The fingertips of Redskins receivers are certainly getting sore this year. Only ten quarterbacks placed higher in both categories. but with Ryan Torrain penciled in as the starting back, there will be questions about the running game in 2011, even with Mike Shanahan's great zone scheme. 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 . [78] While Curtis only caught 77 yards, Maclin had 773 yards and four touchdowns in a respectable rookie season, while Desean Jackson had his first 1,000-yard season. And like Bledsoe (with the Bills), McNabb left town for a division rival, had one surprising victory over their former team, but eventually fell back into mediocrity. He made his first career start at home against Washington on November 14, completing eight of 21 passes for 60 yards in a 3528 win. 5 will always love you.". McNabb was knocked out of the NFC title game after being hit on the ground by Panthers' linebacker Greg Favors after he had been tripped up on a broken play. 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. It has to be hard for McNabb to look up at the Eagles and see Michael Vick have two excellent wide receivers and a fine running back. His number of rushes has declined every season since 2007. [3][4] He is also the Eagles' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions.[5][6]. 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. Until this season. Many responses from commentators, football players, coaches, and other public figures were sharply critical of Limbaugh. Minnesota Vikings. Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling franchise, taking them to a Super Bowl appearance. [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. The Vikings have the best offensive line of the four on this list but they are getting older just like McNabb. During pregame introductions, McNabb received a standing ovation from Eagles fans, then hugged former coach Andy Reid at their postgame handshake. Gardner Minshew has a new backup QB. [47][48] In week 11 of the 2002 season, McNabb suffered a broken fibula. NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire "No. On January 11, 2009, McNabb led the Eagles past the defending champions, the New York Giants, in the divisional round of the playoffs. "The nine players, including Donovan, that have been retired are all franchise changing, impact players from Steve Van Buren, Reggie, Brian Dawkins and Donovan." McNabb will be inducted into . 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. [128][129] The family splits their time between homes in Moorestown, New Jersey[130] and Chandler, Arizona. It's the lack of respect that the front office showed this year that is most disturbing. He was 26-49 for 357 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Although McNabb posted only pedestrian statistics, the Redskins won 1712. 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. 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. ET on Monday. [132] McNabb currently is an athlete partner and serves on the advisory board for MODe Sports Nutrition. He was the No. McNabb passed for an Eagles' record 464 yards and five touchdowns, which all came in the first half. Donovan McNabb struggled through what was by far the worst season of his career. "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. He paid his fine and began serving his time on November 30, 2015. Fantasy football rankings for 2023 season, 10 fantasy football breakout players for 2023, Jets bolster OT group by signing veteran Turner, Broncos pick up Jeudy's 5th-year rookie option, Source: Seahawks declining option on LB Brooks, Bills ink vet Murray after passing on RBs in draft, Source: Ravens decline LB Queen's 2024 option, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Bengals' Ossai recovering from offseason surgery, Deion 'ashamed' after only 1 HBCU player drafted. 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. Though low for his standards, McNabb put up respectable numbers in 2005. 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. 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. Philadelphia Eagles. What does all this mean for Donovan McNabb? McNabb also rushed 135 times for 438 yards and eight touchdowns. 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. McNabb had injured his groin on the play and was placed on the injured-reserve list later that week. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? 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. These numbers translated to a passer rating of 104.7. [83] The conditional pick became a fourth-round pick in 2011, which was traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a lower fourth-round pick in 2011 and a fourth-round pick in 2012. He was the first Eagles rookie to start at quarterback since Brad Goebel, and the first Eagles rookie draft pick to start since John Reaves in 1972. Though McNabb was approached by recruiters from numerous colleges, only two schools, Syracuse University and the University of Nebraska, offered him scholarships to play college football as a quarterback. 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. The Bills line has not been able to protect well enough to allow them to win a game yet this season. 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. In the meantime, veteran backup quarterback Jeff Garcia took McNabb's place as the Eagles' starting quarterback. McNabb could not keep the momentum rolling, however, as the Eagles lost four straight games. In November, McNabb announced his retirement from professional football due to nerve problems in his leg. Donovan McNabb: 10 Reasons Why He Should Retire After This Season 5", "Philadelphia Eagles to retire Donovan McNabb No. McNabb was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. [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. Donovan McNabb was born on November 25, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois. From 1999 to 2009, McNabb was a quarterback for the Philadelphia . McNabb's time in Philadelphia started with boos at the 1999 NFL Draft and ended acrimoniously with a trade to the Washington Redskins in 2010. 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. 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. [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. [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. 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. Later, he was named to the Syracuse All-Century football team.[15]. A dominant defense helped A. J. Feeley and Koy Detmer go a combined 51 to finish the season. And when people think of Donovan McNabb, most should choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Washington Redskins. As green fireworks exploded over the stadium, a banner with McNabb's name and number was unveiled. Without that threat, he is less capable of making plays outside the pocket or getting away from pressure. It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it. As Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie just announced in a press conference, Donovan McNabb will be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame and have his No. The NFL would later place this game at #69 on its list of 100 greatest games in the first 100 years of NFL history. [84], In the first week of the 2010 season, McNabb and head coach Mike Shanahan led the Redskins to victory over the Dallas Cowboys. As a result, the Eagles won their first seven games of the season for the first time in franchise history, clinched first place in their division with five weeks still to play in the regular season (becoming only the third team in modern NFL history to do this), and won the NFC East by a record-tying seven-game margin in posting a 133 record, the franchise's best 16-game season ever. Donovan McNabb's name is bound to come up when discussing outstanding NFL quarterbacks.He was the 1999 Draft's second overall pick. McNabb's regular season and postseason quarterback wins (107) and win percentage (0.607) both placed 17th among quarterbacks since 1970 (minimum 130 games started). Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? He won three Pro Bowl rings, as well as one Super Bowl title . There are only four seasons that he has started all 16 games. Uncle says Hamlin still 'fighting,' is in 'great hands' Buffalo Bills. Donovan McNabb set to retire as an Eagle - ProFootballTalk 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. Despite his up-and-down season, McNabb helped the Eagles reach the playoffs for the seventh time in his nine seasons as a starter. He was 14 of 15 for 332 yards in the first half. Nine postseason wins tied for 12th-most among quarterbacks. To go along with that, he completed 59.1% (211-357) of his passes. Injuries have sidelined Jerick McKinnon since he joined the 49ers two years ago. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. We all know how poor a job Daniel Snyder has done running his franchise. Before this year, Favre didn't suffer the type of debilitating injuries that McNabb has. [77], In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Eagles picked Missouri Tigers star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to add to McNabb's receiving corps, with Kevin Curtis and DeSean Jackson. He was a finalist for the 1998 Heisman Trophy. 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. [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). 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. McNabb, who is in the process of launching his career as a broadcast analyst, is the Eagles' all-time leader in every major passing category, including attempts (4,746), completions (2,801), yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216). 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. Why Was Donovan McNabb Traded? - Sportsmanist Donovan McNabb should walk away, knowing he impacted at least one franchise for the better, writes Ashley Fox. So, Redskins fans have a 33 percent chance of having their starting quarterback playing out the entire season. [33][34] McNabb led the Eagles to their first playoff appearance since 1996, where they defeated the favored Tampa Bay Buccaneers 213 before losing to the New York Giants 2010.[35]. In week 6, McNabb was 29-45 for 246 yards. AP Photo/Michael Perez "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the . Through this marriage, McNabb is the uncle of Canadian ice hockey defenceman Darnell Nurse, who was the seventh overall pick by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft,[136][137] Kia Nurse, a professional basketball player for the Seattle Storm and the Canada women's national basketball team, and Sarah Nurse, who competed on Team Canada's national women's hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympics and the 2022 Winter Olympics. He fumbled the ball, fell to the ground, and held his right leg. NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire - ESPN 2 overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft. [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 also rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Cooley is still a very good tight end. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. His performance against the Lions was highlighted by his first perfect (158.3) quarterback rating game. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. 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. Obviously I'll be out there with my family and the teammates I played with. At this point in most quarterback's careers they begin to slip and see a drop in production. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. [124], McNabb married his college sweetheart, Raquel Ann Sarah "Roxie" Nurse, in June 2003. McNabb also spent a year each with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. McNabb was given Pro Bowl honors for the last time in his career. (Not only that, but the Redskins did bring in JaMarcus Russell for a tryout). [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. It means he'll be learning another system next year and going through the same transitional struggles he is already experiencing in Washington. At 33, McNabb's best years are behind him. 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. The ceremony was scheduled for Thursday night to coincide with the return of Reid. 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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. 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. [10] As a freshman, he completed the longest touchdown pass in Syracuse's historya 96-yard throw against West Virginia Universityin a game where he accounted for 354 total yards of offense;[11] he was named the Big East Conference's rookie of the year at the end of the season. When did Donovan McNabb leave the Philadelphia Eagles? The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. In the loss to the Lions just before the bye week, Anthony Armstrong had the coverage beat but McNabb under threw him and he had to stop, literally stop, to make the catch. By 2006, only McNabb was still with the team that originally drafted him. However, when the Eagles selected McNabb the "Dirty 30" ended up loudly booing McNabb when he appeared on stage. Donovan McNabb's career has been fairly similar to that of QB Drew Bledsoe. McNabb became only the third African-American quarterback to start in a Super Bowl after Doug Williams in 1987 and Steve McNair in 1999.[64]. In his quest to get back on the field, the RB is planning to work out with former teammate Adrian Peterson. [71] He did, however, deny he was taking a shot at anyone in particular, saying "We were 88. [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. The possibility of Gabbert, Newton, or Mallett being drafted is also there. I would be willing to say that a personality like McNabb's would be a great addition to a team as a mentor, quarterbacks coach or adviser. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. Six Pro Bowl appearances tie for 5th-most in Eagles history, and are tied for 19th all-time among NFL quarterbacks. 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. He only started 10 games that season. Donovan McNabb: From Chicago To The NFL - Highschool Cube The Eagles' receiving corps was also depleted, as TE Chad Lewis missed the game due to injury, and WR Todd Pinkston was forced to leave the game due to dehydration after catching four passes in the first half for 82 yards. 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. I was approached with the idea of writing an article about why Donovan McNabb should hang up his cleats at the end of the season and thought it would be an awesome project to sink my teeth into. The Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions in a 5621 win in week 3. McNabb had his share of problems, completing less than half of his passes for 184 yards and one touchdown. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN McNabb threw three crucial interceptions, two of which were thrown in New England territory, and one of those two was inside the 20-yard line. [125] They have four children: daughter Alexis, who was born on September 23, 2004,[126] twins Sariah and Donovan Jr., who were born in 2008,[127] and Devin James, who was born in 2009. [76] This would later be matched by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2021, when he lost his fourth straight conference championship after winning his first trip to the game in 2010. McNabb has only known one system his entire career. The Redskins had a nice finish to the regular season, defeating the Jaguars on the road and losing by a field goal or less to Dallas, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay. Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, who had his No. Postseason passing touchdowns, total offensive yards, and pass completions ranked 14th (tied), 12th, and 10th respectively. But the ultimate goal eluded him despite appearances in five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl. The front office did not show much love for their quarterback by letting that story mushroom without much explanation. When people think of Joe Namath, most choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the Los Angeles Rams. Together, they helped Mount Carmel win the 1991 State Championship over Wheaton Central High School. But as you get older those odds, statistically, decrease. His time with the team ended unceremoniously, however, when he was traded to the Washington Redskins before the 2010 season. However, Andy Reid said the following Monday that McNabb broke a rib while rushing for a touchdown in the third quarter. 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. Led the Eagles to five conference championship games. What team did Donovan McNabb retire with? - idswater.com [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. His 22 touchdown passes tied the school's single-season record, set by former Eagle Don McPherson in 1987. McNabb was named the Big East's offensive player of the decade for the 1990s,[14] and Big East Offensive Player of the Year three times from 1996 to 1998,[12] as well as the first-team all-conference vote earner in each of his four seasons. Kevin Kolb replaced him, and the Eagles lost to the Saints, but beat the Kansas City Chiefs the next week. As week 3 approached, skeptics had already wondered whether McNabb still had the skill that propelled him to success in the past. He just said he was tired. Fox: Time for McNabb to retire. McNabb finished the game going 17 of 31 for 295 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions. In 2010, it was ranked number one by Eagles fans as the "game of the decade". Redskins fans can surely remember the abilities of Mark Brunell slipping down the drainor Brad Johnson. [63] This dramatic improvement coincided with a massive upgrading of the Eagles' receiving corps, namely the arrival of Terrell Owens, who caught 77 passes for 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns in only 14 games. 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[123], McNabb and his mother Wilma McNabb have done commercials for Campbell's Chunky Soup, which have been parodied on Saturday Night Live. McNabb's time in Philadelphia started with boos at the 1999 NFL Draft and ended acrimoniously. Andy Reid's decision to bring in Donovan McNabb was bizarre - Section 215 Who knows why, but Mike Shanahan seemingly has no respect for McNabb. 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. He played one season in Washington and part of the 2011 season in Minnesota. Making the move even more surprising was the fact that a division rival did the deal, with Washington sending the [more] 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. Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? There have been plenty of times that a quarterback can convince a team that they have something left in the tank, only to prove that they are better at making promises and convincing the people who sign contracts than they are at actually playing. 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. Despite this, you could almost forgive the fact that McNabb never won a Super Bowl as a player. What else does that mean? 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. . 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