Not because he benched McNabb, but because Shanahan didn't even tell him and McNabb found out through the media. He played one season in Washington and part of the 2011 season in Minnesota. His number of rushes has declined every season since 2007. [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. Tied for 6th-most in the Super Bowl era, and tied for 3rd-most in the. 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. McNabb had perhaps one of the worst years of his career since 1999, going down in touchdowns and up in interceptions. Despite all of the problems, McNabb finished the game with 30 completions for 357 yards, the third-highest total for both categories in Super Bowl history, and three touchdowns, the only points in the game for Philadelphia. The ceremony was scheduled for Thursday night to coincide with the return of Reid. McNabb threw the first touchdown pass of his career (six yards to tight end Chad Lewis) against the Indianapolis Colts in a 4417 home loss on November 21, 1999. He retired in 2011 and now works as a media spokesperson. McNabb passed for an Eagles' record 464 yards and five touchdowns, which all came in the first half. Donovan McNabb has not appeared in a football game since 2011. [122] In January 2018, McNabb and fellow football analyst Eric Davis were officially fired from the network. Like Bledsoe, who was forced out of New England by Tom Brady, McNabb was forced out of Philly by Kevin Kolb and/or Michael Vick. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. [55] McNabb became the first quarterback to rush for more than 100 yards in a postseason game, surpassing the previous record which Otto Graham held for over 50 years. [141] On December 18, McNabb was released from jail after having served an 18-day sentence, and then completed a 72-day house arrest sentence. [26] McNabb went on to start six of the Eagles' final seven contests (missing the December 19 home game against the New England Patriots, a 249 victory, due to injury). 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. The Jaguars offensive line has only allowed Maurice Jones-Drew to rush for one touchdown this season. McNabb threw three crucial interceptions, two of which were thrown in New England territory, and one of those two was inside the 20-yard line. After playing with a sports hernia and sore thumb, McNabb's season was finally over after a disastrous effort at home on November 14 on Monday night against the rival Dallas Cowboys. Gardner Minshew has a new backup QB. A chant of "Donovan, Donovan" went up, and fans held up their No. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? He was benched in favor of Rex Grossman. [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. For a proud player like McNabb, who was certainly one of his eras most productive quarterbacks and a border-line Hall of Famer, that should be a horrible slap in the face. Yeah, MJD only has one rushing touchdown. [56][57] He also completed the critical 4th and 26 pass to Freddie Mitchell during the game-tying drive at the end of regulation. Uncle says Hamlin still 'fighting,' is in 'great hands' Buffalo Bills. 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. "Donovan . An article written by a staff member of The Philadelphia Inquirer refuted allegations of McNabb throwing up during the Super Bowl and even labeled the alleged incident "a myth". He was 26-49 for 357 yards with one touchdown and one interception. As a result, the Eagles won their first seven games of the season for the first time in franchise history, clinched first place in their division with five weeks still to play in the regular season (becoming only the third team in modern NFL history to do this), and won the NFC East by a record-tying seven-game margin in posting a 133 record, the franchise's best 16-game season ever. The other problem McNabb is facing is his ability to lead receivers. This was McNabb's first time being benched for something other than injury or a meaningless game. If they cheer, that would be great. 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. Redskins fans can surely remember the abilities of Mark Brunell slipping down the drainor Brad Johnson. 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. Owens was not in the lineup during the two playoff victories, and was recovering from a broken ankle. Philadelphia lost in a shutout by Dallas, setting up a rematch the following week in Dallas in the wild card playoff game. That's bad. 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. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. McNabb was intercepted by Roy Williams towards the end of the game, and tried to tackle the defender when Scott Shanle came in and tackled McNabb to the ground. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. And when people think of Donovan McNabb, most should choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Washington Redskins. If he does not stay with the Redskins, then there are four teams who could be looking for his services next season. 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. 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McNabb completed 21 of his 26 attempted passes for 381 yards. McNabb caused another mild stir in camp when he suggested that the Eagles should not have lost a game to any of their NFC East opponents the previous season. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! What does all this mean for Donovan McNabb? 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. Making the move even more surprising was the fact that a division rival did the deal, with Washington sending the [more] The Bills, Cardinals, Jaguars and Vikings. McNabb was knocked out of the NFC title game after being hit on the ground by Panthers' linebacker Greg Favors after he had been tripped up on a broken play. He attempted to hook on with a team before last season but again went unsigned. Even if you forget about the Jenn Sterger scandal, his season was horrible. There are only four seasons that he has started all 16 games. but with Ryan Torrain penciled in as the starting back, there will be questions about the running game in 2011, even with Mike Shanahan's great zone scheme. He attended Mount Carmel High School, where as a sophomore, he was a teammate of future NFL players Simeon Rice and Matt Cushing. [3] Only Carolina's Steve Beuerlein (75.3%) and San Francisco's Garcia (75.1%) had a higher percentage. McNabb was also teammates with future NFL star Marvin Harrison for one season at Syracuse. [116] In 2013, McNabb became an analyst on Fox Sports Live, Fox Sports 1's flagship program,[117] and in August 2014, it was announced that McNabb would provide color commentary alongside Dick Stockton for a few games during the 2014 NFL season for Fox. 11y Ashley Fox. Metcalf spoke to 547 players about social media, finances and meeting etiquette in NFL's first rookie webinar. Let us take a look at the NFL's current starting quarterbacks: Cowboys: Jon Kitna (Until Tony Romo returns from injury). He went to the locker room to have his ankle taped, but returned for the Eagles' second drive. Donovan McNabb's career has been fairly similar to that of QB Drew Bledsoe. [41] He also wiped out a 2114 deficit on December 30, engineering two fourth-quarter scores as the Eagles clinched their first NFC East title in thirteen years with a 2421 win. Two plays later he throws into triple coverage and gets intercepted. I was approached with the idea of writing an article about why Donovan McNabb should hang up his cleats at the end of the season and thought it would be an awesome project to sink my teeth into. Fox: Time for McNabb to retire. Despite having had arguably one of his best seasons statistically in 2009, McNabb began to face criticism and speculation about his future with the Eagles. There is room for improvement."[72]. He fumbled the ball, fell to the ground, and held his right leg. The possibility of Gabbert, Newton, or Mallett being drafted is also there. It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it. Another reliable target for McNabb was the new starting tight end Brent Celek, with whom he connected 76 times for 971 yards and eight touchdowns. If there are any boos, I will smile," he told the newspaper. McNabb was given Pro Bowl honors for the last time in his career. His time with the team ended unceremoniously, however, when he was traded to the Washington Redskins before the 2010 season. [84], In the first week of the 2010 season, McNabb and head coach Mike Shanahan led the Redskins to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The charity has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for diabetes awareness.[143][144]. McNabb was drafted in the first round as the second overall pick by the Eagles, behind first pick Tim Couch, in the 1999 NFL Draft. The Eagles' receiving corps was also depleted, as TE Chad Lewis missed the game due to injury, and WR Todd Pinkston was forced to leave the game due to dehydration after catching four passes in the first half for 82 yards. His performance against the Lions was highlighted by his first perfect (158.3) quarterback rating game. Brian Dawkins didn't. But there are . [70], At the conclusion of the 2007 season, McNabb faced criticism for asking for "playmakers" on his yardbarker blog. 10y. The fingertips of Redskins receivers are certainly getting sore this year. McNabb to officially retire as Eagle Monday, Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023, Jets bolster OT group by signing veteran Turner, Broncos pick up Jeudy's 5th-year rookie option, Source: Seahawks declining option on LB Brooks, Bills ink vet Murray after passing on RBs in draft, Source: Ravens decline LB Queen's 2024 option, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Bengals' Ossai recovering from offseason surgery, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted. [132] McNabb currently is an athlete partner and serves on the advisory board for MODe Sports Nutrition. McNabb officially announced his retirement over the summer. McNabb was selected as a first alternate to the NFC Pro Bowl squad in 2000 (behind Daunte Culpepper, Jeff Garcia, and Kurt Warner). 2 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. McNabb was also a walk-on for two seasons for the Syracuse basketball team under head coach Jim Boeheim. [67] Mike McMahon replaced him at quarterback, and went 25 as a starter, with the Eagles finishing the season with a 610 record overall. He made his first career start at home against Washington on November 14, completing eight of 21 passes for 60 yards in a 3528 win. Wherever McNabb plays in 2011, there will be some young player who fans and coaches want to get a look at. After a year out of the league, quarterback Donovan McNabb is calling it a career.McNabb relayed his plans to retire during his radio show with Mark Malone on NBC Sports Radio. In his first full season as an NFL starter in 2000, McNabb finished second in the Associated Press MVP voting (24-11) to St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk, who set the NFL record for most touchdowns scored in a season. [68] Eagles officials stated that his rehabilitation would likely last 812 months, which completely ended his 2006 season and even raised questions as to whether he would be ready to begin playing by the beginning of the 2007 season. They already have experience protecting a less than mobile quarterback that is used to playing through frustrating nagging injuries. [1] He was inducted to the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame in 2013. [71] He did, however, deny he was taking a shot at anyone in particular, saying "We were 88. Following the Eagles bye week in week 4, McNabb returned in the week-5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completing 16 of his 21 attempts for 264 yards and three touchdowns and being responsible for 210 of the 219 yards that the Eagles offense managed in total in the first half. "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. [49] The comments came after the Eagles began the season 02, losing to defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers and eventual champion New England, both losses coming in their newly opened stadium, Lincoln Financial Field. On January 11, 2009, McNabb led the Eagles past the defending champions, the New York Giants, in the divisional round of the playoffs. ET on Monday. McNabb had injured his groin on the play and was placed on the injured-reserve list later that week. 5 in a halftime ceremony that was notable for how upbeat it was. The next day, it was revealed that McNabb's deal could essentially be voided at the end of the season with very little penalty. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . 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. McNabb and the Eagles began the 2006 season at 4-1 before stumbling to 5-4 heading into a week-11 game with Tennessee Titans on November 19. ET on Monday. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling franchise, taking them to a Super Bowl appearance. Total touchdowns per game, interceptions per game, and career touchdown-to-interception ratio ranked 24th, 16th, and 10th respectively (minimum 3000 attempts). His 125 rushing yards were the most by an NFL quarterback since the Chicago Bears' Bobby Douglass rushed for 127 on December 17, 1972, and was the eighth-best rushing effort by a quarterback since 1940 when the T formation was introduced. [95] While the Texans and Chiefs signed Jake Delhomme and Kyle Orton, respectively, prior to McNabb becoming a free agent, the Bears did not sign anyone and expressed interest in adding McNabb. Philadelphia fell 3414 to Dallas, marking the first time McNabb had ever lost a first-round playoff game. Many responses from commentators, football players, coaches, and other public figures were sharply critical of Limbaugh. 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. For Andy Reid, yes, it apparently is. [79], McNabb also encouraged the Eagles to sign quarterback Michael Vick to the team as a backup upon his release from prison for his part in a criminal dog fighting operation. 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. Donovan McNabb's name is bound to come up when discussing outstanding NFL quarterbacks.He was the 1999 Draft's second overall pick. After 11 seasons, Reid traded McNabb to Washington for draft picks on Easter Sunday in 2010. In 2001, McNabb led the Eagles to an 115 season and fourth-quarter comebacks in two wins against the defending NFC champion New York Giants. [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]. During a win against the Cowboys, sideline reporter Pam Oliver reported during the game that McNabb indicated that he did not expect to be back in Philadelphia for the 2008 season. So, for me, if I get booed, it wouldn't be anything new. He was also assessed a $6,000 fine and required to do 30 hours of community service. 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]. Despite McNabb's repeated denials over the years, legend has it that he threw He played college football at Syracuse University and was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Eagles, where he spent 11 seasons. To go along with that, he completed 59.1% (211-357) of his passes. McNabb has only known one system his entire career. Hightower retires after winning 3 titles with Pats. And like Bledsoe (with the Bills), McNabb left town for a division rival, had one surprising victory over their former team, but eventually fell back into mediocrity. McNabb later indicated that this was not true, and stated that although he believed rookie Kevin Kolb's time would come, he would be an Eagle the next season. The Eagles lost their first home game of the season to the rival Washington Redskins, 2012, though his numbers improved. It has to be hard for McNabb to look up at the Eagles and see Michael Vick have two excellent wide receivers and a fine running back. 5 when the Birds host Andy Reid's. The front office did not show much love for their quarterback by letting that story mushroom without much explanation. The four teams who could be vying for Donovan McNabb's services in 2011 have some of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. [74] After the game, he stated "I never even knew that was in the rulebook. 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. However, when the Eagles selected McNabb the "Dirty 30" ended up loudly booing McNabb when he appeared on stage. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well". 5 will always love you.". During the off-season, McNabb signed a new contract with the Eagles worth $115 million over 12 years, with a $20.5 million signing bonus. This was also the first time that an NFL quarterback surpassed 100 yards rushing in a postseason game. On November 15, 2010, McNabb signed a five-year extension worth $78 million ($3.5 million guaranteed) with a chance to make it $88 million by completing incentives. Totaled 3,341 yards on 587 carries and 28 touchdowns rushing in his career, along with 362 yards on 63 attempts and three touchdowns in the playoffs. [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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 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But the ultimate goal eluded him despite appearances in five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. He completed 10 of his 18 passes for a total of 79 yards and two touchdowns. [142], In 2000, McNabb started his own charity called the Donovan McNabb Fund to raise awareness about diabetes. [77], In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Eagles picked Missouri Tigers star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to add to McNabb's receiving corps, with Kevin Curtis and DeSean Jackson. Grossman is probably not as bad as people want to remember him from his Super Bowl XLI performance. Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023, Jets bolster OT group by signing veteran Turner, Broncos pick up Jeudy's 5th-year rookie option, Source: Seahawks declining option on LB Brooks, Bills ink vet Murray after passing on RBs in draft, Source: Ravens decline LB Queen's 2024 option, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Bengals' Ossai recovering from offseason surgery, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted. It's the lack of respect that the front office showed this year that is most disturbing. He was 14 of 15 for 332 yards in the first half. When people think of Joe Namath, most choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Los Angeles Rams. In 2002, McNabb was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, his first time receiving that award. 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. Those odds are never good. If McNabb's inability to understand the two-minute offense was the reason, as he had previously stated, why he benched his quarterback, that is as much Shanahan's fault as anyones. Kevin Kolb replaced him, and the Eagles lost to the Saints, but beat the Kansas City Chiefs the next week. The Carolina Panthers have locked in their first-round pick Derrick Brown to a 4-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. That had to be an embarrassment for McNabb, who then went out and was thumped at home by his former team. McNabb, a popular quarterback who appeared on the cover of Madden NFL 06, was traded to the Washington Redskins in April 2010. Without that threat, he is less capable of making plays outside the pocket or getting away from pressure.

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