It's Time

Nothing against the Labor Day holiday but I couldn't wait for it to be over. I have always been, I am, and I will always be a football fan. I loved the start of college football this past weekend. And, I'm even more excited about the start of the NFL regular season this weekend. Like the start of a race, you get into the blocks, and anticipate the starting gun. It's important to get off to a good start because you want to be out front setting the pace as opposed to chasing the leader. That's the goal - start fast, finish strong. That holds true in racing and in football - both game by game and for the season as well. I know it sounds cliche but my concern and that of my team is on the St. Louis Rams. We need to get off to an early lead and we have to try to build on that. It's important that we take that kind of business approach. Hopefully by games end, we have a chance to briefly celebrate a victory before moving on to the next opponent. On a sad note, the part about this time of year that I don't like is the roster cuts. Fortunately for many of the players who do not make their team's final rosters they have the ability to make a practice squad or are picked up by another team. For the majority of the 27 players cut from each team, it's the end of the road. It's a tough business and this remains the ugly part of it. The players we released gave great effort and helped us become a better team. Two in particular - Jason Davis and Michael Gasperson - have been around here a while. I have seen them train and get better each year. They came out and worked with me in Arizona and I know that their abilities should find them a place in the NFL.

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5forlife said September 02, 2008

Good luck against the Rams and have a great season.
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omarjohn0 said September 02, 2008

Hi Donovan :) I just wanted to say first and foremost, you are an awesome quarterback overall!!!! Also i would like to thank you much for your outstanding overall performance as the EAGLES quarterback :) Us fans are also anxiously waiting for our 1st 2008/2009 season kickoff YAY!!!! Well i sure wish you as welll as the entire EAGLES team/coaches the best 2008/2009 season you all are gonna give us (as always) !!!!!!!!!!!!
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DTRIK19 said September 02, 2008

Labor Day just makes the week go faster...one less day til we get to see you guys DESTROY St. Louis.
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Justwannawinna said September 02, 2008

Lets go Donovan! GAME TIME BABY THE RAM OF St. LOUIS COMMING LETS KILL'EM..... LETS GET MOTOR STARTED

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Justwannawinna said September 02, 2008

woah I WAS SO HYPE MA COMMENT BAOVE DOESNT EVEN MAKE SENSE OH WELL IM FIRED UP.... 5 DAYS TO GO

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HarryPotter said September 02, 2008

YES YES YES, OPENING DAY FOR THE EAGLES IS MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY AS WELL!!! STAY HEALTHY AND BRING US BACK TO THE SUPERBOWL, LETS DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bornbirdsfan said September 02, 2008

I AM PUMPED!!!!!! Can't wait for kickoff.

I'm like you Donovan - couldn't wait to see some game action on Saturday. We already have some ranked teams getting beat (how about UCLA shaking off all of those first half picks to beat Tennessee?) I didn't get to watch, but good to see my Nittany Lions spank somebody like they did. I don't know if you watched, but the sportscasters mentioned your name a lot during the Illinois game....not sure if they were making comparisons or something else, but you were mentioned a lot with Juice Williams's name.

Anyway, good luck in week one....have some fun and get the job done!
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rtaylor1220 said September 02, 2008

Yeah...its time to put leave that old stuff in the past and lets go out and win this thing.....
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757EaglesFan said September 02, 2008

McNabb, its good to see you healthy this year!!! AS well as you being so upbeat, that is a good thing to see!!! Don't think you will answer this but how confident are you in desean Jackson??? IN the 3 games ya'll played in it looked as if there were chemistry between the two of you!! Good luck this season!
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Smootho21 said September 02, 2008

Mcnabb u are superkool. ha.. good luck this year. i know your gonna do big things
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rjajr99 said September 02, 2008

Donovan, I can't wait to see you guys in action on Sunday. This is what we've been waiting for all summer, to see our Birds fly around the field making plays, kicking ass, and taking names! Let's get it done!

E-A-G-L-E-S
EAGLES!!!
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dfmcnabb said September 02, 2008

Good luck this year Donovan. Go out there an make a statement against the Rams not only as a team, but as an individual. Show the media and all the doubters that you are back and you're not leaving Philly anytime soon.
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KatieWalton said September 02, 2008

Best of luck to Jason Davis and Michael Gasperson! Donovan, we all can't wait to see you kick major Ram @ss on Sunday...GO BIRDS!!!!
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TommyTheCat said September 02, 2008

i cant wait!!!! lets go mac 5!!!!!

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TommyTheCat said September 02, 2008

NO MORE OF THIS! PHILLY LOVES YA BRO!!!!!!!!!!

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PhillyGREEN said September 02, 2008

I love that you blog and let us know whats on your mind. It's great to hear from your teams star studded QB right before the season kicks off. Good luck D-Mac!
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Flight9 said September 02, 2008

hey d-mac how do u feel about matt jones the receiver for the jag's not knowing any plays last year? would that aggravate you at a qb?
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- squish059 replied September 02, 2008
  
  duh
- LILEAGLE replied September 02, 2008
  
  no cause that's reggie brown every year!!! any way DMAC GET 400 YDS AND HOPE THESE WR'S WILL STEP IT UP FOR YOU!! JUST WHOOP THEIR AZZ!!!
  - LILEAGLE replied September 02, 2008
    
    OH!! if they don't step it up give it to B-WEST!!!
pacmanplayers said September 02, 2008

D-Mac . I'm so glad that you let us in on how you feel about what's going on in your head .you have been my favorite player since you came out !!! ... Thanks for sharing I know e all appreicate it very much ..I will be there on Sunday as well as the rest of the home games this year ...Look up in the end zone sec 234 ..I will be the real loud one yelling Mcnabb # 1 ..Mcnabb # 1 ....LOL
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squish059 said September 02, 2008

good to hear from ya Donovan.... glad to see you're as excited as we are about the season.... you are right about getting off to a solid start. Hope to see you guys start things off with a bang. Rock On Don!
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birdsrule said September 02, 2008

Just washed my 5 jersey! Taking my 10 year old nephew to his first Eagles game! GO Birds! GO D-MAC!
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NPhillyBirdman said September 02, 2008

Donovan, you are a true professional and I respect you for that. I think I speak for everyone when I say that the fans have the whole teams back and yes getting off to a fast start is great but check this out, the fans are gonna be that extra boost you need. When you step on the field and hear the fans, know we are cheerin for you and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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dustinj13 said September 02, 2008

I love how you care about your teamates bro.

"If you want it, go get it" believe that.
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eaglesrock12 said September 02, 2008

Good Luck This Season And We All Love You So Much. You Will Always Be A Philadelphia Eagle And Will Always Be in My Heart. You Are An Awesome Quaterback And Hope You Have A Great Season. You Will Lead us To The Superbowl And Many More. I Respect And Love You And Always Remeber You As The Quaterback Of The Philadelphia Eagles.Have A Great Season And I Know You Will Lead Us To A Superbowl Win.

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- NPhillyBirdman replied September 06, 2008
  
  Yo Donovan, right now you are in your prime. Look how long it took Elway before getting a ring. Statistically you are ahead of him by 3 years. Keep up the hard work and it will be rewarded.
phillyfan05 said September 02, 2008

dont let the pressure of the fans on opening day bother you dmac
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philly5 said September 02, 2008

Let's get this season started! Looking forward to big things this year 5. First up.......the Rams!
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Spotella said September 02, 2008

C'mon McNabb, you can do it!!!! We know you can!!!! Let's show the rest of the world what a great QB you are!!!!!
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bleedingreen said September 02, 2008

Listen to all those comments, Yikes, talk about pressure...

Just relax man, we're gonna be behind you whatever. Relax, have fun and all the rest will be there. When this team is loose, it is nothing but trouble for the other guys. Later man
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asdfgsh said September 02, 2008

This is your year 5, I'm feelin it!
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ljk233 said September 02, 2008

Time to shine 5!! We are all behind you. You will hear it sunday @ 1pm!!!

Go Birds!
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goeagles2205 said September 02, 2008

kolb sucks

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Wolverine20 said September 02, 2008

We're behind you, 5!!!!!
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JerseyDude said September 02, 2008

Best of luck you and the of rest the team Donovan. A true role model in this sometimes sleazy world of sports is rare these days. You're a class act Mr. Mcnabb, and for that I thank you. GO EAGLES!!!!!
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EAGLESxFAN1933 said September 02, 2008

BRING IT HOME FOR JEROME!
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- TommyTheCat replied September 02, 2008
  
  jerome brown?
natesparks said September 02, 2008

Hey Donovan, best of luck against the Rams!! I hope you guys can come out strong also! I'll be yelling for you from deep down in Redskins country! YIKES!!! I miss cheesesteaks!!!
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jcc1983 said September 02, 2008

Even though the FO didnt get it done and get you the weapon you deserve, I still have faith and youve proved time and time again that you dont have to have that Big Threat....Due to your talent and ability to make players better and spread the ball around, I really think you guys can get it done. Relax, have fun, and do your thing. Your greatness will wear onto the mediocre players around you, and make the good players around you even better...We all have faith and dont listen to the negative BS. Now DEMOLISH the Rams, go for the jugular and DONT stop....show the haters that your all the way back...GO D MAC!!!!
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MistahCooper said September 02, 2008

LETS GO BIRDS!!!!!! I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS SEASON
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Eagles4Life717 said September 02, 2008

Donovan, you're the man. I know you probably won't get this, and I know I'll sound like a weirdo, but if you don't remember I'm the guy who made that "Inspiration" highlight video that's on your MySpace page (yeah if you have no idea what I'm talking about or even reading this I'm not surprised, and early apology to all other yardbarkers reading this comment as well). I'm just hoping that you might check out some of my other videos on my profile and see if you like 'em. Overall, I'm excited for you and the team this year. A win at home at the beginning of the season would be a good thing early. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!!
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joyner56fan said September 02, 2008

i'll be there in my seats like i have for the last 23 years ,you are going to have to have a "superman" type year for this team lacking in offensive talent to do anything like go deep into the post season...but 5 + 10 looked great in the pre season so......
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philly4life83 said September 02, 2008

GOOD LUCK MCNABB!!! I'm gonna be there Sunday when the Rams come to Philly just to get sent back home. I go to a game every year, and I love the season opener. I'm only 13 but I'm a die hard fan. Last year I was a the Lions game. That was great. Best game I was ever at. LETS GET THIS SEASON STARTED!!!!
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- 5forlife replied September 02, 2008
  
  I went to the Lions game also. I talked my Dad into going and we got the tickets the day before the game. Greatest game ever!!!!
mom2a2 said September 02, 2008

Good Luck and God Bless!!!
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KGKG0404 said September 02, 2008

Donovan good luck brotha !! I have a good feeling about this year !! WIn or lose u always make us proud.
Go Eagles !!!!
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nxml129 said September 02, 2008

..........................okay
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funkediva said September 02, 2008

I am ready for some FOOTBALL! Good Luck...
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eaglsfan28 said September 02, 2008

good luck 5, make this the year
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eagleheaven said September 03, 2008

YEAH DONOVAN,

THE TIME IS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LETS START BY KILLING THE RAMS, AND SEND A STATEMENT TO THE REST OF THE NFL

JUST RELAX, AND DO WHAT WE KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO!

MVP,
WE ARE BEHIND YOU DMAC
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deserteaglefan said September 03, 2008

Good Luck Sunday Donovan. Its great to hear that you are as fired up as us fans. Go for it. This is Your year!
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xmcnabbx said September 03, 2008

U taking us all the way this year!!!
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Spotella said September 03, 2008

MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP,

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jamieb said September 03, 2008

Here's to a great season for 5ive and the Eagles! I'm always excited and biased at this time of the year, but it really seems like Big Andy has this team focused and ready to play this year.
Wishing nothin' but the best for 5ive.
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RandomFan24 said September 03, 2008

Good luck D-MAC can't wait to reclaim our spot in the NFC east! IT'S TIME!
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GETusJUST1 said September 03, 2008

The truth is clear-

This Eagles team is loaded on both sides of the ball, but you'll never hear that from the "guru's" and "experts". It's funny to me that totally ignored in the whole "analysis" of the Eagles' offense by most stations/shows, etc, is the fact that for the majority of your career here in Philly D-Mac, you have moved the ball methodically, using whoever has a green jersey on to your advantage. You have the most versatile RB in the league behind you, a stud TE who's finally 100% again, and a WR corp that is injured, but honestly very deep. Jason Avant gets no hype and he played in the big house and was a main target there. Reggie Brown needs to get that leg right, but when healthy he can do it all. This Desean Jackson kid is the real deal, real talent. I'm sure the coachng staff and yourself have been working with him to fine-tune his abilities, especially now that Kevin is down. And the O-Line... well... the O-Line is HUGE and talented across the board.

Our Defense is ridiculous and I cant wait to see our nickel and dime coverage sacks.

Do your thing baby. The best is yet to come and true Philly fans know that.

Peace
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- nxml129 replied September 03, 2008
  
  "Reggie Brown needs to get that leg right, but when healthy he can do it all." that statement is based off of what year that reggie brown has been in the nfl? Was last years 61 receptions and 780 yards impressive. Or the year before that with 46 receptions and 816 yards, was that impressive? Or how bout the year before that with 43 receptions and 571 yards. WERE ANY OF THOSE STATS IMPRESSIVE? I'll wait another year to see how Reggie does before i go saying, ",but when healthy he can do it all." He has been healthy and hasn't hardly done..............anything.
squish059 said September 03, 2008

Sports Illlustrated has your birds in the SB vs. NE again.... they say we lose again, but we know what will happen..... Fight Eagles, Fight
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5snumber1fan said September 03, 2008

5+10=15 15 and 1......how does that sound for the season???
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Spotella said September 03, 2008

And that one is because we had the home field advantage sewn up so we put in our 3rd string for the last game?????
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marty4 said September 04, 2008

It makes me so happy to see all the fans of Philadelphia supporting big don the way he deserves. No ones down on him and everyones got his back! To everyone on this page, hats off, you are true Philly fans. To Donovan, youve always been my favorite player, a man of extreme talent and class. Youve had some hard times but myself and youre true fans have never doubted you! Good luck sunday and the whole season. We love ya man. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!
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YoungCity20 said September 04, 2008

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im so hyped for Eagles-Rams Game. Go Birds.
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stevesteve said September 05, 2008

Donovan, you are one of the most classy athletes ever to set foot in the City of Brotherly Love! It's been a joy to follow your career over the last decade and see how you handle obstacles in a such a classy way. All of your committment, leadership, perservance and dedication will one day pay off with a championship. You have continued to pick yourself up after so many injuries, personal attacks and more! Stay positive and continue to prove your doubters wrong once again! Much Love!
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johnkilroy said September 05, 2008

good luck Dnab on the up coming season and it was good to see you over the break even though it was only for a short time
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Spotella said September 06, 2008

There about 26 hours to until kick-off time. I can't wait. E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES

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igglesphan said September 06, 2008

Nice of you D Mac to give praise to a couple of players who were cut. Way to care.
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DDB18940 said September 06, 2008

Donovan, I very much appreciate your viewpoint. And, I agree with you -- it's time, baby-- IT IS TIME! NFL week 1 is here, baby... excitement fills the air! I predict without hesitation that this will be your BEST NFL season to date -- let's get this party started!!! Life is good! Bless you and the team. Bless all the talented guys who were cut from the roster...

GO BIRDS!!! :)
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Bornbirdsfan said September 07, 2008

I was way pumped for this one and you and your Birds delivered! I know they can't all be like this, but it is good to have one of these every now and then (where we just completely dominate on both sides of the ball plus special teams.) O-line did a great job giving you plenty of time, receivers got open - all day long, defense forced a lot of three and outs, many 3rd down conversions, Westbrook got a "quiet" 90+ yards rushing.....I could go on and on.

I'm trying not to get too confident from this one - listening to Tony Siragusa made it seem like the Rams weren't even trying - but at least we know (or should I say confirmed) what our team is capable of.

Now........on to the Cowboys on Monday Night! I'm ready for that game now!!!!!!
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deatricebsk said September 09, 2008

Great game against the Rams...now lets stomp Dallas..........GOOD LUCK!
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DiscoStu said September 10, 2008

That was classy to honor Gasperson and Davis. I know the cuts are part of the business end, and that you're focused on the playing end. Great job against St Louis
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ChiEaglefan said January 07, 2009

what a game against the vikings . Good job and lets keep it rollin against NY . OH and what the hell does neion deion know about Eagle football ?
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