Are McNabb's days numbered?

[pikesome]

I know it's not Chiefs' news but lets talk about someone else's QB drama for a while.

Link @ SI

'It was shocking'
McNabb breaks silence on Eagles drafting quarterback
Posted: Tuesday May 8, 2007 5:20PM; Updated: Tuesday May 8, 2007 5:20PM

Donovan McNabb said he expects to return from a knee injury by the preseason.
Simon Bruty/SI

NFL Team Page

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan McNabb had the same reaction most fans had when the Philadelphia Eagles selected quarterback Kevin Kolb with their first pick in last month's NFL draft.

"It was shocking," McNabb said Tuesday in an interview on WIP-AM radio.

Speaking publicly for the first time since the draft on April 28-29, McNabb downplayed the perception he's upset the Eagles selected his eventual successor.

The five-time Pro Bowl quarterback also said his rehab is going well following surgery for a torn knee ligament and he expects to play in the preseason.

"When you draft somebody at the position you're in, of course you have questions of 'What does that mean?"' McNabb said. "The most important thing for me is to make sure I'm healthy and 100 percent and get back out there competing and do the right thing on the field."

McNabb met with coach Andy Reid soon after the draft, but wouldn't reveal details of their conversation. He doesn't have to worry about his starting job, especially since backup Jeff Garcia signed with Tampa Bay after leading the Eagles to the NFC East title and a playoff victory last season.

"If I'm healthy, it's my job," said McNabb, who sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 11 last season.

The 30-year-old McNabb has led the Eagles to four NFC championship games and a Super Bowl loss in eight seasons in Philadelphia. He's finished the regular season on the sidelines three of the past five years.

"I don't think I'm close to the end of my career," McNabb said. "People say when you hit 30, it goes down hill. I think it gets better after that. It's unfortunate I've been hurt the last few years, but things happen."

The Eagles traded out of the first round and chose Kolb in the second round with the 36th overall pick. Kolb threw for 12,964 yards, 85 touchdowns and 31 interceptions in four years at Houston. He passed for 3,808 yards, 30 TDs and only four picks last season.

"I think Kevin Kolb is going to do an excellent job for us," McNabb said. "I'm going to try and help him as much as I can. I'm sure he's going to do great. I look forward to working with him this weekend."

The Eagles open their first minicamp on Friday. McNabb won't participate in practices, but will be working out at the practice facility. He said he isn't sure if he'll play in the preseason opener on Aug. 13, but expects to be ready for the second or third game.

Common sense says it's just an insurance policy but McNabb's had a lot of injury, makes you wonder if he's a hamstring away from the 2nd string.

[greg63]

Originally Posted by pikesome

Are McNabb's days numbered?

So is everyones.

[nychief]

I would take McNabb over any of our Qbs in a heart beat.

[Halfcan]

Have some Chunky soup and quit crying Mcflabb.

[Brock]

Originally Posted by nychief

I would take McNabb over any of our Qbs in a heart beat.

He's at least 5 years from being a Chief.

[Deberg_1990]

Im shocked that McNabb was shocked by them drafting a QB??

He cant be that naive??

[Thig Lyfe]

Originally Posted by Brock

He's at least 5 years from being a Chief.

[KcMizzou]

Hmmm... I was going to say that he was showing a lot of insecurity, and that he (at age 30) should just try to help groom the young guy for several years later.

Then I read the article and decided it was much ado about nothing.

[noa]

I remember last year McNabb's mom blogged about her worries that if Jeff Garcia won the Super Bowl with the Iggles, they would trade her son away. I'd say that was as likely as Kolb supplanting McNabb. Neither scenario would ever happen if McNabb is healthy, and this article seems to indicate he understands that.

[NaptownChief]

Well they didn't spend a high pick on a QB and just give AJ Feeley a new deal because they believe McNabb is their guy for many years to come.

One he makes a ton of money yet can't stay healthy. He pissed himself ten times worse than the Mavericks in the Super Bowl with the game on the line. Other QB's have now stepped in on multiple occassions and have made the team work just as well, if not better than when he is under center. He and both his parents whine in the media at every turn. Other than all those factors I can't possibly imagine why they might be laying out a game plan to go in a different direction.

He should spend more time figuring out why he #hit himself and couldn't run a 2 minute offense with the Super Bowl on the line and less time worrying about who they are drafting or how well his backup is playing while he is injured.

[Spicy McHaggis]

Did the Philly fans boo Kolb too when he was drafted?

[jlscorpio]

WTF does he expect? He misses a lot of games.