The McNabb Sage Continues… And I’m Getting Sick of It

Donovan why didn't you just listen when I was explaining the why you were benched? You just looked at me with that blank stare of yours.

Has Donovan McNabb been talking with Brett Favre about how to be a major distraction during the off-season lately?  While Donnie hasn’t quite reached heights of annoyance that Favre reaches on a yearly basis with his off-season soap operas, he is rapidly approaching them.

Today we found out via ESPN that McNabb and his agent Fletcher Smith met with the Eagles last week and discussed his November benching but didn’t address his contract situation at this time.  Rather, according to the report, McNabb wants to see what the Eagles do before he decides whether or not to pursue a contract extension or seek a trade if the Eagles don’t improve enough this off-season.

Ok.  First off.  McNabb needs to shut up about the benching against the Ravens.  He wants an explanation for why he was benched?  How about this one Donnie.  You flat out sucked more than any Eagles quarterback I can remember over a 7 quarter period that saw you throw 5 INTs.  That was after looking like a complete fool on every single football tv show, blog, and newspaper by admitting you didn’t know there were ties in the NFL.  Good enough of an explanation?

Secondly, where does McNabb think he is getting all of this power from?  He’ll decide if he wants an extension or a trade based on the moves the Eagles make?  Last I checked, McNabb was under contract for two more years.  The only leverage he has right now is that he knows he gives the Eagles the best chance to win in 2009 if the Eagles add a few more pieces to the puzzle.  TO gave the Eagles the best chance to win in 2005 though  too and everyone saw how well his war with the FO worked out for him.

It’s time someone tells McNabb to just shut up and play football.  McNabb’s got a world of talent, but he can’t keep his big mouth shut sometimes and the giant chip on his shoulder that he’s carried since Draft Day might just be the reason he’s struggled with his accuracy throughout his career.

If I was Joe Banner and Andy Reid I would dig up some highlights from the second half of the 2006 season featuring Jeff Garcia leading the Eagles to within a false start penalty from a potential NFC Championship game and have them playing on loop in the conference room next time McNabb and his agent want to have a sit down.

Speaking of Garica… he’s looking for a job right now isn’t he?