McNabb placing blame?

[Mr. Scot]

From PFT: McNabb slights Eagles defense

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb took a not so thinly-veiled shot at his defensive teammates, pinning blame on them for the NFC title game loss to the Arizona Cardinals, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

During a WIP radio interview, McNabb’s response to a question about why the Eagles couldn’t respond offensively after the Cardinals’ touchdown in the final minutes suggested that the defense was at fault for squandering a slight lead.

“We were up, 25-24,” McNabb said, per the Inquirer. “We were up, 25-24. [The Cardinals] drove down 72 yards by running the ball — probably, what, eight times? And it reminded me so much of [the NFC championship game in] St. Louis where, coming back in that second half, they ran the ball nine times with Marshall Faulk to keep our offense off the field. Because they were terrified of us going back out and scoring more points.”

The story goes on to say former Eagles defender Hugh Douglas took offense.

“I know Donovan. I respect Donovan. In his mind, he didn’t say anything wrong. But a leader thinks before he speaks. That would never come out of a leader’s mouth. Every year, Donovan says something that’s inflammatory, then he doesn’t explain himself. Explain yourself. When you alienate people who have your back, I need to understand why. I need to understand how he thinks. Right now, I don’t.”

Hasn't gotten much play nationally, but I wonder if there's been much reaction in Philly.

Florio states in a separate article that some "insiders" believe McNabb is trying to "talk his way out of town". As always, this kind of talk is highly speculative.

[mantal]

From PFT: McNabb slights Eagles defense

The story goes on to say former Eagles defender Hugh Douglas took offense.

Hasn't gotten much play nationally, but I wonder if there's been much reaction in Philly.

Florio states in a separate article that some "insiders" believe McNabb is trying to "talk his way out of town". As always, this kind of talk is highly speculative.

And he said less than two weeks ago that he wants to retire as an Eagle... lol

[L.A. Fanatic]

mcnabb is a cry baby. he needs to shut up and play

who was out of breathe in the Super Bowl again?

[King Taharqa]

Overblown. McNabb will be back in Philly again next year.

[pstall]

But according to McNabb he doesn't hear the critics and fans.

McFabrication is more like it.

[King Taharqa]

But according to McNabb he doesn't hear the critics and fans.

McFabrication is more like it.

He hears them, he just pays them no mind. If he did he wouldnt be the Hall Of Famer that he is.

[Kevin Greene]

Reminds me of the Peyton Manning "I'm trying to be a good teammate here" BS.

[Johnny Rockets]

Hugh Douglas hits the nail on the head with his statement.

Word is McNabb has never been the favorite person in that locker room, in fact he is very much disliked by some teamates. McNabb is not the leader of that team, Brian Dawkins is. I hate when McNabb opens his mouth like that whether it is true or not what he says. What do you have to gain by saying that?

Regardless, I still want him as the Eagles QB next year and believe he will be. I am not ready for the Kolb era to begin.

[Mr. Scot]

Hugh Douglas hits the nail on the head with his statement.

Word is McNabb has never been the favorite person in that locker room, in fact he is very much disliked by some teamates. McNabb is not the leader of that team, Brian Dawkins is. I hate when McNabb opens his mouth like that whether it is true or not what he says. What do you have to gain by saying that?

Regardless, I still want him as the Eagles QB next year and believe he will be. I am not ready for the Kolb era to begin.

That's not the first time I've heard that sort of criticism.

[Mr. Scot]

And now...this.

Eagles | McNabb wants financial apology

Jason Cole, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Philadelphia Eagles QB Donovan McNabb remains upset over his benching this past season and he, along with agent Fletcher Smith, want the team to come through with a financial commitment to him. McNabb has two years remaining on his contract. If there's no meeting of the minds, McNabb will likely skip the team's offseason program.

That's from KFFL. It took some time, but I found the story it's pulled from here: link

Here's the blurb.

7. McNabb wants a financial apology. After being benched briefly in November and then coming back to lead the Eagles to a the NFC Championship game, McNabb and agent Fletcher Smith want Philadelphia to come through with a financial commitment to him. McNabb, 32, has two years remaining on his contract, which complicates things for Philadelphia.

If there’s no meeting of the minds, expect that McNabb will skip the offseason program. That won’t be popular in Philadelphia, but McNabb hasn’t ever really been all that popular with the fans anyway. The way he and Smith likely see it, what is there to lose?

Not exactly "fence mending" here.

[carpanfan96]

And now...this.

That's from KFFL. It took some time, but I found the story it's pulled from here: link

Here's the blurb.

Not exactly "fence mending" here.

His actions are saying he wants out of Philly. I really don't see them giving him a big contract extension.

[King Taharqa]

McNabb is so selfish. He's not a leader. The Eagles need to get rid of him and give the keys to Kolb. How dare he ask for a contract extension that guarantees he retires an Eagle. What has he ever done for them? :rofl:

[Mr. Scot]

"Financial commitment" doesn't necessarily equate to "contract extension". It's a reasonable assessment, but it doesn't actually say that.

Regardless, threatening to skip offseason workouts without a "financial commitment" isn't something I generally take a positive view of when it's done by any player.

And if he's playing the "you owe me because you benched me" card, that's just whiny.

[King Taharqa]

"Financial commitment" doesn't necessarily equate to "contract extension". It's a reasonable assessment, but it doesn't actually say that.

Regardless, threatening to skip offseason workouts without a "financial commitment" isn't something I generally take a positive view of when it's done by any player.

And if he's playing the "you owe me because you benched me" card, that's just whiny.

Hey Jason Cole reported it so it must be true. Just like if he reported the Panthers plan to release Jake Delhomme this offseason Im sure you would take it as gospel also.