McNabb feels disrespected

[King Taharqa]

McNabb feels disrespected

ASHBURN, Va. (AP)—Donovan McNabb felt disrespected by the way he was benched by Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan.

“Everything was handled awkwardly,” McNabb said Tuesday on his weekly radio show on ESPN980, “somewhat to a disrespect to me and to the team.”

Making his first public comments since his demotion last week, McNabb said he strongly disagreed with the decision, but he has a bigger problem with the way he says the organization leaked the news to the media before informing him.

“Because of the timing and because of all the leaks and everything that was put out there, and no putting out the fire, so to speak,” McNabb said, “I’m hearing everything through the media.”

Shanahan waited until Thursday evening to tell McNabb that Rex Grossman would be the starter for the rest of the season, even though rumblings of a possible switch had been circulating all week.

“I was pulled back by it. All of a sudden you get this news a couple of days before the game, you do feel somewhat disrespected,” McNabb said. “You could have told me earlier or at least prepared me for it. … The term I did use was professional. You would like to hear it early, and if you hear it late, it kind of throws off the preparation for a lot of guys.”

McNabb said he wasn’t even aware that he was being demoted to No. 3 quarterback for the final two games of the season until Shanahan announced the move to reporters the next day.

As for the benching, McNabb conceded he’s had a tough year, but he said he felt he had made enough progress in his first season in the Redskins’ offense to give the team something to build on. Shanahan said he benched McNabb because the team had been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs and he wanted to evaluate the two other quarterbacks, Grossman and John Beck.

“The way this whole thing went down to me was ‘off’ and one that I strongly disagree, with because I’ve always believed that if you start something you finish it,” McNabb said. “I wanted to be out there with the team. … Other quarterbacks have struggled a little bit, but I’m the one that’s got to go through this ‘evaluation process.”’

McNabb was asked if he felt demeaned by serving as the third-string quarterback.

“Yeah, I don’t think too many guys go from 1 to 3,” he answered. “That’s an unfortunate situation that I guess I’m one of a few to be a part of.”

The Redskins signed McNabb to a contract extension last month, but it contains a clause that allows the team to release him before next season without further financial obligations. McNabb said he did not think his relationship with Shanahan is permanently damaged and that he hopes to return to the team next season.

“I love the fans here. … I’ve enjoyed myself here,” he said. “I think we can do some good things here.”

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[The Saltman]

we might suck with shiitty qb play but at least we aren't as dysfunctional as the redskins.

[SteveSmithOwns]

I've said it before, i'll say it again. The Washington Redskins are in the worst spot in the entire NFL. they have a huge payroll, one of the oldest teams in the league, and they still aren't good. the next 3-4 years will not be pretty for Redskin fans

[King Taharqa]

we might suck with shiitty qb play but at least we aren't as dysfunctional as the redskins.

I agree. The funny thing is, people on here are upset with how VY handled his situation with the Titans, but look at the end results. His teammates still got his back, and his owner has told him he'll be back next season. Contrast that with McNabb who's handled this with all class & professionalism, and the Skins treat him worse. They've pretty much let him know they dont want him back and are treating him like they are trying to ruin him. The Skins are definitely dysfunctional.

[Purity-Control]

Best thing that could of happened to him, that team is going no where.

Get The F*ck out of Washington

San Francisco is waiting for you Donovan.

[Starscream]

I have no problem with him getting moved to the 3 spot, but that was a sh!tty way to tell him. He should have been informed before the media.

[The Saltman]

Best thing that could of happened to him, that team is going no where.

Get The F*ck out of Washington

San Francisco is waiting for you Donovan.

does san fran run a wco?

[X-Clown]

The funny thing is, people on here are upset with how VY handled his situation with the Titans, but look at the end results. His teammates still got his back, and his owner has told him he'll be back next season. Contrast that with McNabb who's handled this with all class & professionalism, and the Skins treat him worse.

I wonder if it would be different had McNabb had a contract with more guarantees that dictates the front office completely holding the cards. Then again, Albert Haynesworth's complaining didn't work out much better for him.

[Purity-Control]

does san fran run a wco?

It's tough to say what Mike Johnson wants to run, he is basically calling plays from Rayes Playbook with his own twists.

But thats all moot anyway, if you get a QB like Donovan you build the offense around his skill set.

[King Taharqa]

I think McNabb could thrive in San Fran with those weapons they have on offense. They should be doing a hell of a lot more IMO with what they have. Look at what McNabb's old buddy Westbrook has done. People thought he was finished, but he's stepped up big for them this season. I could see Don in that red & gold.

[bleys]

McNabb to 49ers would be a good move.. I like to see him finish his career strong..

[countryboi]

the big question is why the hell did the skins sign him to a new deal and then not use him.......its like the coach and the gm dont even speak to each other....what a mess

[Mvp2014]

AWWW, poor McScabb cant play outside of Phili's system just like every other qb they've had, I doubt Vick would even make the pro bowl if he didnt play up there. I swear if we had Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin Clausen would look alright

[bleys]

the big question is why the hell did the skins sign him to a new deal and then not use him.......its like the coach and the gm dont even speak to each other....what a mess

their owners sucks.. big reason why.. McNabb is a good QB, but I'm sure the owner didn't ask his new HC whether they would be a good fit..