Football The Eagles Want to trade Donovan McNabb

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2010, 08:38 AM

According to a report this morning at myfoxphilly.com, there's a bit of friction within the Eagles organization about whether they should trade or keep Donovan McNabb.

It seems they're getting a lot of offers for the veteran quarterback. Head coach Andy Reid wants to keep him. "The Eagles' brass" wants to move him. In their words:

There are many interested teams out there, but right now the Eagles are not accepting any offers yet.

Sources tell Fox 29's sports department that the Rams are not one of those teams, contrary to some reports.

But we're also being told that trading McNabb is not going to be easy because internally the Eagles' brass wants to move him but Andy Reid does not.

My first thought is to give some free advice to the brass, whoever that might be: Listen to Andy Reid. He's the one on the field, seeing what works and what doesn't. He's the one who sees the quarterbacks working every day. He knows what's going to win you games, if indeed that is your objective.

If you're looking to save money, get younger and rebuild, fine. But if you want to win football games, listen to your football guy.

If true, it makes for an interesting little situation, not only in terms of what happens this offseason, but all the way through 2010. If there is significant friction, and Reid stands firm with McNabb, you've got to think that the "brass" might tie Reid and McNabb's fortunes together, based on their performance next season.

**Bane** · 03-06-2010, 08:45 AM

Damn I figured Vick would be the one that gets traded on draft day.Well hell I forgot about Kolb being able to start.Thats pitiful!

They can trade 60% of their QB's for draft picks and still have a Qb better than any of ours.

**The Bad Guy** · 03-06-2010, 08:47 AM

The funny thing is that Andy Reid is the guy who makes all the decisions. He's the head guy in Philly.

If there are reports he wants to be moved, and Andy Reid is against it, it's not happening.

HotRoute · 03-06-2010, 08:59 AM

lets see here mcnabb, vick, or kolb? this should be a no brainer, trade vick get another year or two out of mcnabb and have kolb there for the long run.

boogblaster · 03-06-2010, 10:39 AM

Kolb .. a no-brainer ....

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

The funny thing is that Andy Reid is the guy who makes all the decisions. He's the head guy in Philly.

If there are reports he wants to be moved, and Andy Reid is against it, it's not happening.

If they do keep Mcnabb, and they fail to make playoffs, both Mcnabb and Reid could be looking for a new team

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2010, 11:37 AM

Where would you rank Mcnabb? I believe he has always been a top 10

Deberg_1990 · 03-06-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Where would you rank Mcnabb? I believe he has always been a top 10

Hes a solid QB for sure but hes always been one of those guys who always does just enough to break your heart.

I think hes probably taken that team as far has he can take them. Its probably time for both parties to part ways, but Reid cant quit McNabb sounds like.

Chiefburger · 03-06-2010, 12:02 PM

Well GM Joe Banner has final say. And I wouldn't put doublespeak past Reid. He might want to trade McNabb but puts up this front instead, evading blame from a frustrated city when the Eagles step back with Kolb next year. And, as a byproduct of trying to save his ass, he might drive up the asking price for McNabb.

BryanBusby · 03-06-2010, 12:04 PM

You give Andy Reid far too much credit.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-06-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

If they do keep Mcnabb, and they fail to make playoffs, both Mcnabb and Reid could be looking for a new team

No. ****ing. Way.

Andy Reid is going NOWHERE.

Clearly, you aren't familiar with the Eagles franchise and owner.

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

No. ****ing. Way.

Andy Reid is going NOWHERE.

Clearly, you aren't familiar with the Eagles franchise and owner.

Clearly, YOU didn't read the end of the ****ing article

ForeverChiefs58 · 03-06-2010, 01:43 PM

You do realize they let go of one of their biggest weapons in Westbrook

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-06-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Clearly, YOU didn't read the end of the ****ing article

Bullshit speculation

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-06-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

You do realize they let go of one of their biggest weapons in Westbrook

Let him go? The guy was DONE.

Why do you think they drafted McCoy and Maclin?

Oh, and they have another playmaker named DeSean Jackson.

Westbrook wasn't even a factor in 2009.

03-06-2010, 08:38 AM
ForeverChiefs58 MVP Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $2645326	The Eagles Want to trade Donovan McNabb According to a report this morning at myfoxphilly.com, there's a bit of friction within the Eagles organization about whether they should trade or keep Donovan McNabb. It seems they're getting a lot of offers for the veteran quarterback. Head coach Andy Reid wants to keep him. "The Eagles' brass" wants to move him. In their words: There are many interested teams out there, but right now the Eagles are not accepting any offers yet. Sources tell Fox 29's sports department that the Rams are not one of those teams, contrary to some reports. But we're also being told that trading McNabb is not going to be easy because internally the Eagles' brass wants to move him but Andy Reid does not. My first thought is to give some free advice to the brass, whoever that might be: Listen to Andy Reid. He's the one on the field, seeing what works and what doesn't. He's the one who sees the quarterbacks working every day. He knows what's going to win you games, if indeed that is your objective. If you're looking to save money, get younger and rebuild, fine. But if you want to win football games, listen to your football guy. If true, it makes for an interesting little situation, not only in terms of what happens this offseason, but all the way through 2010. If there is significant friction, and Reid stands firm with McNabb, you've got to think that the "brass" might tie Reid and McNabb's fortunes together, based on their performance next season.
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Bane C.H.I.E.F.S Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: **** your face Casino cash: $10005055	Damn I figured Vick would be the one that gets traded on draft day.Well hell I forgot about Kolb being able to start.Thats pitiful! They can trade 60% of their QB's for draft picks and still have a Qb better than any of ours.
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The Bad Guy Scott Pioli Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Copacobana Casino cash: $9363645	The funny thing is that Andy Reid is the guy who makes all the decisions. He's the head guy in Philly. If there are reports he wants to be moved, and Andy Reid is against it, it's not happening. __________________
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HotRoute Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Casino cash: $9755656	lets see here mcnabb, vick, or kolb? this should be a no brainer, trade vick get another year or two out of mcnabb and have kolb there for the long run.
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Chiefburger Starter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Camden, NJ Casino cash: $9754900	Well GM Joe Banner has final say. And I wouldn't put doublespeak past Reid. He might want to trade McNabb but puts up this front instead, evading blame from a frustrated city when the Eagles step back with Kolb next year. And, as a byproduct of trying to save his ass, he might drive up the asking price for McNabb.
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