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Which team might trade first rounder for McNabb?

February 13th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles quarterback rumor mill has taken off in the last week and won’t calm down until one or two of their signal callers are in new towns. The biggest question surrounds Pro Bowler Donovan McNabb. Reports have said the Eagles need at least a first round pick to consider trading their franchise quarterback.
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Kolb staying, McNabb going?

February 13th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

We’re planning to take a look at the quarterback situation later this weekend on DailyPhiladelphian.com, but we have to address the rumors that the Eagles have offered a contract extension to Kevin Kolb.
Gary Cobb reported yesterday on GCobb.com that negotiations were ongoing. The Eagles, meanwhile, have disputed that report. Which side should the fan base [...]

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Reid, McNabb can learn from the Saints Super Bowl victory

February 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Andy Reid, Donovan McNabb, Joe Banner and the rest of the Eagles better have been paying attention to the Super Bowl tonight. They must learn a lesson from the Saints and head coach Sean Payton: Be aggressive and don’t be scared to fail.
The Saints got off to a slow start, trailing 10-0 [...]

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Former Eagles publicists: Bernard Hopkins’ ego fueled feud with McNabb

February 5th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Bernard Hopkins’ public dislike of Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb started a few years ago when McNabb was in too much of a hurry to get to the practice field and didn’t spend enough time talking the former boxing champs’ ear off, according to two former team publicists.
Rich Burg who now is McNabb’s [...]

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DeSean Jackson shines at Pro Bowl

January 31st, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Making history. That’s been DeSean Jackson’s motto since being named to the Pro Bowl as a wide receiver and punt returner. He was the first player to earn a Pro Bowl invite at two positions in one year.
Based on his first Pro Bowl experience, Jackson will be Jerking his way to many Pro Bowl appearances [...]

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McNabb pulls a Favre in Pro Bowl

January 31st, 2010 · 3 Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Trying to make something happen with just over two minutes left in the second quarter and the game tied at 17, Donovan McNabb tried too hard to make a play in Sunday’s Pro Bowl and ended up tossing a soft interception that was returned for a touchdown. Luckily for McNabb, the defense was called for [...]

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McNabb: Expect me and Westbrook back

January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Prior to taking the field for Pro Bowl practice on Wednesday, the media caught up with everybody’s favorite whipping boy Donovan McNabb.
According to articles on Philly.com and other media outlets, McNabb said he wants to — and expects to — be back under center for the Eagles next year. He also called reports of [...]

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McNabb roster bonus will impact Eagles decision

January 20th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Mike Missanelli and 97.5 The Fanatic held an Eagles forum today and a few good nuggets of information came out of the show. One that really struck us was the news that the Eagles owe Donovan McNabb a $6.2 million roster bonus on May 5. We wonder how many Coronas that will buy No. 5 [...]

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To be appreciated, Donovan McNabb must be traded

January 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Philadelphia Eagles

Your DailyPhiladelphian expressed his thoughts on the McNabb debate in Friday’s Philadelphia Inquirer.
To preserve his legacy in Philly, McNabb must be traded. It’s the only way at this point to show the fans what they have been missing the last few years. Like it or not, No. 5 is the best signal caller in Eagles [...]

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Vick not answer at QB for Eagles

January 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Philadelphia Eagles

By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor

Three seconds after Michael Vick tossed a 76-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin in the first quarter of Saturday’s game, my new iPhone rang and the McNabb bashing began … again.
It was my Uncle Bob calling and he, like many in my family, only calls after the Eagles play poorly. I never [...]

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