Donovan McNabb: The New Face of The Redskins

Ruhskins · 04-06-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I will do no such thing. Reggie White is a Packer. I refuse to believe the Seahawks have anybody but Steve Largent as their HoF player. Also, you think Deion Sanders is a Redskins HoFer?

Just stating the facts. Be sure to write to the Football Hall of Fame if you're so concerned about it.

Monkeydad · 04-06-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I know that they list the teams the player played for but that doesn't mean he isn't associated with one team. Jackson played 13 out of 15 years with the Saints...he's a Saint and inducted as a Saint regardless of what teams are listed besides his name.

Wow, we had THREE GUYS NAMED Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards, all in the HOF!

How about we end the ongoing argument with "McNabb's best years and biggest accomplishments may be remembered as a Redskin".

He was NEVER going to win with Philly.

saden1 · 04-06-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

You usually know all, saden. But in this case not so much.

I'm making an argument that the HoF has an implicit induction which even fans recognize. Like I said, Bruce Smith is a Bill (did you see what team he gushed over in his induction speech? It wasn't the Redskins), Deion Sanders is a Cowboy, Jerry Rice is a 49er, Brett Farv is a Packer, so on and so on.

saden1 · 04-06-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Just stating the facts. Be sure to write to the Football Hall of Fame if you're so concerned about it.

I'm not concerned about it, I already know.

Mattyk · 04-06-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I'm making an argument that the HoF has an implicit induction which even fans recognize. Like I said, Bruce Smith is a Bill (did you see what team he gushed over in his induction speech? It wasn't the Redskins), Deion Sanders is a Cowboy, Jerry Rice is a 49er, Brett Farv is a Packer, so on and so on.

I get what you're saying, but technically you are still wrong. Sure these guys will be known for playing for a certain team, but they are not officially inducted that way as baseball does.

Ruhskins · 04-06-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I'm not concerned about it, I already know.

Just pointing out that you are wrong. One thing is to have an opinion about something, and you're right, (on the opinion that) certain players are known for being in certain teams. However....

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Originally Posted by saden1

Let's not get ahead of ourselves but if we do I'm pretty sure he would enter the HoF as an Eagle. I mean, look at Ricky Jackson of the 2010 class, he won a SB with the 49ers in his last season in the league but he choose to be inducted as a Saint.

In this case you were wrong, because as the HOF site explains it, nominees are not asked to choose a team. The way you explain this, makes it sound like the process for the Baseball HOF.

53Fan · 04-06-2010, 11:45 AM

The "PRE" presser is on ComCast right now. The presser should start in 15-20 minutes.

SmootSmack · 04-06-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

I will do no such thing. Reggie White is a Packer. I refuse to believe the Seahawks have anybody but Steve Largent as their HoF player. Also, you think Deion Sanders is a Redskins HoFer?

Interesting. So Reggie White who spent more years in Philly than the Packers is a Packer...yet you wouldn't consider McNabb a Redskin?

Monkeydad · 04-06-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Interesting. So Reggie White who spent more years in Philly than the Packers is a Packer...yet you wouldn't consider McNabb a Redskin?

Back to my suggestion...if McNabb wins it all in B&G, he could be remembered more for his success as a Redskins.

Funny how Philadelphia is being demoted in both of these situations. They will never win a Lombardi.

Of course it's not official, but if he finally gets over his "can't win the big game" reputation here...it will be a huge part of his legacy and could put him over the top if there is any debate about his HOF resume.

Sure, Reggie White was GREAT on the Eagles, but a lot of people think of him as a Packer first, because that's where he had his greatest success.

Ruhskins · 04-06-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Back to my suggestion...if McNabb wins it all in B&G, he could be remembered more for his success as a Redskins.

Funny how Philadelphia is being demoted in both of these situations. They will never win a Lombardi.

Of course it's not official, but if he finally gets over his "can't win the big game" reputation here...it will be a huge part of his legacy.

Tough question....although if he does win a Super Bowl with the Redskins, I would say that this would be high profile enough for him to be remembered more as a Redskins. And it seems that Philly fans are very divided in regards to McNabb. Still, I don't think you'd get a straight answer, though good question.

SirClintonPortis · 04-06-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Interesting. So Reggie White who spent more years in Philly than the Packers is a Packer...yet you wouldn't consider McNabb a Redskin?

Well, White had tangible success with the Packers. It's still unknown whether McNabb will pull an Elway as we've only had him for two days. IF he does though, who knows.....

saden1 · 04-06-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Just pointing out that you are wrong. One thing is to have an opinion about something, and you're right, (on the opinion that) certain players are known for being in certain teams. However....

In this case you were wrong, because as the HOF site explains it, nominees are not asked to choose a team. The way you explain this, makes it sound like the process for the Baseball HOF.

With the way Jackson was gushing over the Saints win and the fact that he watched the SB from Saints owner Tom Benson's box it's a no brainer who is his team. Football HoF is not like baseball, I'll admit that but lets not act like players and fans don't assign teams to themselves/them.

Mattyk · 04-06-2010, 11:59 AM

McNabb will always be tied to Philly. But a Super Bowl win as a Redskin would definitely make his time here very notable.

saden1 · 04-06-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Interesting. So Reggie White who spent more years in Philly than the Packers is a Packer...yet you wouldn't consider McNabb a Redskin?

White hated the Eagles front office, so much so that he was one of the players that sued the NFL for free agency. With the kind of animosity between White and the Eagles I'm inclined to say he is a Packer.

5 years with the Skins and a SB could give McNabb some Skins creds but until then we should tame our excitement about him.

Ruhskins · 04-06-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

With the way Jackson was gushing over the Saints win and the fact that he watched the SB from Saints owner Tom Benson's box it's a no brainer who is his team. Football HoF is not like baseball, I'll admit that but lets not act like players and fans don't assign teams to themselves/them.

That is all you had to say.

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