Redskins and McNabb Agree to Contract Extension

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by JWsleep

Seems like it's a pretty good deal then, no? Funny how everyone was ready to pile on this deal and to believe that we GUARANTEED DMac Brady-style money.

I guess we deserve that with all we've done in the Snyder era, but to hear Gruden and co. bring up Jeff George et al. last night was just more salt in the wounds.

McNabb is no savior, but he's a decent vet. And he's not anywhere near our most serious problem at this point. O-line, WR, RB, a front seven that can play the 3-4, etc. seem more pressing to me. Whatever.

I am getting tired of being kicked in the nuts by this team year after year. Guess that's the price of being a skins fan!

Exactly. And right now, that's as good as it's going to get for us.

For everybody who's ready to throw McNabb out to the curb, who do you want? Give me a free agent who's available for 2011 that you'd rather have. Yes, we need to rebuild. I've said that all along. And assuming we have a shot at either of Andrew Luck or Jake Locker (remember the Skins always seem to do just well enough to put themselves out of contention for the blue-chip draft choice), it might not be until 2015 before you know if have a franchise QB.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Exactly. And right now, that's as good as it's going to get for us.

For everybody who's ready to throw McNabb out to the curb, who do you want? Give me a free agent who's available for 2011 that you'd rather have. Yes, we need to rebuild. I've said that all along. And assuming we have a shot at either of Andrew Luck or Jake Locker (remember the Skins always seem to do just well enough to put themselves out of contention for the blue-chip draft choice), it might not be until 2015 before you know if have a franchise QB.

If the standings end with the Buffalo being the worst team and the 49ers with a worse record than ours, then neither Locker or Luck will be available. Both would go to those teams, especially if the 49ers hire Harbaugh which would be an awesome hire for them.

[skinsfan69]

[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;759555]If the standings end with the Buffalo being the worst team and the 49ers with a worse record than ours, then neither Locker or Luck will be available. Both would go to those teams, especially if the 49ers hire Harbaugh which would be an awesome hire for them.[/QUOT

Do you really think SF is going to hire a college coach? What if Troy Smith keeps playing lights out the rest of the year?

[SmootSmack]

As of right now, Harbaugh isn't interested in the Niners job if it became available

I'd probably take Christian Ponder in the 2nd round if he was there

[SFREDSKIN]

[quote=skinsfan69;759564]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

If the standings end with the Buffalo being the worst team and the 49ers with a worse record than ours, then neither Locker or Luck will be available. Both would go to those teams, especially if the 49ers hire Harbaugh which would be an awesome hire for them.[/QUOT

Do you really think SF is going to hire a college coach? What if Troy Smith keeps playing lights out the rest of the year?

Harbaugh is the best coach available, forget Cowher, Gruden, etc. Yes, the talk around here is Harbaugh would be hired over those others. Trust me, he is the real deal, has 15 years NFL experience as QB, his dad was a coach, his brother coaches the Ravens. I wish we would hired him and cleaned house.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

If the standings end with the Buffalo being the worst team and the 49ers with a worse record than ours, then neither Locker or Luck will be available. Both would go to those teams, especially if the 49ers hire Harbaugh which would be an awesome hire for them.

49ers may have something with Troy Smith -- he's been named the starter and has looked pretty good, plus they might squeeze out some more wins before its all over. Buffalo, no question will take whichever QB comes out on top. Carolina will likely have a high pick, and they'll need a QB too.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

49ers may have something with Troy Smith -- he's been named the starter and has looked pretty good, plus they might squeeze out some more wins before its all over. Buffalo, no question will take whichever QB comes out on top. Carolina will likely have a high pick, and they'll need a QB too.

What about giving Claussen a chance? It's only his rookie year.

[Beemnseven]

Oops, you're right -- forget about Claussen. So toss out Carolina and throw in Dallas. They should be in contention... Hell, maybe even Minnesota could pick that high if things continue to go south. Arizona too...

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

What about giving Claussen a chance? It's only his rookie year.

Well Carolina will likely have a new coach next year, so unless Clausen impresses the new regime he won't be there for long.

[skinsfaninok]

Report: Redskins won’t cut McNabb after 2010 | ProFootballTalk

[SirClintonPortis]

Lol at the non-exercise fee.

[SFREDSKIN]

Finally a positive article about the contract:

A closer look at Donovan McNabb's contract - NFC East Blog - ESPN

[CrazyCanuck]

Happy with this move and the terms of the deal. We still need a QB for the future but this is perfect for right now.

Now on to the 40 other holes on the team...

[Ruhskins]

[quote=SFREDSKIN;759568]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Harbaugh is the best coach available, forget Cowher, Gruden, etc. Yes, the talk around here is Harbaugh would be hired over those others. Trust me, he is the real deal, has 15 years NFL experience as QB, his dad was a coach, his brother coaches the Ravens. I wish we would hired him and cleaned house.

I've come to the realization that you were correct way back when you were calling for Harbaugh. With a strong GM like Allen (although we know what Allen MS was a package deal more or less) we could have truly go on rebuilding mode.

[aceinthehouse]

Just did a number crunch

I know we suck..OK..great
BUT..
Did you know that McNabb is #2 in the NFL,with passes of 40+ yards or more this season? (with 9) Only behind Kyle orton who has 10.

Did you know that Mcnabb has been sacked 24 times this season? Only Jay Cutler has been sacked more this season 29 times.

I guess my point is...Although he's not the most accurate QB we've had,he is exceptional at hitting the big play. We have got to give him a little more time in the pocket. We have got to block better for him and he will get it done for us!!

BIG deal? Great ace...that don't mean anything...those are just meaningless stats...
Really?
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2009
McNabb had 17 plays of 40+ yards for the season (On pace for about the same)
That was tied for 1st in a 3-way tie with Romo and Rodgers
McNabb was also sacked a total of 35 times all season (He's on pace for 2010 to be sacked 45 times this season)

In case your wondering?
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Jason Campbell had 8 passes of 40+ yards or more last season for us...(less than half of what Mcnabb provides)
He was sacked 43 times last season. (still less than what McNabb is on pace for this season 2010)


2008
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McNabb had 11 passes for 40+ yards. (I think Mcnabb was injured part of this season as well)
Only behind Rodgers,Brees (16)
Warner & Rivers (12)
and tied here with Romo with 11. (so tied for 5th to be specific)
He was sacked 23 times that season

Jason Campbell had 3 passes of 40+ yards or more that season.
He was sacked 38 times that season.

2007
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Again..Mcnabb had 10 passes for 40+ yards or more
Good enough for 4th that season and only behind Favre,Brady & Romo.

McNabb was also sacked 44 times that season.
3rd most in the League and only behind Kitna (51) and Big ben (47)

Jason Campbell had 4 passes of 40+ yards that season
He was also only sacked 21 times that season

In 2006..mcnabb had 14 40+ yards or more
In 2005 he only had 6 40+ yards or more (I believe he was injured that season)
In 2004 he had a remarkable 20 passes 40+ yards or more

So you see,this guy is a big play QB. He's not going to be a 70% completion Qb...never has been.

He's a big play QB who throws the ball WAYYY down the field.

We need O-line to give him the time and WR's who can catch those...
Then we'll be fine