The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. He struggled with timing and his ability to escape pressure. For Andy Reid, yes, it apparently is. He did have one great season left in him, 2009,but Favre pulled the "unretirement" care one too many times and in 2010, he was a nightmare. Philadelphia lost in a shutout by Dallas, setting up a rematch the following week in Dallas in the wild card playoff game. 5 when the Birds host Andy Reid's. The Carolina Panthers have locked in their first-round pick Derrick Brown to a 4-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports. McNabb was intercepted by Roy Williams towards the end of the game, and tried to tackle the defender when Scott Shanle came in and tackled McNabb to the ground. It was ultimately decided that it was too late to add a free-agent quarterback for the playoff hunt, as it would be tough to grasp their offense in the short period of time. McNabb to officially retire as Eagle Monday. The Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions in a 5621 win in week 3. Donovan McNabb made it official today by retiring as an Eagleand Eagles' owner Jeffrey Lurie made it official saying the team will retire McNabb's No. Controversy surrounded the end of the game, as center Hank Fraley claimed that McNabb was seriously ill. [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. He just said he was tired. He was also assessed a $6,000 fine and required to do 30 hours of community service. [92], After starting the 2011 season with a 15 record, on October 18, it was announced that McNabb would no longer be the starting quarterback for the Vikings, as the job was given to rookie Christian Ponder for the remainder of the season. Taking that part of his game away leaves him much more vulnerable and much less likely to succeed. [2] McNabb ranks eighth in quarterback rushing yards and was the fourth NFL quarterback to amass over 30,000 passing yards, 200 touchdown passes, 3,000 rushing yards, and 20 rushing touchdowns. Grossman made some plays in Washington, during his three-game end-of-the-season stint, but he still completed only 55 percent of his passes, and threw four picks. Yeah, MJD only has one rushing touchdown. McNabb later admitted that he was not aware that an NFL regular-season game could end in a tie, leading to controversy because this could have affected game strategy. McNabb led his team against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX. What does all this mean for Donovan McNabb? 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. It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it. On November 15, 2010, McNabb signed a five-year extension worth $78 million ($3.5 million guaranteed) with a chance to make it $88 million by completing incentives. [93], McNabb requested and was granted his release from the team on December 1, 2011,[94] with a reported interest in joining the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, or his hometown Chicago Bears, all three of which lost their starting quarterbacks for the season to injury, but were still making playoff pushes. Six different head coaches since 2000, acquisitions of overpriced,under producingfree agents like Albert Haynesworth and Jeff George and only two playoff appearances since 2000. He will officially . A player of his caliber takes quite a bit of convincing to retire and I do not see it happening in the next year or two. First NFL quarterback to throw more than 30 touchdowns and less than 10 interceptions in a season (2004), Most consecutive pass attempts completed, with 24 over two games in 2004 against the New York Giants (his final 10 passes on November 28, 2004) and Green Bay Packers (his first 14 passes on December 5, 2004), until, Most rushing yards by a quarterback in a postseason game, with 107 yards on January 11, 2004, against the Green Bay Packers. His number of rushes has declined every season since 2007. New England Patriots. [53][54], Despite the slow beginning in the 2003 season, McNabb again led his team to the NFC championship game, highlighted by the Eagles' comeback win against the Green Bay Packers in the divisional playoff round. McNabb earned his second trip to the Pro Bowl (was originally elected as an alternate) following the 2001 season after combining for 3,715 yards of total offense and establishing career highs in touchdown passes (25) and quarterback rating (84.3). Obviously I'll be out there with my family and the teammates I played with. Like Bledsoe, who was forced out of New England by Tom Brady, McNabb was forced out of Philly by Kevin Kolb and/or Michael Vick. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. But the ultimate goal eluded him despite appearances in five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl. Further, he became the first quarterback in league history to throw over 30 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single season. McNabb had said in May that he would retire with the Eagles but the team had not confirmed his plans until Sunday. In personal conversations with Eagles fans, they have pretty much told me that there isn't anything that has changed except the jersey. He played one season in Washington and part of the 2011 season in Minnesota. Garcia had success, leading the Eagles from 5-5 after the Tennessee game to 10-6 and winners of the NFC East Division. He will probably play a few more seasons and continue to try and play at a high level even though his body is telling him not to. Having played nearly up to full speed in the preseason games, it was decided that McNabb would return to the field several months short of the full year-long recovery expected of an ACL injury. I've always lived by the motto that you can't please everyone. [23] McNabb was the second of five quarterbacks selected in the first 12 picks of a quarterback-rich class that was at that point considered the best quarterback draft since the famous class of 1983. [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). Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. He also had nine carries for 49 rushing yards and led the team to a pair of successful two-point conversions (one rush and one pass). The moment was an emotional one for Donovan McNabb, who stepped to the microphone at Lincoln Financial Field this morning and announced that he was, indeed, retiring as a member of the. AP Photo/Michael Perez "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the . Only if he can't find a decent home since he could still have something left. 5 at halftime on Sept. 19, when former Eagles coach and McNabb mentor Andy Reid comes to town with his new team, the Kansas City Chiefs. On the third play of the game against the Arizona Cardinals, he was sacked by the Cardinals' Adrian Wilson and LeVar Woods. He even went on to say, "I still put us at the top of the NFC. Andy Reid's decision to bring in Donovan McNabb was bizarre - Section 215 NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire Donovan McNabb should walk away, knowing he impacted at least one franchise for the better, writes Ashley Fox. McNabb finally amassed the kind of numbers that placed him firmly as one of the elite NFL quarterbacks statistically. (Not only that, but the Redskins did bring in JaMarcus Russell for a tryout). Will that change in 2020? [128][129] The family splits their time between homes in Moorestown, New Jersey[130] and Chandler, Arizona. The ceremony was scheduled for Thursday night to coincide with the return of Reid. In 2010, it was ranked number one by Eagles fans as the "game of the decade". Why Was Donovan McNabb Traded? - Sportsmanist He felt that they were just a few plays away from being a playoff team. Chandler Jones was one of the best talents in the NFL a season ago, but the Cardinals were still one of the worst defenses in the league? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. After a year out of the league, quarterback Donovan McNabb is calling it a career.McNabb relayed his plans to retire during his radio show with Mark Malone on NBC Sports Radio. The wild card rematch with Dallas proved to be just as disastrous, if not worse. 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. Philadelphia Eagles. If McNabb truly thinks he has a lot left in the tank, then he should hang around, but there has to be some consideration for what Favre went through (ON THE FIELD ONLY) this past year. McNabb amassed 2,892 yards of total offense in his junior season to set a school record. What else does that mean? Donovan Mcnabb: A Great Quarterback, But An Unfinished Legacy. Forget about the mobility factor for a second. In 2010, he was benched, publicly declared either out of shape or incompetent by his head coach, all while watching his former team ride Michael Vick to the NFC East championship. Ben Roethlisberger's agent Ryan Tollner told NFL Newtork's Aditi Kinkhabwala that the Steelers "want Ben back and will contact me soon to address his cap situation.". McNabb was also a walk-on for two seasons for the Syracuse basketball team under head coach Jim Boeheim. [13] As a senior, he led Syracuse to a berth in the Orange Bowl against Florida, as he completed 157 of 251 passes (62.5%) for 2,134 yards; he also pushed the eventual champions, the Tennessee Volunteers, to the limit in a very close game. We all know how poor a job Daniel Snyder has done running his franchise. He might have swept all of that uneasiness away if he'd led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title. In his first full season as an NFL starter in 2000, McNabb finished second in the Associated Press MVP voting (24-11) to St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk, who set the NFL record for most touchdowns scored in a season. The Eagles went on to win their home playoff game in the wild card round of the playoffs against the New York Giants, 2320, with Garcia under center. McNabb and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will hold a news conference at the team's facilities at 10 a.m. [124], McNabb married his college sweetheart, Raquel Ann Sarah "Roxie" Nurse, in June 2003. Donovan McNabb to retire this fall as an Eagle - CBSSports.com Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? Though low for his standards, McNabb put up respectable numbers in 2005. Let us take a look at the NFL's current starting quarterbacks: Cowboys: Jon Kitna (Until Tony Romo returns from injury). Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? That incident at the end of the Lions game was a gross dereliction of authority by the Redskins head coach. [71] He did, however, deny he was taking a shot at anyone in particular, saying "We were 88. His performance against the Lions was highlighted by his first perfect (158.3) quarterback rating game. Although he signed a huge contract extension during this season, the Redskins have the ability to unload McNabb during the off-season. But it also often means that the team or even the entire organization is bad and they are more than one positional upgrade away from being a competitor. Donovan McNabb officially retires as an Eagle (updated) But the good news? Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He is becoming a "gunslinger" style quarterback. In the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, the Eagles and McNabb suffered a 1613 loss. [84], In the first week of the 2010 season, McNabb and head coach Mike Shanahan led the Redskins to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles won 2311 and advanced to the NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, whom they defeated earlier in the season. Safety Brian Dawkins, McNabb's teammate for 10 years, worked up the crowd and introduced the quarterback. McNabb's 2005 season began in turmoil and ended on the injured reserve list. The Jaguars offensive line has only allowed Maurice Jones-Drew to rush for one touchdown this season. At this point in most quarterback's careers they begin to slip and see a drop in production. After playing with a sports hernia and sore thumb, McNabb's season was finally over after a disastrous effort at home on November 14 on Monday night against the rival Dallas Cowboys. He was a finalist for the 1998 Heisman Trophy. [90] McNabb was rumored to be a possible addition to the Vikings for the past three years, in part due to his relationship with then-coach Brad Childress, the former Eagles offensive coordinator. 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? In 2001, McNabb led the Eagles to an 115 season and fourth-quarter comebacks in two wins against the defending NFC champion New York Giants. A month later, he again showed little respect when he benched McNabb at the end of the regular season in favor of Rex Grossman. 10y. As week 3 approached, skeptics had already wondered whether McNabb still had the skill that propelled him to success in the past. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. 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. In that span, he accounted for 71.5 percent of the club's offensive production, and completed 92 of 150 passes for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns with three interceptions for a 92.2 passer rating. As green fireworks exploded over the stadium, a banner with McNabb's name and number was unveiled. While not speaking to his main target, Terrell Owens, and all the distractions that came with the Owens controversy, McNabb performed well in September and was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Month for the fourth time. He attempted to hook on with a team before last season but again went unsigned. [65] Some reports claim that McNabb had the wind knocked out of him by an earlier hit, while others assert that he was unduly fatigued (McNabb also suffered from a bout of nausea at the conclusion of a 2002 regular-season game played at Alltel Stadium, where Super Bowl XXXIX was contested). At least, that's what Ryan Pace wants you to believe in the months between now and the start of the regular season. Totaled 3,341 yards on 587 carries and 28 touchdowns rushing in his career, along with 362 yards on 63 attempts and three touchdowns in the playoffs. [55] Later analysis published in 2012 by Advanced Football Analytics and the Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports determined that the Eagles odds of tying the score under those conditions was a whopping 1 out of 175."[58][59]. His time with the team ended unceremoniously, however, when he was traded to the Washington Redskins before the 2010 season. "The reception was great," McNabb said Sunday. The four teams who could be vying for Donovan McNabb's services in 2011 have some of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. Nine postseason wins tied for 12th-most among quarterbacks. : NOTEBOOK; Record-Setting Faulk Named the M.V.P. 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. He finishes his career 17th on the NFL's career passing list with 37,276 yards and 22nd in touchdowns with 234. Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. [7] As a senior, he led the team to a Chicago Prep Bowl championship. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. He fumbled the ball, fell to the ground, and held his right leg. When Warner was unable to participate due to injury, McNabb took his spot and led the NFC on a touchdown-scoring drive in his first series. However, week 4 did not prove to be as good as the Eagles thought it would be. By 2006, only McNabb was still with the team that originally drafted him. In the press conference following the Eagles' loss to Dallas, and even up to April 1, Andy Reid stated that McNabb would remain the starting quarterback in Philadelphia for the 2010 season. 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. So not much change at all. In week 8, Shanahan stated in a press conference that McNabb would remain the Redskins' starting quarterback. [79], McNabb also encouraged the Eagles to sign quarterback Michael Vick to the team as a backup upon his release from prison for his part in a criminal dog fighting operation. [138], In April 2014, McNabb served a one-day jail sentence in Maricopa County, Arizona for a 2013 driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. McNabb also spent a year each with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. McNabb was ushered out of Philly, which for all their faults and inabilities to win a Super Bowl, is still one of the league's best run organizations. Donovan McNabb announced his plans Monday to retire an Eagle. 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Yet there they were this week, signing fresh contracts with their former teams Matsui with the Yankees, and McNabb with the.