Interception%: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007. The Redskins fell to the Colts 2724. 5 in a halftime ceremony that was notable for how upbeat it was. In week 8, Shanahan stated in a press conference that McNabb would remain the Redskins' starting quarterback. [97], On July 29, 2013, McNabb officially retired from professional football as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.[98]. ET on Monday. Donovan McNabb: From Chicago To The NFL - Highschool Cube [49] The comments came after the Eagles began the season 02, losing to defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers and eventual champion New England, both losses coming in their newly opened stadium, Lincoln Financial Field. Even if McNabb does go somewhere else, that means the quarterback position on the team he is joining is questionable to say the least. He even went on to say, "I still put us at the top of the NFC. McNabb, 36, last played in 2011, appearing in six games for the Minnesota Vikings before being released and sitting out the rest of that season after failing to find another NFL employer. Not because he benched McNabb, but because Shanahan didn't even tell him and McNabb found out through the media. His number of rushes has declined every season since 2007. After the tie, McNabb struggled in a game against the Baltimore Ravens, going 8-of-18 for 54 yards with two interceptions and a fumble, and being sacked twice. Despite having had arguably one of his best seasons statistically in 2009, McNabb began to face criticism and speculation about his future with the Eagles. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? In 2002, McNabb was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, his first time receiving that award. The interim was a schizophrenic love-hate relationship between fans and the quarterback. The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with veteran signal-caller Mike Glennon, the team announced. Clinton Portis could be headed for retirement, Santana Moss will be an 11-year vet next season, and Anthony Armstrong was their second leading receiver. [12] McNabb amassed 2,892 yards of total offense in his junior season to set a school record. There is still a very good chance that the Redskins use their 10th overall selection in this year's draft. [26] McNabb went on to start six of the Eagles' final seven contests (missing the December 19 home game against the New England Patriots, a 249 victory, due to injury). In the meantime, veteran backup quarterback Jeff Garcia took McNabb's place as the Eagles' starting quarterback. [141] On December 18, McNabb was released from jail after having served an 18-day sentence, and then completed a 72-day house arrest sentence. Later, he was named to the Syracuse All-Century football team.[15]. So not much change at all. As week 3 approached, skeptics had already wondered whether McNabb still had the skill that propelled him to success in the past. The ceremony was scheduled for Thursday night to coincide with the return of Reid. But muscle memory of a decade's worth of Pro Bowl playing is going to be hard to break. Redskins fans can surely remember the abilities of Mark Brunell slipping down the drainor Brad Johnson. There are not many quarterbacks in NFL history that can say they have thrown more touchdowns than interceptions in every season that they have played. Donovan Mcnabb: A Great Quarterback, But An Unfinished Legacy. However, only McNabb and Daunte Culpepper went on to have successful careers in the NFL; Tim Couch struggled with the Cleveland Browns and officially retired in 2007 after being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars in a failed comeback bid, while Akili Smith and Cade McNown were out of the NFL by 2002. If there are any boos, I will smile," he told the newspaper. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well". Donovan McNabb retires an Eagle; team to retire No. 5 - Yahoo Sports Almost half of those yards were gained on a 22-yard run by Brian Westbrook as time expired at the end of the first half, and the Eagles ballcarriers averaged less than 1.5 yards per rush (23 yards on 16 carries) during the rest of the game. Injuries have sidelined Jerick McKinnon since he joined the 49ers two years ago. ", "Mitchell's 11th return TD ties NFL mark", "How many passes did Eagles QBs throw in each game with more than 50 pass attempts? McNabb and the Eagles began the 2006 season at 4-1 before stumbling to 5-4 heading into a week-11 game with Tennessee Titans on November 19. The Eagles were hopeful McNabb would start in the week-2 game against the New Orleans Saints, but he was kept on the sidelines in both weeks 2 and 3. [60] The Eagles also arguably had a starting wide receiver corps among the league's worst over that period. Aaron Rodgers Mural Removed in Green Bay: WATCH 5 when the Birds host Andy Reid's. In the wild card round, McNabb threw 300 yards, including a 71-yard touchdown to Brian Westbrook, to lead Philadelphia to a 2614 win over the Minnesota Vikings. 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A dominant defense helped A. J. Feeley and Koy Detmer go a combined 51 to finish the season. McNabb struggled at times as the Patriots' defense stifled the Eagles running attack, limiting the team to only 45 yards rushing. [31][32][33] He threw a career-high 390 passing yards and four touchdowns in a 3524 victory at the Cleveland Browns on December 10 en route to his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award. [22] A group of Eagles fans known as the "Dirty 30" were sent to the draft by sports radio host Angelo Cataldi and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. He only started 10 games that season. 5", "Philadelphia Eagles to retire Donovan McNabb No. Redskins fans have watched Donovan McNabb go from McFabulous to McNasty in about two seconds many times over the course of the season thus far. McNabb was also teammates with future NFL star Marvin Harrison for one season at Syracuse. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? It was on May 10, 1969 that the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to join the AFL to form the 13-team American Football Conference. If there isn't a good fit out there for McNabb, rather than play for Shanahan, he should consider walking away from the game. A chant of "Donovan, Donovan" went up, and fans held up their No. If that is the case, why would McNabb want to stay around and help one of those rookies squeeze him out of either the starting job or the backup to Rex Grossman gig? McNabb caused another mild stir in camp when he suggested that the Eagles should not have lost a game to any of their NFC East opponents the previous season. Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. A future Hall of Fame passer, Donovan McNabb has been doing something right for his career that works well for him. This slide really does not need much elaboration. New England Patriots. . McNabb has only known one system his entire career. Taking that part of his game away leaves him much more vulnerable and much less likely to succeed. During the game, McNabb tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his right knee while jumping out of bounds, ending his season, the third time in five years McNabb had gone down with six or more games remaining in the regular season. [87] The same day, his Redskins suffered a 5928 defeat by his former team, the Eagles, at home on Monday Night Football. McNabb was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Another reliable target for McNabb was the new starting tight end Brent Celek, with whom he connected 76 times for 971 yards and eight touchdowns. "No. The two believed the Eagles would select running back Ricky Williams and they wanted the fans to cheer the selection. Philadelphia met the Dallas Cowboys in week 16 with the winner becoming the NFC East champions. Despite his up-and-down season, McNabb helped the Eagles reach the playoffs for the seventh time in his nine seasons as a starter. By going the entire months of September and October without having a wide receiver catch a touchdown pass, the 2003 Eagles became the first NFL team since 1945 not to have gotten a touchdown pass from any of its wide receivers in the first two months of a season. That incident at the end of the Lions game was a gross dereliction of authority by the Redskins head coach. 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Numerous passes this season have been just at the fingertips of Washington receivers all season. [132] McNabb currently is an athlete partner and serves on the advisory board for MODe Sports Nutrition. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. He struggled with timing and his ability to escape pressure. In the 1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament national championship game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats, McNabb played against his former high-school teammate Antoine Walker. For a proud player like McNabb, who was certainly one of his eras most productive quarterbacks and a border-line Hall of Famer, that should be a horrible slap in the face. Making the move even more surprising was the fact that a division rival did the deal, with Washington sending the [more] McNabb was 3 of 10 for 78 yards and one touchdown to DeSean Jackson, while also leading the NFC team in rushing with four carries for 26 yards. Chris Cooley is still a very good tight end. [122] In January 2018, McNabb and fellow football analyst Eric Davis were officially fired from the network. 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McNabb had his share of problems, completing less than half of his passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. McNabb carried that momentum into October as he went 33-for-48 (68.8% completions), and threw 369 yards and three touchdowns en route to leading the Eagles to a memorable come-from-behind victory at an unfriendly Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs. "[73] In week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, McNabb threw for 361 yards (the most of any quarterback that week) and three touchdowns, which included a 90-yard toss to Hank Baskett at the end of the second quarter.