Last night Donovan McNabb was traded to the Washington Redskins in return for the 37th pick in this years draft and a 3rd or 4th round pick in next years draft. There has been lots of talk over the past couple of weeks the the Eagles were looking to trade McNabb, but I don’t think anyone expected him to wind up in Washington.
When I first saw this trade I thought it was a good deal for both sides, and I suppose I still do. But the more I think about it the more I start thinking about how it’s actually quite strange.
I understand the Eagles perspective on trading him. Philly drafted Kolb a few years ago and it was thought at some point he would take over the starting role. McNabb new this was coming and felt he had a few more years left to be productive. Both sides treated the situation with class and McNabb got his wish to be traded. Now the Eagles can start the Kolb era.
I know there are some people who think Vick will get a shot to be a starter, and he will. But he won’t be their starting quarterback. Mike Vick will never be a starting quarterback, he’s just not good enough.
Where things get a little clouded for me is how the Redskins look at this deal. As in like what are they trying to do in Washington. Colt Brennan, Jason Camplbell and now Donovan McNabb. Sure everyone will have a chance to compete for the starting job but it’s just lip service. McNabb will be the starter, they didn’t bring him in to ride the pine.
So does this mean the Redskins actually think they can be competitive in the division, one of the toughest in football? Or does Daniel Snyder think they can be competitive? I know Shanahan was brought in and told he has full control, but this looks to me like Snyder was pushing this one. It’s almost like a desperation move. Mcnabb has a few years left and people thought he could still do it in Philly. But this isn’t Philly, this is a shit house team that has a bunch of talent that doesn’t, and may never, know how to play team football.
Maybe this will work out for the Redskins, but I doubt it. I thought if McNabb wanted a shot at one more Super Bowl that he should have gone to a contender, like the Vikings. Too bad the Redskins are not a contender.
And one more thing to think about: the Eagles talked about how great McNabb was for them but this trade shows you what the Eagles think of his future and the Redskins franchise. If Philly thought they could do it with McNabb they would have kept him. If Philly thought the Redskins were going to be contenders they wouldn’t have traded him. And if Philly thought McNabb was going to put the Redskins in a position to compete for the division they would have never traded him. Just something to think about.
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Donovan Gets His Wish And Joins The Redskins
Last night Donovan McNabb was traded to the Washington Redskins in return for the 37th pick in this years draft and a 3rd or 4th round pick in next years draft. There has been lots of talk over the past couple of weeks the the Eagles were looking to trade McNabb, but I don’t think anyone expected him to wind up in Washington.
When I first saw this trade I thought it was a good deal for both sides, and I suppose I still do. But the more I think about it the more I start thinking about how it’s actually quite strange.
I understand the Eagles perspective on trading him. Philly drafted Kolb a few years ago and it was thought at some point he would take over the starting role. McNabb new this was coming and felt he had a few more years left to be productive. Both sides treated the situation with class and McNabb got his wish to be traded. Now the Eagles can start the Kolb era.
I know there are some people who think Vick will get a shot to be a starter, and he will. But he won’t be their starting quarterback. Mike Vick will never be a starting quarterback, he’s just not good enough.
Where things get a little clouded for me is how the Redskins look at this deal. As in like what are they trying to do in Washington. Colt Brennan, Jason Camplbell and now Donovan McNabb. Sure everyone will have a chance to compete for the starting job but it’s just lip service. McNabb will be the starter, they didn’t bring him in to ride the pine.
So does this mean the Redskins actually think they can be competitive in the division, one of the toughest in football? Or does Daniel Snyder think they can be competitive? I know Shanahan was brought in and told he has full control, but this looks to me like Snyder was pushing this one. It’s almost like a desperation move. Mcnabb has a few years left and people thought he could still do it in Philly. But this isn’t Philly, this is a shit house team that has a bunch of talent that doesn’t, and may never, know how to play team football.
Maybe this will work out for the Redskins, but I doubt it. I thought if McNabb wanted a shot at one more Super Bowl that he should have gone to a contender, like the Vikings. Too bad the Redskins are not a contender.
And one more thing to think about: the Eagles talked about how great McNabb was for them but this trade shows you what the Eagles think of his future and the Redskins franchise. If Philly thought they could do it with McNabb they would have kept him. If Philly thought the Redskins were going to be contenders they wouldn’t have traded him. And if Philly thought McNabb was going to put the Redskins in a position to compete for the division they would have never traded him. Just something to think about.
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