. Without McNabb we will suck once again for atleast five years finishing below .500 each year. I know this year didnt work out the way we wanted, but blame this year on not being prepared by the front office. McNabb was forced to play at the start of the season or probably lose his spot(I really do believe that) and just too many holes on this team that were not filled before the start of the season. McNabb in 08 will be dominate once again and fully healed. As I write this the Ravens are putting together an offer for McNabb. And I say this as a fan of the guy: GIVE MCNABB WHAT HE WANTS! Respect the guy and listen to him, he knows how to win. If you dont want to win trade him and be losers.

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  EAGLES_in_O7 said February 04, 2008

  Donovan, we LOVE YOU!!!!!!

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  GMenPride said February 04, 2008

  I am a Giants Fan and I think McNabb is a Good QB, but he will never win a Super Bowl unless your ownership ponies up and gets him a Wide Reciever. Philly Fans are so loyal, if I were one I would be furious at ownership. They let your guys down.

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    ghucdalus replied February 04, 2008

    First I will say cograts on your super bowl win, yes I still dislike the giants but the lessor of the two evils won.I agree with the ownership spending some money but need more than a reciever. You guys proved that a strong d-line wins the super bowl. Eli played great but only in the forth quater, how many catches did plax. have? Yes I know one was a t.d.. But it was your d-line that got to brady all game long and they should have been the mvps. If Brady had time 17 points wouldnt of won the game. Thanks for the McNabb plug. He is our guy and the majority of us stand 100% behind him. Our super bowl win is coming and #5 is bringing it to us.
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    Poohbah replied February 05, 2008

    I was so pumped when the Pats scored to go up 14-10, but the Giants did what they had to and deserve this Super Bowl win. Congrats and enjoy it, because it will be the Eagles celebrating Super Bowl XLIII!!!!!
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  wstcsteagles said February 04, 2008

  Hey guys, I was born and raised in Carson CA. If it was'nt for Randell Cunningham, I wouldn't be a DIE HARD EAGLES fan today!! That being said, #5 has done more for us & the franchise than any eagles QB in the past!! And even if #5 gets traded, I''ll still have his back wishing him success , just like when Randell went to the Vikings!! Just remember this!! It's the FRONT OFFICE'S fault for not having a BIGTIME WR to groom with Mcnabb!!!!!

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    ghucdalus replied February 04, 2008

    RIGHT ON BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    jheisey replied February 04, 2008

    I didn't write this article to spark up a McNabb vs. the Eagles FO argument. The last thing we want or need is to see Donovan McNabb traded. I wrote this article knowing that he frequents this website and know there is a small yet existing possibility that he reads it. I wanted to give him a true unbiased perspective into the mind of a typical Eagles fan. And just as I expected, plenty of you already have agreed with my thoughts and feelings. I'm an Eagles fan first and foremost. If it ever came down to the Eagles or McNabb, I will side with the Eagles every single time. I've been with them before he came and I'll be with them after he's done. But I, along with 85-90% of the rest of this fanbase, realize that with him under center we have a serious shot at what we've been waiting for for the past 42 years. Trading McNabb is not an option in my mind. He's gotten us this far, he deserves the opportunity to take us one step further.
    
    This article is written to Donovan McNabb, but it is open because I wanted every eagles fan on this website to echo my statements to prove to him it's not just some random dude's thoughts. It really is what the majority of Philly thinks.
    
    Trading McNabb is not in the cards if this team is going to get over the hump any time soon. And I'm pretty sure the FO understands this. I just wanted to be sure McNabb understands that this is the way we feel.
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      DonovanMcNabb replied February 05, 2008

      Thank you for the very kind words. Yes, I believe that many fans feel the same way as you and I cherish that support. We are no different…I want nothing more than to end the heartache of Eagles fans by bringing a Super Bowl championship to Philadelphia.
      
      Trust me the effort is there. It's been my life's ambition to win a championship at this level. In 1999, when Coach Reid and I first got together, we each envisioned what it would be like to win a Super Bowl for Philadelphia. We still share that dream of seeing it become a reality.
      
      It all starts with winning the NFC East. We have to get back on top of the division. Congratulations go to the Giants for their Super Bowl win but that was for the 2007 season. As we get ready for 2008, we have a fresh start. We must find a way to be better than the Giants, the Cowboys and the Redskins.
      
      So "J," thanks again for the kind words and support. Please keep the faith in me and the Eagles!
      
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        Poohbah replied February 05, 2008

        There is only one way the Eagles have a chance to win the NFC East in 2008. That is with you at QB! Sorry you got hurt this year, but I think it finally showed those 5aters that AJ is a backup for a reason. A good backup, but a backup.
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        warlord12187 replied February 05, 2008

        Hey Don I think it is GREAT you took the time to respond to ALL the fans on here who have your back....Including myself my wife and our 7 year old son.....who thinks the world of you......Just remember the next time some ASSHOLE gives you crap.......WE THE FANS WANT U HERE AND WE WILL BACK U ALL THE WAY BABY! This Blog is a Fraction of the McNabb nation that believe in you brother.......I KNOW U WILL BRING IT ON! Just give it your all, and we will stand with you........
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        Keep5Alive replied February 05, 2008

        Keep bringing it #5. We love you my kids love you, every time we have seen you in person you have been nothing but a class act to my boys. We all want a championship here in Philly, and we want you to be the one who brings it home for us. Let's hope Andy and the front office have heard this vote of confidence and our desire for you to have the tools that you need to win. Take care of the knee and get ready to come out firing. Here's to '08 E A G L E S, EAGLES!!!
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        willardj replied February 05, 2008

        no, aj feeley does not even deserve to be in the nfl. he didn't even start in high school.
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        willardj replied February 05, 2008

        hey donovan, can't you say that we are better than the giants, cowboys, or redskins? you keep saying that we need playmakers but I think we have a lot of good playmakers already. you keep saying that we need to be better than them in order to win the division, but the fact is we are just as good as them. if you guys stepped up your play a couple of notches i believe we will be there. it is really up to the players we already have.
        
        you seemed to play well with todd pinkston, james thrash, and greg lewis back in '03, '02 and '01. i wouldn't call these guys playmakers. the recievers we have now are a lot better, so why isn't our offense succeeding as much as it did back in those years?
        
        you have probably been asked these questions millions of times, but hopefully you read this. maybe you can get another perspective of how eagles fans feel.
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        MindRiteSports replied February 05, 2008

        Tis very classy to have a QB follow-up with his fans. Good luck to you, D, and get healthy so we can see the moonwalk again, sir. DMac said it, Brian-ye West said it, I'll say it -- SOMEONE GET THIS MAN SOME MORE PLAYMAKERS!
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        llhhaammii replied February 05, 2008

        From one Mt.Carmel alum to another...let's get 'em number 5!!!
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        EAGLES_in_O7 replied February 05, 2008

        Donovan, there are no words to describe to any true Philly fan how much we want you as our QB for next year as well as to many years in the future. You are the face of this franchise and want you here with us. There is nobody else I would rather have on our team except you. You're my favorite player and have been since I was little. Thanks for being you and always bringing a smile to my face when I see you out on that field. Eagles in 08!!!
        
        ~Emily in Delaware
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        squish059 replied February 05, 2008

        That article hits the nail on the head. glad to see you're reading the support from the real fans. whoever wrote that took the words straight out of my mouth. I love the Eagles no matter what win or lose, and i love the fact that you have consistently made us the winners. nobody wins every game every year...ask the Pats. We all know that nobody...NOBODY can run this offense like you. Peyton Manning couldn't do it, Tom Brady, Eli, Carson, Romo?, i'm 100% sure that nobody would come close to leading us and creating plays like you do. Those QBs run their O's well but your the best and we do not doubt you. I pray that the front O takes care of our field O and gets you a great #1 WR ( please Fitzgerald or Roy Williams). we have seen what you do with decent receivers and we love that. I know you're the QB who will lead us the out first couple superbowl victories... you just cant do it alone, you're human! Every great QB had a consistent WR to throw to except Marino....and he has no rings to prove what that willl get you. Its football common sense if you ask me. They should rename the team after you because the team lives and dies with you. Thanks for all you've done for us and all that you will do.
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        ck0712 replied February 05, 2008

        first class act all the way, BOTH YOU DONOVAN & THE GUY WHO WROTE THE BLOG!!!!!!
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        warlord12187 replied February 05, 2008

        HEY DON ONE MORE TIME TAKE THIS TO THE MEDIA>>>>>>LET THEM SEE WHAT YOUR FANS THINK OF YOU
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        Pete replied February 05, 2008

        Hey warlord, looks like they're paying attention: http://blogs.phillyburbs.com/blog.php?p=22461
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        funkediva replied February 06, 2008

        Donovan, thanks for reading and replying. You are truly a class act.
        
        We Love You!
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        talondb replied February 06, 2008

        Donovan. you have to win the big one.....I am and have been an Eagles Fan since 1979 and now i live in Dallas...I am tired of hearing about the cowboys and how good they are... Please help the EAGLES Fans by winning the NFC East And the Superbowl. Thanks for all youve done for the EAGLES.
        
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        UDALLASPUTOS replied February 09, 2008

        Donvan Mcnabb my best friend jeff [wstcsteagles]wrote that blog and i just wanted to also say i george also have your back,all though im more impationt then he is and more of a loud mouth at times,but he speaks the true when he supports and wishes you succes,as i do.I just bett the farm every week agaist the world that we are the best team in the NFC and i have the scares across my face to back it up,so i havent stopped believing in you ,but if you feel like your knee is buggin you dont force anything your health is what makes you GREAT.L.A.Eagle fans got your back homie!
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        super5forever replied February 15, 2008

        Hi Five,
        What Class to reply to one of the messages. Just ingnore the jerks and keep reading the blog for how people feel. i am an eagles fan for life but more importantly i am your fan. Keep the faith. My son adores you. Thank you for all the good you do on a daily basis. God bless you and your family.
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        EaglesPTC replied February 27, 2008

        Thank you so much Mcnabb for responding!! You are the man...we trust and respect you #5...Take us to the promised land!!!!
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      samthefan replied February 06, 2008

      D Mac, most Eagles fans really do like and support you! ; end of story! I've been Eagles since the Colts slipped out of Baltimore in the middle of the night!! Until your arrival, most of our seasons were a struggle to stay out of last place.
      Thanks, Donovan your efforts and success are appreciated. Looking forward to our own parade in Philly
      
      Sam
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        EaglesPTC replied February 27, 2008

        Very True! I remeber some of the QB's we had before Mcnabb...and whoa! it was bad....Bobby Hoying.. that name still makes me cringe
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  blitzkid09 said February 04, 2008

  No way Mcnabb is going anywhere hels loyal to philly and won't leave reid he is a class act and will stay regardless
  A lil' bit of persuasion from the FO def. wouldn't hurt anything though!

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  Jilly6301 said February 04, 2008

  I love that you wrote that...I am so upset they are thinking about trading him to Baltimore. Donovan has done so much for the Eagles, and he deserves the credit instead of the scrutiny all the time. I am with you all...Tampa 08!!!!!!

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  bleedingreen said February 04, 2008

  Great Job everybody, just do me one favor, huh? Never, ever, in my life will I ever see a regular season game at the Linc. The next time the guys are stinking the place up, do me a favor and shut your pie holes and clap. The 12th man will always make the team, start acting like it. The media is a reflection on us, look in the mirror. Still Bleedin' green, D-Mac, youdaman.

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  McNabb4Prez said February 04, 2008

  You are so right...Screw the Haters..If 5 plays his game the Eagles will always have a chance to win...Stay healthy D Mac...We want that ring next year!!!

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  mom2a2 said February 04, 2008

  Agreed...step it up 12th man. My 7 year old son was yelling at fans to shut up when they booed 5 for comments he made in the HBO show.By the way, it was the Detroit game. They were cheering his name come halftime.Showed them.

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    Keep5Alive replied February 05, 2008

    Eagles football and alcohol do not mix well. Especially last season...playing bad=more alcohol
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  shaq86 said February 04, 2008

  i think that the 2007-2008 season for the eagles might b the year that we finally bring that trophy home because mcnabb is goin to b healed up nd dawkins is goin to b back to his old self and hopefully LJ smith comes back nd i think were set we might need another receiver as a deep down threat unless reggie brown steps up nd helps mcnabb out. the future is looking really optimistic so i dont think theres that much to worry bout

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  Gerber said February 04, 2008

  Yea!!! LETS GO 5!!! we want you here and nowhere else! You can do it! E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!

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  gmastamort said February 04, 2008

  #17 - "I am so upset that they are thinking about trading him to Baltimore."
  Get your facts straight, idiot. This kind of ignorant comment is exactly how rumors get out of control in this media saturated age. It has not been reported anywhere that the Philadelphia Eagles Organization is thinking about trading McNabb. It HAS been reported that the Baltimore Ravens are making a play for a trade offer to Philly.
  Think about what you are saying. That's all.

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  wolfgirl said February 04, 2008

  cannot see don in anything but eagle green..we love you!!

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  LILEAGLE said February 05, 2008

  just win us superbowl mc nabb!!!!

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  LeonSA said February 05, 2008

  I am an Eagles fan living in South Africa, and I defend the Eagles' destiny and the greatness of no 5 every single day. I may not live in Philadelphia, but I know that we appreciate our QB. It starts becoming a cliche, but our time will come. And with a classy athelete like Donovan leading this team, the time will come soon. Just get a supporting cast around Donovan, that's all we need...And we will be going to Superbowl XLIII. It's as simple as that.

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  Qwest336 said February 05, 2008

  Good blog...I don't live in the area so I catch hell from every direction for being an Eagles fan. Once I explain that my uncle is Mike Quick, most people back off on the reasoning, but the torment over losses continues. I have been through the Ray Rhodes era...the Rich Kotite era...and I am glad that I am in the Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid era. I currently have bets out with a lot of people who seem to think McNabb is going somewhere and I can't wait to collect. Not because I would be winning money...because that means #5 is still our QB. He proved that even this year, in his worst year as a starter, he is still a top 10 QB. And we are a Fitzgerald, an Ocho Cinco, a Roy "The Legend" Williams, or even a Javon Walker away from Tampa.
  
  Can't wait to next season...
  
  -Qwest
  An Eagles fan in NC

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  Solacetech said February 04, 2008

  The media isn't doing us any favors. The Eagles family has issues like any other family but, we are still family! Reading the above blog reminds me why we call each other cousin and brother in Philly. We are in this together, win, lose or trade. The F.O. knows this and so does #5. As much as we bark it's out of love for the game,the eagles and for D-Mac. I'm sorry you had to keep your "spot" and play injured. This August is a new beginning. Give us your all one more season. Shoot retire here if you want. You will always be FAMILY here!!!!!

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  bobhardner said February 05, 2008

  If Baltimore wants him, we'll take a dozen crab cake sandwiches and a can of Old Bay Seasoning and we'll call it an even trade. The guy is a injury waiting to happen. We need someone who can stay healthy and perform and not choke when the playoffs come calling.

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    willardj replied February 05, 2008

    that old bay seasoning is the shit
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    jheisey replied February 05, 2008

    It wouldn't be the same unless we had some of that other 10% come in here and chime in. You have a right to your opinion, but your opinion is only a grain of sand on this beach.
    
    E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!
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      willardj replied February 20, 2008

      yeah how about go to the real world that isn't your computer and you'll find people that are smart enough to know we need to trade mcnabb
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        jheisey replied February 20, 2008

        Dude, we get it. You hate McNabb. Move on.
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        willardj replied February 20, 2008

        no, i just think we would be trading him. you don't understand me, i liked him in his earlier days, he was the main reason for all those playoff runs. i just think that now is his time to go.
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    LILEAGLE replied February 06, 2008

    at least ask for some fries too!!!! old bay is good on fries!!!
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  jamieb said February 05, 2008

  +1 - Add me to the list. I couldn't have said it better myself.
  JamieB

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  Jilly6301 said February 05, 2008

  #24 no need to call me an idiot...the bottom line is i don't want anyone taking Donovan from us, i heard that report on action news...i know baltimore is thinking about offering for him, not philly...i didn't word it properly....sorry.....

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  GETusJUST1 said February 05, 2008

  Awesome post man. You are 100% on point no doubt.
  
  And Donovan replied!!! That is so exciting for you I bet.
  
  I cant wait for the season to start already. Donovan, we know you're not going to Baltimore, it just sounds funny..

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    warlord12187 replied February 05, 2008

    Don's not going anywhere BUT TAMPA BABY.....WE HAVE TO BELIEVE!!!!!!!
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  Truth4sho said February 05, 2008

  Fa Sho, we all need that support and make it into a FORCE !

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  llhhaammii said February 05, 2008

  Damn man, this almost brought me to tears! And when I saw Donovan actually responded, I nearly lost it again...Let's go to Tampa next year and bring it home number 5!
  

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  lifetime21 said February 05, 2008

  when willl the eagles bring 1 home?

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    LILEAGLE replied February 06, 2008

    when did christ say he'd return? probably then!!!
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  thoughtmeister said February 05, 2008

  You said it right jheisey. I flinch every time I read something negative about McNabb because it proves how short some folks' memories are. I remember the days when Philly couldn't buy a win. We still went to the stadium and rooted for the team. Boy, it sure feels better now knowing that we've got a decent squad, and that, with rare exceptions, we are in EVERY game and win most. Whether people want to acknowledge that or not, McNabb is the key reason for that. He's made mediocre folks look outstanding at times; he's willed a couple wins on sheer courage alone; and he's shown his grit by snatching a few victories while hobbling around out there and still manning up ('scuse the pun).
  
  You can laugh if you want to folks, but Philly has the best quarterback in the league. Can you imagine what the Eagles would look like if McNabb didn't have to run for his life on every play and if he had one or two star receivers? Oh yeah, you do know. When that happens, we win the division or go to the Big Bowl. Who in their right mind would believe that Eli or Romo is better. An argument can be made for Brady, but who's fool enough to believe that if you planted Brady amid the Eagles team and McNabb amid the Patriots that No. 5 wouldn't have a few SB's under his belt? If you want some serious info on how great McNabb is, click on the Yardbarker blogs posted by Phillyphan. He's got his McNabb's stats down pat -- and they're irrefutable!

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  Justwannawinna said February 05, 2008

  ay dude that was probobally the best blog i've read on this side only Donny's Blog on wanting more weapons can top this...........Great job J I'm sure you have everyone who read this feel the pain each one of the Philly-faithfuls feel....that emptiness that surrounds us because we have been title-less for 25 years

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  MsEaglesAllDay said February 05, 2008

  Excellent, EXCELLENT post jheisey !!! Even McNabb himself replied! It is such a pleasure to see the voice of the many, over the voices of the negative few that have somehow become the face of the "Philly Fan" that all other teams fans (and media) judge us by.

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  rrstud87 said February 04, 2008

  i love donovan mcnabb hes a great QB and i hope that he stays with the eagles yes he got hurt a good bit but when he plays hes gold they just need to get him a good wide reciever if they do that for him it wouldnt surprise me if he broke a few records and won the super bowl any way i want mcnabb to stay with they eagles

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  ghucdalus said February 06, 2008

  McNabb 4 president! sorry had to go there. I will settle for SUPER BOWL MVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  funkediva said February 06, 2008

  Wow! I know you feel great that he replied to your post. I would be blushing for days if he were to reply to one of my post. This just proves that Donovan is a class act. Great article btw.
  EAGLES E A G L E S!

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  PhillyTalk said February 06, 2008

  Agree with all of the positive feelings about McNabb on here. Donovan proves his class and respect for the fans once again by responding to the letter. FIVE your going to take us to the superbowl and you WILL win it within the next few years. We will always have faith in you as long as u keep on the green uni. Keep telling Andy to get you a playmaker!! (I.E CHAD JOHNSON or LARRY FITZ.) Keep it up Five, we all love you here man.

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  lochness said February 06, 2008

  Donovan is a class guy but doesn't have what it takes any more to make the Super Bowl. NO arm sterngth, no accuracy and no touch on the short pass. This is not a condemnation of Doonvan, just one fan;s opinion on his ability.

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    bigswing69 replied February 06, 2008

    hey lochness, you said it kindly, but let me add this, Dmac is better in soup commericals that he is @ QB. Class includes not chocking under pressure and not making excuses when the going gets tough, still think Dmac measures up?
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  blitzkid09 said February 06, 2008

  One thing is for sure with donovan in philly next year and if philly can pick up a few guys here and there the NFC East is going to be a dogfight

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  KatieWalton said February 06, 2008

  YES YES YES - What a great letter to Donovan. I can't believe he wrote back. I am really glad to read that he knows how much the vast majority think of him. I am getting married in two months and I would have never met my fiance if it weren't for #5 - we lept into each other's arms, total strangers, after Donovan's first touchdown pass in the Super Bowl down in Jacksonville. We're playing Merrill's voice calling that play as we are announced for the first time as husband and wife.

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  in_5_we_trust said February 06, 2008

  What people dont realize, let me rephrase that, what people who claim to be eagles fans dont realize is that without Donovan McNabb the team wouldnt be playing in Lincoln Financial Field, they wouldnt be one of the best organizations in the league and they certainly wouldnt have been to 4 straight NFC championship games a superbowl and countless other memorable games. I am in the lot every Sunday and so are 60,000 other people who do not question are leader, they do not ask for him to be traded, they do not chant the back ups name. It doesnt get any better than McNabb folks. Remember before him? Do you forget about Doug Peterson, Bubby Brister, The Detmer Boys, even Randall who I love couldnt even begin to approach McNabbs acheivements. He is without a doubt the premier athlete in Philadelphia yet he gets treated like a nobody day in and day out by the media. In an era that saw Eric Lindros,Allen Iverson,Scott Rolen,Peter Forseberg,Jim Thome and a list of other difference makers come to Philadelphia looking to save our city and bring us that championship we so desire, who got the closest? Not even that, who every year gives us the chance to see that happen. It aint the guys I listed above because they have all moved on. Did you think the sixers would win it all this year?or the Flyers? Ok the Phillies made the playoffs and got swept too. Not the Eagles, every year they are a legitimate contender and it isnt because of the big play wide receiver or the sack machine at DE. Its because of #5. BWest is also evolving into a major force in this league but teams have to game plan for Donovan or they run the risk of being a guest star on one of his highlight films like others have been. The guy suffered a series of injuries in a short period of time and people want to write him off? Thats fair right? Imagine if you got hurt at work, really hurt and while you were trying to heal people started bad mouthing you for getting hurt in the first place?Or if they had already picked your successor before you even had a chance to get back? So If DMac is angry he has every right to be. I personally want him to be mad and come out with something to prove every week. The only ones who will suffer will be the teams he faces. He is always smiling, will speak to people in public (I have seen him talking with fans for an hour in a cell phone store) he is never in the news for drinking, fighting, shooting,being shot or doing anything to shed a bad light on himself,his family, his team or the league. What more can you ask for from a person. Not to bring Randall up again but the guy is adored by fans still to this day he is given a standing ovation when he attends games and is respected city wide. I ask why Donovan doesnt get the same treatment? Why cant we appreciate him while he is still here because someday he will be done playing and when he returns we will all want to cheer him. I think we need to realize now what we have and stop the nonsense. Back ups are back ups, ask Dan Marino, or Steve Young, it dont always go as planned after a great QB steps away.If McNabb were to leave the Eagles, that would be a disgrace and it would also signify that the team is in a full rebuilding phase, top 5 pick, 2-14 record, arent we better off where we are now? So lets all shut up, get behind 5 and let the organization get him some weapons to lighten the load on 36 and make the offense more powerful.

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  lifetime21 said February 06, 2008

  jeremy shockey 2 the eagle

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    webkid30 replied February 08, 2008

    Fine with me - what do you want to give us for him? I'd take a sack of potatoes, but I doubt our front office would.
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    Alan246DJ replied February 10, 2008

    You have your finger on the main problem and don't even realize it. This is an average run team at best. Regardless of how much money the owner has, this team is run small market from the top down to Reid. It's so typical of Philly sports teams. Every year the ownerships give you a bone. Never mind the fact that the total picture is always ignored. Maybe the piece looks good because it came from a sub par machine. Donovan is a very good QB. He is maybe in the top 5 in the league. He is not accurate enough at all ranges to be included with the true great ones. You all put too much weight on the receivers. How about the line? It really begins there. If the defense is all over your QB, the QB will wilt by the 2nd qtr. That's human nature. If the offense doesn't adjust, lights out. Defense won the game for the Giants. Eli got lucky on the panic pass. Just a perfect storm that the play turned into a reception. Like a miracle that you will watch on NFL films for the rest of your life. Brady is a great one but he didn't look so great or act so great under all that pressure. Kind of reminded me of Donovan on the side lines, pouting with his head down in the Superbowl. By the way. Pouting gets you no where. Your team picks up on it and so does the oponent. It feeds the fire. So, Donovan. If you want to be a leader, act like one. The birds will probably never win a Superbowl in Donovan's era. My point here is that the blame remains with the management for mis-handling the mix that should have been built around the strength of the QB who was undoubtedly the franchise player. That mix goes far beyond the receiving corp and begins with Reid who is the worst game time coach I have ever seen.
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  lifetime21 said February 06, 2008

  jeremy shockey to the eagles

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  greenkeeper15 said February 06, 2008

  Here you go Don the real fans speak.My son who is 18 is a fan like me because of you we root as hard as we can every weekend. This weekend he was screaming at the tv over the bogus report of youand the ravens. Raised that kid right. So please ignore the idiots and know the true iggles fans are 100% behind you.
  Jim

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  wolfgirl said February 06, 2008

  good stuff here!!! go birds!!

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  EaglesFan411 said February 06, 2008

  tampa in 08 dont trade don i would rather have intermideate recivers with someone to throw to them then having an all-star reciver and having a.j throw to him because without don we will be worst then the dolphins and in the history book for the wrong reason and by that i mean 0-16 I BLEED GREEN E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  Dizzle2633 said February 06, 2008

  D-Nabb you are going to 4sure shut up all the haters this upcoming season!!! The eagles are my 2nd favorite team behind the Falcons (still after a horrible season).

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  bigswing69 said February 06, 2008

  the bum, #5 gotta go, Eagles will never be the top team with dmac @ QB. Trade him we will then see positive results with a different QB. When the going gets tough Dmac is no where to be found.

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  blitzkid09 said February 07, 2008

  bigswing you have no idea what you are talking about feeley and kolb might be decent backups but for now they are no where near capable of what donovan can bring to the table for next year. Nobody seams to understand that donny was pushed back too early this year and shouldve taken a few more weeks to get better. He should have a hell of a season next year because he will have been able to get the recovery time needed to get back to where he once was
  E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES! TAMPA 08'/09' donny will lead us there!

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  b_witt0510 said February 07, 2008

  Dude are you seriouse. I can't believe you would say something like that. Dmac is part of the reason we were in the nfc championship game 4 years in a row. Mind you that most of those years were with out big name recievers. and yes brian westbrook has come into his own recently, but he isn't throwing the ball is he. I don't think that we will see the same results with a different qb. infact i'm sure that we won't see the same or positive results with a different one. Our best shot is with mcnabb. and knowing philly's luck if we trade him, the team he goes to wins the super bowl that same year. so trading him...not an option. best bet get some quality recievers to help dmac and b-wes carry the load. We love you hear Don, you gotta stay and help us get that trophy! GO EAGLES!!!

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  5snumber1fan said February 07, 2008

  that is so Donovan to have answered that blog. He is CLASS all the way. He knows, in his heart of hearts, that those haters out there are just poser's. They want to be fans when we're winning but want to critisize the rest of the time. they are what are known as "fair weather fans". We, who truely bleed green, know that 5 is the greatest thing to have come to Philly and we will love him now and always.
  You go, 5. you go all the way to the Super Bowl in 2008\
  GO EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  

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  lochness said February 07, 2008

  Blittz, how do you know what Kolb can do? .

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  GoGreen08 said February 07, 2008

  Awesome article! I agree 100% with you that most of the real fans have nothing but respect and admiration for McNabb. He has given everything he has to this team, and we would be nowhere without him. We are so lucky to have one of the best QB's in the league here- if they actually go out a get him some weapons, we could be a Superbowl team next year!

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  BatmanIsCool said February 08, 2008

  To be honest, I only started watching football the year in 2004. And haha I was learning the game and I had no team... and sadly, i picked a team through bandwagoning. The steelers,pats, and eagles were 6-0 so i decided to root for the eagles cause there was just something about them, the uniform, the team was special to me. But now i have grown on the eagles and im not a die-hard fan.(i go to church on sundays and dont have cable, for MNF). But i really like eagles and like mcnabb even more. haha you lucky son of a gun; mcnabb spoke directly to you :P Go Eagles!!!! GOOO MCNABB!!!! PLEASE STAY IN PHILLY

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  BatmanIsCool said February 08, 2008

  and my friends always say that mcnabb and the eagles are whack. but what other qb or nfl player would have answered this blog without hesitation... MCNABB!!!!!

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  GETusJUST1 said February 08, 2008

  Batman is cool, you're right my friend. And so is the fact that you adopted our squad. Welcome to the family.

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  Super5istheman said February 09, 2008

  awesome article bro. so glad others feel the same as i do.. donovan is the man and will be the man for the job.. i want him to retire an EAGLE. he is thebest thing to ever happen to this team, and to all u haters u dont know football.. #5 forever.. super bowl 08

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  blitzkid09 said February 09, 2008

  I know that Mcnab has way more experience in the postition and it would take kolb at least a few years to even contend with the level of play that donovan brings to the table

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  Alan246DJ said February 10, 2008

  The team had the weapon. Didn't want to pay him. Didn't want to cut him. Just let him infect the entire clubhouse with his cancer like attitude. Bad management decision. That's what this management does. That's what it has always done. That's why there has never been a superbowl parade. The management. Its the one common denominator over the years. Unfortunately you can't cut em. You can't trade em. Just live with it.

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  coachmoon said February 10, 2008

  let donovan be donovan and we ll go to the SB promise

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  LILEAGLE said February 10, 2008

  hey!!! i know everyone is gonna get upset and be boo hooin' saying that i'm not true fan!!!! but i'm a real fan not livin' in a disneyland fantasy world!!! but hey mc nabb doesn't it bother you that the retard eli manning got hardware on his finger and you don't!!! it bother's me!!! i guess if i was making 15 million plus a couple of endorsements plus a roster bonus it wouldn't bother me either!!!
  he got criticized alot by his fans and presto changeo the next year he wins a super bowl!!!
  i'm sick of every team in the east with trophies and our case is empty!!!!
  my pops went to his grave without seeing the eagles win a bowl!!! i guess i'll have to settle for the same!!! you want people to stop criticize you just win the big game for christ sake!!!
  it must not be too hard if eli manning can do it!!!

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    jheisey replied February 11, 2008

    Your post wouldn't sound so moronic if Eli Manning was actually the reason the Giants won the Super Bowl. Did you even watch the game? Do you fall into the trap of believing that whenever a team wins a Super Bowl it's because of the QB?
    
    What has McNabb done to lead you to believe that it "doesn't bother him" that he hasn't won a ring yet? Stop jumping to retarded conclusions and think logically before you type something like that.
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      willardj replied February 12, 2008

      oh so eli manning's two tds in the end don't count because there defense was so dominant, i guess it wasn't there entire defense line who said manning should have won mvp. so i guess the qb has nothing to do with the outcome of the game, just like the defense lost it for the eagles in the superbowl and not mcnabb's 3 picks.
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      willardj replied February 12, 2008

      so i guess eli manning's two drives for tds in the end didn't count. so just because the entire defensive line agreed to him being mvp doesn't mean he should have won it. i guess it was the defense that lost the superbowl for the eagles in 04 and not mcnabb's 3 picks.
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  LILEAGLE said February 11, 2008

  i remember about 4 yrs ago when we should've been in a hurry up offense and down by ten pts. with about 4mins left in the game!!!! fraley and t.o. were already rushing up to the line and mc nabb kept calling everyone back to the huddle and taking his old sweet time getting back to the line and calling the plays!!! that's when he tossed his cookies( or should i say chunky soup!!!) and had the dry heaves!!! then when do get the ball back cause our d held up there was only 17 seconds left!!! then the pass underneath in the middle of the field that was right into i believe bruschi's hands!!! end result we loose!!! i see in your pic that you're quite happy with halas trophy!!! i'm not we had one already!!!
  i would like to see a lombardi trophy!!!
  yes i did watch the game and watch eli march the giants down the field in the final seconds and win against a far better patriots team than we faced in sb 39!!! guess you missed that part of the game though????
  so i have facts to back my conclusions!!!!
  
  

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    jheisey replied February 12, 2008

    1) There are conflicting reports as to why we didn't go into the hurry-up offense. Some people say it was McNabb's fatigue, some people say it was player's confusion as to what packages were being run. Don't act like you were in the huddle.
    2) "The pass into the middle of the field" was actually right into LJ Smith, our tight end's hands, and THEN into Rodney Harrison's hands. So really, it should have been caught. Get it right.
    3) The most notable difference between the Giants Superbowl and our Superbowl was the play of the offensive and Defensive lines. Go back and rewatch our game again. If you open your eyes you'll notice that Donovan McNabb was running for his life for the entire game. Contrary to what you may believe, it's not too easy to run an offense when you're on your back every other play. And on top of that, Brady had all day to pick us apart. If you're going to put the Giants win on Eli and our loss on McNabb, you need to study the game of football a little more.
    4) Eli Manning "marched his team down the field in the final seconds". Let me just Iemind you that if it wasn't for Asante Samuel and Brandon Meriweather's inability to catch a football, you wouldn't even be mentioning his name in the same breath as McNabb's. Eli's poor passes were dropped by the defense, McNabb's weren't. Think about that for a minute. Another thing: Can you imagine Greg Lewis, or ANYONE on our team for that matter, making the same catch that David Tyree did? No, you can't.
    And finally 5) The patriots certainly are a far better offense than we faced in SB 39. But their DEFENSE is worse. They have almost the exact same roster defensively, except all the over-the-hill guys that barely made it through this year were 3 years younger.
    And as a matter of fact, yeah I am pretty happy with the NFC Championship trophy. I'm a fan of the team. Would I rather have a Lombardi trophy? Sure, but to get a Lombardi trophy you have to win the Halas Trophy. I'm not gonna ignore my team's accomplishments just because they haven't won a Super Bowl yet. It seems to me that you fall into the category of the far too impatient fan, which you have a right to be, but complaining about it and saying things like "I would like to see a lombardi trophy!!!!!" do nothing but make you look bitter and annoying. You aren't the only person going through this.
    To give you an idea: There are 15 (YES fifteen) teams in the NFL that have yet to win a Super Bowl. We aren't alone. So stop crying like a baby, stick by your team and realize that they are suffering through it just like you are. If you can't take it then go sign up for one of the 17 other teams that have won it before.
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      willardj replied February 12, 2008

      o so mcnabb's 3 picks don't count
      
      i guess the fact that the eagles have one of the oldest franchises and have been around for all superbowls unlike the other 14 teams who are mostly relatively new to the nfl.
      
      david tyree had no catches in the regular season. the catch wasn't skill. it was luck, he caught it on his helmet.
      
      if you were actually satisfied by an nfc championship trophy, that just shows that you you aren't the kind of die-hard fan that you say you are. it also shows that you became a fan probably recently during mcnabb's good years. if you have been a fan for over twenty years, believe me you become impatient.
      
      i read your letter. i guess you made it positive-sounding enough for mcnabb to respond to it. unfortunatly, mcnabb won't respond to any that criticize him in any way...
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        jheisey replied February 12, 2008

        1) You know nothing about me.
        
        2) Point me to where I said I was "SATISFIED" with an NFC Championship. YOU CAN'T. I said I was happy about it. Are you going to tell me that as an eagles fan you aren't happy your team won an NFC Championship?
        
        3)So if David Tyree's catch was "luck" as you call it, then how does that make Eli a better QB than McNabb if he has to rely on LUCK???? That's all I'm saying. Don't crown Eli as this great QB and dog on McNabb after saying the most pivotal play in Eli's SB game was LUCK. Don't you see how stupid that is?
        
        4) I have been a fan since the day I was born. I haven't witnessed one of my favorite teams win a single championship in my entire life. Not one. If anybody should be impatient it should be me. But my point was that crying about it and complaining does nothing but bring pointless negativity towards the team and to the fanbase. We're all in it together: The players, coaches, and fans. When I wrote this letter, I spoke up for the people that have been through it all and know how close we have come since the McNabb era began. I spoke for the people that understand we have the best chance with him at QB. I never once acquitted McNabb of any of his faults. But I'm not stupid enough to put all of the blame on one person or one unit. Football is the most team-oriented game in the world. If you can't understand that, then i guess it makes sense to blame McNabb and assume that once he's gone all will be right in the organization. Open your eyes and think logically.
        
        I'm not gonna keep arguing back and forth. It's clear that I was right with what I said in my letter when you look at all the responses. So you can jump to conclusions and formulate an opinion about me all you want. I know who I am and I know who I spoke for. And way more people agreed with me than disagreed with me. So that's all that really matters.
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        willardj replied February 12, 2008

        i said the catch was luck not elis scrambling out of the pocket and getting the throw off. you can't say that the giants would have won the game without eli manning, the guy led them to two tds at the end of the 4th quarter to win one of the biggest superbowl upsets, what more could you ask?
        
        obviously people will agree with you because most people log onto this site to support their athletes not criticize them. all that really matters is what matters this offseason and what the eagles decide to do with mcnabb. the eagles will definitely get offers, i think they probably have, there is no denying that. because reid will be making the decision mcnabb will most likely stay another year, unless they get an offer they can't refuse, such as a couple of first round draft picks and/or a veteran player; if they ever get offered this deal i guarantee we accept it (in the trenton times it says we have been looking for offers for mcnabb and this is what we were looking for). the odds we are offered this, are close to none.
        
        if donovan starts next year, you as will many other fans will be disappointed. if you don't want a back and forth argument then dont respond to this post.
        
        by the way, you can't claim that all these responses reflect the majority of eagles fans. the eagles fans i know and go to the games with have very different opinions. like i said earlier, only the fans who want to support their athletes write here which begs the question, why am i still here?
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        jheisey replied February 13, 2008

        This isn't the only place where people are backing/talking about this letter. The Philadelphia Eagles Website Messageboard found this and there's about 7 pages of different people commenting and agreeing on it.
        
        To give you an idea. There is over 130,000 people signed up on that board. Most of them people who go to the games. I suggest you go take a look.
        
        Try again.
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        jheisey replied February 13, 2008

        http://boards.philadelphiaeagles.com/index.php?showtopic=480646
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        willardj replied February 13, 2008

        too bad that there are millions of fans.
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        jheisey replied February 14, 2008

        CLEARLY you've never heard of the terms "sample and population" before. And I'd venture to guess that you've never heard of the theory of statistics either. But ok. You're right and I'm wrong..........
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        willardj replied February 15, 2008

        like i said earlier, the fans who log on to post on mcnabbs blog generally are mcnabb fans
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        willardj replied February 15, 2008

        like i said earlier, the fans who log on to post on mcnabbs blog generally are mcnabb fans
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  lifetime21 said February 12, 2008

  i wonder if cincy would do this:
  
  EAGLES Get:
  Chad Johnson
  
  
  Bengals Get:
  eagles 2008 1st round pick
  eagles 2008 5 or 4 round pick or 2009 3 round pick
  

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  blitzkid09 said February 12, 2008

  jesus christ you have no faith in your quarterback this is by far the most rediculous post i've seen to date you can't even call yourself a fan talking about your quarterback like this the bottom line is without McNabb the EAGLES WOULD BE NOWHERE it took Peyton a long time before he won the big one it will come. People like you have to learn to be patient sometimes and back the f**k off their qb. I'm pretty sure the majority of the eagles fans feel the same way I do so either trust your quarterback for one more yaer or find a new team

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  BobBOB1 said February 12, 2008

  McNabb will take us to the super bowl in 08 and we will win it

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    willardj replied February 12, 2008

    you mean 09
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  LILEAGLE said February 12, 2008

  most birds fans feel the way i do they just don't speak their minds on the blog pages!!!! even childress has said he has a problem when it comes to big games!!! until he wins the superbowl!!! i'll continue to doubt him!!! i remember watching the three nfc championship games also ( i remember we lost)!!!! sick of seeing every team with trophies except for us in the division!!!

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  IheartMcNabb said February 13, 2008

  I heart McNabb! This post was great, thx! McNabb... 08 is your year and you have our support : )
  I have been screaming for you since cuse!!! Born and raised in NY but I am definitely an EAGLE!!

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  orlandoeagle said February 13, 2008

  Mcnabb u gotta stay in Philly, ur the best chance we have and i completely agree with the article, btw are you going to the espn weekend in orlando?

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  pepeelapu said February 15, 2008

  mcnapp is one of the best,but he play like a kit or miss game.when he's on point and target you can't beat him and sometimes he can't hit the side of a barn.so what i'm saying is he is his own problem when it comes to winning the game.i watch him every weekend and most of the game i've seen him lose was in the way he holds the ball that makes his arm kink up.so in pass play count 3 sec. and pass or run.because that when he's at his best.

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  bigswing69 said February 15, 2008

  here we go again, defending mcnabb, better receivers, remember what happen when TO was a Eagles receiver, D man couldn't produce. I have some questions, how did the Eagles manage to lose to Buccaneers &nd Panthers @ home in consecutive NFC championship games? Does Dman really throw as many passes at his receivers feet or is it five feet over their heads? If Dman is as good as you say wouldn't other teams make Eagles an offer they couldn't refuse? Eagles problem, if we want to be realistic, is @ Qback position, # 5 gotta go.

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    jheisey replied February 15, 2008

    He couldn't produce when we had TO? He had the best year a Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback has ever had and we went to the Super Bowl. Are you doing heroine? You aren't even making sense. First of all "Dman" is good because of his numbers and his career in this city. It has nothing to do with what I say. And now according to you, he isn't that good because "other teams havent made an offer for him that we cant refuse". Which is the stupidest thing I've ever heard because a) No team can make an offer for him considering the Free Agency period hasn't started yet, and b) how the hell can you possibly know what is or isn't being offered?
    
    If Donovan McNabb isn't a member of the Philadelphia Eagles next year, its because the organization has decided it's time to rebuild and because they don't value a Super Bowl in the immediate future. In which case, you as a fan should be pissed because that means more waiting, and more wasting of the best Running Back this franchise has ever seen in Brian Westbrook.
    
    With all that being said, I am completely convinced that Donovan McNabb will be back in Eagles green next year. Especially with the franchising of LJ Smith.
    
    E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!
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    willardj replied February 15, 2008

    all i want to know is how you and other people think mcnabb will lead us to a superbowl after 3 years of medicore play. even last year we actually had a legitimate defense yet mcnabb can't even get us to the playoffs. if you think a getting a big name reciever will make all the difference you are wrong. clearly mcnabb's play has declined over the years. the guy made thrash and lewis into legitimate threats now with curtis and brown he can barely even drive down the field for a touchdown. going for javon walker or roy williams would be a waste of money that could be used somewhere else at an actual position of need.
    
    hes saying mcnabb wasn't able to win a superbowl against a much weaker offense our defense was just as good as new englands but our offense was much better. the pats had recievers like deion branch, david givens, and reche caldwell, all who aren't even on the team any more. mcnabb had a much better offensive line a better running back and better recievers. the key statistic in this game was three interceptions by mcnabb. we were the better team going in, just as well coached, and yet we still lose. i agree, mcnabb has had a great career but after 4 legitimate superbowl chances (3 nfc champ appearances), we weren't able to bring any home. now that mcnabb is declining with not as good of an offense or defense, what makes you think he can win the superbowl now?
    
    
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      LILEAGLE replied February 15, 2008

      agreed!!!!!
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      jheisey replied February 16, 2008

      "hes saying mcnabb wasn't able to win a superbowl against a much weaker offense"
      
      Thank you for ruining your own argument. Does McNabb play Defensive End too? Or maybe he goes back and plays Corner once in a while. You've got a great point....I mean why couldn't McNabb take care of that much weaker offense on the other side of the ball? You aren't even making sense!!!!
      
      He put up more points than Eli did against the same defense that was 3 years younger and 3 years faster. He just didn't have the luxury of the most dominant front 7 in the National Football League.
      
      Dude give up. Your making "the other 10-15%" look more stupid than they already are.
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        willardj replied February 19, 2008

        first of all you never answered my question: "all i want to know is how you and other people think mcnabb will lead us to a superbowl after 3 years of medicore play."
        
        in the game of football the object of the game is to score the most points. mcnabb and the eagles offense scored less than tom brady and their offense.
        
        our front seven was just as good if not better. just look at our defensive line, jevon kearse, derrick burgess, corey simon, and darwin walker. that is an all-star line-up. just look at what burgess has done for oakland. we had the top 3 run defense because of players like simon and walker and then jeremiah trotter middle linebacker. dhani jones and mark simoneau were actually good then and are much better than mitchell, antonio pierce, and torbor. the giants defensive playcalling (steve spagnuola) was derived from Jim johnsons blitz happy 4-3. and then our secondary. i mean how more amazing could a secondary get from lito shepphard, sheldon brown, brian dawkins, and michael lewis. this was easily the second best secondary at that time behind denver. if anything the giants defense this year can be looked at as a poor man's 2004 eagles defense. We had 7 pro bowlers that year. our team had all the playoff experience after 3 consecutive nfc champ losses. what more could you ask for from a defense?
        
        unfortunatly games come down to who made the most mistakes and mcnabb led in that category. he had a qb rating of 75 with 3 picks how can you say that he played well? eli manning had a decent game overall but played well when it counted, something i have failed to see mcnabb do.
        
        when you see mcnabb do that, respond, otherwise you have nothing to say.
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    LILEAGLE replied February 15, 2008

    glad i'm not the only one who notices the shoestring foot passes!!! or the over the head passes!!!! here's my suggestion!!! let's get him a midget on one side and shaq on the other!!! then he'll have his playmakers!!!
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      willardj replied February 19, 2008

      yeah, i think it would be funny for the eagles to trade him for the recievers he asked for instead of keeping him on the team and spoiling his ass with the best players year round.
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  blitzkid09 said February 15, 2008

  my only question then is if not number 5, then who??? theres no way any of the backups could ever run this team

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    willardj replied February 15, 2008

    our offense doesn't require a star at qb. just a guy that has good field awareness, can get rid of the ball quickly and accurately, and knows the system. i mean jeff garcia was able to step in and succeed with little trouble. even aj feeley, who sucks, was able to get some touchdowns. im not saying that either of these guys should step in. all we really need is a guy that knows the system. im sure there are plenty of veteran west coast qbs out there on the free agent market. also, im pretty confident kevin kolb could step in and do a fine job. the guy ran a spread offense in college and spent the entire year studying our offense so he knows the system well. thats why it would the eagles are looking to trade mcnabb because we know that someone else can step in and succeed.
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  philly1 said February 15, 2008

  Eagles all the way cant wait until next year when Dmac#5 is back

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  WaymondDH said February 17, 2008

  I'm glad to see from the comments on here that I am not the only Eagles fan who lives far from philli, and I am also happy to see the amount of support that #5 has. I have said for years now that Don is the man. The Eagles need a good WR, thats the most important thing they need right now. I live in Texas near Dallas and when I wear my Eagles stuff It really causes a stir. I just want to say GO EAGLES and GO MCNABB.

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  rmcd124 said February 18, 2008

  In 1960 my father traveled from the North Jersey Shore to attend the Championship game at Old Franklin Field against the Packers. He didn't make it home until Monday evening and being only ten years old at the time, I thought that this must be a pretty good team to root for. Since that time I have always seemed to live and die with the Eagles, just ask my wife and kids.
  I have often thought about Eagles who have deserved to win a Championship or Super Bowl, just because of the way they play the game and the energy they bring to the game and fans. Guys like Bill Bergey who always seemed to make a big play when one was needed. Or Wes Hopkins, or Jerome Brown or Chad Lewis or Brian Dawkins or Brian Westbrook, but in the NFL you need a quarterback to get to the plateau. I remember watching the first Super Bowl we were in, I loved Jaworski and Vermeil for getting us there, but I still can't get out of my mind the look in his eyes when he was introduced. He was so sky high that...bang...interception, right out of the box.
  With all that being said, I believe you are the guy who will win it for us. With some help (like a #1 W/R, a defensive end who can rush the passer, a punt returner, and maybe another D/B) and good health, this is the year. Eagles 2008-2009 Super Bowl Champs.

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  tamluvseagles said February 19, 2008

  #5 all the way! I always have faith in you, Donovan!

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  kevin1 said February 19, 2008

  if they get a #1 receiver, THEY WILL GET BACK TO THE SB NEXT YEAR. im saying it now, mark my words. they went out and got TO, what happened? they went to the SB next year. they do it again, they will be back. they need someone that mcnabb can throw to on the outside. curtis and brown r good, but not good enough.

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  orlandoeagle said February 20, 2008

  ok, this one is for the guy/s arguing that McNabb has either declined in his play, or he throws too high or too low, that he doesnt have it in him to win the big one............the first thing i wanna say to you is your "jack asses". He made plays when he needed to with his legs or his arm. he hasnt been consistent because he has been injured so much. When was the last time you tore an ACL? (rhetorical quest), he has had to deal with injuries throughout his career, but he still plays great games. If ur gonna look at the numbers then, u really dont know much about team play, because McNabb does throw some INTs, but thats because he trying to make plays and doesnt care about what his rating will be, thats what great QBs like Brett Farve have done through their career, just look at his INT record. So to put it to rest, McNabb has played well even after injuries that throw off a QB for years, and now that he is healthy a solid O-Line and a #1 receiver would give the Eagles the best chance at the superbowl. Also i think the defense was average this year, besides a couple of games.
  BTW...... for the guy that said McNabb couldnt do anything when we had TO........buddy TO had 20TDs that year! and the Eagles were 14-0 before they lost a game.

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    willardj replied February 21, 2008

    actually mcnabb rarely throws picks because he hates throwing it down the field and also only throws it to players that are litteraly wide open, he won't take any chances whenever there is a little bit of space.
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    kevin1 replied February 27, 2008

    actually, they were 7-0 before they lost. they lost to the steelers...sorry
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  mattymill34 said February 27, 2008

  D-Mac get us that lombardi we want so bad, your our guy.. We got your back, lets get it huh? We love you Don, don't forget that.

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  orlandoeagle said February 28, 2008

  ohh yeah and as far as not throwing in tight spaces...ill give u that, but it was only this season that i have seen him do that.

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  orlandoeagle said February 28, 2008

  look it up kevin1.....its in the record books 2004 eagles 14-0, before losing a game

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    willardj replied March 03, 2008

    r u fucking kidding me? bandwagon fan....
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  orlandoeagle said March 14, 2008

  ok.....knowing correct stats makes me a bandwagoner....great reasoning skills there bud!

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  JWLinder said March 20, 2008

  There's no 'irony' in writing an open letter to an athlete on a web-site. What you really have at play here is an inordinate amount of time on your hands. When you're constructing 'open letters' to athletes who don't give a fuck about anything other than money, it's time to re-evaluate your life.
  
  And for the athletes and fans that actually buy into the 'I play for the love of the game' bullshit, realize this--if pro ballers in the 4 major sports were getting paid 20,000 a year, had no benefits, and no retirement plan, there would be no NHL,MLB,NFL or NBA. 'Love of the game'. It's fucking insulting to anyone with even the smallest amount of intelligence.
  
  
  

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