McNabb/Briggs trade?

For the record I think he's far from washed up, but his durability is a problem right now. The Eagles showed last year with Garcia they don't need him to win. He needs to come back and take the Eagles to a level Garcia couldn't take them.

I definitely think the writing is on the wall for McNabb. He needs to stay healthy and take the Eagles deep into the playoffs sooner rather than later. The Eagles have shown in the past they have no problem cutting ties with veteran players who they think are overpaid and nearing the end of their career.I think its SB or bust for him this year. They have proven that just about any QB can get them deep into the playoffs.

this is a joke. i agree with schneed. Mcnabb is the ultimate company guy who says and does all the right things. that and the eagles have been to 3 NFC championship games, and 1 super bowl with him. other then the injuries, why would the eagles even consider this? just yesterday in pfw i saw another proposed trade involving Mcnabb, to green bay for Favre. i say no way mcnabb goes anywhere. can anyone even name the eagles starter before Mcnabb showed up?

this is a joke. i agree with schneed. Mcnabb is the ultimate company guy who says and does all the right things. that and the eagles have been to 3 NFC championship games, and 1 super bowl with him. other then the injuries, why would the eagles even consider this? just yesterday in pfw i saw another proposed trade involving Mcnabb, to green bay for Favre. i say no way mcnabb goes anywhere. can anyone even name the eagles starter before Mcnabb showed up?

If memory is correct that was Detmer and then Peete. They won't consider this, but his days are numbered in philly.

If you can't stay healthy and on the field, which he can't doesn't matter how good you used to be.

I know it's a lame and pretty half assed way to debate, but you guys should trust us Philly folks on this. Probably the biggest reason Dmek and I are in agreement here is because we're both exposed to local sports coverage of Philadelphia sports teams that you guys don't get to see. We've both probably seen the same WPVI (Philly ABC affiliate) interviews showing Reid saying things like "I may be biased, but I think Donovan McNabb is the best quarterback in the entire NFL." and "There is no way I will ever trade Donovan McNabb."

95% of my friends are Eagles fans. Not one of them thinks the Eagles would actually trade him for Briggs. It's an insane idea from their perspective. As Philly sports heroes go, the town LOVES McNabb. They booed Mike Schmidt, ran Allen Iverson out of town, ran Scott Rolen out of town, etc. They may boo McNabb on occasion, but next to Lenny Dykstra, I don't think there's an athlete they've loved more since Julius Erving.

Not that fan reaction is a reason to keep a player. But the point stands, Andy Reid hand-picked Donovan McNabb and he still loves him to death. He just recognizes a need for serious depth at the position given McNabb's penchant for injury.

PS In case you didn't know, Reid has final say on all personnel moves.

and that means that mcnabb isnt going anywhere

schneed, good analysis. day after day of hearing Reid declare Mcnabb as the second coming of Joe Montana. Reid wanted Mcnabb, got him, and will ride off into the sunset with him, right or wrong. almost like Gibbs did with Brunell. i would be willing to bet when Mcnabb leaves/ retires, Reid leaves the eagles

I live and work in Philly, and I still say there is zero chance Banner puts up the money for the next contract for McNabb. That said, a trade this year or next makes sense. Not for Briggs......but I'd still wager that McNabb plays for a different team in the not so distant future.

I live and work in Philly, and I still say there is zero chance Banner puts up the money for the next contract for McNabb. That said, a trade this year or next makes sense. Not for Briggs......but I'd still wager that McNabb plays for a different team in the not so distant future.

Next contract? Why is that an issue? He's signed through 2013! And it's not like taking up a lot of cap space is an issue for the Eagles, they're always well under the cap. Here's where Canuck's links to the salary cap pages of other teams comes in handy... in 2008 and 2009 they're $20 - $30 million under the cap.

There is no financial incentive to move McNabb from Philadelphia. Reid's not lying when he says Kolb was picked for insurance.