His lone score came in the second half from a meaningless touchdown to DeSean Jackson. 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. A future Hall of Fame passer, Donovan McNabb has been doing something right for his career that works well for him. This was McNabb's first time being benched for something other than injury or a meaningless game. 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". McNabb to officially retire as Eagle Monday. He can seem so brilliant like a sparkling diamond during a beautifully polished drive when he extends plays with his feet and gets the ball down field with his arm. In his quest to get back on the field, the RB is planning to work out with former teammate Adrian Peterson. Philadelphia fell 3414 to Dallas, marking the first time McNabb had ever lost a first-round playoff game. "The reception was great," McNabb said Sunday. [119] In August 2016, McNabb became the lead analyst for beIN Sports college football coverage,[120] and he also joined ESPN Radio as an analyst. Two plays later he throws into triple coverage and gets intercepted. 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. [132] McNabb currently is an athlete partner and serves on the advisory board for MODe Sports Nutrition. He also had nine carries for 49 rushing yards and led the team to a pair of successful two-point conversions (one rush and one pass). For McNabb to lose the job to him, under any circumstances other than injury, is something he has to cringe at. Yeah, MJD only has one rushing touchdown. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN It's the lack of respect that the front office showed this year that is most disturbing. McNabb carried that momentum into October as he went 33-for-48 (68.8% completions), and threw 369 yards and three touchdowns en route to leading the Eagles to a memorable come-from-behind victory at an unfriendly Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs. Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with quarterback Peyton Manning. [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. A dominant defense helped A. J. Feeley and Koy Detmer go a combined 51 to finish the season. Donovan McNabb Retires An Eagle, #5 To Be Retired McNabb reached 200 career touchdowns and 30,000 career yards passed in a win against the Washington Redskins on October 26, 2009 with a 45-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN The Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions in a 5621 win in week 3. 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 became only the third African-American quarterback to start in a Super Bowl after Doug Williams in 1987 and Steve McNair in 1999.[64]. 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. Although the slow start hindered his overall statistics for 2003, McNabb had the highest quarterback rating (97.5) in the NFL for the second half of the season and also completed over 62% of his passes for over eight yards per attempt. Total touchdowns per game, interceptions per game, and career touchdown-to-interception ratio ranked 24th, 16th, and 10th respectively (minimum 3000 attempts). That's bad. In the season opener, McNabb led the Eagles to a 3810 win over the Carolina Panthers. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? By going the entire months of September and October without having a wide receiver catch a touchdown pass, the 2003 Eagles became the first NFL team since 1945 not to have gotten a touchdown pass from any of its wide receivers in the first two months of a season. McNabb is the Eagles' record holder for. But as you get older those odds, statistically, decrease. Only if he can't find a decent home since he could still have something left. [63] This dramatic improvement coincided with a massive upgrading of the Eagles' receiving corps, namely the arrival of Terrell Owens, who caught 77 passes for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns in only 14 games. Postseason passing touchdowns, total offensive yards, and pass completions ranked 14th (tied), 12th, and 10th respectively. Metcalf spoke to 547 players about social media, finances and meeting etiquette in NFL's first rookie webinar. Garcia had success, leading the Eagles from 5-5 after the Tennessee game to 10-6 and winners of the NFC East Division. As a short-term fix, he constantly had Tony Romo to worry about. McNabb struggled at times as the Patriots' defense stifled the Eagles running attack, limiting the team to only 45 yards rushing. What does all this mean for Donovan McNabb? 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. McNabb set a career high with 58 passing attempts (completing 28), and tied a career high with three interceptions in the NFL's first tie game in six years, when the Eagles played the Cincinnati Bengals and ended up with a 1313 tie. McNabb has already gotten hot feet during his time in Washington because of inconsistent line play. 5 in a halftime ceremony that was notable for how upbeat it was. 5 jersey officially retired by the team on September 19 in front of fans at Lincoln Financial Field in a nationally televised game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Donovan McNabb - Wikipedia McNabb is far younger than Favre, but Favre didn't rely on his feet as much as McNabb. McNabb had injured his groin on the play and was placed on the injured-reserve list later that week. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. McNabb finally amassed the kind of numbers that placed him firmly as one of the elite NFL quarterbacks statistically. He did have one great season left in him, 2009,but Favre pulled the "unretirement" care one too many times and in 2010, he was a nightmare. Further, he became the first quarterback in league history to throw over 30 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single season. 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. The Eagles were hopeful McNabb would start in the week-2 game against the New Orleans Saints, but he was kept on the sidelines in both weeks 2 and 3. The Donovan McNabb trade, 10 years later - ProFootballTalk [88], On July 27, 2011, the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings came to an agreement on terms for a trade. Though low for his standards, McNabb put up respectable numbers in 2005. His number of rushes has declined every season since 2007. 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. In the game, Kolb threw an interception that was returned 108 yards for a touchdown by safety Ed Reed, breaking the record he previously held for longest interception returned for a touchdown. Only ten quarterbacks placed higher in both categories. The quality of NFL receivers is all about hitting your man in stride. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Making the move even more surprising was the fact that a division rival did the deal, with Washington sending the [more] As of now, he has thrown seven touchdowns and eight interceptions. Donovan McNabb announced his plans Monday to retire an Eagle. [12] McNabb amassed 2,892 yards of total offense in his junior season to set a school record. However, when the Eagles selected McNabb the "Dirty 30" ended up loudly booing McNabb when he appeared on stage. Donovan McNabb to retire this fall as an Eagle - CBSSports.com Andy Reid's decision to bring in Donovan McNabb was bizarre - Section 215 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. McNabb led his team against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. Though McNabb was approached by recruiters from numerous colleges, only two schools, Syracuse University and the University of Nebraska, offered him scholarships to play college football as a quarterback. 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. When did Donovan McNabb leave the Philadelphia Eagles? The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. Having played nearly up to full speed in the preseason games, it was decided that McNabb would return to the field several months short of the full year-long recovery expected of an ACL injury. He averaged 8.26 yards per attempt, completed 64.0% of his passes, threw 31 touchdown passes (he also ran for three more), and had only eight interceptions. Minnesota Vikings. He ranked sixth in the nation with a 158.9 passing efficiency rating and 22nd in total offense, with 233.8 yards per game. Was Shanahan covering for his son, offensive coordinator Kyle? McNabb could not keep the momentum rolling, however, as the Eagles lost four straight games. He fumbled the ball, fell to the ground, and held his right leg. In 2010, it was ranked number one by Eagles fans as the "game of the decade". 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. The Vikings have the best offensive line of the four on this list but they are getting older just like McNabb. Despite his up-and-down season, McNabb helped the Eagles reach the playoffs for the seventh time in his nine seasons as a starter. 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McNabb was also teammates with future NFL star Marvin Harrison for one season at Syracuse. What else does that mean? [84], In the first week of the 2010 season, McNabb and head coach Mike Shanahan led the Redskins to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. [citation needed], In the playoffs, McNabb led the Eagles to their second Super Bowl trip ever, with victories over the Minnesota Vikings 27-14 and Atlanta Falcons 27-10 in the NFC Championship. "No. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling . 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. He was the No. McNabb earned his second trip to the Pro Bowl (was originally elected as an alternate) following the 2001 season after combining for 3,715 yards of total offense and establishing career highs in touchdown passes (25) and quarterback rating (84.3). Let's assume McNabb stays in Washington. The Giants' defense, led by defensive end Osi Umenyiora, sacked McNabb a record-tying 12 times. The two believed the Eagles would select running back Ricky Williams and they wanted the fans to cheer the selection. [43][44] McNabb's Eagles advanced to the NFC championship game for the first time since 1980, losing to the heavily favored St. Louis Rams.[45]. If that is the case, why would McNabb want to stay around and help one of those rookies squeeze him out of either the starting job or the backup to Rex Grossman gig? 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. McNabb completed 21 of his 26 attempted passes for 381 yards. Donovan McNabb was wearing wings on the side of his helmet from 1999 and during his entire career he played for one head coach, Andy Reid. We all know how poor a job Daniel Snyder has done running his franchise. I enjoyed being back.". "[73] In week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, McNabb threw for 361 yards (the most of any quarterback that week) and three touchdowns, which included a 90-yard toss to Hank Baskett at the end of the second quarter. Uncle says Hamlin still 'fighting,' is in 'great hands' Buffalo Bills. McNabb, who is in the process of launching his career as a broadcast analyst, is the Eagles' all-time leader in every major passing category, including attempts (4,746), completions (2,801), yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216). McNabb signed his enormous contract extension (six years, $89.2 million) on November 15. If there are any boos, I will smile," he told the newspaper. NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire [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. As the Eagles' starting quarterback from 1999 to 2009, McNabb led the team to eight playoff appearances (including five consecutive from 2000 to 2004), five division titles (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), five NFC Championship Games (including four consecutive from 2001 to 2004), and one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. Together, they helped Mount Carmel win the 1991 State Championship over Wheaton Central High School. In that span, he accounted for 71.5 percent of the club's offensive production, and completed 92 of 150 passes for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns with three interceptions for a 92.2 passer rating. In week 2, McNabb nearly engineered a victory over the Houston Texans, passing for 426 yards (third-most of his career), but came up just short of a victory when the Texans prevailed 3027 in overtime. I was looking forward to the next opportunity to get out there and try to win the game. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday [90] McNabb was rumored to be a possible addition to the Vikings for the past three years, in part due to his relationship with then-coach Brad Childress, the former Eagles offensive coordinator. But it also often means that the team or even the entire organization is bad and they are more than one positional upgrade away from being a competitor. McNabb was given Pro Bowl honors for the last time in his career. If he does not stay with the Redskins, then there are four teams who could be looking for his services next season. [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. 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. Philadelphia Eagles. [61][62] In 2003, Philadelphia's wide receivers caught only five touchdown passes, tying the record for fewest in a 16-game season. 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. Following the injury, McNabb's willingness to run decreased,[citation needed] and his rushing statistics never matched the high standards set in his first four years. The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. Almost half of those yards were gained on a 22-yard run by Brian Westbrook as time expired at the end of the first half, and the Eagles ballcarriers averaged less than 1.5 yards per rush (23 yards on 16 carries) during the rest of the game. He felt that they were just a few plays away from being a playoff team. Later, he was named to the Syracuse All-Century football team.[15]. McNabb had his share of problems, completing less than half of his passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. Taking that part of his game away leaves him much more vulnerable and much less likely to succeed. 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]. The Redskins had a nice finish to the regular season, defeating the Jaguars on the road and losing by a field goal or less to Dallas, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay. [123], McNabb and his mother Wilma McNabb have done commercials for Campbell's Chunky Soup, which have been parodied on Saturday Night Live. 5 when the Birds host Andy Reid's. However, in an interview with NBC, McNabb said he was not sick and did not throw up. [50][51][52] Limbaugh resigned from ESPN within days, and the long-term implications of the remarks were revisited in 2021 after Limbaugh's death from lung cancer. At the Meadowlands on October 22, his 18-yard pass to James Thrash with 1:52 remaining gave the Eagles a 109 victory, and their first win over the Giants in ten games. Marvin Harrison - Wikipedia 5 will always love you.". So, Redskins fans have a 33 percent chance of having their starting quarterback playing out the entire season. Led the Eagles to five conference championship games. AP Photo/Michael Perez "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the . The ceremony was scheduled for Thursday night to coincide with the return of Reid. [142], In 2000, McNabb started his own charity called the Donovan McNabb Fund to raise awareness about diabetes. Despite this, you could almost forgive the fact that McNabb never won a Super Bowl as a player. He finishes his career 17th on the NFL's career passing list with 37,276 yards and 22nd in touchdowns with 234. Donovan McNabb: From Chicago To The NFL - Highschool Cube Injuries have sidelined Jerick McKinnon since he joined the 49ers two years ago. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. McNabb officially announced his retirement over the summer. However, in the following divisional round, they were defeated by the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, 2724. [22] A group of Eagles fans known as the "Dirty 30" were sent to the draft by sports radio host Angelo Cataldi and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. He won three Pro Bowl rings, as well as one Super Bowl title . [36] He accounted for 74.6% of the team's total net yards in 2000, third highest in the NFL. After the tie, McNabb struggled in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, going 8-of-18 for 54 yards with two interceptions and a fumble, and being sacked twice. First NFL quarterback to throw more than 30 touchdowns and less than 10 interceptions in a season (2004), Most consecutive pass attempts completed, with 24 over two games in 2004 against the New York Giants (his final 10 passes on November 28, 2004) and Green Bay Packers (his first 14 passes on December 5, 2004), until, Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a postseason game, with 107 yards on January 11, 2004, against the Green Bay Packers. This slide really does not need much elaboration. The four teams who could be vying for Donovan McNabb's services in 2011 have some of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. McNabb, 36, last played in 2011, appearing in six games for the Minnesota Vikings before being released and sitting out the rest of that season after failing to find another NFL employer. 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. 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. . 1 / 21 Jul 29, 2013 Donovan McNabb was the No. Donovan McNabb was one of the most gifted quarterbacks in Philadelphia Eagles history. [91] Vikings punter Chris Kluwe agreed to give McNabb his number 5 jersey, in exchange for a $5,000 donation to Kick for a Cure, McNabb to promote Kluwe's band "Tripping Icarus" during a press conference, and an ice cream cone. McNabb's 2005 season began in turmoil and ended on the injured reserve list. Donovan McNabb Retires As An Eagle - philadelphiaeagles.com [140] He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days, 18 to be served in jail and the remainder under house arrest. Obviously I'll be out there with my family and the teammates I played with. [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). By 2006, only McNabb was still with the team that originally drafted him. "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. What is Donovan McNabb doing now? - Sportskeeda
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