McNabb & I haven't been on the same page recently. Throughout his campaign for a new contract, which began in Tampa two weeks after the NFC Championship game, I've been trying to figure out where he's coming from. Right when I think I've got it, he goes and says something like he expects a "financial apology" for being benched. Hey Don, were benched because you were playing terribly, you don't get a raise for that. That said, it makes sense a lot of sense to give McNabb what he wants and re-work/extend his current contract. Donovan has always shown the type of ability to become a Hall of Fame QB, but hasn't been able to reach his ultimate goal (some call that "choking in big games") and continues to surround himself with controversy.
But what other QB has been attacked throughout his career like McNabb has? Donny was booed on draft day, victimized by Rush Limbaugh's ignorance, and survived the cancer that is TO. Plus he puts up with the general day-to-day scrutiny of the Philadelphia media dissecting his every action and word looking for something to critique. McNabb has stood tall for the most part, yet always seems to toss in a couple whiny words.
Now he's asking to re-work his contract, what he and Fletcher Smith call a "financial apology" for being benched against the Ravens. As insane as that request sounds, I know there isn't another QB even remotely available who can give the Eagles a better chance to win the Super Bowl in '09 or beyond for that matter.
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