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More Evidence the Oakland Raiders Don’t Expect to Land Donovan McNabb
Posted: 29th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Since the rumors of Donovan McNabb heading to Oakland started making their way around the blogosphere, I've maintained that McNabb will not become a Raider . But no matter how much evidence is piled in front of people, everyone still seems to believe that McNabb will be continuing his career in Oakland. Apparently these are the same people who didn't learn from being mislead by a clearly-made-up rumor that ...
Throughout his time as the Eagles' head coach, Andy Reid has not given a thing to the press. He has always talked them in circles and said a whole lot without saying a thing. He never gave them anything substantive and avoided controversy. But now, with his "We're listening to offers" comment, he has sparked a fire that I'm not sure anyone saw coming. The vultures that make up ...
Brian Westbrook Doesn’t Seem Likely To Continue Career
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
It became clear to most Eagles fans that Brian Westbrook was not the same guy he was even only two years ago. He's one of the most popular figures in Philadelphia sports history, so to see the fanbase universally accept that his time was up says a lot. As is usually the case when a high-profile player is released, everyone started connecting the dots. Chester Taylor jumped ...
Donovna McNabb’s Agent Doesn’t Believe Trade Is Imminent
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Speaking to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, Donovan McNabb's agent Fletcher Smith said that he does not believe a trade is imminent and that, among other things, he believes Andy Reid's "we're listening to offers" comment is being blown way out of proportion.The media blowing something out of proportion. When has that ever happened, especially when talking about Donovan McNabb?Smith also said that there has not been any ...
Donovan McNabb: Dick Vermeil Says He’d Be “Surprised” If He Is Traded
Posted: 26th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Everyone has their own opinion on the current Donovan McNabb saga , from fans to writers to other teams around the league, so it's not exactly surprising that a fan-favorite in Philadelphia would chime in with an opinion of his own. Former Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil piped up while talking to Tim Ryan and Pat Kirwan on Sirius NFL Radio, and will most likely be vilified because ...
Since the talks of Donovan McNabb-to-St. Louis have been shot down, more crazy rumors are now beginning to make their way around the blogosphere regarding McNabb's future with the Eagles. And apparently, the Raiders are the likeliest team to land McNabb—if you listen to the crazy rantings of the same people who believed McNabb was on his way to St. Louis . As if their credibility wasn't hurt enough, ...
Seemingly lost in all of the Donovan McNabb trade talks was the fact that Reid told reporters at the owner's meeting that he has been receiving offers for cornerback Sheldon Brown. Brown is currently unhappy with his contract, but the Eagles don't seem likely to budge. He was a good sport all throughout the 2009 campaign, but it was clear from the start of the season that Brown was ...
St. Louis Rams Have Offer On the Table for Donovan McNabb?
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
According to the great prophet Jeff McLane, the Rams have an offer on the table to acquire quarterback Donovan McNabb.Per McLane, the offer is the 33rd overall pick (the first selection in the second round) and free safety O.J. Atogwe for McNabb. McLane also says that a source close to McNabb tells him that the quarterback would be willing to sign a contract extension with the Rams—likely where he would ...
Philadelph Eagles’ Donovan McNabb Would Like Quick Resolution
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Speaking out on his Yardbarker blog, Donovan McNabb has issued a statement regarding Andy Reid's candid response that all three of the Eagles' quarterbacks are on the trading block . "My position hasn't changed. I've said all along that I would like to win a Super Bowl and finish my career in Philadelphia. "I understand the situation well and just hope whichever direction the Eagles decide to go ...
Andy Reid: Philadelphia Eagles Entertaining Offers for All Three Quaterbacks
Posted: 24th March 2010 by Bob Cunningham in NFL
Andy Reid was uncharacteristically candid when he sat down to speak with the media at the NFL's annual owner's meeting in Orlando, saying that the team is in fact listening to offers for all three quarterbacks."I'm listening (to offers) out there," Reid told the media during the NFC's media day. "I'm not saying I'm doing anything. But we're keeping our ears open."Reid was also asked how interested he was in ...