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A Philadelphian's view on McNabb (1 Viewer)
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Fair & Balanced
There is a fine line between hero and goat.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
And if Freddie Mitchell catches 1000 more balls he's in the HOF. IF, IF, IF, IF, IF.Please See Mine said:
gonzobill5
Footballguy
In an attempt to reduce the number of McNabb threads we have going, I'll pose this question here
How do you think Brad Lidge's career and the way he's been regarded by the average philly fan compares to McNabb?
How do you think Brad Lidge's career and the way he's been regarded by the average philly fan compares to McNabb?
TitusIII
Footballguy
They don't really want to do this, but a fan's brain has been trained over the years to support his or her team. And when more than a few share the opinion that this was a bad move on the Eagles part, their brains go with the trained response...similar to Pavlov's dogs, in a way. It really isn't a slight on McNabb per se, the Eagles fans are just being homers, and that is perfectly natural/expected.
babydemon90
Footballguy
I think McNabb's departure has far more to do with his age + contract expiring next year then any playoff losses.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
I've never seen Brad Lidge blow a save and then throw his team under the bus. Plus, Lidge didn't choke when the lights shined the brightest. No comparison whatsoever between the two.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
The point is that all this stuff about McNabb's personality and not endearing himself to the fans would be meaningless if he had just won 1 super bowl. All of this other stuff is just talk show fodder. Winning is the most important part.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Again, this is really the issue. All of the personality issues with McNabb are just frivolous add-ons from people who wanted the Eagles to win a SB.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
But if McNabb had won one, then his biggest flaw wouldn't be that he didn't win one.
Gold Standard
Footballguy
The reality is if he had won it in '02 when it was right there for the taking, he would be a God in this town. Did you read McNabb's old man finding the significane of him being traded on Easter Sunday as a resurrection?!?!Something tells me I'm not going to have the slightest idea who Kevin Kolb's parents are.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
2005 World Series down?
So, let me get this straight.
If the Eagles had won a Super Bowl, this trade never would have happened? The Eagles would have extended McNabb already, and would be prepared to ride him until he retired? The fans would cheer him forever, grateful for the title, even if it was years ago?
I agree with the fellow who said the trade (from the Eagles' standpoint) was due to McNabb's age and contract status. He'd reached the point where the organization, when faced with such a decision, decided to cut bait. As they always do. They stick with their philosophy, and I give them credit, as it has mostly worked out very well for them.
But c'mon - would Philly fans now be crying and wailing if the team had traded McNabb after he had won the 2002 Super Bowl? I have a hard time believing that.
If the Eagles had won a Super Bowl, this trade never would have happened? The Eagles would have extended McNabb already, and would be prepared to ride him until he retired? The fans would cheer him forever, grateful for the title, even if it was years ago?
I agree with the fellow who said the trade (from the Eagles' standpoint) was due to McNabb's age and contract status. He'd reached the point where the organization, when faced with such a decision, decided to cut bait. As they always do. They stick with their philosophy, and I give them credit, as it has mostly worked out very well for them.
But c'mon - would Philly fans now be crying and wailing if the team had traded McNabb after he had won the 2002 Super Bowl? I have a hard time believing that.
jasvic
Footballguy
Wadsworth
Footballguy
That didn't take long.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
The trade occurring has nothing to do with the fans feelings. It would have happened whether they had won the Super Bowl or not.The fans would have much different feelings if he had won a Super Bowl. The city has a collective frustration built up from not winning in 50 years and from getting so close and not winning. It kept building and building to the point that many are very negative toward McNabb (not saying it's necessarily right or fair). Had they won a Super Bowl, all of the air would have gone out of the frustration balloon and the ill will from some of the fans wouldn't be anything like it is now.
gonzobill5
Footballguy
Somebody gets my drift.
Snotbubbles
Footballguy
That didn't happen while he was in Philly. We're talking about a Philadelphia fans perspective.
Adebisi
Footballguy
...except we get far more than just ESPN and national spin these days. This isn't 1987 anymore, partner.Well when all you guys get is the ESPN, national spin on us and you buy it hook, line and sinker... then no, you people have no clue.Very
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
It still happened. And the perspective of the average Philly fan isn't exactly something I would brag about. Sorry, man, but you peeps up in Philly have a well-earned rep. It is what it is.
Yenrub
Footballguy
I am not so sure that neither making the 75th anniversary team or selling the most jerseys is a healthy show of respect.I would guess that the leading jersey sales for MOST NFL teams is the QB.While I respect Jaws and Cunningham its not like he beat out so all time NFL great for that distinction, looking at the stats and number of wins as an Eagle makes the choice pretty easy
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