I'm Embarrassed

I made a comment after the game [Sunday] that's worth repeating - I'm embarrassed. I'm embarrassed with the way we played the past two weeks. I believe that we lost to teams we should have beaten. Not because I think they are not good - they are. But I still believe we are better; we just didn't show it. I'm embarrassed with the way I played. I didn't do enough to win the game for my team. I take that to heart. I want the ball in my hand when the game is on the line and, if I have it, I have to make a play. I'll take that responsibility. All three of our losses were within a score so one play could have made a difference - a fumble, an interception, calling an audible, not calling an audible. I am a proud person and I work hard to prepare to win each and every week. Certainly there have been times where we have been beaten. Take nothing away from other teams who also prepare hard and have a high-skill level. You can't win every week. But losing in the fashion that we have just doesn't sit well with me. I've made mistakes and I've owned up to them. I'm sure that some of my teammates and coaches might feel that they also could have done better. But a play here and a play there is costing us precious division and conference games that can bite us down the stretch. We didn't start playing well last year until it was too late. It's not too late to turn it around now. But to do so, we have to be embarrassed enough as a team to do something about it. I'm better than this and I'll prove it. I know my team is too. Now we have to prove it.

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LILEAGLE said October 07, 2008

YOU DID FINE WITH WHAT YOU HAD TO WORK WITH DMAC!!! YOU DON'T NEED TO BE EMBARRASSED!!! IT'S A GOD DAMN SHAME THAT THEY GAVE YOU A WRENCH TO HAMMER NAILS WITH!!! IF YOU HAD THE PROPER TOOLS TO DO YOUR JOB WE'D BE 5-0 RIGHT NOW!!! YOU DON'T CALL THE PLAYS AND YOU CAN'T MAKE THEM CATCH AFTER YOU PUT IN THEIR CHEST!!! I SEE YOU HAD SHOW L.J. WHERE TO LINE UP AGAIN AND REGGIE ALLIGATOR ARMED A COUPLE OF YOUR PASSES!!! TELL FAT BOY TO START BASKETT,AVANT, AND DJAX!!! YOU WAS WORKING OUT PRETTY WELL WITH THEM!!! YOU CAN'T DO EVERYTHING BY YOURSELF!!! YOU DOING THE BEST YOU CAN DO WITH WHAT YOU GOT!!! STOP BLAMING YOURSELF!!!
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- dpcaro replied October 07, 2008
  
  I am just an armchair QB but I have seen you make something out of nothing many times over the years with your legs. I would love to see you do more of that should the opportunity present itself. It adds an extra factor that defenses have to worry about.
  - robregal replied October 09, 2008
    
    Ditto-- when Dmac runs, other teams have another thing to worry about, and he further spreads opposing defenses. That's something I don't feel I've seen since back in 2004 and prior. Always killed me that Randall never got a SB ring. Don't want to see Dmac retire without one!
- BOBBYC replied October 07, 2008
  
  IM A HUGE, LIFELONG EAGLES FAN. I DON'T WANT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED LAST YEAR HAPPEN AGAIN. WE WERE THE ONLY TEAM IN THE DIVISION NOT TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS, AND I KNOW WE ARE BETTER THAN THAT. WE HAD FORTH AND ONE, AND NOW ANOTHER DIVISION GAME GONE. I KNOW YOU ARE BETTER THAN THAT, I KNOW THE TEAM IS BETTER THAN THAT. YOU ARE THE BEST QB IN THE NFC EAST. LETS GET IT TOGETHER, AND TELL COACH REID TO GO GET YOU A TALL, GOOD HANDS RECEIVER.
- illadelphia replied October 07, 2008
  
  stop typing in caps lock, we get the point.
  - illadelphia replied October 07, 2008
    
    and dnabb i love you, keep it going... you are so humble and classy....its not your fault reid cant call plays and akers cant kick a field goal.
- Scooby replied October 08, 2008
  
  I agree....
  McNabb you are a great QB and if you had more weapons we would be 5-0. Its early and there is alot of football left to play. My prediction is Eagles vs Titans for the Bowl.
  I am tired of hearing of how TO was the only time McNabb was good. If you look at the year that we made it to the bowl, TO did not play in the playoffs until the Bowl Game so we can do it. Eagles Rule
- JLawrence25 replied October 08, 2008
  
  Waaaaaaaah my coach and players stink. Ill give Donavan McNab credit and he has not been the problem, but grow up. Why do you come on a stupid blog to express your opinion instead of marching right into the coaches office and saying something. Its obvious you are the franchise player in a one man team. Admit it you were completely dominated by the Redskins in all facets of the game and it would have been a blowe out if not for that B.S. runback.
  - Drizzle215 replied October 09, 2008
    
    Naw, JLawrence, Mcnabb is doing the right thing. Mcnabb, you have CARRIED this Eagles team since you came there. I am from Philly, and I hear those dumb turncoat fans who scream "PUT IN AJ FEELY" any time you mess up. Your REAL fans know the deal, you are one of the greatest quaterbacks of all time now, and if we are going to win a superbowl, it will be because your behind center. And it is true, the Eagles are much better than what they are playing, they need to step it up. We believe in you and the Eagles.
- OldestEaglefan replied October 08, 2008
  
  You should be embarrased McChicken. I'm sick of this team! You can listen to all the heartfelt comments, but here is the reality. You need to go in the coaches office and tell him what needs to be done. Where are the 2 minute drills? Why don't you have plays on your wrist? Why is Reid still calling the plays, can we run designed playes for D.Jax and Avant. Where are the deep balls. McNabb you need to QB. Reid needs to coach, Eagles need a play caller and the fans need to stop being so naive!
- PhillyWolf replied October 08, 2008
  
  You guys have a good team. This was a well-needed complaint. You lost a game you should of won 3 times, not that they aren' good teams, they were-- and so on. We could be 5-0, right now, but we're not-- that is the morale of it all. We're 2-3, and we are better than a 2-3 team. I'll always be an Eagles fan no matter what, but, it's tough to see a loss like this. Let's focus on San-Francisco and take it one game at a time from now on until we can get our minds set for more than one at a time.
- K_Oz_N_VA replied October 08, 2008
  
  Hey we love you D'mac and we Love our EAGLES and WE KNOW WE ARE BETTER THAN 2-3 and we SHOULD BE 5-0 and I hope everyone on the team pulls together and pushes themselves beyound the limits and plays with HEART PRIDE FOCUS and INTENSITY !!!!! WE ARE A GREAT TEAM ... WE STILL ARE ONE OF THE BEST IN THE LEAGUE lets play like it C'mon fans lets get behind them and D'mac rally the TROOPS please !!!!!!!!!!
- NFCeastFAN72 replied October 08, 2008
  
  Clearly DMAC is paying lip service for the state of our beloved eagles. Each team has to deal with personel issues each year. I don't want to hear yet another hollow rant about how good we are, I wat you to prove it. Listen, we all want our team to go out each gameday and dominate, but when we are pushed around in our own house we have to give props to those who did the pushing. DMAC, it is time to either put up or shut up man. Less talk about what should of been, and more results.
- Iggleindaburgh replied October 09, 2008
  
  LILEagle, I completely agree. DMc the fault does NOT lie in your hands. Every team and every person must overcome adversity in their season. The true problem in South Philly is that the entire organization from the top down refuses to change when they face adversity. If something isn't working during a game, Andy and Marty continue with the game plane (do I really NEED to bring up all of the goal line calls this year?!?) and they wait until after the game is over to look at tape and make adjustments. What ever happened to all of the Hank Baskett fades in the red zone that we heard about all pre-season?!? How about using a tight end in the endzone?!? When things aren't going well during the season they don't make any real changes. Case in point....David Akers clearly should not have a starting job. Will we go out and sign a new kicker who can make those long FGs? Either John Carney or Lawrence Tynes will be let go soon by the Giants, and either would be an improvement on the inconsistency that Akers has provided. Andy is an excellent thinking man's coach and he doesn't get caught up in the frenzy, but his calm has spread to the players. No one is playing inspired football. I hate to say it, but Andy needs to go. I'm posting his resume on Monster.com as we speak. DMc, keep the faith and play like you know you can.
- WANTMORE20601 replied October 09, 2008
  
  YES YES I LOVE IT GO SKINS AND STOP CRYING MCNABB SUCK IT UP THE BEST TEAM WON ON THAT DAY YOU WILL GET ANOTHER CHANCE AT US SO GET READY
- Darryl replied November 17, 2008
  
  Well Mr, Mcnabb let me first start off by saying that in ten years a baby can learn to walk and talk, which leads me to believe that you should of long become to know ,that Philadelphia is not one of the hardest cities to play in, it is the hardest city to play in. I am a very big supporter of you and all you've done for me and my city. I'm just at a cross road and here it is. When i look at you take the field theres always a warm smile on your face which is great for your post game interview unless you and our team embarass us as you did yesterday.I've been watching football for along time now and never do i see the urgency on your face during a tough game .When i look at past greats I cant help but to realize that you miss that teeth grinding protruding jaw bone four star general attitude needed to lead your troops in battle and assure them its time to put it all on the line. You should know that sometimes fans have the best outlook because we have no agendas we JUST WANT TO WIN!!! Your begining to loose your team Just as ALLEN IVERSON did some years ago. D-MAC I know you still have some good years left in you and i would;nt mind spending them with you in control but you've got to step up and away from this mind set that it's just okay to go out and play a meaningless few hours of football,and if we dont win brushing it off with the warm smile thats killing us all slowly
- sewerdemon replied January 19, 2009
  
  Just look at the "FACTS". McNabb can not win under pressure! Sure he had a good statistical game against the Cardinals, but what did he do in the first half with so many opportunities? He came out in the second half firing away, why not? He had nothing to loose...no pressure...but when they needed him to win the game - he FAILED AGAIN! I can point out many many times he was called on to come through under real pressure and he FAILED. I said "Once the playoffs began McNabb will suck you fans in just to disapoint AGAIN. Wake-up get rid of McNabb! or better yet keep him, since so many of us enjoy his failures so much...
LILEAGLE said October 07, 2008

THE FRONT OFFICE HAS HUNG YOU OUT TO DRY!!! WE HAVEN'T!!! YOU DON'T NEED TO BE THE WHIPPING BOY FOR THEM!!! YOU HAD ALL DAY TO PASS AGAIN AND THEY KEPT CALLING FOR LITTLE SLANT ROUTES WE HAVE DJAX!! TELL TO LET YOU THROW THE DEEP BALL AGAIN!!!!
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Justwannawinna said October 07, 2008

THANK YOU 5!!! You said you're the captain of the ship your crew is being sporadic not putting blame on ya but simply asking you to really take charge in the locker room and such we can't let this season get away.
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Justwannawinna said October 07, 2008

BEAT SAN FRAN and get coach reid to CALL SOME PLAYS AFTER his scripted 15
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- LILEAGLE replied October 07, 2008
  
  HAVE MARTY OR WHIPPLE CALL THE PLAYS AFTER THE SCRIPTED ONES!!!! PUT HUNT IN AS TAILBACK FOR 3RD AND INCHES SITUATIONS!!!! HE S A BATTERING RAM!!!
  - BIRDNDAHOOD replied October 07, 2008
    
    i remember watchin hunt in school. he's bulldozer! can't figure out why the eagles don't use him that way?
- peppie08 replied October 07, 2008
  
  I AM TAKING ALL BETS THEY WILL LOSE TO SAN FRAN THEY WILL SCORE 14 OR 21 IN THE FIRST HALF AND THEN GO FLAT THEY CANT MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
Justwannawinna said October 07, 2008

It takes a real man to take responbility and I thank you for that
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- LILEAGLE replied October 07, 2008
  
  ESPECIALLY TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FO AND COACHES FAILURES!!!
Spotella said October 07, 2008

BMac, I love your post, I respect you and the team and I am still an EAGLES, though it took me 2 days to get over that loss. With that being said, I don't blame you BWest or DJax for the loss. The 3 of you played hard. There are maybe a hanful total who did this but I cannot take this bad play callin any longer. Reid and the F.O.do not seem to have a problem hanging any players out to dry. How about you start taking a cue from them and leave them hanging. Ignore the play calls, call what you know is best to win the game. Don't listen to Reid, he's lost it as a play caller. He may still be able to put a great team together, but he cannot coach you to a SB. It's up to you DMac, take the opportunity and move forward.
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- Spotella replied October 07, 2008
  
  *DMac
deserteaglefan said October 07, 2008

we know you give it your all Donovan. We are proud to have you as our quarterback. You need to sit down with "your little fat buddy" and express to him how well this team could do with a true #1 reciever. Good luck sunday against the 49ers.
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sugmg4 said October 07, 2008

The loss isn't on you at all DMAC. Don't you agree that we could use a guy like Tony Gonzalez or Roy Williams in this offense for the rest of the season and beyond? DJax has been great and needs to be on the field more, but I think you need a veteran to add some consistency and be a go to guy on 3rd down. And since it seems you are one of the few people Coach Reid actually listens to, I'm sure it would be worth lobbying for a trade before next weeks deadline. Keep up the good work.
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eglgrl said October 07, 2008

The losses have definitely been a let down. Esp when we know our team is good. Keep your chin up rally the boys & get back in there. We love you & our team. Go Eagles!!!
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deatricebsk said October 07, 2008

I just hope we can get it together win a couple of games so we can be ready for Dallas and Washington when we see them again!
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BIRDNDAHOOD said October 07, 2008

hey it isn't you 5! with the money that the front office spent on those wastes clemons and booker they could've held that for a legit te or fb or #1 wideout for you! reid has to learn to evolve and call plays on the fly! this offense hasn't been the same since childress left for real! LJ needs to get his head outta his a$$ and start producing. cause every team in our division has a quality TE except us!
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PhillyGREEN said October 07, 2008

Let's get back on the winning track we've got San Fran, a Bye, Falcons and NY. We need the Bye week to get everyone healthy and back in sync. We haven't been healthy yet this season so it's hard to develop that chemistry when your shuffling guys in and out. Keep up the hard work D-Mac the wins will come!
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rjajr99 said October 07, 2008

Donovan, you're not to blame for the receivers dropping passes that hit them in the hands, and for Andy's bad play calling. I mean seriously, why they don't just put the ball in your hands along the goal line and just let you sneak it in is beyond me. Good luck this week!
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MsEaglesAllDay said October 07, 2008

*** I'm better than this and I'll prove it. I know my team is too. Now we have to prove it. ***

I think we all believe this statement. I know for a fact that I do. Of course I'm a huge DMac fan, so my saying this is not a surprise, but I'm not 100% sure that this loss is your blame to shoulder. I said to everyone who listened to me screaming maniacally that the Eagles are better, but the plays that are being called and the way the personnel is being used in games is killing the Eagles chances to win. That is NOT on the QB. The fumble in Dallas, well, that was on you. :( But Chicago and DC? No way. The Redskins won, but the Eagles are a better team. Nobody can tell me different. With the lackluster performance the Eagles put in the subsequent 3 quarters, they were STILL within a TD of winning the game. Portis ran for 145 yards because the defense was on the field too long and I'm sure, tired out. Yet, still, they failed to produce a blowout, which could have EASILY occurred with an elite team. But anyway, my concern is that the coach seems to be still calling the same plays that worked when the NFC East only had one strong team. The other 3 teams have improved...drastically...and we are falling behind because while the other coaches elsewhere have grown and adapted, ours is still sticking with the FORMER tried and true plays. Notice I said FORMER. They don't work anymore! Come on Coach Reid, piece together some innovative plays that will REALLY put this team in the position to come away with the win!
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- phillies1 replied October 07, 2008
  
  Andy Reid may be the worst game day coach in the NFL. That combined with the fact the Eagles are the best team with a 20 point lead and the worst team in a pressure situation this team is going nowhere. This team needs to stop the stupid penalties be more disciplined and find a way to keep thier heads on straight. It is not all DMAC's fault he has no help and sooner or later that has to rock your confidence.
  - reggie4ever92 replied October 09, 2008
    
    If I hear Reid say "I gotta do a better job" one more time, Im gonna stuff his mouth with a friggin hoggie and shove my size 13 straight up his a$$!!!
Ldaley06 said October 07, 2008

Thanks for your post, I really believe the Eagles are a great team and I know you are a great QB. I def have been frustrated as a fan at the play calling and it's hard to understand how the team comes on so strong and seems to fade out. True Eagle fans have faith the season will turn around starting with the 49ers. GO EAGLES!
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farley610 said October 07, 2008

Run McNabb Run, I havent seen that this year!
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- eaglesboy90 replied October 09, 2008
  
  exactly!!!
funkediva said October 07, 2008

I have so much RESPECT for you. You are truly the epitome of class. I think as the captain of this ship, your attitude and determination will turn this ship around. Remain positive, yet constructively critical and continue to make all EAGLES' Fans proud. Much love to the EAGLES Nation!
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rtaylor1220 said October 07, 2008

Just do what you need to do to win. I am glad the Saints lost so I dont have to hear Ed's mouth........Just win.........It is still early...........WIN
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EAGLESxFAN1933 said October 07, 2008

The FO just needs to get you a #1 reciever. the guys we have now are good, but at times they're inconsistent at making plays or a catch. Don you look very good in the pocket, you own it. also, reid should make more running plays and end arounds.
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GETusJUST1 said October 07, 2008

I respect your passion. It's necessary to overcome this breaking point so early in the season. But we've done it before, in 2003 especially. We've always been the team fighting to earn respect we should have regardless, and these last two weeks I think the squad simply forgot where they came from- nowhere. There was a time when the Eagles were a joke, now we're expected to win games like that against CHI and WSH. The fact that we didnt should serve as a wake-up call and I dont expect anything less than a proverbial beatdown of an inferior SF team on Sunday. Do your thing baby, I believe in you man.
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regan117 said October 07, 2008

It hurts my heart to see you looking so down like you did in that press conference on Sunday. You're such a great guy, and so many things that aren't your fault are thrust upon you, but being the class act you are, you accept responsibility anyway - and that's what makes you an exceptional leader. Stay strong and keep your head up. You will make it through this. We believe in you and in this team.
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MyBloodisGreen said October 07, 2008

It hurts me to have to sit here and read this.. We are a better team then the Tan Hides, and shouldn't be in this position right now.. You are a beast though Donovan, you have nothing to feel bad about.. What's truly funny is the fact that we want you guys to pass in certain situations that we once would complain that you should run.. I expect 3rd and 1 at the goal line to be converted myself.. Westbrook is better than that, and we should have pounded that play right up the gut.. Westbrook being tackled for a loss in that situation is mind boggling..
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eagleman11 said October 07, 2008

DON BY NO MEANS SHOULD YOU BE ASHAMED OF YA SELF MAN.....I HAVE BEEN ROLLING WITH YOU SINCE THE CUSE MAN.YOU ARE BALLING!!!... ...THEY FOR SOME REASON TO NOT WANT TO GIVE YOU THE HELP YOU NEED.....DON JUST GO TO THE COACH MANO 2 MANO AND SAY GET ME WILLIAMS AND GONZALES SO WE CAN WIN THIS DAM THING.....i HATE SEEING YOU GO THRU THIS BECAUSE I SEE THAT YOU ARE BACK.....ALL I WOULD SAY IS THIS IF THE WR CAN NOT GET OPEN TAKE OFF LIKE MIKE VICK ON THEY A$%...DO YOU DON ...RUN THE POINT BABY!!!! (IMITATING DICK VITALE)PUSH THE ROCK!!!!! PUT THAT PRESSURE ON THE D!!!! 11 GAMES LEFT !!!RIDE OR DIE ...MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAN...GOD BLESS.....
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peagle05 said October 07, 2008

d-mac, ask andy reid if you can run your own plays like peyton manning, you're a smart enough QB to do it.
you've been playng great.
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Smootho21 said October 07, 2008

i luv u
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wmonell said October 07, 2008

kudos. its big of you donovan to communicate with us...whether winning or losing ur here stepping up off the field.
if anybody has a say into the playcalling you would think itd be the qb. prime time players want the ball in their hands and i trust donovan when her says hes gonna prove hes better...thats all he can control.
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romamiddy5 said October 07, 2008

Keep working hard D5. Just remember play makers and superstars like yourself don't let your team lose. You are healthier than ever so it seems unless we don't know something, get the team fired up. Get them going I saw Drew Brees last night in the middle of that huddle getting the Saints ready! It seems like you guys need some leadership right now to take things for what they are and make it right. It is the nfl anything can happen but most of all we need to the players to start playing with some emotion.
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EAGLESxFAN1933 said October 07, 2008

Donavan, you are agreat player, but, sometimes the coaching staff goes south like they did this past Sunday. It wasn't all your fault, but the coaching staff made a lot of bad decisions this past week, and last week. IT'S TIME TO STEP UP! Time's yours.
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lifetime21 said October 07, 2008

andy reid looks like a bloodsucking tick
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- BIRDNDAHOOD replied October 07, 2008
  
  blood must have alot of calories and complex carbs? cause he's a teletubby!
warlord12187 said October 07, 2008

One thing I saw when you did your press conference on Sunday.......You were upset, dissapointed, but I may be wrong but you seem like you were broken......That's not like you....Yes I will be honest with you the losses have been hard on us your fans......I ask you now Don to give it all you have......it appears to me that Ried doesn't want you to run when you can......he isn't playing these games to win he playing them not to lose....WE WILL NEVER BE WINNERS PLAYING LIKE THAT......Take the steps you need to win these games The Skins beat us cause they came to win. Andy Ried is notorious for playing conservative football. WE NEED TO RAM IT DOWN THEIR THROATS EVERY PLAY! I ask you on behalf of ALL OF YOUR FANS....print these comments from everyone on here....all the articles and take them to the FO.....I think you can get it done...so many people on here and in the NFL agree that YOU NEED A PLAYMAKER WR!!!!!!!! I heard this morning ( dont know if it is true) Brandon Jacobs is a FA IF SO LETS GET HIM.... He and Bwest would be good......Also bring in maybe Roy Williams SOMETHING MUST BE DONE I don't want to see you or the team like this and you are right we should have won those games. It takes a big man to accept his mistakes......If you look at the remainder of the games WE CAN WIN THEM ALL LET NOTHING STOP YOU! Dont let Dawkins go out like this man.....It may be his last year DO WHAT MUST BE DONE
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lifetime21 said October 07, 2008

u should tell fat a** andy reid 2 get u ocho cinco or roy williams......
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- rustysrf89 replied October 07, 2008
  
  no not ocho williams yes id rather stick with what we got rather than get johnson
- eaglesboy90 replied October 09, 2008
  
  andy reid doesn't make those decisions...
jayfril said October 07, 2008

Does anyone know the url to Andy Reids blog? He's the one that owes us an apology for the past 2 losses. He needs to be apologizing to us all for lousy play calling, poor clock management, ridiculous challenges made ,reasonable challenges not made, his delinquent sons, never running the ball and looking one dimensional, wasteful draft picks (kevin kolb, freddy mitchell, jerome mcdougal, reggie brown), did i mention his delinquent sons?
Anyway, don't beat yourself up Don. You're definitely a top 5 qb in the league. Not every ball is gonna fall our way, but when AR doesnt put the ball in the right place to begin with, we will never have the chance to win.
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ljk233 said October 07, 2008

AS someone with season tickets@ $10,000 per season and no job..I say

GO PHILLIES!!!!
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YUPIMCOOL said October 07, 2008

^ good post
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asdfgsh said October 07, 2008

Donnovan, you truely are one of the best qb's in the nfl. It's a shame that the playcallers aren't letting you utilize your strengths. Please, on behalf of all of us fans, let them know our frustration with the predictability of the offensive play calling. We all believe in you Donnovan, and we know that you can take this team back to greatness.
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king89 said October 07, 2008

yall need to start d.jac and get a new tight end and run t.hunt use the 2 back system
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tkearney609 said October 07, 2008

Thanks for the post 5. It's tough and a bitter taste to swallow with the last two losses. I think the playcalling has been disgraceful, and the offensive line play with the loss of Andrews is making it difficult to run the ball and pass block. I think it is time for Reid to dig deep into the playbook and try something new. What about two tight end sets? With the offensive line play, maybe extra blockers would help. You have nothing to be ashamed of. I know you have a lot of pride, and that is a sign of great character. But, there comes a time when wr's need to make plays. it would also be nice if you had a tight end that could catch. Especially in the west coast offensive system.
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firedancer723 said October 07, 2008

I agree, DMac. I am embarrassed too, as a fan. I'm also embarrassed for you and the team. I know you are better than this! But this post has made me respect you 1,000 times more as the leader of the Birds. Nothing is ever going to get better until the team is humble enough to talk about what went wrong. I'll be in SF at the Niners game- looking forward to seeing an impressive turnaround!
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EagleNDallas said October 07, 2008

Donovan, you've been doing a great job, but we have to get the other players into the games. On Sunday it seemed that no one had any energy or excitement to play. I appreciate you standing up and accepting your part in what has happened, but you can't win games alone. It's your 10th year and you deserve the wins. You're experienced, healthy and playing well. Your passing is right were it needs to be; we just need 100% from EVERYONE (including the coaches). I agree with peagle05, you need to run your own plays sometimes to mix it up and to get into that endzone.
Keep your head up and BEAT San Fran!!!
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SnitchinBubs said October 07, 2008

This is what sports blogging is all about. Thank you for blogging about being an athelete, and not your trip to Pompei! I almost want the Eagles to snap out of it so that more athletes may want to blog about their seasons.

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phishphan said October 07, 2008

Akers needs to go, check out this article:

http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/What_is_happening_to_David_Akers/346327

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- Spotella replied October 07, 2008
  
  I do NOT need to check out an article to read that Akers needs to go. I've known that for a year!
  - LILEAGLE replied October 07, 2008
    
    bring back eddie corchran!!!
jcc1983 said October 07, 2008

Looks like the "mysterious comment deleter" *cough dewey*, strikes again. Over 20 COMMENTS DELETED FROM THIS POST FOR NO REASON!! Because the YARD gets EXPOSED for claiming ATHLETES write BLOGS THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH. Let people say what they want DEWEY, none of those comments violated any of your precious 3 rules, yet you continually let IDIOTS like fiverings type his BS ALLL DAY. Way to drive every decent yardbarker you have off this site. No matter HOW MANY TRUE EAGLES FANS COMMENTS YOU DELETE, YOULL NEVER BE ABLE TO STOP THE SITE FROM BEING RAN BY EAGLES FANS!!! What a JOKE. Guess you dont want your precious SCAM to get exposed. Sorry, MCNABB DOESNT WRITE A LICK OF HIS COMMENTS AND ANY BARKER WHOSE BEEN HERE KNOWS IT> keep deleting, Im a fast typer and have to sit at the office on phone duty today and its a slow day....We can make this a LOOOONG day for both of us. SIte is really turning into more of a joke everyday. 20+ comments deleted, NONE of them "breaking your gay ass rules"
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- BIRDNDAHOOD replied October 07, 2008
  
  WOW! they deleted all our comments! LOL.... that's so funny that people can't handle the truth!
- boogerking2 replied October 07, 2008
  
  fight the power,Jcc!!
  - LILEAGLE replied October 07, 2008
    
    wtf did i miss???
    - LILEAGLE replied October 07, 2008
      
      there was something on espn news last weekend about athlete sports blogs and it said that most athletes now that have them have a publicist that writes them!!! what's so offensive about that??? i guess we have some spadaroites that thumb people down and mark it as spam then the matrix kicks it out!!! instaed of doing that they need to fix the news feed from loading so slow!!!
    - boogerking2 replied October 07, 2008
      
      Jcc pointing out that it isn't REALLY McNabb we're responding to here.Then everything went haywire unless you were kissing DMac's ass.
    - boogerking2 replied October 07, 2008
      
      Junkyard feels that the athlete blogs are the primary reason people sign up on here so anything detrimental to the cause will not be tolerated.Particularly pointing out that they aren't real. Marshawn Lynch writes his own stuff on here.Know how I can tell? Cuz I can't understand a f-ing word of it.Maybe that's why some of the athlete posts are ghost written.
    - jcc1983 replied October 07, 2008
      
      Yea sorry for stating the TRUTH, I was supporting Mcnabb and saying how he deserves atleast one more playmaker. I was deleted for saying that Donovan doesnt actually write the blogs the yard says he does and then everything got deleted. Over 20 comments. This is ridiculous. I give Mcnabb all the support in the world, say it is not his fault at all, and I get deleted. As soon as this site gets better again, they go and pull some sh*t like this. I said nothing but SUPPORT for Mcnabb and how it isnt his fault. I also stated a FACT that Mcnabb doesnt sit at home and write yardbarker posts, and how he has publicists who do it for him, yet I understand and he has my full support and its nOT HIS FAULT. And then I get deleted because some so called "Eagles fans" wo obviously know nothing about how this site works , bitched and moaned about how it realy is Mcnabb (get a clue so called "Eagles fans")...I did nothing but state a fact, and how Mcnabb has NOTHING to be ashamed about because he and Westy are our best players and DELETED. Such BS. is this YARDBARKER, or IRAN/NORTH KOREA and we cant state a FACT without being deleted. Dewey doing as Dewey does, and deleting comments he doesnt agree with 100% and this site is being ran more like a dictatorship more and more every day. Let the people speak the TRUTH and stop being shady as fuk about the inner workings of the site. Your making it lame again. Thanks LILEAGLE, BOOGERKING, and SPOTELLA for being TRUE Eagles fans and trucking all through this BS that YB creates and making sure the TRIW eagles fans voices are heard!! Mad respect out to yall!!! This will prolly be deleted by the time you even get a chance to read this, Im not sure if Dewey or Bush runs this site anymore....anyway get a PLAYMAKER or TWO and GO EAGLES> this season is NOT over Nor is it Mcnabbs fault, were lucky to have a QB of that talent and caliber, and I will always be a Mcnabb fan, and the ONE year he had a receiving threat, he went to the SB and was the best QB in the league...Coincidence? Dont think so. Eagles fans will ALWAYS be heard on this site no matter how many comments of substance you tools delete.
KillerTalon said October 07, 2008

The team needs to FIND THAT CHIP, AND PERMANENTLY ATTACH IT TO THE SHOULDER! People are writting off Philly, even some so called Philly fans above. This is the chance for a great story to unfold. The Eagles have the chance to completely surprise everyone, everyones but themselves that is. It would be fun
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- boogerking2 replied October 07, 2008
  
  Get a friggin' clue.We suck.
  - Spotella replied October 07, 2008
    
    That's getting a bit personal booger. Though my husband may agree. (Oh Gawd, did I just say that?) LOL
  - KillerTalon replied October 08, 2008
    
    You have nothing to do with anything. Unless your secretly on the team, you cannot include yourself in their situational troubles. Christ! Show some pride. You sound like a child or a severely abused adult. Ill come find you in November
squish059 said October 07, 2008

Damnit Donovan you don't get down on yourself.... you know you are better and you will prove it....FORGET the last 2 games. the only thing you need to do is look forward! You are too tough and this team is too tough to accept defeat. go get em!!!!! the games we have lost have been so close, you are right. 1 play away from the win.... now go do it! We all know you will
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BRINKSTER said October 07, 2008

Donovan this team is in serious trouble, and if you want to make the playoffs you better step up and be a leader and put this team on your back. Your going to have to go 9-2 the rest of the way to make the playoffs. I guess we'll see if you still have the ability to do what you did early in your career and carry this offense. Good luck!
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eagles4ever05 said October 07, 2008

Shake It off
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ljk233 said October 07, 2008

Sorry, the meeting was held yesterday. Not having a job, I have no idea what day it is...
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- Spotella replied October 07, 2008
  
  No job, welcome to an economy brought on by a MORON!!!!!!
  - steve01 replied October 07, 2008
    
    Who Dodd, Barny Frank, or Booger?
    - boogerking2 replied October 09, 2008
      
      dont blame me for the economy,I'm about to buy a house.land is reeeaaalllllll cheap right now.
- boogerking2 replied October 07, 2008
  
  Get a job,dammit! Oh wait sorry I forgot there aren't any jobs anymore. Get a better economy,dammit!
  - squish059 replied October 09, 2008
    
    get a new president damnit!
yanksrule42 said October 07, 2008

its alright these things happen. Just go out next week and get the win. You are still in it its only week 5 and you're not the bengals at 0-5 so good luck next week
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mom2a2 said October 07, 2008

Thank you for the post 5! Most of us feel better that you acknowledge what we're seeing. You guysare better than this.Time to take the bull by the horns!!!!!!
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eagles4life18 said October 07, 2008

GO DMAC. GO EAGLES. The eagles fans believe in you and we no you can do it. Go kick some A$$ and show that NFL that you guys are the best out there!
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WaymondDH said October 07, 2008

It takes a real man to take responsability when you lose, but it is not all your fault. There are many problems with the offense right now, but as the leader you have to lead. I am happy that you own up to that fact and say that you are willing to do what is nessassary to win. Maybe you should try to be a bit more mobile, at least until the running game picks up. I realize that as you get older its harder to get moving back there but if you take the lead and put yourself on the line the others will follow. I was upset that you didn't gather the offense togather and try to fire them up the way the Dawkins did with the defence. Be the leader this offense needs, and we will see more wins. This team is better than the last two weeks would suggest.
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IVSPORT said October 07, 2008

Hey Donovan, you're being too hard on yourself but that's what the best athletes do. Put the pressure on themselves and rise to the occasion. Donovan McNabb is about to be issued as an Initial Player Offering on the new sports stock trading website OneSeason. Under the ticker-name MCNB, he will be issued at $5 a share and should see his price skyrocket with a big game against San Fran.
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me31blog said October 07, 2008

You whats Run DMC 5 haha i know thats mcfaddens but your better than him so it sounds better for you. You got nothing to be embarrased about although i do believe that you need to be after a loss to a certain extent. Don't go all Alex Rodriguez and lose yourself mentally that will always make the best player in to a bad player in seconds. DeSean has been doing great. Look for him you asked for a play maker give them what they want give him the ball. I know its alot harder than it looks but he is the fastest best juking player you got. You and him are a great combo of course i dont know how you to sit in the locker room but I really like the combo of you two. You got a problem there with westbrook though. Buckhalter has been a nice back up but he can't be the number one. If you get hurt we are screwed I don't care if Kevin Kolb is Joe Montana you work best with this offense and your the leader. I as a very competitive athlete put pressure on myself each and every night even though my parents always tell me your too hard on yourself. If your not hard on yourself you dont care so as a competitve person you have a right to pressure yourself. Keep it up your having a great season. Keep working with it fire those guys up and get everyone on the same page. You will score 35 points this game i predict. Spread the ball but look for some big plays. Just in case you got a great tight end by the name of LJ Smith. Look to him if you got some trouble. Keep it up. Best Wishes. Matt Eisenman
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- me31blog replied October 07, 2008
  
  I mean Yo Run DMC 5 haha sorry
poppopheiz said October 07, 2008

5, I agee you need better receivers, but the one thing that used to put fear in the other teams D was you RUNNING. They used to wast a LB just to mirrow you all the time. I really miss you running down the field and taking over the game. It will really help the recevers get open to if you start running again, I know we all fear you getting hurt doing that, but how much do we really want to win. Take a look at the films and just see how many times you could of got a lot of yards taking off. If just one or two times a game you do that it would open up so many holes for us again.. Love ya 5.... Run 5 Run
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- BRINKSTER replied October 07, 2008
  
  He's right Super 5, your ability to run brings a another dimension to this offense. You were saying that just one big play could change the outcome in these close losses. It's time for you to be the "old" Donovan and make a couple plays with your legs. Just avoid the hits at the end of the runs.
Sdotterer14 said October 07, 2008

D-Mac you can say all you want about putting some blame on you. But it's very clear thats it's absolutely not your fault.... AT ALL. You're having a great season so far and I hope you continue to do so. Hope you guys turn it around.
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Bluechucks said October 07, 2008

Donavan, your passing is great. But what I think could help is if you roll out more and maybe bootlegs (even if it is a fake). A scramle here or there would be great as well. In the two recent losses your skills as a running QB were not used. Make the opposing defense start worrying about your running even if you may only run 3-5 times a game.
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Birdman1933 said October 07, 2008

The Eagles' game plan has become predictable. Predictability breeds failure. When it matters most, this team's coaching staff (and to a lesser extent some of its players) seems to come up small. Andy Reid often looks lost in the moment. It's as if he's bouncing a football and expecting it to react like a basketball. He says after each and every loss that he needs to, "do a better job putting the players in a position to make plays." After 10 seasons at the helm, shouldn't he have that formula by now? Winners win the close ones. You need look no further than the Patriots who notched all 3 of their Super Bowl victories by 3 points each. The Eagles get outcoached more than they get outplayed. I know coaches don't drop passes or miss field goals. But more often than not, its the strategy and not the execution. Thanks for the honest post FIVE. Let's take some of that frustration out on the Niners this week.
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AZEagle said October 07, 2008

#5 this is your team, you're the undisputed leader, I know Andy/Marty call the plays, but you have the ability and skills to will this team to win. More playmakers would be great, but you have talent around you and you've done with less, i.e. Thrash/Pinkston. Carry/Lead this team like I know you're capable, Go Cuse.

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gubers33 said October 07, 2008

Donovan, I give you a lot of credit for taking responsibility for these loses, but I feel the blame lies more on your wide receivers, but further more Andy Reid. Next time you guys are on the goal line, please call an audible on whatever the fat man calls and run a QB sneak, I believe you would have scored a touchdown in the last two games if we ran a sneak both times we were on the 1 yard line. Seriously, Reid's play calling has been getting progressively worse year in and year out. I think the change needs to come at coaching and not at QB.
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Canadianeagle said October 07, 2008

I am the biggest Eagle fan in Canada. We have no weapons, 1 running back, virtually no recieving core. D you need to turn it on, get back into getting yards anyway possible, you are a threat once you start to run yourself, they can't contain you and this opens up the secondary because someone has to watch what you are doing. You are it man, pump it up.
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ljk233 said October 07, 2008

There is one leader on this team. Dawkins. So the so called players only meeting that Donovan held today probably fell on deaf ears. Just like Andy's message(or lack there of)
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Birdman1933 said October 07, 2008

ljk233: Not sure where you're coming from with that first post of yours. Fragile egos don't post blogs and open up to their fan base. Do you want real or do you want the perception of real? Your second post should have been your only take. Philly fan has FIVE's back. Philly fan knows DMC's not perfect, but parts of him are excellent. We just need to see more of those parts on a weekly basis. Show me someone that's perfect and I'll show you a closet full of imperfect waiting to be discovered. Niners must feel pain...
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ScaryAaron said October 07, 2008

This right here is why I've been a fan of your D! I'm just some kid from Ohio that followed sports teams not from Ohio! I'm a fan of you, Randall Cunningham, David Robinson of the Spurs, for one thing, your heart! All 3 of you right there made an Ohio kid a fan of sports franchises hundreds of miles away from me. You've done amazing things with this team, we expect you'll do the same! No need to explain it pal, go out there and shut the critics up! Trust me, I listen to enough talk radio, I want to hear the sweet sounds of EXPERTS 'eating crow'! Go 5!
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birdsrule said October 07, 2008

WIN!!!! Go Birds, GO D-MAC!
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SyrFan said October 07, 2008

Donavan: I've been following you since you played for Syracuse. I think that you are fantastic! It is my opinion that you have not yet realised your full potential. That may be, in part, due to coaching. Anyway, chin up and run hard! Your fans love you!
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natesparks said October 07, 2008

In all honesty, I think a lot of the issues I have with where we are today are, in my opinion, poor coaching calls and dropped passes. I think that sums it up. I know in last two outings, the offense has seemed very predictable. So much so, that runs and passes were being called out in my house during both games with GREAT accuracy! We need to NOT be afraid to throw the ball down the field on first down, set up the defenses to expect pass and THEN go to play-action. The other HUGE issue is dropped passes when balls hit receivers hands. Goodness, too many times we are in third and long and it forces us in bad situations. We need to go back to West Coast offense and use the pass to set up everything. I can't speak to the Chicago game, but come on...anyone in the place that didn;t know first down was a run was reading a newspaper and not watching the game. Why not go out and throw a screen left or right? Or at least run a sweep or QB keep outside? Chicago had done a good job at stopping the run, yet we try and stuff it? Anyway, no need to be embarrassed,but coaching staff needs to take responsibility for becoming a predictable offense and CHANGE IT!! On the defensive side, we need to blitz more often on first and second down. The blitz packages seem to have worked well even when teams are running the ball up the middle. So, back to blitzing in unpredictable downs. I love the Birds, work it out guys, work it out!
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EliGoodrich said October 07, 2008

I'm glad to see #5 taking some responsibility. I thought he played well enough to win, but he is the team's leader and I'm glad he's taking this seriously. Certainly a lot of this is on the bad play calling of andy reid, not a single down field pass all game and another missed goal line attempt? and the fact that Akers is deathly afraid of 40+ yard kicks. But Mcnabb needs to set an example and elevate his play to help elevate everyone around him, and its good to hear him getting fired up about it rather than the usual shrug, 'my bad' chest pound, and smile. Good call, but how about next time use the legs a little more? we need a running threat without westbrook and it could easily be 5 again.

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rhoult said October 07, 2008

Donovan -

I didn't catch the Eagles-Redskins game this week.

I am a long time Dallas fan and Eagler hater. In spite of that, I'm a Donovan McNabb fan. When the guys debate who's the best QB, I make my case that it's Donovan McNabb. You have carried your team on your back and paid a toll with your body. I've seen you beat my team others with your arm and legs, your head and his heart, and you're always a class act even dealing with a particular idiot prima donna wide receiver who should never have been allowed to wear the star.

This blog entry is just another example of class.
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leggingitout said October 07, 2008

Love ya Donovan. Admire your courage and speaking your mind. One memory I'd like to bring to the forefront. Do you remember when teams would have to "spy" you? Remember when teams feared your legs as well as your arm?
I would love to watch that man play again!
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bigrele said October 07, 2008

Keep your head up Donovan, trust me I'm a "true" Eagle fan and a true Donovan McNabb fan and kudos to you for being honest forthright and humble; bottom line is this: what's done is done and cannot be changed! The Eagles as a whole team needs to look deep within themselves and find the right mojo to go out onto the football field and win a game, THAT'S IT! There is nothing else but the Niners game this Sunday and what is needed is a win! The Eagles win Sunday, theyre 3-3 going into the bye and a chance to heal & recover from injuries, that's all that is needed to do; this team needs to dig down deep and come out with HEART, FIRE & PASSION! That is what it is going to take to right the ship and I believe the Eagles will do that! I believe the Eagles WILL beat the Niners come Sunday and go into the bye at 3-3 and come out of the bye and beat Atlanta at da Linc to go to 4-3. But all that is needed is to WIN ONE GAME, focus on this ONE GAME Sunday! I got faith in you Donovan & I got faith this team will right the ship!
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bwest4prez said October 07, 2008

Im embarrassed that this post says it has over 70 comments when it has less than 50...WTF did u say JCC?? This is ridiculous they delete everything that doesnt appease them.
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- Spotella replied October 07, 2008
  
  Big brother goes to the yard!
mcnabmyhomeboy said October 07, 2008

Mcnab im a chicago boy, n u a chicago boy so from me to u, u got to keep that swagger.
i know that sound funny n immature but real talk, u aint never had no recievers n the best one u ever had is a loudmouth and the 2nd best is a youngin who threw the ball before the goal line.
i aint gon lie to u mcnabb, cuz thats not wut u need, 4 nfc championships n no trophy, one superbowl n it was against a cheater oh well, but u know, u due one man, u due a superbowl ring.
now pick up dat bible, pray, and everything come with that, and dont worry bout nothin n question urself, next time do wut u do with confidence in the lord cuz he carry that ball, and god carry u to that trophy.
amen
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phillyjack50 said October 07, 2008

As an Eagle fan who travels 142 miles to the games I am very angry about the play calling and our inability to show any offense when Westbrook is not playing. Everyone should read the Washington Post articles about our Eagles. I am living in Redskins country and I have endured two days of hell from Redskins fans who think their team is headed to the Super Bowl. Reid needs to think about our teams inability to score with 1st and Goal. If the Eagles do not wake-up and play up to their potential they will be in last place again this year. Dmac, throw the ball deep to Jackson!
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Nikki_Eagles said October 07, 2008

"I'm better than this and I'll prove it. I know my team is too. Now we have to prove it."
That quote right there sums up what we all know, what we all believe, and what we all know can happen. The past two games have been hard losses. The loss to the cowboys left a bitter taste in our mouths but for the most part, you guys played like champions. There is still plenty of time to pick up the pace, look at the progress made at the end of last season. You can do it and it will happen. Taking responsiblity is an admirable thing and you don't see many quarterbacks doing it these days. That being said, one player can't carry the whole team. It's easy to point fingers at key players but there is a reason football is a team sport. To win games, everyone on the team has to give 100% and working together like a fine tuned machine. Bottom line- It's not all McNabb's fault and we just need a little bit more fine tuning to pick up the pace. This team shows amazing potential, everyone sees it. Let's just work on being consistent and the wins will come.

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pacmankiller said October 07, 2008

Andy Reid i love this they dont want you come to chicago you will fit in fine go bears. Sould have keep the TO show rolling he like great in the city. Donovan you let people set you and TO apart you know it you live in Chicago you know how we show off the nfl will not change a show off Proviso West high school .And stop the smiling put the team to work and get a a** on the team and make football fun again.
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Bedlam said October 07, 2008

BRING BACK THE LEGS, when your able to role out and make some plays things happen.Losing three games by a score or less cant be good for your self asteem. Im not ready to put the blame on one person @ this point. Keep your head up high your the QB for the Philidelphia Eagles,and if that dosent work call your accountant, im sure all those 0's will make you smile.I LOVE THE EAGLES, please please give us a reason to cheer
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True_Bandyt said October 07, 2008

I would like to say that losing is a team effort, but I can't support that argument right now. Unfortunately, McNabb hasn't received the support that's due an MVP caliber NFL quarterback. The front office hasn't signed a standout receiver to catch balls and the one we did have (Stallworth), the front office allowed him to move to New England. Lurie and Reid may have supported McNabb through his injuries, and that's noble, but to set the franchise quarterback up for failure is plain criminal.

I've read these posts and people 'what if' every game situation as if another action could have prevented a loss...and that's unfortunate. It's easy to call the plays as a couch coach, especially when the original strategy fell through.

Here are the facts. Baskett dropped an endzone pass against Chicago and Akers missed a field goal.

Against Washington, Akers again missed field goals. The Eagles are as strong as their weakest link and if the kicker can't make field goals, it's time to look for a replacement.

Mostly, I'm disappointed that Jim Johnson's defense allowed Clinton Portis to run all over them. It was disheartening to watch one man expose every weakness our defense had.

Another trend I've read here is that McNabb should run more and start calling his own plays. McNabb has matured as a quarterback and made the adjustment from scrambling to becoming a threatening pocket passer. Frankly, I'd rather have the pocket passer because they stay a lot healthier, longer. Most of McNabb's past injuries were caused as he was running with the football. Randall Cunningham broke his leg doing the same thing and he never returned as potent as he was before his injury.

McNabb is doing the best he can with what he has. McNabb and Westbrook are the two serious playmakers on offense that opposing teams look to shut down. Westbrook has been used so much that he's taken a tremendous beating and isn't close to full health. Jackson will become a serious threat later in the year, or even next year, after he learns his way through his rookie mistakes. The kid's got talent but he reminds me of a young Terrell Owens.

I hope whatever kinks are plauging the team as a whole get worked out soon. I want to see the team that exposed last year's Patriots as vulnerable, not the lifeless team I saw this past Sunday.
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- jcc1983 replied October 08, 2008
  
  When Mcnabb is dropping back like a sitting duck with no running game than hes much more likely to get blasted (as he has this season, and said the reason his chest is so sore is because hes been passing the ball so many times) and running a few yards than out of bounds to pick up a first down is not any more dangerous than holding onto the ball for minute after minute waiting for the playmakers he didnt get to get open. He is given virtually no chance from the front office, and the last time he had a chance with a playmaker he went to the super bowl. None of this is Donovans fault but clearly the fault of the FO and coaching staff for not getting the pkayers necassary to "put in the right positions to win"...its plain as day what the problem is. We have a great RB, whose as brittle as they come, and ZERO depth after that when it comes to playmakers. Demps needs some reps on defense as he's clearly the best coverage safety they have, and our LB's couldnt cover a piece of toast with jelly. We clearly need more offensive playmakers, and clearly need coverage on TE's which we havent had ONE TE covered well this entire season.
  - BIRDNDAHOOD replied October 08, 2008
    
    that's so true! 4 real!
msw3333 said October 07, 2008

It's a lot easier when your play calling is unpredictable, but when you pass almost every play and run every play inside the 5 yard line it's pretty easy to gameplan. All the opponents need to do is play 8-men in the box when it's first and goal inside the 5, and play a nickle everywhere else.
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willardj said October 07, 2008

good words, Donovan. Its good to see players share the same feelings as the fans after a tough loss.
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Stickman said October 07, 2008

I for one am glad to hear #5 acknowledge that the play over the last 2 weeks was as poor as it appeared. He should be embarassed, as should the rest of the team & specifically Greg Lewis. I can't wait until this donkey is released, he is a waste of a WR.
Donovan, if you mean what you say than prove it - no more time for talk, just go out there & play the way you know how.
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Dugan822 said October 07, 2008

I'm so proud to be an Eagles fan. To have a not only great qb but first and foremost a stand up guy that can get on the yard and admit his mistakes and open himself up for critisizim. Let's turn this season around and go on a winning streak just like back in 2003.
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Zukny1 said October 07, 2008

Hopefully Andy reid sends Marty Morn up to a box so he can report what he sees in the defense to andy, so andy can call some better plays.. a few more Runs to Tony hunt up the middle i think would also help, Hes strong and can push for a few yards always.

I love this team, but these things could give some change to a team that everyone seems to have figured out.
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giantsrepeat said October 07, 2008

You should not be embarrassed Donovan. As a Giants fan, there have always been players I respect that play for my teams rivals. Like Troy Aikman , Emmit Smith & Roger Staubach from the Cowboys. Art Monk, Charley Taylor and Dexter Manley from the Redskins. And from the Eagles, Reggie White, Brian Westbrook and you. I won't say I'm broke up over your teams start, but YOU are not the reason. You can't play any harder than you have been. Be cool brother.
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AZ_Eagles_Fan said October 07, 2008

You win as a team-you lose as a team. Way to step up as the leader and take the heat, but it's not all your fault, now is the time for everyone to step it up to another level. Win or Lose and Eagles fans love to Win...the true fans will always be behind the TEAM.
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jffemery said October 07, 2008

Donovan, first thing I have to say is you should be embarrased about anything. You and Westbrook are the best things that have ever happened to the Eagles. I have been watching for years and I know with you playing we always have a shot of winning. I will also say( and i know you cant comment on it) that I cant understand why we dont get you some help. I know I am not an expert but its so easy to see that you stand back there and our receivers cant get open. This has been going on for years and we just dont fix it. I think your receivers are doing the best job they can but we need a stud to help. How good would we be if we had a Roy Williams on the outside with Jackson on the other and Curtis(when he is better) in the slot like wes welker. Why cant the front office realize this. Needless to say...I am an eagle for life and you will be as well. Thanks for everything you do!!!!!!!!!
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McNabbFn05 said October 07, 2008

Man DMac is a great guy and a great QB, hang in there Donovan, We're with you, we believe in you, make something happen with nothing like you've been doing for years now,
Good Luck Next Week against 49ers
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yenyen said October 07, 2008

i love you donnie. we can do this. i still believe. let's turn this season around.
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gunna20 said October 07, 2008

Donovan, I just want you to be you, sometimes I think you let what people say about your game affect you, even though you might not say it to us, it happens to everyone. I just want you to go back to playing your style of football running around extending plays with your feet. You shouldnt take all the blame like Reid said its his responsibility to put you guys in positions to win, after 10 years it should be a no brainer. I hope you guys turn it around and bring that parade to broad street. So just do ya thang and rally the troops get that fire lit under their asses, and get that Lombardi.

-Good Luck
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reggie4ever92 said October 07, 2008

D, I have faith in your ability to get the ball moving down the field, but at the same time, you need to light a fire under some asses and motivate the line to get some better run blocking. I know they have the talent to do it, but at the same time Reid needs to bring a more balanced offence to the game. 60% pass 40% run. I bet Hunt could get close to 100 yards a game if he got at least 18-20 carries a game. He could very well be the power runner we desperately need to set up the play action. At times, and this is just my opinion, you may lack some confidence in the pass game and if so, Im sure it's because of the sequence of playcalling by Reid. I would love to see YOU call the plays and take this team back to dominate the NFC East! Keep your head up, and please tell fat boy that you want more control of the plays. GO BIRDS!!
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NEPAeagleFreak said October 07, 2008

Wow ive been waiting a long time to hear somthing like that from McNabbulous!
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NEPAeagleFreak said October 07, 2008

It's Time ....thats right it's time to look in the mirror and stand up...... remember all those eagles in the past that said give me the ball lets win this thing. McNabb is one of those eagles and this is the first game of the rest of the Winning season....btw i read like one comment the first one up there #5 has great tools and somtimes u do have to feel ashamed so that u can truly see what needs to be done...#5 is man enough to step up and take action!

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docksquad said October 07, 2008

DMac is sick. It's too bad he never had any sick WR's to work with other than TO.
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eagleheaven said October 08, 2008

Great post donovan!

IT TAKES A REAL MAN, TO COME PUT HIS TAIL IN THE FIRE!. But you are not the one to blame, tell reid to call a qb sneak thats 2 games back to back that cost us.

KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!

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scar420pa said October 08, 2008

Dmac needs to push the front office to pick up roy williams both of those goal line situations on 3rd down should of been a qb keeper but you dont call the plays reid the conservative does
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mablecat said October 08, 2008

Donovan your the best our season will turn around. I know you guys will improve before years end. Iam keeping positive thoughts
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DEZNUTZ69 said October 08, 2008

Hey man this is big of you and really shows character. Just do your best week in and week out and I am satisfied. I know we cant win every week, but yes we are a better team than our record shows. Be a leader and hold your teammates accountable to step up and make some play's.. You win and lose as a team so dont just put it on your shoulders. We are in your corner! Do what you do that got you to this level and bring one home and become philly's saviour. Sorry some bad spelling there, but you got the point.....
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joyner56fan said October 08, 2008

as a season ticket holder for 24 years i look at this team and why they are l osing games,they clearly have lacked that go to guy since owens was out of here,they continue to think they can just"plug any player"into our system and we will still win- this is the pro's and PLAYERS make plays which is something this team/F O refuses to believe... i see this team different than they see them selves,i felt in the last 2 years they needed a players who could come in and make some type of impact on this team but they felt they were so good that no one in the first round could help them and traded out....thats something the patriots could have considered but not a team on the decline like this one. when mcnabb called for some play makers he was right to do so,it was clearly what was needed but when your a front office/coach has the arrogance of the bush administration you can understand why they felt they were fine with what they had- I JUST WANT A SUPER BOWL PARADE
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fleaglesfan said October 08, 2008

McNabb needs to remember what made him a "great" qb . . . the ability to run and throw - which I haven't seen this year. Andy needs to realize the Bucky is not the answer to our short game as he has stated in the past. We won't win any close games if everybody on the field knows we are going to pass on 3rd and 1 because we have nobody to jam it down their throats.
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marshotel9 said October 08, 2008

I share the frustration and embarrassment as a fan, so I can imagine how it must feel to be on the field when you lose a few close games because of a couple of missed plays and mistakes in key situations. My good friend is a Redskins' fan (he came to the game with me on Sunday), and although the Skins are a very good team, I believe the Eagles could have won that game, and should have won that game.
I still support McNabb and I think he is one of the top five QB's in the league, and at times, the best QB in the league. Not to pass the buck, but there were several dropped pass in key moments of the game on Sunday, and that isn't Donovan's fault - although he does share in the blame.
Going forward, the Eagles need to stay healthy and execute. Where has LJ Smith been? Having Curtis back soon will also provide a boast for the offense, especially if Westbrook is banged up.
A win in San Fran would be a step in the right direction. The Niners are a good team and it is always difficult traveling out west.
Good luck and GO EAGLES!!!
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Gonzunit said October 08, 2008

Hey McSuck, You should also be embarassed about losing to Dallas. Are you a better team than them to? From what I saw you gave up on that game, just like you gave up in the SB. McSuck is overrated. He just needs someone to blame so he won't get it from the Philly fans. Face it, the eagles got beat by better teams. McSucks era is over...this is too strong of a division for a weak individual.
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- MyBloodisGreen replied October 09, 2008
  
  HEY FO!!! Why the hell aren't these comment deleted.. F'kn BS!!!
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darklighter1 said October 08, 2008

McNabb is the most overrated QB in the game besides Favre. He is fair to middling. Once Philly accepts this the better chance you will have of lowering your expectations on this guy and team.
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- giantsrepeat replied October 14, 2008
  
  Besides Favre?????????Go to NFL.com and check his stats, and check McNabbs too while your at it. That was just a foolish statement for the sake of one.
killreagles said October 08, 2008

DMAC is still one of the best QB's in the league now, and one of the best the league has ever seen. You can't blame only yourself for the losses, we win as a team and we lose as one too. I think we just have to work on the Red-Zone and 3rd down offense. A couple trick plays like letting the RB throw, or setting up a screen and such could work in these situations. DeSean is breaking out as a star wide-out and I think that the McNabb-Jackson duo could soon contest other famous QB-WR duo's given the time, patience and practice to develop a consistent rhythm. If we can get the offense to score 6 instead of 3, it would be a completely different ball-game. [GO EAGLES]
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goodluck1982 said October 08, 2008

The problem is not with you Donovan it never has been besides a few staying healthy issues. You give the Philadelphia Eagles the best chance to win every week when you have that smile on your face and you are enjoying the game of football; that is when your at your best. You have to admit the last 2 weeks not so much your fault as it is the coaching staff, but we as Philly fans are all to ignorant to acknowledge it. Then the blame gets put right on you, because you are the team's leader, however, there are actually a couple other people that lead that team before you! They would be Andy Reid and company, I know he said he was trying to protect you from getting hurt but the question is could you have snuck the ball for 1 yard the last two weeks being that you are a force to be messed with running the ball at 6'4" 240lbs on a quick snap your in the endzone. Just keep your head up and like I said smile when your on that football field enjoy that your playing a game you love. To hell with all your critics Philly fans just want a championship and will come down hard on anyone if they don't get it. It's ignorance towards the game of football, thinking that one person who has proved time and time again that you can be the best in this league when your healthy and happy. So get happy and next time your on the 1yard line tell Andy Reid you want the ball or call a sneak audible, the talent is around you and the season is way too early for you guys not to rally and make a run for the NFC East! Maybe that would put that smile back on your face beating Washington, Dallas, and New York the next time you play them. Just be consistant and relaxed but get that team fired up and show more heart that you guys want it!!!!!!
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Topwonk said October 08, 2008

Keep the faith Donovan.
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phatyshaffer said October 08, 2008

You the man DNabb.... i know it was a bad two weeks but this blog here gives us confidence that u wont let us down the rest of the season! Keep up the hard work and when u are in the last 2 mins. of the game RUN THE BALL.... throw the D off their game and RUN the freakin ball..... once u do that it opens up some receivers!
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kelly3012 said October 08, 2008

McNabb, you are one heck of a QB!! You are on my list of top three favorite QB's of all time, and one of those is Joe Montana! I enjoy watching you with your team, the way you encourage them, the way you take responsibility when you need to, you are a class act!! I, too, feel your frustration. I was just having a conversation with my husband, telling him how the Eagles are such an AWESOME team, but these last few games have been so disappointing. It really ticks me off when the WR keep dropping the ball. You are doing your job, they are just not doing theirs. DJax is definitely the best thing that has happened to the WR set in a LONG time(I know he has done stupid rookie stuff, but he will learn) and Avant has definitely stepped up more than once. I just want to say also, that all of those people out there who are negative toward you, just don't listen. You are the best judgement of yourself, just keep believing in you!!
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marcel75 said October 08, 2008

DM I feel that you are not the only fustrated eagle on the team with your performance the last couple of weeks. I agree that you all are better than this and I trust you enough to take you at your word that things will turn around. No need for me to get AR on his play calling because I am not in the locker room or in his coaches meetings. He has enough "Fans" on his back as it is. Do your thing and stay in the teams ear about how much better than this they are. Peace!!!
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sliick said October 08, 2008

It's only football, dude. The games have been fun to watch this season. We'll get it back on track this week. Keep it up #5.
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Eagles24 said October 08, 2008

McNabb don't worry, we will get this victory over the 49ers and be back at 500 then its a bye, lets just work from there. Your a great quarterback you know this, so do it. GO EAGLES
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hocuspocus said October 08, 2008

hi everbody, i don't like andy reid. i made a petition to fire him. i have 99 signatures so far, i think i need more. please sign it. http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/fire-andy-reid.html ps. i like u donnie mac, just don't like AR.
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jrzshorebird said October 08, 2008

Either he is scared of getting hurt again, or he has forgot how to run. When he rolls out of the pocket the offense seems to flow alot better. Lately he has been a sitting duck back there.
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dmnstuff said October 08, 2008

8-3. That's the bare minimum the iggles have to go for the rest of this season to make the playoffs.
Games against the Giants x 2, Cowboys, and 'Skins still to play. The Ravens at their house, too.
Looks like another rebuilding year.
Two lost opportunities for an underachieving team without a clear cut leader who can take charge and make the team work.
Want to win with this group? Go grab #85 and let him run some real pass patterns so that Donovan has someone to throw to. Oh, and better start drafting o-linemen, those guys are starting to look really old.
Just another average year for an average team in a city that deserves better, and a QB that does too.
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5snumber1fan said October 08, 2008

IT WAS VERY GOOD OF YOU TO STEP UP AND ADMIT YOU ARE EMBARRASSED. BUT D MAC, ONE MAN ALONE CANNOT WIN A GAME. IF THAT WAS ALL IT TOOK THEN WE WOULD NEVER LOSE A GAME WITH YOU AT QUARTERBACK. IT TAKES A TEAM!!!!!!!!! ALL 11 MEN AND THE COACHES. I AM SO TIRED OF HEARING ANDY SAY 'I'VE GOTTA DO A BETTER JOB WITH THAT" OR " I HAVE TO PUT PLAYERS IN BETTER POSITIONS TO MAKE PLAYS"......
IT IS SO OLD THAT WHEN HE IS AT THE MIKE PEOPLE CAN JUST ABOUT RECITE WHAT HE IS GOING TO SAY FASTER THAN HE CAN.
ANYWAY, I WAS GLAD TO HEAR YOU CALLED A PLAYERS ONLY MEETING. I HOPE YOU TOLD THEM ALL THAT THEY NEED TO BE EMBARRASSED AND NEED TO STEP UP AND PLAY SMART. I HOPE ALL THE TEAM LEADERS LIKE DAWK AND B WEST SPOKE UP.
I GUESS WE WILL FIND OUT IF IT DID ANY GOOD ON SUNDAY WITH THE NINERS.
BLESS YOU D MAC AND GO EAGLES. YOU CAN DO IT. WE ALL KNOW IT.......AND I HOPE YOU ALL KNOW IT, TOO.
11 MORE GAMES...............I THINK WE CAN PULL THIS THING OUT AND HEAD TO THE BIG GAME IN FEBRUARY
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dmacbesttodoit said October 08, 2008

still top 3 qbs in the league. not his fault that greg lewis and lj smith suck and that they dont have a power running back. make baskett and avant the starters
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jbrown99 said October 08, 2008

Your first drive was something out of the 2004 season, it was direrct and put the Skins on their heels. Then it just seemed like the air was let out of the balloon. It's not the receivers anymore and it's never been you. It boils down to playcalling and how much confidence does Reid really have in this offense.
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rautins said October 08, 2008

I'm embarrassed for you and the whole team. The team, in a whole, is playing like crap. This team should be 5-0. The fumbles are killing the team. Since the Steelers game the defense can't stop anybody. The Redskins ran all over the defense. The offensive live fogot how to block. And the play calling has sucked. For example, the Bears game. Four run plays and four stops. Who's calling the plays now. Reid or Morningweg? Let me take a stab at it.
McNabb needs to run more. Quit trying to force the ball. If you have an open area, take off. We all know you are a great QB. It okay to to run every now and then.
Another thing, find some receivers who can hold onto the ball. It seems like the Eagle receivers don't know how to catch. Dropped passes everywhere. McNabb is either throwing to hard or the receivers don't know how to catch.
I hope they can regroup against the Niners. If not, there's always the Flyers and Sixers. A don't forget the Phillies.
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dccards said October 08, 2008

Hey Donovan,
Long time Philly sports fan here. I have nothing but respect for you but please....for the love of God...get some fire going. Get some anger, get some purpose. You, as the leader of this team, look so non chalant on the field. It's kind of like 'yea I've done this a million times blah blah blah". It's like you're tired. A lot of fans love you through the wins and losses but the difference I see is lack of enthusiasm on the field. There is no urgency, no spark. You used to show that spark regularly. Now I hear a million people say 'oh well you don't have the right tools in which to work'. The fact is you have more now than you have had or ever will have. I don't really want to hear apologies anymore. It's only an apology when you change the action for which you are apologizing for.
Once again, I want to say that I think you're a fantastic player and certainly worthy of lots of respect. But you really need to light that spark, or we're a dead team.
Thanks for reading.
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webkid30 said October 08, 2008

The Eagles front office should watch the Giants closely. When we have to drop someone the Eagles should pick them up lickety quick. Last year we had to cut Ryan Grant and look what he did for the Packers. If we weren't in the same division we might be able to work out a trade ... Plaxico, Toomer, Steve Smith, Dom Hixon, Mario Manningham, David Tyree, Sin Moss...too bad. At least the days of the Giants taking a washed up Brian Mitchell are OVER!

Donovan, my brother and I were brought to tears when we didn't get you out of Syracuse. I know you've tried your best to make it work in Philly. If it doesn't work out there for the long term, hopefully next year you'll find a home where you will be respected. You could take the Vikings, Bears, Ravens, or even the Texans to that next level. I'd love it if you'd stick with the AFC, though!
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- giantsrepeat replied October 10, 2008
  
  Be careful webkid, you may rack up 8 or 9 thumbs down like darklighter or gonsunit. This thumbs down crap is childish, if anyone blogging on this site can't take the heat when someone says something derogatory about their team, then they should run screaming into the night. Now if someone gets too personal or it is just a bunch of malicious crap, maybe a thumbs down might be warranted. But if all they did was diss your team, then you are a coward if you give the thumbs down, And the ones who always do it know who they are.
mir1146 said October 08, 2008

Its not all your fault brother! But the troops need to be rallied and the same mistakes should not be happening over and over again. I am big fan of you and the Eagles but here in Philadelphia We are Tired of Losing! Thats the key word Losing, anything other than coming in first is losing! No moral victories. We want the win and The Lombardi Trophy even if its just for one year. WIN WIN WIN! Get this thing together and start winning. Great teams win close games all the time! We are tired of coming close! Take it in your hands brother even if you have to scramble. Its what you play the game for to WIN. Not to worry about getting hurt although we must all take care of our body. If you are healthy enough to play you are healthy enough to do whatever play there is in the playbook because if you lose no matter if you are healthy or not you know the blame game is coming. Now you and Andy brought winning back. I love you guys for that but its time to win that most memorable thing and that is a Lombardi Trophy Brother! Good Luck the rest of the way! Good Health and good fortune in bringing it home for Jerome because thats how long I been a fan brother #99 days and I was eight then! Play every game like its ur last brother and at the end of the day you cant second guess yourself. Do me a favor put crazy glue on Reggie Brown and LJ Smith hands because it seems like they trying to catch the ball with they feet.........
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FantheMan said October 08, 2008

I said it before and I'll say it again. When the Patriots lost to the Colts in the AFC Championship Game Tom Brady adamently clamored for a receiver and the Patriots got Randy Moss. You are too scared of your coach to ask for legiitimate playmakers. If you're happy with throwing to G Lewis, J Avant and LJ Smith then prepare to lose many more games this season. As long as Reid is running the show the Eagles will never win a Superbowl whether you are the quarterback or Tom Brady because you can only do so much if you have garbage to throw the ball to. Admit it you're receivers suck. Don't be afraid to call out your teammates. They suck. Speak up. If you have a losing season you're the one who will get thrown under the bus so I don't know why you have this undying loyalty to your coach.
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floyd23 said October 08, 2008

Donny Mac,
You've been playing this game for a long time now. You've played with all types of recivers from the self-heralded best to some of the worst. This year you guys don't have the talent to expect your recivers to be able to brake coverage at will, so my question is why not scramble a few times when a play breaks down (we all know you don't to be catergorised as a running quaterback, we heard you the first 100 times) at least put it out there to keep the defense honest. We all know you have a canon so does the nfl, I'm not saying go back to 99 but forcing defenses to spy opens holes underneath, eliminates one more guy 36 has to beat and eliminates at least one possible double team on your recivers. You have the ability to terrify defenses all by yourself, reemerge multidimensional and it will make the game that much easier for you and the rest of the offense. For god's sake man when the d thought you were going to run they would break coverage and leave everybody open, but they have to believe you're a threat to carry the ball even if you don't.

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Mouse360 said October 08, 2008

Your still showing a lack of respect for your last 2 opponents, you guys had the lead in the Dallas game, but gave it and lost, There was no mention of that being a game you should of "won"
The team you lost to, last week went into Dallas and won, The giants and redskins are not getting respect because the Eagles and Cowboys have more starpower, but that does not translate to wins
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ibleedgreen81 said October 08, 2008

No need to be embarrassed just angry at the F.O for giving you chicken SH%T and saying make chicken salad, im a life long fan and season ticket holder and just seem to hate that crew of jack asses running the team more and more every season, keep your head up D your the greatest!
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lduran7 said October 08, 2008

DMac keep on truckin man...i see your skills and the way you are stepping up and accepting things for different situations that are out of your control. This is why you will allways be an Eagle...because of your dignity!!!
Go out there and excecute and tell then to let you be aggresive again...you know that is what you need to do!!!!!!!!! let it fly baby!!!!!!! that is all we need to do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

go check the article at...
www.philadelphiaeaglesnews.comlduran7

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eaglesboy90 said October 08, 2008

Mcnabb, you are an awesome football player and i have never doubted you ever since the day you were drafted. There have been countless times where i have had to defend you also, because i have always said that as far as quarterbacks in this league go, you are in the top 3 with peyton manning and tom brady in regards to arm capability, but what makes you better than them overall is #1: the fact that you dont have anyone close to the capabilities (until desean, and hes just a rookie) of randy moss, wes welker, marvin harrison, and reggie wayne at wide receiver (and the one year that you did with T.O. you outperformed anyone by far considering how few picks you threw), #2 because you throw WAY less picks than any of them, and #3 because you have THE ABILITY TO RUN THE FOOTBALL AND MAKE OPPONENTS FEAR THAT THREAT. Seriously, i believe that if you start doing that again we will have a Super Bowl ring by the end of this year. The whole league is criticizing this team saying that we can't win without Brian Westbrook. WE CAN WIN WITHOUT HIM BECAUSE WE HAVE YOU, if you play like you used to in 2004 and before that, because at that time westbrook wasn't even a feature back but we were great without him! I know if you are reading this you are probably thinking, "Oh, this guy just thinks i can only run the ball and i cant throw." I swear to you that is not what im saying. Im saying that if you run the ball in key situations when the defenses aren't paying attention to you like you have in so many games before, and i know you still can, than i GUARANTEE that within a few plays or so, or at least by the second half, they will start putting a spy on you or focus more on your scrambling ability, which will in turn free up coverage towards the middle of the field and you can start firing away. Defenses know that our receivers aren't that good and that westbrook is out, so, obviously, they are exploting that fact by blitzing, or staying in man coverage. We need to make them pay for that like you used to, which is necessary since BWest got hurt and we are a little short on offensive talent out of the backfield now. This is especially going to help the offense in the red zone, and will give you a chance to score some running TDs as well.
I believe in you Mcnabb, and I definitely know you believe in your self. I think you should keep writing blogs like this, because us Philly fans love it when a superstar shows that they care about the teams performance and we get hyped up because of it. I hope that you read this comment before the game on Sunday and at least consider some of it's points, and i know that you, the leader of this downtrodden team, will do whatever it takes to take lead us to victory, even if it means putting the ball into your own hands more than usual. GO EAGLES and GO #5!!
P.S. - The defense really needs to step it up this week also. We give them the ball with 7 minutes left, and they run out the clock on us?! Are you kidding me?! Also, FantheMan, i understand your frustration with the receivers, but to say that McNabb should say to the media that they suck is a ridiculous statement. First off, EVERYONE in the media would be all over McNabb for that, calling him a poor sport and an excuse-maker. Everyone knows the Eagles receivers are far from league toppers, but stating that would make mcnabb hated by both the media and the rest of the team.
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EaglesinDC said October 08, 2008

Time to Shut Up and Put Up. Talking doesn't win games. Go out, execute, and win. It doesn't matter what 'tools' you have to work with. All three games were winable if they were executed right. Stop talking and start scoring in the Red Zone!
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joecrossley said October 08, 2008

hey i dont kno if yea read yur comments or not but i just wanted say your 100% right in what you say .i believe in yall its better now then later , ya loses suck but at least now you can strengthen your weaknesses espn may say this or that but take the sixers for example voted worst team in the whole nba every one said we would have no playoff chances and look they came out of the blue bam there in the playoffs proved everyone wrong.they played as a team .i know yall have what it takes to do that and i kinda like the fact that them birds are under the radar it just sucks when ever you say sumthing the media jump like flys on yea .westbrook may be out man but u still have feet and a hella good arm do what they dont expect u flip the script on the media use that to your advantage .man ive been doubted all my life and i figure when ppl down me i can just use what they say as confidence prove em all wrong simple as that this year is phillys year in all sport we may be last but watch the next ten games them birds r gonna put it down like they never put it down before stay up man and MEDIA SUCKS so does dallas

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htrufael said October 08, 2008

I love the game and I love your style! Evrything will come full circle again. The more harder you are on yourself, the harder it will be to gain focus. Keep your head up! Your 1 of the main reasons I even watch the game.
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jerseys12 said October 08, 2008

I have to say--d-mac you ask for playmakers,to sustain your health,everybody wants you to run,It's to bad you don't have other playmakers,beside westbrook and now d-jax on field,what happen to week 1,if you guys,could score,it would not put so much pressure on d-fense. I,am sory,you won't say it,no disrespect to other w-outs on team,you need somebody,to scare opposing defense's,on bump coverage---if kurt warner,can get two stud w-outs,why not D-MAC---FUTURE HALL OF FAME QB--OR THEY DON'T WANT A SUPER BOWL IN PHILLY PERIOD---AND DON'T SAY SALARY CAP---THAT BULL--SH""""T --YOUR D-FENSE IS FAST =SPEC TEAMS MUCH BETTER---COME ON EAGLES F/A TIME IS RUNNING OUT---
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jerseys12 said October 08, 2008

I have to say--d-mac you ask for playmakers,to sustain your health,everybody wants you to run,It's to bad you don't have other playmakers,beside westbrook and now d-jax on field,what happen to week 1,if you guys,could score,it would not put so much pressure on d-fense. I,am sory,you won't say it,no disrespect to other w-outs on team,you need somebody,to scare opposing defense's,on bump coverage---if kurt warner,can get two stud w-outs,why not D-MAC---FUTURE HALL OF FAME QB--OR THEY DON'T WANT A SUPER BOWL IN PHILLY PERIOD---AND DON'T SAY SALARY CAP---THAT BULL--SH""""T --YOUR D-FENSE IS FAST =SPEC TEAMS MUCH BETTER---COME ON EAGLES F/A TIME IS RUNNING OUT---
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hayley07 said October 08, 2008

I will be happy if we make it 8-8 again this year
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919772 said October 08, 2008

The Eagles aren't any better than their record, nor are the coach or starting QB. Time to bench McNabb and see if Kevin Kolb can do anything with the team. McNabb is never going to take them anywhere, as evidenced by his career-long inability to deliver a championship.
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browndiva said October 08, 2008

Hey DMac,

I'm glad to see your blog. You have looked great since the beginning of the season, what you need to do is to take the game in your hands and run again. I know you aren't a running qb, but sometimes when you see no one can get separation, get that first down yourself. Call your own plays, whatever Reid is calling, you are on the field, if you don't see that, change it, what is he going to say or do, bench you??? I doubt it. This is your team, get them in line, if they want to earn their money, they will do what's suposed to be done, or sit on the bench. You have to get in their faces. I love you and I believe had you had the help you needed you would have been back to the superbowl the following year you went, but no, Reid dismantled that team. If that's the team that took you there, that's the same team you keep the following year. I'm sorry to digress but I have been upset since then, and the decisions haven't been better. Keep up the good work, I will keep rooting for you and pray you make it to the playoffs and hopefully the superbowl and win this time. If not I will always be a fan of yours and will follow you wherever you go.
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datbullfrom215 said October 08, 2008

D-Mac.....your good homie and don't think for one bit that you are da blame!!! I'm still ridin with u just like the draft when they selected u...i was the one dude standing up clapping saying thank u Jesus!!!!!! But dig it, your coach Andy, he gotta go!!!! He is killing us with this nuta** playcalling and not allowing u guys to really utilize the talent u have!!!! Also. let BWest rest! It would kill us if he further damages his ribs, ankle, or anything else that forbids him in being the gamechanger that he is further down the line when we make this playoff push!!! Also, TALK TO ANDY ABOUT ACQUIRING ROY WILLIAMS AND GET LITO NON TACKLING, MISSING OPEN SACKS, CRUMBY AGENT HAVING ASS OUTTA HERE AND SEND HIM TO DETROIT CUZ THEY COULD USE HIM!!!! And as Detroit is saying, they need an unbelievable deal to trade Roy and i think that is one!!! But until then, throw that ball man!!!!You have an helluva arm (always had i might add) and if u got anyone out there who is on your side when u put it up there, it's DJax!!! yeah he has made some mistakes but he is a rookie. i mean we have VETS that still make mistakes and still can't catch so what's the difference????? At least DJax is hungry and appears to have a "Gotta and Want to win attitude" vs. what we as fans had to witness for the past few years!! Not disrepsecting Reggie but he's been around and hasn't shjown us anything other than he still needs to hit the weight room cuz that not being able to get off the line stuff is played out!!! And again, to hell with Andy and his playcalling!!! You are on the feild and know what would work best at what time and when to do it. I am a coach. And although its little league (121-14y.o.a), i tell my QB that if he sees something i don't or feels that something else may work better than what i called, then go for it!!!! and i back him wether it works or not cuz i want him to learn how to trust his instincts as well as trusting his players. and you know what, he l;ooks up to u and at 14, cries when they talk bad about u!!!!no b.s.! but dig it homie, u can do it bcuz u have b4 and i got ur back. we can win the rest of da schedule but we need that having fun, who cares about the score bcuz i can bring us back, joking a**, running when i have to a**, i'm not a slouch a**, PRO BOWL QB that we had and that u r!!!! F**k da haters, Andy, and anybody else who have something negative to say about you bcuz u r da S**t!!!! and 4ever will be!!!! GO EAGLES, F**K AndyReid and his play calling, GO DONNI, and let's bring it home for Jerome Ahkee!!!!!!!! W.O.L.
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Super5istheman said October 08, 2008

Yo Donnie- once again you show us eagles fans u are the truth.. i respect u so much and everyday u gain more from me.. i love the birds and i have been bleeding green for the 25 years ive been on this earth. we in philly love our eagles and we take them to the heart. i just wanna say that u are not the reason we have been losing.. i think u are playing some of the best football i have ever seen. ur passes are very accurate, yet some of them are being dropped which i know happens in the NFL. i just want you to know there are still eagles fans who love you. most of us boo at the very second you guys make a mistake.. i know i wouldnt like people booing me at work.. i would get very pissed about it. all i have to say is keep up the great play becuase u are truely admired. you are my favorite qb in the league on my fav. team, and whether you guys win 16 or lose 16 im always going to bleed green. i was raised an eagles fan and i will raise my children the same way.. i love philadelphia and all of its sports. i just want you to know no matter what happens there are a lot of fans whom still love you and would love for you to retire an EAGLE.. you are the man and i hope you guys get on the right track. we have way too much talent to be losing these close games.. get it going SUPER 5. i respect you and also love u as my qb. keep your head up, the sun always shines on stars....
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trizzle said October 08, 2008

d-nyce, i am disappointed in the losses but we gotta move on. we cant afford any more conference losses...hope you resign with us but i wish you called an audible!! get um next week
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eagle_man71 said October 08, 2008

go eagles
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forevergreen said October 08, 2008

the blame ... no blame, stop wasting time and energy coming up with 'reasons' why and take charge like you did in the past. The Eagles defense has systematically performed and played hard yet again, to hand you atleast 4 chances to score last game and yet again...wasted bruises and beat up muscles for the defense and 0 points. It is almost like you are afraid of the defensive line and when you panic you consistenly drill a LOW bowling pass 5 yards down field- I cringe when the defense gets 2 seconds on you- it is inevitable that you will falter- what has happened to you-? With Brian out, you need to be stronger- he is awesome, but sadly he can't always bail you out. When you are on- you are on. In the past you could be on the entire game, today it is hit and miss- just like last season. I am a lifer Eagle fan and it kills us to watch such a great team regress in the offense. The team supports you and gives you everything need to succeed- let go of your ego, play heads up ball, use your strength, mentally and physically and blow out the next game and take it one game at a time.
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washington said October 08, 2008

McNabb....comments like this take away all of your credibility and make you look foolish and out of touch. If you want to talk about a plan to improve your team, fine, but to come out and say that you should've beat the Redskins or you "lost to an inferior team" just makes you look like a bad loser. Take your opinion aside and look at the concrete stats! But for 14 points and about a half a quarter, you were thoroughly dominated by the Skins on both sides of the ball. Do you really think scoring 3 points in three quarters and giving up over 200 yards on the ground should translate into a win??? Were you hoping for a 3-2 baseball score??? Listen man, to improve your team, you have to be honest with yourself. If I'm your teammate, and I see your quote, I would think you don't have the pulse on where the Eagles are at this point of the season. Get some perspective.
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larryv70 said October 08, 2008

mcnabb i liked you when u played for syracuse and i was happy they drafted u. the one thing you need to no disrespect intended you are a great running quarterback teams were scared you were going to run on them now they no u dont want to be a running quarter teams are not scared of u. mcnabb i dont care what color u are start running the ball it will help your team out. the other thing is andy reid play calling is way too predictable thats why teams know what to do against u. do things teams would not exspect u to do. go eagles
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Rousey said October 08, 2008

Donavan, it is good to see an athlete take responsibility for his play, but I believe you are being a bit hard on yourself. You are a great quarterback, allow though I always root against you because I am a Cowboy fan. I wish you continued success, except when you play the Cowboys. By the way, the game you played this year against the Cowboys was a classic. It is good to see that your knee seems to be recovered. I was watching something on NFL Network about the 10 toughest things in an NFL game, and they listed the game that you played with a broken ankle as being like #8. In my book, that should have been number 1 man. Your a warrior, man.
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MICKJAGG said October 08, 2008

Donovan McNabb # 5-
Shows no Heart, No Passion,Confidence, and terrible leadership skills.
If not for Westbrook to bail out McNabb he would be considered avg. QB at best. Do you ever watch
#5 come out of the huddle there is no passion in his eyes, the rest of the players don't seem to show confidence in him as he lacks leadership skills. When Garcia was player him in 2006 there was passion coming out of the huddle and no lack of confidence. He is playing Pro football and comes out of the huddle like his heartbeat is at 50 beats a minute how can be a team leader with-out the abailty to
pump up the players around you and show them you are ready to battle. Have you ever seen Dan Marino, John Elway or Peyton Mannning play? Bottom Line T.O. was right about you as if the Eagles had Brett Favre on the Eagles they would have one atleast 2 superbowls.
You have now been outplayed the last weeks by both the Bears and Redskins QB's and to bad there isn;t a stat for leadership,Passion or Heart because if there was you would be out of the league on those three things.
MICKJAGG@AOL.COM
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jnaughto said October 08, 2008

I am so sick of seeing interviews with Donnovan telling his teamamtes to "just have some fun". No, this is your job. If I or anybody I know did a poor job at work my boss would never say "but did you have fun?" Its time to start earning that obscenely over inflated pay check and WIN!
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BakeMyFish said October 08, 2008

Don't be embarrassed, Donovan. People seem to forget the Redskins made the playoffs last year, with essentially the same players. Moss is healthy this year, Campbell is back from injury, Carlos Rogers is here this year, after missing most of last year, when they made the playoffs without him. Jon Jansen is back after missing all of last year, WHEN THEY MADE THE PLAYOFFS!!

They played your high-powered offense without three of their Defensive starters. They have shut down four "high-powered" offenses and the Giants for the last half after starting out badly. So, 4 1/2 games of playing good Defense is forgotten, when they beat the "better" teams.

Yeah, they have a new coach, but that's not so bad. He studied under the same people as Andy "The Genius" Reid. So, cut him a break. My feeling is you should run the ball more and Andy should stop protecting you from injury. Against Chicago, you could have taken it in. Against the Skins, you should have taken it in. After all, you are "better" than those teams.

Even though I'm a Skins fan, my nephews and in-laws live in Philly. My wife is from Philly. I've always liked you unless you are playing against the Skins, or your win can hurt the Skins. Otherwise, good luck. You guys are "better" than every other team.

P.S. You should have beat Dallas. I was pulling for you.
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BakeMyFish said October 08, 2008

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- BIRDNDAHOOD replied October 13, 2008
  
  i like fried!
asdasdad said October 08, 2008

Get your coach fired and we will be much better off.
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PhillyRob said October 08, 2008

You should be embarassed by your play, Donovan! Week after week, year after year, unable to win or to lead effectively. Still no rings and no comparison to respected & winning QB's like Brady, Peyton, Eli, Favre, & Big Ben. And you're wrong in your last statement : you are NOT better than this. What you've showed this year and every year is who you are : mediocre at best. Eagles fans deserve less talk & more action.
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- boogerking2 replied October 09, 2008
  
  word!
kvilla said October 08, 2008

ITS ALL RIGHT D MAC! STAY POSITIVE AND FIRE UP N RALLY THEM TROOPS! SOMETIMES THEY NEED A LITTLE FIRE AND ENERGY ON THE FIELD TOO YA KNOW? STAY STRONG N LEAD US TO THE PROMISE LAND. YOUR A GREAT PERSON N I TRULY ADMIRE AND RESPECT YOU..BLANK OUT ALL THE NEGATIVE ATTENTION CUZ NO MATTER WHERE U GO IF U PLAY POORLY OR THE TEAM IS LOSING THERE IS NEGATIVE MEDIA..THE ONLY WAY TO RECEIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK MOST OF THE TIME IS BY PLAYING GREAT N WINNING A LOT, WE ALL KNOW IT IS SOO DIFFICULT..I RESPECT U AND go e-a-g-l-e-s-eagles!! and go temple owls!
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chzsteak said October 08, 2008

Why is it that everybody gets all lovey dovey when DMac's in the room? I know most of you guys were talking sh*t about him in the past. He should be embarrased. The offense has played like crap ever since the Dallas game, which they should have won. They played bad against the Steelers too. The defense won that game single handedly. This meeting has to be done. Have everyone show up. Bitch slap Andy a few times amd demand a trade before the deadline so you can get the playmader that you asked for. It's ridiculous that an orginization with this much cap room doesn't listen to it's star player. Take the gloves off. Tell everyone how you feel. Demand the respect that you and the other and the other vets on this team deserve. It's now or never!
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GoGreen08 said October 08, 2008

Donovan,
It takes a lot to say what you have said, but I have to agree with everyone on here. You are doing the best you can with the players you have. You can't throw and catch the passes. We all know what a great QB you are and how lucky we are to have you in Philadelphia! As other people have said, the injuries are not your fault, and other players making mistakes are also not your fault. Just keep doing what you can and hopefully things will turn around!
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fat2rak005 said October 09, 2008

i totally respect you more than ever. it takes a lot to say these things and i honestly can say i look up to you. and thats a lot, considering im a cowboys fan ahhah.
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TommyTheCat said October 09, 2008

they quoted this blog on espn...

donnie... im behind ya bro even if you guys go 0-16...

im glad to see you step up and get in these cats heads....

we needed a leader and i thank you for stepping up

i have always respected u and backed you, and now i have a newly found respect for ya bro!!!

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jkunkel0124 said October 09, 2008

you have been my favorite qb forever and have been one of the NFL's best for many years...it realy shows characterwhen you take blame for losing even though you did awesome! if they could jst get you some more weapons i know we will returnn to the superbowl!!!!!
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Timmit said October 08, 2008

I think the Skins have more than proved their metal the last 2 weeks by going to Dallas and Philly and coming away with victories.But you'll have your chance when you all come Washington.When you lose again you'll have to come up with something else.Personally I think the Skins proved their every bit as good as Philly and Dallas.I had my doughts in the begining of the season,but the last 4 weeks showed me they can play with anyone in the NFL east.
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ICBMer said October 08, 2008

Big D!
I am glad to see that you have taken a "command approach" to the current situation. I realize that the "gravity" of the situation is clear -- two divisional losses as well as one within the conference. You know, I remember seeing Holmgren and Reid pissed-off after the Packers scored six back in Favre's early days. It has only been since the advent of NFL Network that I realized why; namely that Brett said to the huddle, "here's what we were told to do, but here's what we're *gonna* do". I guess that's what I'd like to see you do when I am up in 'Frisco this weekend -- make some "command decisions" at the tactical level -- hopefully for some 6-pointers!
Maj Jeff Braxton
Native, Northeast Philly
Syracuse Class of 1996
Vandenberg AFB CA
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wareagle62 said October 08, 2008

The Washington game was my first NFL game that I have ever attended. I basically spent the last of my money to come and see that game.I am a lifelong Eagle fan and the first 10 minutes of the game was total joy seeing the Eagles play like they did, but to only be heartbroken by having to watch the other 50 minutes of the game. I was so embarrassed to see a team with such talent play so timidly. From the quitting of the team to the lack of playcalling that reflected the last 50 minutes of the game, I challenge the Eagles to actually show what they can do the rest of the season. Please, for the love of the game and the organization, fight back!!
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eaglesfan4lfe said October 08, 2008

I love the eagles and I will until my death. But while i'm still here I would at least like to see 1 super bowl. Is that to much to ask?? I have faith in Dmac he has gotten us there before. But I do believe there needs to be changes somewhere in the roster.

I think Donovan has to realize that people who win championships are forever considered greats. Just keep that in mind before you step on the field.
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- giantsrepeat replied October 15, 2008
  
  Even as a Giants fan, I will say I wish you luck in seeing your Eagles win a Super Bowl someday. My father saw many Giants NFL Championships, but then came the lean years of the 70's and early 80's. The Giants won their first Super Bowl against the Broncos and just a year later we lost my Dad to cancer. I was so happy he got to see that Super Bowl before he went. Hope you get yours someday also. But you will excuse me if I am not hoping that it is this year. Good luck anyway.
EagleTalon said October 08, 2008

SHEEEWWWWW!!! I am an Eagles fan, but I knew from the get go this was going to be a rollercoaster season. I am sorry, its Andy Reid and the staff. They did not address the needs in the off season. They needed a legitimate Safety, punt returner, kicker, Offensive linemen, and now a legitimate TE. I think if Baskett and Avant get more play time they will be great receivers. Reggie Brown is a clown, and Booker and Hunt need work...can they get Moats back--LOL! Since the 2004 Super bowl Run, Reid has been 27-28!!!! Does anyone realize that! The offense needs to put points up--End of story---Andy needs to identify the weak spots and fix em fast...or were going to see a 6-10 season. Mcnabb is the leader and he is showing it!
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phillylof said October 08, 2008

Donovan--lifelong eagles fans and i agree--the last 2 weeks have been embarrassing. i have one real complaint for you and andy--it's andy's fault for not calling the play but after last week you should have told him you're healthy enough to RUN A QB SNEAK. it's the most effective inside of 1yd play in all of football, and you especially have a great success rate with it. forget the handoffs. SNEAK. you won't lose yards and 98% of the time you'll get a first down. and i guarantee if andy would have called that play we'd at least be 3-2 now, if not 4-1. QB SNEAK PLEASE. i'm begging you, and so is philadelphia. good luck next week.
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Fdaboys said October 08, 2008

Bottom line: the Redskins were more physical, far more physical. They controlled both sides of the line of scrimage. Jason Cambell beat the blitz and Clinton Portis and the offensine line punched the Eagles in the mouth all game long. They won fair and square. The days of the Eagles counting on Donovan and Brian Westbrook are close to ending. It is time to start thinking of the future. Donovan has diffinately lost a step. He was never the most accurate passer but now the Eagles can not count on his legs to bail them out. Four trips o the NFC championship and a Superbowl appearance and still no ring. An elite quarterback would have found a way to get it done. Perhaps he should be more embarrased about that.
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tgs116 said October 08, 2008

as soon as you (the eagles) dump andy you will start winning games. andy wants to call all the "tricky and cute plays" when they are uncalled for and won't call the "vanilla" plays whey he should. when you have an athletic quarterback like mcnabb you gotta be able to sneak it in on a goal line situation. DUMP ANDY AND START WINNING GAMES. THE PLAY CALLING SUCKS!!
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Bagarocks said October 08, 2008

LOL AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
McNabb you are so funny I guess in 2005 when ya lost to the Patriots you were the better team in that game also.
Eagles will be lucky to stay out of the cellar this year.
I wonder what the Eagles Win Loss record is when compared to McNabb beiing out and Westbrook.
My guess is they miss westbrook more than McNabb.
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porkboy46 said October 08, 2008

mc-rib i feel bad for you, a real leader would talk to his team before blaming every one, in nfl towns getting first downs are the responsibility of the over paid over hyped q.b., you have not done a thing since t.o. left. good luck in chicago, oh i forgot they dont want you. now that you are fat and old you got no legs, and that is all that you had to begin with. teams love to press your recievers cuz you cant throw into a tight spot. every one i know calls you mr. "one hopper" you passes love to skip around, you would be great at skipping rocks, except then you couldnt blame any one else! every one talks about you having no w.r.'s just like they did with vick in atlanta, and as soon as he left they all seemed to get better, wow, you are the problem, let them get on with the future with that new young kid, sorry but you are just not that good. you will be watching the games just like me by week 10, ha ha
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- boogerking2 replied October 09, 2008
  
  HAHA!!So true.
  - BIRDNDAHOOD replied October 13, 2008
    
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yoitsvic1126 said October 09, 2008

thas crazy...217 comments. u the biggest star in yard my man.

wat 5 is tryin to say by embarrassed is that big red, the gm, need to go and get roy williams. big red need to stop thinkin bout his sons. they both takin an iron vacation, they aint goin nowhere. put ur focus on the team and get D the wr he hasnt had since "two"
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