Comments on: It’s Time To Trade McNabb http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:41:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: What On Earth Are The Eagles Doing? http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-28762 What On Earth Are The Eagles Doing? Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:22:16 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-28762 [...] advantage of our QB situation: I’ve already stated that I think it’s finally time to trade Donovan while he still has high value. It’s quite simple, there is no point in going into the season [...] [...] advantage of our QB situation: I’ve already stated that I think it’s finally time to trade Donovan while he still has high value. It’s quite simple, there is no point in going into the season [...]

]]> By: Where Can Eagles Make Impact This Off-Season? http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-28441 Where Can Eagles Make Impact This Off-Season? Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:22:33 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-28441 [...] starts with: Will McNabb get traded? I’ve voiced my opinion on this already here. We are already past this step this [...] [...] starts with: Will McNabb get traded? I’ve voiced my opinion on this already here. We are already past this step this [...]

]]> By: Ken Bland http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26822 Ken Bland Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:29:26 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26822 I read your link, MRN.  The one new thing I got out of it was the idea that a bidding war of sorts could develop since there are many clubs looking for a starting QB. Via the magic of tape delay, I listened to a couple interviews wth Missanelli this week.  Both opinions expressed that because he is still mobile (Kolb, one said would have been sacked 10 times by Dallas in the more recent game) and would result in at least a first round pick and a little more.  What neither opinion expressed was that McNabb can be as mobile as anyone, but as this link concludes, he is a moderately accurate passer. While I agree he's a moderately accurate passer, and I'd like to see better, there just aren't a lot of good quarterbacks in the NFL without excellent protection.  It's not an easy position to play.   For all I know, maybe its wiser to concentrate on building the offensive line, and the running game to take pressure of McNabb (annual occurrence that the latter idea is).  I can't say it's not finally time for a change, but I think I'll be more surprised if McNabb isn't here for 4 more years than if he is actually traded. One other thought on the subject.  I don't see Vick here next year.  You can't pay 3.75 mil guaranteed, total 5.6 mil for a backup.  Trading McNabb will mean a new backup, so the Birds would need 2 QBs. I read your link, MRN.  The one new thing I got out of it was the idea that a bidding war of sorts could develop since there are many clubs looking for a starting QB.

Via the magic of tape delay, I listened to a couple interviews wth Missanelli this week.  Both opinions expressed that because he is still mobile (Kolb, one said would have been sacked 10 times by Dallas in the more recent game) and would result in at least a first round pick and a little more.  What neither opinion expressed was that McNabb can be as mobile as anyone, but as this link concludes, he is a moderately accurate passer.

While I agree he’s a moderately accurate passer, and I’d like to see better, there just aren’t a lot of good quarterbacks in the NFL without excellent protection.  It’s not an easy position to play.   For all I know, maybe its wiser to concentrate on building the offensive line, and the running game to take pressure of McNabb (annual occurrence that the latter idea is).  I can’t say it’s not finally time for a change, but I think I’ll be more surprised if McNabb isn’t here for 4 more years than if he is actually traded.

One other thought on the subject.  I don’t see Vick here next year.  You can’t pay 3.75 mil guaranteed, total 5.6 mil for a backup.  Trading McNabb will mean a new backup, so the Birds would need 2 QBs.

]]> By: MRN http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26821 MRN Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:43:23 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26821 I was willing to sacrifice a few years ago when they drafted Kolb.  McNabb's quaterbacking always irked me.  Here is a good read: http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100117/SPORTS02/1170328/1002/SPORTS/Kolb--not-McNabb-or-Vick--should-be-2010-starter I was willing to sacrifice a few years ago when they drafted Kolb.  McNabb’s quaterbacking always irked me.  Here is a good read: http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20100117/SPORTS02/1170328/1002/SPORTS/Kolb–not-McNabb-or-Vick–should-be-2010-starter

]]> By: Ken Bland http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26650 Ken Bland Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:15:42 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26650 It might be time for a new starting quarterback for the Eagles. It certainly is time for a new starting quarterback for the Bills. Donovan McNabb would not be Buffalo’s QB of the future, but he’d be a huge improvement for the present. Even if the Bills select a QB (Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen) with the No. 9 pick in this year’s college draft, McNabb would be a solid starter for now. McNabb, who turned 33 last Nov. 25, has one season left on a two-year, $24.5 million contract. Philadelphia has Kevin Kolb waiting in the wings and might think the time has come to make the QB switch. But the Eagles aren’t going to release McNabb or give him away. Decent QBs are too scarce for that. I have no idea what Philadelphia would want in trade for McNabb, but the Bills shouldn’t waste any time finding out. A third-round pick in 2010, a future low-round pick or two, and a decent veteran might be enough to get him and a reasonable price to pay. <strong><em>— Rochester NY Democrat and Chronicle </em></strong> One of Pete Carroll's first moves with the Seahawks will be trying to acquire Cardinals QB Matt Leinart, his former star college signal caller, according to those familiar with the thinking of the former USC coach. Carroll believes that Leinart can be a productive NFL player if given the opportunity. Leinart was under center when the Trojans won the AP national championship in 2003, a BCS title in 2004, and an appearance in the BCS National Championship game in 2005.  In 2004, his junior year at USC, he won the Heisman Trophy. As much as Carroll wants to coach Leinart again in Seattle, NFL sources say its unlikely to happen. Despite reports Kurt Warner could retire at the end of the postseason, the Cardinals will consider moving on Leinart, who's fallen out of favor with some in the front office, but not to a division rival. Donovan McNabb who lives in Arizona during the off-season, is a possibility for the Cardinals. <strong><em>— Ben Maller, Fox Sports Radio</em></strong> It might be time for a new starting quarterback for the Eagles. It certainly is time for a new starting quarterback for the Bills. Donovan McNabb would not be Buffalo’s QB of the future, but he’d be a huge improvement for the present. Even if the Bills select a QB (Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen) with the No. 9 pick in this year’s college draft, McNabb would be a solid starter for now. McNabb, who turned 33 last Nov. 25, has one season left on a two-year, $24.5 million contract. Philadelphia has Kevin Kolb waiting in the wings and might think the time has come to make the QB switch. But the Eagles aren’t going to release McNabb or give him away. Decent QBs are too scarce for that. I have no idea what Philadelphia would want in trade for McNabb, but the Bills shouldn’t waste any time finding out. A third-round pick in 2010, a future low-round pick or two, and a decent veteran might be enough to get him and a reasonable price to pay. — Rochester NY Democrat and Chronicle

One of Pete Carroll’s first moves with the Seahawks will be trying to acquire Cardinals QB Matt Leinart, his former star college signal caller, according to those familiar with the thinking of the former USC coach.

Carroll believes that Leinart can be a productive NFL player if given the opportunity. Leinart was under center when the Trojans won the AP national championship in 2003, a BCS title in 2004, and an appearance in the BCS National Championship game in 2005.  In 2004, his junior year at USC, he won the Heisman Trophy.

As much as Carroll wants to coach Leinart again in Seattle, NFL sources say its unlikely to happen.

Despite reports Kurt Warner could retire at the end of the postseason, the Cardinals will consider moving on Leinart, who’s fallen out of favor with some in the front office, but not to a division rival.

Donovan McNabb who lives in Arizona during the off-season, is a possibility for the Cardinals. — Ben Maller, Fox Sports Radio

]]> By: EVFORCE http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26640 EVFORCE Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:00:53 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26640 They badly need a safety who can hit'em hard like B Dawk. They badly need a safety who can hit’em hard like B Dawk.

]]> By: phillyfan http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26624 phillyfan Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:52:43 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26624 A few other things. 1. I really hope Shawn Andrews can return to form.  That would solve alot problems. 2. The need to decide what kind of linbackers they want.  They either need to be fast and cover TE's, or big and stop the run.  Instead they get these hybrid tweeners and can do neither great.  I would rather they get beefier LB's that can pressure the line of scrimmage and get quicker at safety to cover the TEs. 3. Bye bye westbrook. A few other things.

1. I really hope Shawn Andrews can return to form.  That would solve alot problems.

2. The need to decide what kind of linbackers they want.  They either need to be fast and cover TE’s, or big and stop the run.  Instead they get these hybrid tweeners and can do neither great.  I would rather they get beefier LB’s that can pressure the line of scrimmage and get quicker at safety to cover the TEs.

3. Bye bye westbrook.

]]> By: phillyfan http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26623 phillyfan Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:49:01 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26623 It is a nobrainer.  I don't understand why people are worried about in relying on Kolb.  At this stage, he just ins't much of a step down.  In addiiton, Eagles will sign a verteran QB that may be just as good as McNabb.  Lets indeed be objective.  What is McNabb giving us that we fear we might lose if we trade him?  We don't get the "veteran" presence.  He isn't a guy the lockerroom appears to follow.  HE isn't a great decision-maker during the game.  He isn't known for his audibles.  He IS known for making "rookie" mistakes like throwing inbounds at the end of a half with no timeouts.  He is not known for rallying teams from behind.  He is not an accurate passer.  He would no longer be any more threat to run than Kolb would be.  He has put up good stats when his weapons have been better (see TO and DJ) and average stats with average personnel.  He has consistently beat bad teams and average teams, and lost to above average and good teams.  So what exactly are we losing? The only thing we are losing is familiarity!  We know he won't be God-aweful.  But that is no way to win a title.  That is playing not to be 5-11.  This franchise really has no choice but to move on for the primarily business reasons that Pete mentioned.  But they also should not move on fearing the outcome.  McNabb just isn't that good. It is a nobrainer.  I don’t understand why people are worried about in relying on Kolb.  At this stage, he just ins’t much of a step down.  In addiiton, Eagles will sign a verteran QB that may be just as good as McNabb.  Lets indeed be objective.  What is McNabb giving us that we fear we might lose if we trade him?  We don’t get the “veteran” presence.  He isn’t a guy the lockerroom appears to follow.  HE isn’t a great decision-maker during the game.  He isn’t known for his audibles.  He IS known for making “rookie” mistakes like throwing inbounds at the end of a half with no timeouts.  He is not known for rallying teams from behind.  He is not an accurate passer.  He would no longer be any more threat to run than Kolb would be.  He has put up good stats when his weapons have been better (see TO and DJ) and average stats with average personnel.  He has consistently beat bad teams and average teams, and lost to above average and good teams.  So what exactly are we losing? The only thing we are losing is familiarity!  We know he won’t be God-aweful.  But that is no way to win a title.  That is playing not to be 5-11.  This franchise really has no choice but to move on for the primarily business reasons that Pete mentioned.  But they also should not move on fearing the outcome.  McNabb just isn’t that good.

]]> By: tk76 http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26619 tk76 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:14:36 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26619 The Eagles are in good shape given they have tons of financial flexibility and few restraints.  The team has one of the best positive cash-flows in the league.  Add to that the hidden benefit that Dallas will be hindered by the uncapped year rules.   From what I read, Washington will likely be the other major competition for FA's in an uncapped year.  I think Philly.com had a detailed article a week or two back breaking down each teams resources(cashflow, owners net value etc.)  or was it an article hear? The Eagles are in good shape given they have tons of financial flexibility and few restraints.  The team has one of the best positive cash-flows in the league.  Add to that the hidden benefit that Dallas will be hindered by the uncapped year rules.
 
From what I read, Washington will likely be the other major competition for FA’s in an uncapped year.  I think Philly.com had a detailed article a week or two back breaking down each teams resources(cashflow, owners net value etc.)  or was it an article hear?

]]> By: stu http://www.reclinergm.com/its-time-to-trade-mcnabb/#comment-26618 stu Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:13:38 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=8875#comment-26618 ESPN rumor mill has something about McNabb's trade potential.  I don't usually read too much into that thing, but whatever. ESPN rumor mill has something about McNabb’s trade potential.  I don’t usually read too much into that thing, but whatever.

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