[71] He did, however, deny he was taking a shot at anyone in particular, saying "We were 88. 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? The Giants' defense, led by defensive end Osi Umenyiora, sacked McNabb a record-tying 12 times. [89] After restructuring his contract, Washington traded McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2013. Philadelphia lost in a shutout by Dallas, setting up a rematch the following week in Dallas in the wild card playoff game. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. [138], In April 2014, McNabb served a one-day jail sentence in Maricopa County, Arizona for a 2013 driving under the influence (DUI) conviction. Although he signed a huge contract extension during this season, the Redskins have the ability to unload McNabb during the off-season. In the meantime, veteran backup quarterback Jeff Garcia took McNabb's place as the Eagles' starting quarterback. Over the years, McNabb was involved in a number of off-the-wall controversies involving Rush Limbaugh, Terrell Owens, Bernard Hopkins and the head of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP. 5", "Philadelphia Eagles to retire Donovan McNabb No. [36] He accounted for 74.6% of the team's total net yards in 2000, third highest in the NFL. He played college football at Syracuse University and was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Eagles, where he spent 11 seasons. 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. 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. At the Meadowlands on October 22, his 18-yard pass to James Thrash with 1:52 remaining gave the Eagles a 109 victory, and their first win over the Giants in ten games. [47][48] In week 11 of the 2002 season, McNabb suffered a broken fibula. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? [124], McNabb married his college sweetheart, Raquel Ann Sarah "Roxie" Nurse, in June 2003. McNabb finished as the Eagles' career leader in passing yards, attempts, completions and 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. Many great ones did not. And when people think of Donovan McNabb, most should choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Washington Redskins. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 206, but were upset at home by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2710 in the NFC championship game. McNabb had injured his groin on the play and was placed on the injured-reserve list later that week. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. [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. As of the 2010 season, ranked fourth-best all-time in career interception percentage (2.20%) among NFL quarterbacks. [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. McNabb completed 21 of his 26 attempted passes for 381 yards. The deal stated that if McNabb was not cut or traded at the conclusion of the 2010 season, he would receive a $10 million bonus. Moving from there to the Cardinals (who this year squandered a lot of the good credibility they earned from 2008-09), or to the Titans (that situation with Bud Adams and Jeff Fisher is ugly), or even the Raiders would be a major downgrade. The ceremony was scheduled for Thursday night to coincide with the return of Reid. However, this was not a detriment to McNabb or the Eagles, as McNabb's offensive output increased in the years after his fourth season. PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Eagles retired Donovan McNabb's No. [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. Based on his accomplishments and what he meant to the Eagles' success during his tenure, we could make a good argument to have McNabb's number retired. There is still a very good chance that the Redskins use their 10th overall selection in this year's draft. ET on Monday. Without that threat, he is less capable of making plays outside the pocket or getting away from pressure. [133][134], McNabb also played basketball at Syracuse University as a reserve guard. Minnesota Vikings. [29][30] He was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for 90.7% of the offense in a 2320 victory at Washington on November 26. He attempted to hook on with a team before last season but again went unsigned. 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. . I hate to see what happens in the Super Bowl, and I hate to see what happens in the playoffs, to settle with a tie.". 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. [70], At the conclusion of the 2007 season, McNabb faced criticism for asking for "playmakers" on his yardbarker blog. The possibility of Gabbert, Newton, or Mallett being drafted is also there. [85], In week 5, McNabb struggled for the first three quarters, but rallied the Redskins to a 1613 overtime victory against the eventual-Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers at FedExField. It doesn't matter if they are an elite quarterback, average quarterback or just hoping to get a start quarterback the production begins to slip once you enter your mid-30s. [75] The Eagles lost the game, giving McNabb a 1-4 record in conference championships, matching Ken Stabler with the lowest winning percentage in conference championships for a quarterback who has won it. [128][129] The family splits their time between homes in Moorestown, New Jersey[130] and Chandler, Arizona. Interception%: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007. [121], On December 12, 2017, McNabb was suspended by ESPN as the organization investigated allegations of sexual harassment when he worked at NFL Network. [16] He spent two years as a reserve on the school's nationally ranked basketball team, including the 1996 squad that lost to Kentucky (a team led by his former high-school teammate Antoine Walker) in the National Championship game. Tied for 6th-most in the Super Bowl era, and tied for 3rd-most in the. These numbers translated to a passer rating of 104.7. Even if you forget about the Jenn Sterger scandal, his season was horrible. His 22 touchdown passes tied the school's single-season record, set by former Eagle Don McPherson in 1987. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It is no coincidence that his productivity has diminished since he's suffered through a few leg injuries and has pushed well past his twenties. He might have swept all of that uneasiness away if he'd led the Eagles to a Super Bowl title. [44] Including the playoffs, he threw touchdown passes in 15 of 18 games and two-or-more in 12 of those games. Ten years ago on Easter (not 10 years to the day because Easter was on April 4 that year), a quiet news day quickly got a lot louder when the Eagles traded quarterback Donovan McNabb. 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. Taking that part of his game away leaves him much more vulnerable and much less likely to succeed. [47] That month, McNabb threw 964 yards, eight touchdowns, and only two interceptions in three games, leading the Eagles to a 21 record. Garcia had success, leading the Eagles from 5-5 after the Tennessee game to 10-6 and winners of the NFC East Division. 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. Brett Favre didn't seem that excited about Aaron Rodgers arrival in 2005. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Prior to his season-ending injury, McNabb was on pace to throw 4,457 yards, which would have easily eclipsed his career high of 3,875, set in 2004. In week 2, McNabb nearly engineered a victory over the Houston Texans, passing for 426 yards (third-most of his career), but came up just short of a victory when the Texans prevailed 3027 in overtime. Donovan McNabb Retires As An Eagle The most prolific, dynamic quarterback in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb retired as an Eagle on July 29 . His passing motion is very tight and he relies a lot on his upper body strength to make passes happen. With Philadelphia's 143 home loss to the underdog Carolina Panthers in the 2003 NFC championship game, McNabb joined Ken Stabler of the Oakland Raiders (19731975) and Danny White of the Dallas Cowboys (19801982) as the only quarterbacks to lead a team to defeats in conference title games for three consecutive seasons, prompting some observers to conclude that McNabb "chokes" in big games (his cumulative passer rating in the three conference championship games was 50.5 - a figure about 10 points lower than what the worst quarterback in the league earns over the course of a typical year). He was 14 of 15 for 332 yards in the first half. [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. McNabb to officially retire as Eagle Monday. 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. 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. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . Can the presence of Tom Brady, a continued resurgence of Ronald Jones and the drafting of Ke'Shawn Vaughn add a rushing component long absent in Tampa? Was Shanahan covering for his son, offensive coordinator Kyle? Forget about the mobility factor for a second. Will that change in 2020? This performance led to him receiving the FedEx Air Player of the Week award. McNabb's accomplishments and career rankings include: In September 2012, McNabb joined the NFL Network as an analyst. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. [142], In 2000, McNabb started his own charity called the Donovan McNabb Fund to raise awareness about diabetes. McNabb and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will hold a news conference at the team's facilities at 10 a.m. He felt that they were just a few plays away from being a playoff team. Terrell Owens just levied a shocking new accusation in his 15-year feud with former Eagles teammate Donovan McNabb. He completed 10 of his 18 passes for a total of 79 yards and two touchdowns. McNabb threw the first touchdown pass of his career (six yards to tight end Chad Lewis) against the Indianapolis Colts in a 4417 home loss on November 21, 1999. McNabb is far younger than Favre, but Favre didn't rely on his feet as much as McNabb. He threw one touchdown and was intercepted twice, with the second interception coming on fourth down in the last minute of the fourth quarter against the visiting Indianapolis Colts. When Reid walked on the field with the Chiefs, the video screens in the stadium flashed "Thank you Coach Reid" along with Reid's career numbers in Philadelphia. 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. McNabb was out for the last six weeks of the regular season. The Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions in a 5621 win in week 3. [3][4] He is also the Eagles' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions.[5][6]. Before this year, Favre didn't suffer the type of debilitating injuries that McNabb has. During pregame introductions, McNabb received a standing ovation from Eagles fans, then hugged former coach Andy Reid at their postgame handshake. Although McNabb posted only pedestrian statistics, the Redskins won 1712. 2 pick in 1999, Andy Reid's first season as coach of the Eagles. Despite all of the problems, McNabb finished the game with 30 completions for 357 yards, the third-highest total for both categories in Super Bowl history, and three touchdowns, the only points in the game for Philadelphia. However, Andy Reid said the following Monday that McNabb broke a rib while rushing for a touchdown in the third quarter. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. [8] He initially leaned toward attending Nebraska, as he relished the idea of being coached by Tom Osborne. His performance against the Lions was highlighted by his first perfect (158.3) quarterback rating game. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. There was once a time in Donovan McNabb's storied career that he could scramble from a blitz for over 14 seconds then launch a bomb halfway down the field to a receiver on the run. [69] McNabb completed 15 of 31 attempted passes for 138 yards and no touchdowns. (USATSI) Donovan McNabb didn't have the most graceful exit from Philadelphia, but the six-time Pro Bowl quarterback announced Monday . He was a finalist for the 1998 Heisman Trophy. A future Hall of Fame passer, Donovan McNabb has been doing something right for his career that works well for him. In week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, McNabb threw his 176th career touchdown, passing Ron Jaworski and becoming the Eagles' all-time touchdown-pass leader. 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. 5 on Sept. 19", "Bracketology - Greatest Quarterback of all Time", "Former high school teammates Donovan McNabb and Simeon Rice will face off Sunday for a grand prize--a trip to the Super Bowl", "McNabb's amazing career built on proving doubters wrong", "Donovan McNabb says Syracuse success rejuvenating", "McNabb shows he's more than a one-trick quarterback", "Big East announces 2008 Postseason Football Honors", "Donovan McNabb, Combine Results, QB - Syracuse", "Donovan McNabb, Syracuse, QB, 1999 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football", "Angelo Cataldi bids Philly farewell on final SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast", "Yep, the 1999 NFL draft was just as crazy as you thought", "N.F.L. In week 4, on October 3, McNabb played against the Eagles for the first time, returning with the Redskins to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. This slide really does not need much elaboration. [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]. However, at the time McNabb was demoted to third string, he was on pace to total 4,156 passing yards for the season, which would have broken the Redskins' all-time franchise record, and been the first time he had exceeded the 4,000-yard mark in his career. [74] After the game, he stated "I never even knew that was in the rulebook. On December 17, 2010, head coach Mike Shanahan relegated McNabb to the third quarterback position for the rest of this season, stating that he wanted to evaluate backup Rex Grossman in game play. As bad as things were for Bledsoe in Buffalo, they really were worse in Dallas, the second team he joined after parting from his original club. [41] He also wiped out a 2114 deficit on December 30, engineering two fourth-quarter scores as the Eagles clinched their first NFC East title in thirteen years with a 2421 win. 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. He was the No. However, in the following divisional round, they were defeated by the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, 2724. Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), much of it with quarterback Peyton Manning. He went to the locker room to have his ankle taped, but returned for the Eagles' second drive. During the off-season, McNabb signed a new contract with the Eagles worth $115 million over 12 years, with a $20.5 million signing bonus. Donovan McNabb's career has been fairly similar to that of QB Drew Bledsoe. When people think of Joe Namath, most choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Los Angeles Rams. There has been obvious timing and learning curve issues all season with the Redskins in his first year out of Philadelphia. The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with veteran signal-caller Mike Glennon, the team announced. He attended Mount Carmel High School, where as a sophomore, he was a teammate of future NFL players Simeon Rice and Matt Cushing. 5 will always love you.". 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? McNabb stated that he was excited that the Eagles gave Vick an opportunity to get his life back on track,[80] and The New York Times described McNabb's role in Vick's signing as an act of selflessness not often seen among professional athletes.[81]. [123], McNabb and his mother Wilma McNabb have done commercials for Campbell's Chunky Soup, which have been parodied on Saturday Night Live. Philadelphia Eagles. Although there was discussion on sports talk radio all week about the reaction Reid would get, he was greeted with a standing ovation. McNabb was drafted in the first round as the second overall pick by the Eagles, behind first pick Tim Couch, in the 1999 NFL Draft. Gardner Minshew has a new backup QB. [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. McNabb reached 200 career touchdowns and 30,000 career yards passed in a win against the Washington Redskins on October 26, 2009 with a 45-yard touchdown pass to DeSean Jackson. However, when the Eagles selected McNabb the "Dirty 30" ended up loudly booing McNabb when he appeared on stage. Only ten quarterbacks placed higher in both categories. During a win against the Cowboys, sideline reporter Pam Oliver reported during the game that McNabb indicated that he did not expect to be back in Philadelphia for the 2008 season. McNabb's 2005 season began in turmoil and ended on the injured reserve list. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. ", "Mitchell's 11th return TD ties NFL mark", "How many passes did Eagles QBs throw in each game with more than 50 pass attempts? 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. [24], McNabb saw his first NFL regular-season action in the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 195 home loss on September 19. 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. The older Donovan McNabb gets, the more he likes to try and become Brett Favre and force it in there. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll didn't let a day pass before responding to Jets DC Gregg Williams, who claimed Jamal Adams 'may get bored' in Seattle's defense. He was the first draft pick of the Andy Reid era 2 / 21 Jul 29, 2013 There was nothing but cheering when McNabb walked out of the tunnel and onto the field where he celebrated an NFC championship and completed a fourth-and-26 pass to help win a playoff game. Donovan McNabb was one of the most gifted quarterbacks in Philadelphia Eagles history. Donovan McNabb was wearing wings on the side of his helmet from 1999 and during his entire career he played for one head coach, Andy Reid. That was a pretty big PR nightmare for everyone involved. Who knows why, but Mike Shanahan seemingly has no respect for McNabb. [139], On June 28, 2015, McNabb was arrested for DUI following a traffic accident in Gilbert, Arizona. The fourth-round pick in 2012 was then traded, along with a 2012 third-round pick, to the Houston Texans for a lower 2012 third-round pick, which would be used to select quarterback Nick Foles and linebacker DeMeco Ryans. Among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts, only. "It was awesome. Owens was not in the lineup during the two playoff victories, and was recovering from a broken ankle. 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 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. The Eagles offensive line was shaky from time to time but during his entire career, setting aside his rookie season where he only started six games, there has only been one season (2006) that McNabb's completion percentage has been lower. During the game, however, he was 20-of-25 passing, with 255 yards and four touchdowns. The interim was a schizophrenic love-hate relationship between fans and the quarterback. 1 / 21 Jul 29, 2013 Donovan McNabb was the No. 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. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. [91] Vikings punter Chris Kluwe agreed to give McNabb his number 5 jersey, in exchange for a $5,000 donation to Kick for a Cure, McNabb to promote Kluwe's band "Tripping Icarus" during a press conference, and an ice cream cone. [96] The Bears subsequently signed Josh McCown. Donovan McNabb announced his plans Monday to retire an Eagle. McNabb was also teammates with future NFL star Marvin Harrison for one season at Syracuse. Many responses from commentators, football players, coaches, and other public figures were sharply critical of Limbaugh. With the win, McNabb became the first Eagles rookie quarterback to win his first NFL start since Mike Boryla (December 1, 1974, against Green Bay) and the first Eagle quarterback to win his first start since Ty Detmer (October 13, 1996, against the New York Giants).[25]. It's the lack of respect that the front office showed this year that is most disturbing. [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). The relationship between McNabb and Eagles fans was uneasy from the beginning, when a group of fans clamoring for running back Ricky Williams traveled to New York to boo the selection of McNabb in the 1999 NFL draft. However, week 4 did not prove to be as good as the Eagles thought it would be. Postseason passing touchdowns, total offensive yards, and pass completions ranked 14th (tied), 12th, and 10th respectively. [61][62] In 2003, Philadelphia's wide receivers caught only five touchdown passes, tying the record for fewest in a 16-game season. McNabb deserves credit for shouldering a franchise and making it one of the NFL's most consistent teams over a 10-year period, but he might end up being better remembered for failing to win a Super Bowl. McNabb also rushed 135 times for 438 yards and eight touchdowns. 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