Found May 03, 2008 on All Things Philly Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Uh oh, here we go again. Donovan McNabb was interviewed at minicamp by Paul Domowitch, and this was his response to the question of whether he was happy with the Eagles offeason moves: "It wasn't to my liking. It's hard to put pressure on these young guys coming in. You wouldn't throw them into the fire like that. I think it's good that we have the (other) guys back healthy and we all can get out there, and those young guys can kind of contribute where they can. But for the veterans, it's an important season for us." McNabb isn't happy that the Eagles didn't go out and do more to improve on both sides of the ball. Later in the interview, McNabb says that he doesn't necessarily think they need more receivers, but you know that is what he wanted all along when he made a call for more playmakers. He is happy that the Birds brought in Asante Samuel for the defensive side of the ball, but apparently DeSean Jackson and Lorenzo Booker aren&#...
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  • I don't believe that at all. They always paraphrase him saying stuff he doesn't say. Iistened to it and I swear he said that he believes in the receivers he has now and that he has an amazing back in westbrook and a great o-line.
  • Doesn't seem too paraphrased to me.
  • your a joke and obviously bored if your taking this stuff to heart.. get better stories..
  • Does it seem like I am taking this to heart? Read more carefully next time!
  • ya thats what he said, in the interview, when asked if he liked the offseason additions he said "no comment" then went on to say he has a good group of WR, a great O-line, and 36 behind him, thats all he can ask for.
  • he was being funny.... i hate how stupid people are in here man... this is a joke..
  • I agree that they always paraphrase him,making him look bad, however; of course D-Mac is going to say that he believes in the recievers. They are on his team arent they? Why would an intellegent man like Mcnabb say that his recievers suck.
  • "Donovan McNabb not happy about Eagles offseason moves." What a bunch of Bull Crap. Not once did he say that. I listened to the whole interview. You are as bad as the Philly media. This post is CRAP!! Everyone Go watch Donovan's press conferance on the Eagles Website. Stop taking crap out of context and trying to turn it into something negative. Donovan not all upset about the teams moves. He is confident in the team. He flat out said we have enough to win a super bowl this year when he was questioned. He was excited about the good field position that Jackson is likely to get them in the return game. He said he wanted the team to get PLAYMAKERS not WR'S only. Also if you watch all inteviews on the site you will see that the PLAYMAKERS comment originally came from Andy Reid. At the end of the season Andy told the team. I am going to go out and get PLAYMAKERS to help you guys. The comment you quoted above was Donvan making the point that as veterans we need to step it up. We can't hope that the young guys are going to come in and make a huge differance. We need to be the differance"
  • I think this is a case of what he meant and what he said being different.
  • I think its more of a case of dumbasses like you twisting what he said...are you capable of thinking for yourself? Did you hear the live interview? if you answered yes to both of those 2 questions you should punch yourself in the face for posting this nonsense.
  • Sorry, I forgot, you know everything and I know nothing
  • He said it wasnt to his liking so what does that translate into in your mind? Go to PE.com and listen to it again.
  • he didn't say liking if you want to get technical, he said likeness because he was speaking while thinking.. it was an illiterate comment, THATS ALL...
  • yeah did you see it he said it was for the team not him i know we all love drama but theres none here
  • Agreed 100%. I think people need to calm down with donovan and leave him alone. I have complete trust and respect for the guy.
  • agreed. lately everyone has been takeing things way out of proportion.
  • I'm not freaking out..... notice the update above
  • They are just trying to stir the pot.....Young guys can do just as well look at green bay....
  • He never said that he wasn't happy all he said was that the team wasn't making decisions just based on him.
  • Everyone makes what he says into a controversy. I realize he's in the spotlight but don't take what he says out of context to "sell papers", thats what the Philly media does and I'm tired of it.
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  • u had better not be an Eagles fan...
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  • Thanks for having my back, boogerking.
  • That is not what Donovan said at all. Dont pay any mind at this guy go to www.philadelphiaeagles.com and watch the May 3 Conovan McNabb. PC. That is not what he said at all!
  • I was watching daily news live and the media reporters were telling Andy to not come at their throats for what they wrote about his family. Why should they have immunity when Andy and McNabb don't. They talk a big game and when the sh#t hits the fan they're the first to switch sides. I'm sick of them twisting words, trying to"sell papers". Newsflash If you write some positive stuff maybe people will read the paper more. Last thing I want to do is wake up, read the paper and hear a bunch of negative B.S.
  • THE BOTTOM LINE IS MCNABB WANTS TO GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE AND GET ONE MORE CONTRACT SOME PLACE ELSE,AT HIS AGE THAT IS WHAT I WOULD WANT AND MAYBE WHERE HE GOES THEY WILL GIVE HIM A WIDE OUT THAT CAN PLAY
  • OK the biggest Idiot comment for the month goes to.........JOYNER56Fan.......LOL Donovan wants to get out of here come on man. They guy has said countless times that he wants to retire here. He was upset last year because they brought in another QB and he was upset becaus he doesn't want to leave Philly. If I'm Mcnabb I am excited after this mini camp. The way that they are lineing up all the speed on offense is brillant. Putting Booker and Westbrook and Jackson all on the field at the same time. Holy Crap How are you suppose to defend against that speed. You most likely are not paying attention, but Jackson was amazing this weekends. Reports in the media are that he caught everything that came his way and out shined the other recievers in camp. It doesn't mean anything until the pads are on, but it has to have Mcnabb Smiling knowing he has a guy which such good hands. The unique offense the Coaches are putting out on the field mill make Mcnabb Flourish. He will always have booker or westbrook to dump the ball to if nothing is open down field. They can't throw as many defenders at Mcnabb because they have to account for that speed. Booker and Westbrook can take it to the house every time they touch it. I am freaking excited about this team and I am sure Mcnabb is too. He isn't going anywhere.
  • Perhaps McNabb is trying to put pressure on the front office to get a deal for Chad Johnson done?
  • June 1st seems like forever from now......
  • he didn't say that...what he said was reworded.. he was stating the it was to his LIKENESS.. He was saying that it wasn't about what he wanted, because that's not what the off season is about.. it was about the TEAM he said... you guys have to stop this stupid shit.. Everyone tries to throw Donovan under the damn buss.. his comment was word this way because he was speaking and trying to think real fast.. i'm sure you have all done it before.. this shits getting WAY too out of hand... Stupid article..
  • Isn't it amazing how these morons take the slightest little comment and run with it like its the end of the world? That is whats wrong with today's media...they'll twist ANYTHING for a story. If anybody on here heard the live interview that was aired on Comcast Sportsnet...hes not unhappy at all. People like Domowitch stay around because of people like some of the idiots on here (not mentioning any names) who are too stupid to listen with an open mind, make their own conclusions, and make LOGICAL conclusions at that.
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