Rumor: McNabb refused to wear a wristband (1 Viewer)

[ebcpastor2004]

Who? Who does not want to wear the wristband?

Nice... I see what you did there. Very funny

 

[unckeyherb]

This is interesting to me. From what I understand the Birds offense is not vanilla at all and is actually very complicated with a lot of variations resulting in waaay more plays than a typical offense. Seems strange that the guy could know Andy Reid's play book inside out but Rat Face Jr's play book gave him so much trouble that he needed to wear a wristband with the plays on it.

He had slightly more time in Reid's offense than Shanahan's.One thing I think all of this (and other stories over years) shows is that McNabb is one heck of an athlete and a great physically gifted QB. For someone to have that much success despite having such a lack of understanding is pretty remarkable.

Not sure what you mean by the bolded. Yeah, he spent more time in Reid's offense, but its not like it took him a decade to learn it; the guy was making pro-bowls and winning playoffs while running that offense in his first year as a starter. You're not suggesting that Shanahan's offense is somehow more complicated than Reid's right?

I have no idea whose offense is more complicated nor do I care. What I do know is McNabb hasn't had as much time with Shanahan's offense as he did with Reid's at the point of "his first year as a starter" as you mention. McNabb's first year as a starter in DC was after about 5 months of studying the offense and his first year as a starter in Philly was more like 15 months of studying that offense. It also happened to be when McNabb was in much better physical condition due to his age.I believe if McNabb and the Redskins hadn't ruined their relationship, he would have been much better in 2011 than he was in 2010.

What does his physical condition have to do with remembering plays? If anything age would have a positive effect on his ability to know plays as he has had more time in the league. Those 15 months you mention were his first exposure to a pro level offense ever. Even if the two play books were equal (which I don't believe) wouldn't it stand to reason that a seasoned vet would be able to learn the plays in a shorter time period? I don't buy that there was any need for the wristband-hence, I think this story is bogus.

 

[Amused to Death]

I got a laugh out of today's FBG's daily email..."Maybe Philly fans were right".

 

[dgreen]

one thing is for sure , Mcnabb will always be the Victim .

Funny how it always seems that way isn't it? First it was how Philly fans and media just didn't appreciate him. Then he goes to Washington and it took less then half a season for the drama to start.

To be fair, Washington, with our without McNabb, has had continual drama for about 10 years in a row now.

 

[dgreen]

What does his physical condition have to do with remembering plays?

Nothing. The theory I was throwing out there was that his physical abilities are/were so high that he was able to overcome a less-than-adequate ability to understand the offense and produce such impressive results.

 

[Sidewinder16]

I'm not ignoring it at all. I was commenting on how ######ed it is to care about it all, and that most people on this board love to hate the guy. I could really give two ####s about it.

There's not much else, football-wise, to care about at the moment. It certainly isn't completely irrelevant. Despite whether the allegation is true or not, that this even came out says something about the relationship between McNabb and the 'Skins, which has implications on what team he'll be on in 2011.

He's a better QB than Alex Smith (since you appear to be a Niners fan) and Rex Grossman (who I hope dgreen enjoys under center next year), but it's whatever. Hate the guy if you want.

I'm not sure why you think I hate him. I neither do, nor want to.I definitely agree that McNabb is better than Smith (and I'm not a Niners fan, I'm simply a Joe Montana fan). On it's face, yes, I would concede that McNabb is (or, at the very least, has been) a better QB than Grossman. But Grossman ran Shanahan's offense better last year, so I'm not sure what we Redskins fan (yes, I am a life long Redskins fan) should be wishing for. The better QB who struggled with running the offense, or the worse (though not horrible) QB who can run the offense the way the coaches want it run.

 

[massraider]

I guess that 4th and 33 was all the receiver.

I take it all back. He's a big game stud.

 

[RUSF18]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the purpose of the wristband to translate the signal coming in from the earpiece (a number, a code, whatever) to the actual play call (listed on your wristband) which you would then give in the huddle? The wristband doesn't list the full play call (X receiver runs a hitch, Y runs a stop and go, Z runs a post corner)?

 

[dgreen]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the purpose of the wristband to translate the signal coming in from the earpiece (a number, a code, whatever) to the actual play call (listed on your wristband) which you would then give in the huddle? The wristband doesn't list the full play call (X receiver runs a hitch, Y runs a stop and go, Z runs a post corner)?

I assume that's how it works. If McNabb was wearing a wristband, this is probably how it would go:Kyle - Alright, Donovan, let's run #36. I think we can hit Cooley in the corner here. Oh, and let's switch up the snap count a little. They're starting to get some good jumps.Donovan looks at his wristband, walks into the huddle, and says - [insert here some really long crazy talk that indicates the formation and routes] and we're going on 2 this time guys. Hey, Chris, keep your eyes open.

 

[cobalt_27]

Am I the only one who thinks this is about the dumbest non-story to emerge in the history of anything?

 

[dhockster]

Am I the only one who thinks this is about the dumbest non-story to emerge in the history of anything?

If it's true, it is definitely a story to talk about.Especially in light of the fact that McNabb was benched the week after he supposedly refused to wear the wristband. Since you're a Cowboy fan, imagine if Parcells had asked Romo to wear a wristband and he refused. Would it say anything about who Romo is as a team player?

 

[Eastwood]

I don't see the problem here. McNabb is everything you want in a QB.

If your hire a QB to aerate your grass.

 

[32 Counter Pass]

I just don't get all the hate for McNabb. Get the impression he is pretty down to earth, and he has had a pretty decent career. I can understand Eagle fan frustration, but the comments towards McNabb feel more like personal attacks rather than professional criticism.

Are you assuming the report is false? If it's true, how is this a "personal attack" and "hate for McNabb"?

No I am not making any assumptions about this particular report. It comes comes on the heals of Hopkins ridiculous comments, and what seems like a theme when it comes to McNabb. :whoosh:

Oh, so your comment belongs in that thread? I'm just not sure what your comment has to do with this thread.

My apologies if I didn't meet the strict criteria for posting in this thread. This thread appeared to be another negative story about McNabb.

My comment was a reaction to all the negativity. Sorry I interrupted the parade.

 

[massraider]

Who? Who does not want to wear the wristband?

 

[Arizona Ron]

The Junkies are killing it this morning