Let's Add Some Weapons

Now that the season is over and we are concentrating on 2008, I hope we are able to secure some playmakers in all three phases of the game. Maybe some of those playmakers are already on the roster but have struggled with injuries, myself included, that have held us back a little. You can't argue with how the Patriots went outside their locker room and stocked up on playmakers last year. It certainly helped to have Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth, Wes Welker and Adalius Thomas making plays for them all year. I'm surprised that anyone would have a problem with me, or anyone else in the organization, expressing a desire to bring in more quality players. We were 8-8. There is room for improvement. This is a competitive sport. It's about putting together the best players, the best team, and giving yourself the best chance to win. We didn't disrespect anyone when we traded for Takeo Spikes or signed Kevin Curtis last year. I don't think the Patriots were being disrespectful to Troy Brown or Reche Caldwell when they brought in Moss, Stallworth and Welker. Over the past few years, when the 49ers added Nate Clements, the Seahawks added Julian Peterson, the Giants added Plaxico Burress, the Colts added Adam Vinatieri, it was in an effort to add playmakers. In each case the team identified a way to improve and they took action. I don't think that's being disrespectful to any of my teammates. It's certainly not my intention. I bet that anyone who wants to see the Eagles win ? from Mr. Lurie, to the entire locker room, to every Eagles fan who bleeds green would agree.

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• ShakespeareD said January 08, 2008

  Another burner to compliment Curtis would be great.

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  • ck0712 replied January 08, 2008

    agreed!!!!!!!!!!
  • brnpoppa replied January 09, 2008

    Thanks super5, I hope you have conveyed this sentiment to the staff and they pay attention to this with the fever of winning it all in the upcoming season...

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  • YouKnow replied January 10, 2008

    Dear Don,
    
    You got to be kidding me!!! Study more film, release ball quicker, don't throw always to the drop down guy(Westbrook), Lead your receiver's so they can catch on the run, become more accurate not always so low, don't choke, take a chance once in a while,
    
    The Current group of receiver's can and will be play maker's, become a leader not a whiner.
    
    More Later...
    
    
    • TASKMASTER replied January 10, 2008

      Hey YouKnow:
      
      You are the one that has to be kidding! When has Donovan ever whined. The man has never responded to anything without using the utmost dignity and respect to everyone on his team. So apparently you don't know. How can you expect the quarterback to do his job and lead receivers at the same time. I guess you want him to coach the entire offense and defense at the same time.
      
      You must be a Dallas Cowboy fan because you don't know anything about football either.
      
      If there was a speedster on the team that could go long then he wouldin't have to force balls to receveivers and be a one dimentional team
      
      • eagles4sho replied January 11, 2008

        I agree with you TaskMaster, You Dont Know Youknow.

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      • bigswing69 replied January 11, 2008

        when did Donovan ever whine, better questions when did Donovan choke, we all know that answer so does McNabb, he needs to be replaced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      • willardj replied January 14, 2008

        buddy, buddy please listen to what this man has to say.
        
        when he says lead recievers, he meant in the literal sense as to throw it ahead of them so they can run after the catch not become a leader over them, which he should be anyway.
        
        Kevin curtis is one of the fastest recievers in the nfl.
        
        when you say "when has mcnabb whined" that really is the icing on the cake. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MAN! what were you doing during our 2005 season with TO. mcnabb complains to the media about TO because he is afraid to comfront him himself! and also recently with the HBO interview. he decides to play the race card right before our season starts, even though it appeared two weeks in. what so called LEADER of a football team does this?
        
        

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    • greenblood replied January 11, 2008

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      You nailed it, YouKnow.
      A good QB can give a so-so receiver a trip to Hawaii. A good receiver can, at best, give a so-so QB another year behind center. It's not the target, it's the trigger.
      • promet replied January 22, 2008

        When was the last time you watched Eli? Close your eyes and throw the ball very high so your 6'6" receiver can bring it down. Who's making who. And he's in the Superbowl! And you probably played before right :) I'm tired of all you hatiin ass fans. The mans one of the best QB's ever hands down. No MOSS... no Play makin reciever. Oh... when he had T.O. 's ass he took him to his only superbowl and he didn't play in a damn Playoff game... oh we forget that right. And then this guy has the nerve to cry on National T.V. (I think he's Bi-Polar) and say That's my QB... but it was OK to throw 5 under the BUS.... PLEASE!

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    • bigswing69 replied January 11, 2008

      youknow, how correct you are, always excuses by the D man, step up and be accountable. Better still step down, we need a qback change.
      • baldeaglesrule replied January 12, 2008

        this is redic. your pretty much saying if the eagles win, or play well in the passing game, credit the recievers, and if they play poorly, credit mcnabb. thats not fair at all to the guy. go to an eagles game, and try to find an open reciever other than westbrook...you won't have much luck.
      • promet replied January 22, 2008

        Right, go back to your damn losing seasons... Let me see .... 2 - 14 was it, I say trade em so dumb asses like you can have their wish!
    • k9hndlr replied January 14, 2008

      YouKnow,
      
      U know nothing, D-Mac is not whining but stating a fact. We need more receivers. Like taskmaster stated you MUST be a Cowboys fan or even worse, a bandwagon fan. Don't post anything next year when we bounce back and take the NFC back. Being critical is one thing, being negative without providing solutions is just another example of how little you know and pay attention to our team. Did you even grow up in Philly ??
    • eaglesnest replied January 15, 2008

      You Know, you are an idiot. Who has the most passing yards of any Eagle Qb? McNabb. Who has the most passing touchdowns of any Eagle Qb? McNabb. Who got us closer than any other Eagle team to a Super Bowl Championship? McNabb. The 1 year we had a legit #1 reciever, we went to the Super Bowl. Our #1 last year (Stallworth) is at BEST a #3 or 4 in NE. Our #1 this year (Curtis) was a #3 in St. Louis. And look at some of our best recievers from years past. Pinkston, Thrash, what have they done since leaving the eagles. NOTHING!! McNabb actually makes these guys look good. Get us a legit #1 reciever and a good TE and watch out. Anyone who wants to get rid of McNabb would be sorry if that ever happened.
    • llhhaammii replied January 15, 2008

      HERE'S SOME STATS FOR YOU:
      AJ FEELY: 5 TD 8 INT61.2 PASSER RATING
      KEVIN KOLB: 3 ATTEMPTS 2 SACKS -2.7 YDS PASSING
      MCNABB: 19 TD7 INT89.9 PASSER RATING
      CARSON PALMER 26TD 20 INT 86.7 PASSER RATING
      FARVE 25 TD 15 INT
      VINCE YOUNG 9 TD 17 INT
      BY MY CALCULATIONS MCNABB DIDN'T HAVE A BAD YEAR (CONSIDERING HE PLAY ON ONE LEG FOR HALF THE SEASON)
      • RedLobster replied January 26, 2008

        it's true with those numbers, but it doesn't show how he was a stiff for all those games and sacks, fumbles, which by the calculations was a bad year. Still, McNabb is the #1 guy, right after Westbrook.
    • kkirbysr replied January 17, 2008

      Come on dude. have you ever played football? to sum it up; look at the one year where Super 5 had T.O.- most yards thrown; most completions, etc.. and we went to the Super Bowl: The blue print is there. McNabb is the same Quarterback he was then - but the receivers are not. The Eagles need to follow that blue print to win again. There is a big dfference between whining and wanting to win. Winners - Leaders speak up. Whiners tell leaders to stop complaining.
      2 Keys to start winning - Receivers that can separate and Faster Offensive Line.
    • Super5istheman replied January 19, 2008

      have u ever played football u bum..dont talk trash on someone who has taken us to 4 nfc championshi games and a superbowl.. go learn the game and play ur whole life like a lot of us and then maybe u will realize we have one of the best in the league.. dont come on here and bash mcnabb bc u sat the bench...
    • philly10eagle replied January 20, 2008

      Your crazy what we need is a receiver that can get some seperation.look when he had owens he got us to the super bowl,when he had stallworth he was having a great year untill he got hurt.if we had a real #1 receiver they could push kevin curtis to the slot and he can be a wes welker that is what he is best at.and McNabb probaly dosent want to throw when they dont have a little separation,because they havent helped him much most of the year.and he dumps it off to westbrook because he trust him and he can count on him to make a play when they need it.
    • promet replied January 22, 2008

      No no no... homie we ain't taken this shit anymore. How long as your brilliant ass been watchin football. This debate is old and it stinks!!! The man and the QB is makin good no excellent business sense and like always, he has found a very thoughtful way of presenting himself. Stop all of the DAMN hatin
  • playmaker replied January 11, 2008

    There is no way the Pats will be able to keep all three star recievers (Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Dante Stallworth). One of them got some 110 catches and the other broke the darn TD records and the third is pretty datrn good too. I say we go HARD after anyone of them after they win the superbowl :). This will be a huge addition to the Eagles and Donovan will definiatelly use them real good BABY! Come'on Let's do something and get some playmakers.
  • philly4lyfe5 replied January 16, 2008

    BUT! the last thing philly needs is another diva like chad johnson to come in here and start complaining about how doesnt get the ball more, remember, donovan likes to spread the ball around. and thats a good thing. what donovan needs is someone like a bernard berrian or a larry fitzgerald
  • MrCinCity replied January 19, 2008

    I think the problem is these cowboy fans giving stupid advice and pretending to be EAGLES fans. McNabb is the leader of the EAGLES and as such deserves more weapons.(wide receiver)McNabb talk to your people make it happen.Respectfully Mr. C
  • sportguy4493 replied January 23, 2008

    I agree whole-heartedly, Donovan. The damn front office isn't doing anything to help you when you are the franchise QB. This is ridiculous.
• MrMarc said January 08, 2008

  If you stomp your feet loud enough, somebody in the front office could hear you.
  
  I'm not sure if you saw this, but a user on here made a prank that you were traded to the Miami Dolphins. What would you do if that happened?

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• JReddish said January 08, 2008

  Brian Westbrook is great, but the Eagles could definitely use a great middle field threat.
  
  Just beat the Skins.

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• paladin2002 said January 08, 2008

  Some weapons would be great, a deep threat WR would help Curtis or Reggie kill teams in the slot! And if LJ departs due to free agency, a good TE would be excellent -- or do they think that Celek is the man? Not to mention some help to shore up that D

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  • crowe16 replied January 16, 2008

    If you watched the Phily games i seen then yes Mc has all the right to want more. Now if your a true Phily fan you hate T.O. but you all know that McNabb to Owens was a Great thing. Mc could be the NFL MVP if... you can bring in the right weapons.. Like lets say a Jevon Walker or a hot wide out in 08's draft.
• NEPAeagleFreak said January 08, 2008

  Check out my thoughts on chad Johnson....just wrote an article on that....McNabb is awesome as always....the Don and the rest of the screaming eagles will be a force next year.......bring in the young talent whatever it takes....but the NFC is gonna have a big wake up call next year!

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• TheDirector said January 08, 2008

  Donovan,
  
  Amen to that!
  
  It is really terrific that you're voicing your opinion regarding securing some playmakers for 2008, especially on the offensive side of the ball. We all saw how effective you were with Donte' Stallworth and especially Terrell Owens catching deep balls down the field. It is truly essential to add someone with the same ability and intensity to make the Eagles offense as dangerous as it has been in the past. Unfortunately, many of us aren't confident that Andy Reid feels the same way.
  
  If there is any possible way you can use your leverage to push the issue with the Eagles front office, please do so. I can't help but remember how Tom Brady restructured his contract this year to assist in making the deal for Randy Moss to New England happen, basically doing what he could to help the team win. Now I imagine the Eagles will have plenty of room under the cap this year without needing a financial cut from you… (which none of us would ever ask you to do)... but if there is anyway you can help convince the front office that these weapons are needed, it would payback ten-fold for you, the team, and the fans.
  
  Thanks for sharing Donovan! Best!
  
  

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  • Kruntz replied January 10, 2008

    You have got to be kidding me. how effective with Donte Stalworth.
    Maybe you forgot to watch. Donovan STUNK with Stalworth.
    Let's get quality players, starting with a quarterback.
    • Dizzle42187 replied January 11, 2008

      actually if you look at his numbers he was having a pro bowl year with stallworth...you failed to rememer that the eagles were 4-1 at one point and then the defense started blowing games for the offense i.e. at tampa bay.
      • willardj replied January 14, 2008

        MCNABB THREW TWO PICKS VS TB
        
        if you call allowing a 62 yard fg bad defense when they started at their own 40, idk what is.
    • TheDirector replied January 12, 2008

      Kruntz,
      
      People are going to believe you have a hidden agenda if you chose to ignore the facts regarding McNabb's success that was achieved while Donte' Stallworth was an Eagle. If you don't trust the words of Dizzle42187, maybe you'll have more faith in these other sources:
      
      ''McNabb was having an MVP season before he got hurt''' -Newark Star Ledger
      ''McNabb was a leading candidate for MVP''' -Associated Press
      ''As much as Jeff Garcia made headlines after McNabb went down, many forgot that McNabb was enjoying an MVP type season.''' -Field Position
      ''McNabb was back to playing at an MVP level after Terrell Owens and a sports hernia disrupted his 2005 season, and the rest of the team hopped on his broad shoulders. '' -ESPN
      
      The truth is McNabb enjoyed MVP like numbers which continued well into the Eagle's losing streak... when their defense found themselves struggling against ''the run''. Debating is fine, but let's be real while we're doing it.
      
      • willardj replied January 14, 2008

        yet somehow, someway garcia comes in and is able to find a way to win games...
    • penn13 replied January 15, 2008

      Oh how we forget. With Stallworth Donovan was having Pro-Bowl year until his injury. Learn your facts before making statements.
    • promet replied January 22, 2008

      You can't be from Philly... not even Philly fans and that stupid! You probably play soccer :)
  • Jeff_Miller replied January 10, 2008

    Good post and great insight. #5 was good when he had weapons. I cant argue with that.
    
    
    But this leads me to the CHICKEN and EGG question of which came first! Good thoughts though... real good!
    • TheDirector replied January 12, 2008

      Thanks!
    • willardj replied January 14, 2008

      you do realize that you just called james thrash, todd pinkston, greg lewis, and duce staley weapons
    • willardj replied January 14, 2008

      you do realize that you just called james thrash, todd pinkston, greg lewis, and duce staley weapons
• aintezbngreen said January 08, 2008

  the true fans don't root for players they root for the team. so i believe no matter how impressive a player may be fans won't miss them if we bring in someone that can help us win. there is no lombardi for second place. that's all this city wants. we've been to the playoffs and the show but it's time to win it and win it honestly. we don't need to be cheap in the off season we need to max out our potential every year because we're past due for our Championship. GO BIRDS!

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• GETusJUST1 said January 08, 2008

  D-
  
  First off, I've been waiting for this moment. I've been waiting for the state-of-the-5 address, haha. Thanks for the words of wisdom, they don't fall on deaf ears, not when you bleed green like we do. That's right, sound the alarm, I said "WE". You are just as much a fan as we are, probably more. You don't want to leave the Birds, you're an EAGLE. Your date with destiny is just around the corner, and for real, let's add some playmakers, 100% agreed.
  
  I dont know what the front office is brewing up right now as the Divisionals take place and we fade into the backdrop for a few months. Then BAM, it's March 1st and the NFL world goes bananas. Let's hope the Birds' brass is the fuckin gorilla gettin those bananas.
  
  Wow, that was off the wall, and you know why? Because since I was about 9 years old, I've watched the Eagles win, lose, celebrate, cry, bond, build, dismantle, construct, develop, regress, reach the peak of the mountain, and stumble on the steps of glory. From Randal, to Hoying, to Peete, to Detmer, to Pederson for cryin out loud-- you were and are the best of all of them. Some may argue that Randal was better, but you are obviously a more prolific passer, and plenty of numbers support that.
  
  My point is, in my generation, you ARE the success of the Eagles. I'll be 25 this year. I'm ready for you boys to shine. B-West, the Big Kid, Dawk, Lito, Cole, and my boy Q, I love Q. You guys are small pieces away from blowin teams out of the water. And you know what helps D-Mac? More weapons.
  
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• GETusJUST1 said January 08, 2008

  Have a safe, healthy, and fun off-season. See you at camp when summer rolls around. And thanks for the QB's towel. I got it the last day of camp when the team ran around the perimeter and slapped hands with the fans. You tossed your towel up and I snagged it. Thanks for the memory man, and thanks for being our QB. Now and always.

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• PhillyPhanatic said January 08, 2008

  It'd be great to see Chad Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald come to town. Cincy and Arizona both have two Pro Bowl-quality WRs with good depth behind them. I'm sure one of the teams would spare a WR to get a high draft pick to help their D. Although, that seems like an unlikely scenario. I just pray the front office doesn't wait until draft day to get you a playmaker.
  
  Have a great off-season, Donovan. I hope the media lets you take a well-deserved, relaxed vacation.

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• ohiosportsfan said January 08, 2008

  Hey Donovan, how bout Chad Johnson for Trent Cole straight up.. Bring the Ohio native back home....
  

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• ck0712 said January 08, 2008

  you need a good i mean good WR !!!!!!! the front office needs to step up & recognize that. YOU are one of the reasons i LOVE this team. YOU have always been one of my FAVE players EVER ( trotter being the other lol) you have class, you keep a smile on your face - even when ppl. try to take that smile away. YOU are 1st class all the way and that's one of the things that is SORELY missing-INTEGRITY (spelling) specially in the front office. NOT YOU, the front office. they need to step up get you some good WR's (curtis aside i dig him) and naturally westbrook, but he cannot carry the whole team - at times it seems you & him do just that!!!
  
  i would like NOTHING MORE THEN FOR YOU TO STAY HERE TILL U RETIRE......i hope the front office reads this stuff-as for the guy above who posted about the user that put on here the "possible" dolphins deal..........if & if that is where you are headed then i will understand why.....you deserve a superbowl ring, you deserve a front office and a coach that will RESPECT!!!!!!! that will step up & pay what they need to pay to get you your weapons of mass destruction. you are a force that's for sure Donovan & you always will be no matter what team you play with..........i'm hoping it's philly but if it's not then so be it :) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Superkavi said January 08, 2008

  Just wanted to say thanks for the season. You go through a lot of crap that this town puts out and you deal with it with class. People here dont understand or appreciate how good of a qb you are. The moment you leave, if you leave that is, we will be a lock for a lottery pick. Kolb is not ready to be a qb anywhere, let alone here, where it takes talent and brains to run the offense.
  
  I agree completely with bringing in more weapons. No one needs to be offended by that statement. I mean which one of our recievers that is going to the probowl can be upset with that comment? Oh wait, we have no probowl recievers. And which one of our probowl linebackers, safties, corners, Dline can be upset by that comment? Oh wait, we have no probowl defensive players. So what is wrong with bringing in some probowlers? Its the NFL, its a business, its a job. Players get paid plenty of money to go out and perform. In the real world you fire people that keep your business mediocre. Same rule applies in the NFL. Our return game was sad, I mean Reno did his thing and didnt fumble, but he is not a game breaker, most playoff teams have game breakers, and you cant put b west back there. How many returns for TD's did our D have last year? Yeah, i thought so. We need to improve. No one on that roster is safe except for a few people.
  
  But we better go out and get some help now. Andy, time to take another risk, damn the consequences. Balls to the wall attitude is the only one left. We have too many veterans that are at the end of the rope not to do all out. Our O line has one or towo good years left. Bwest wont be around forever. Lets do it now damn it.
  
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• ursportspro said January 08, 2008

  It's just so confusing as an Eagles fan watching the Patriots succeed with Stallworth and Gaffney. Two guys who seem like they would have helped you much more this year than Baskett or Lewis did, or even Avant for that matter. Was it West Coast learning difficulties with Gaffney??

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  • willardj replied January 14, 2008

    do even consider the possibility that tom brady is actually good?
    
    he turned deion branch into a star, i think that explains enough
    
    
• Truth4sho said January 08, 2008

  Donovan McNabb,
  
  Who would you like to throw the ball to ?

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• kieranhawe said January 08, 2008

  you need playmakers but also someone who wont create drama

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• PotsNPans said January 08, 2008

  I agree, there's a difference between solid players and playmakers. Look around at the playoff teams still alive right now. They have playmakers. The Eagles lost a lot of close games this year because of a lack of playmakers. A broken tackle here or a forced turnover there can make all the difference. I'm all for it, Donovan. You can't be out to make friends, you're out to win some more games.
  Larry Fitz would look real good in green. That's all I know.
  www.poorsportsblog.blogspot.com

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• moneychamp said January 08, 2008

  I agree 100%, but who is out there this off season? I think Chad Johnson will be traded and I like him an all but? That Hole T.O. thing keeps poping into my head.

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• darkknight1234 said January 08, 2008

  Don you are the best QB in the NFL. To do what you did with the wr you have got in the past THE BEST. Dont go anywhere this team needs you, and the fans need you. Everyone wants to say we need this we need that. What we need is a wr just one play maker thats all. Once we get that we can fix the other problems later. see you next season.

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• cubnumber10 said January 08, 2008

  I wonder is Chad Johnson a real possibility? There have been rumors that he may not be with the Bengals next year and we all see what happened with TO, he put the offense over the top. In my opinion, and offense with Chad Johnson, Kevin Curtis, Reggie Brown, LJ Smith, Brian Westbrook, and Donovan McNabb would be just as explosive as the 2007 Patriots.

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• MadMohican99 said January 08, 2008

  Donovan you are absolutely right. We should trade you for a real playmaker.
  Sincerely,
  Eric S. Allen
  Lifetime Philadelphia Eagles Season Ticket Holder

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  • Philly4Life replied January 10, 2008

    At least someone keeps it real! Hey Don - a real leader doesn't bring this mess to the public he grows a pair and approaches the font office like a man.
  • TASKMASTER replied January 10, 2008

    MadMohican
    
    Like Who?
  • eagles4sho replied January 11, 2008

    You've had one to many, SELL YOUR TICKETS!
• daveagles said January 08, 2008

  D Mac next season we will be back on top. I have full faith that once your a completely healthy you will carry this team to the promise land once again. Having some playmakers(ESPECIALLY RECIEVING) would definitly be the boost this team needs. I'd say we are strong at QB with you being a top 5 in the league. RB we are definitly looking good with Westbrook being the best all around back I've ever seen. WR is the only point that I think we need a deep burner and perhaps someone with size that can get open in the redzone. On defense we need another DE to go opposite of Trent Cole and perhaps a better 3rd corner wouldn't hurt. And having one of these pickups being able to double as a KR would def be something we need. I think all of these needs can be addressed through FA and the draft. Reguardless once you are back on the field healthy that right there makes us an instant contender. I'm glad your coming back and I want you to retire an eagle! No one else in this league that I would want as our starting QB!

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• GoBirds19 said January 08, 2008

  Five-
  Thanks for comming out and saying this go on comcast and espn and 610 and all of those media outlets and let it be known that we need some more playmakers on both sides of the ball to get us back to a shot at a Super Bowl.......We need you to speak for us because we want more talent we want more weapons we want to a to have a parade just like you do so lead the campain for more players!!! Go Birds EAGLES!!

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• bmilliken said January 08, 2008

  You're absolutely right, Donovan. Finding more weapons to compliment the players already on this team would make every Eagles fan extremely happy. You're among the elite quarterbacks in the game, and the front office must understand that you need some more talented options out there in order for this team to succeed.

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• BearsFan4Life said January 08, 2008

  Hey D. It has been too long!!! Please come home! To Chicago that is!!! We NEED you!!!

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  • phileaglesfan replied January 08, 2008

    The only place besides Philadelphia that Five will be calling home next year is Tampa Bay.............
    
    
    And, that is only because we will have Home field advantage at the Supe Bowl!
    
    
• GETusJUST1 said January 08, 2008

  Dont listen to the fools trying to say you'd be better in different colors.
  
  Green is perfect.
  
  

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• Roger_Dorn said January 08, 2008

  How about bringing in OchoCinco?

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  • eagles4sho replied January 11, 2008

    CHAD! CHAD! CHAD!
• gametime77 said January 08, 2008

  GREEN is perfect

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• xclutch87x said January 08, 2008

  Larry Fitzgerald is who we need, lets be realistic we do not need another loud mouth like TO. Keep up the good work Donovan, we respect you.

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• pgcd30 said January 08, 2008

  Very well said.

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• phileaglesfan said January 08, 2008

  Mcnabb, First and foremost congrats on the last couple of games. I know it moust have been diffucult playing without a chance of playoffs for the first time in your pro career. But the team looked good regardless and that should carry over next year. I hope you enjoy the off season because thats the least you deserve after this season. Hopefully while your down in AZ. this off season the team sends someone new to catch some passes from you. I wouldn't mind trading that 1st round pick for Larry Fitzgerald. He wouldn't have to travel far to train with you either. But regardless what happens I have faith in the team and will continue to support this team. Here's to a peaceful yet exciting offseason ,and some much needed mental and physical rest for you. Thanks for everything you did this season even though the team came up short. And I don' t wanna see anyone lose there job but if Dave Spadaro keeps up his instigating and putting all the blame on certain players I hope we ungrade in that part of this team too!

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• Garso22 said January 08, 2008

  I agree, it's a game but it's also a business. If someone is not getting the job done bring in someone that can. Super Bowl next year!

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• eagleheaven said January 08, 2008

  We hear you dmac, WE NEED SOME MORE WEAPONS.
  our wrs are ok , we need to scare people, curtis is our wes welker. But if we bring in some players to PUSH THEM. HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT FITZGEARLD, HE IS IN ARIZONA, SO U CAN WORK OUT WITH HIM. IF WE CAN TRADE MAYBE A DRAFT PICK , 4 CHAD JOHNSON
  
  
  WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!1
  
  
  1ST STEP KEEP YOU IN PHILLY
  
  
  WE LOVE YOU DMAC
  
  PEACE
  

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• eagleheaven said January 08, 2008

  GO EAGLES
  
  SUPER BOWL 2009

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• Mcnabbfan18 said January 08, 2008

  Donovan all eagle fans love you. Dont listen to what any analyst or radio losers say about you.
  Please stay in Philadelphia , talk to Andy / Heckert and tell them to get you a real #1 WR. You have had shit for WR'S and you have never complained. It's now time for you to get your'e weapons and win a superbowl.
  Sincerely ,
  Eagle Nation.

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  • WeepGreen replied January 10, 2008

    yeah I'm sick of the "talk show" jibberish and negativity. we know what it's about--winning, and you're a proven winner. let's not give up now!!
• bozman2 said January 08, 2008

  How cool would it be to have a big, strong, fast receiver to complement K. Curtis? Along with a true #2 RB and a really good TE? Super Bowl time!

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• tscott said January 08, 2008

  Donovan,
  There are some many things I could comment on in regards to the season, the team, etc... But really there is only one thing I want you to know and that is I LOVE YOU, SUPPORT YOU, and would Never want anyone else in QB slot! And I am sure there are so many more of us that feels the same way but unfortunately in this society negativity is what sells and what most folks seems to thrive off of. So on that note I will leave with 1of my favorite quotes from Helen Keller: "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trail and suffering can the soul be strethened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved." That said I hope that you enjoy your offseason and I look forward to seeing 100% healthy YOU spring 2008!

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• bthor214 said January 08, 2008

  Agreed. Draft Campbell from The U. Then Cole cant be doubled all game. Patterson and Bunkley will be a year better. I also heard Suggs from the ravens may be around. Sign him, then draft a solid wr/kr like the kid from cal.

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• dontbhatin01 said January 08, 2008

  Lets hope the Eagles are agressive during the off season. Spend some money on a fast deep threat type WR , TE weather it's LJ or someone else. Another defensive lineman who can demand double teams so we can get pressure on the QB. Everyone knows pressure causes turnovers and thats what we need on D. A punt returner who is a serious threat. Let Jr Ried keep the kickoffs I think he's getting realy good there +he can hit !! All of those things = a better team in 08 season maby even superbowl champs. I cant wait to see what happens

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• gunna20 said January 09, 2008

  I agree with everything you've stated. I've always said you should be more vocal about bringing you some weapons to bring the Lombardi trophy to Philly. Hopefully AR and the FO listens, and doesnt bring another #2 or 3 wideout in. Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• GoGreen08 said January 09, 2008

  You are right Donvan! I commend you for putting it out there that the Eagles need more playmakers on both sides of the ball. I agree that it's absurd for a franchise as good as the Eagles to be 8-8 and saying that things are fine as they are. We are lucky enough to have one of the best quarterbacks in the league, so they should at least get you a #1 WR and a strong tight end to help you. As talented as you are, you can't throw the ball and catch it. Best of luck in the offseason- we're son glad you are the QB here!

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• funkediva said January 09, 2008

  Yes! Glad to hear from you Donovan. I agree the front office need to step up and give you want you want. You are the Captain of this ship and your voice should be heard loud and clear. And if they don't listen to you maybe they will listen to the fans when we go on a strike. I say hit the front office in the back pocket and they will listen then. I want Donovan and the Eagles with a superbowl ring!

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• Joegrane said January 09, 2008

  Well said, lets see it happen!

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• tonedeft said January 09, 2008

  We need Chad Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald!!!!

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• iLL_one77 said January 09, 2008

  chad johnson, larry fitzgerald or roy williams all could be traded for. But you gotta keep telling AR that. And tell him to draft desean jackson to return kicks and set you up with great field position.

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• tkearney609 said January 09, 2008

  DMac-
  Thanks for your thoughts, and expressing your concern that most of us fans have been screaming to the heavens this past year. I would love to see you and the team get some extra help where needed. You can never have enough playmakers. Here are my thoughts on positions of concern.
  OLine depth
  TE - I think Celek is a stud, and having you throw to him will really benefit his career, but I would like more depth and experience at the position. Especially, if LJ is gone.
  WR - Everybody and anybody, fans, media, press, players, etc know having another weapon..hopefully a playmaker would stretch the field and open things up for the rest of the offense. Just look at what TO brought to the team before he decided to self destruct.
  DE - If Kearse and Howard are gone, this is a high priority that needs addressing either through the draft or free agent market.
  CB - Sheldon and Lito are a tough tandem, but more depth, especially in nickle and dime coverages would help.
  Safety - would like to see the front office did what they did when they drafted Sheldon and Lito. Groom a replacement for BDawk.
  Special Teams - this in my opinion should be a high priority for front office in the offseason. Having a reliable and effective return game would shorten the field for the offense.

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• stevies said January 09, 2008

  100% correct. I think you will never be called the company man again.
  I dont know why Reid said that about putting down your own teamates. I think he's feeling the heat and getting defensive cause he feels he has more to lose than you do Donovan. He probably does, but with that attitude, he will.

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• pacmanplayers said January 09, 2008

  Listen ... I am glad you opened your mouth about this .. The front office needs to read soem of these posts because they have no clue on what to truley do about drafting or trading for a player , because if they did we would have mutliple superbowl wins by now ... Hell if I need to go down and talk to them by all means tell me where to go because I knwo for sure I will NOT be alone .. It's a shame that the people with the money have to always make the decisions ..I have always said that fans of the game and people around it should make those decisions ...Shoot owners only want to win and never want to spend .. well like the old philosophy goes " you have to spend money to make money " ... well spend it on # 1 players and the superbowls will come ... garunteed ... Keep up the great work Don .. you will get your ring as you so deserve it ..

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• darkknight1234 said January 09, 2008

  hey donovan I just had a boy 2 days ago and named him Donovan your the man. EAGLE 4 LIFE

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• mckoshrsnocone said January 09, 2008

  You are absolutely correct, 5. Everyone on that team deserves the best chance to win. Keep making noise. No one can blame you for wanting to get better.

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• Stugs1 said January 09, 2008

  Donovan:
  Thanks for doing this, it helps to hear someone in the organization suggest that there is a level of improvement that can be attained, especially when the perception that the organization is happy making the playoffs versus making changes to win a Super Bowl.
  I think the Patriots and Tom Brady are a great example, but I will point out that in order for the team to make those moves, Tom Brady restructured his deal. In order to be the best you have to learn from the best. Are you willing to restructure your deal to make Getting Larry Fitzgerald or getting Chad Johnson as you example did?
  If so it would be a great team move and personal PR move. Making what you want (and what the fans want) possible by not just saying what the management should do and by doing something yourself as well and taking the first step to lead this team back to the elite. You would be loved, as unselfishness for team preservation is the ultimate badge of honor in sports, especially in this town.

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• Spotella said January 09, 2008

  Donavan,
  I'm so happy you spoke of this. Maybe now the media will stop talking about you being traded. No, scratch that, nothing ever stops them from throwing in a monkey wrench where it's not needed.
  Anyway, I couldn't agree with you more. You guys are still a great team, but you need some help and I do think you are the person who can most tell us exactly what help is needed. I hope the front office listens to you.
  Also, please note, much of negative media coverage about the team, and how the fans feel about you and the team, is only media hype. It's just the press trying to boost ratings. There may be a handful of people with bad feelings but the vast majority love the team. We love our EAGLES!

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• texasiggle said January 09, 2008

  Here we go again. When controversy doesn't find DM, he fires it up all by himself. I thought the $105 million franchise player himself was supposed to lift the team. Maybe we need to start with a playmaker at QB. Jeff Garcia didn't seem to have a problem. Of course, Garcia wasn't checking down before he took the snap; Garcia wasn't skipping or sailing passes behind his receivers; etcetera, etcetra, etcetera. I used to support DM, but I am finding this 24/7/365 drama really tiring.

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  • Superkavi replied January 09, 2008

    are you a tard? did you see your boy Garcia against the Giants? He had a weak season, and he wasnt injured. If the 105million dollar qb should do it himself, then take Moss and his playmakers away from Brady. Take Harrison and Wayne away from Manning, and then lets see what these qbs do. You must be a real fan of football to understand that. What a moron. No QB does it by himself, its a fact. Only other times teams win SB's without qbs are with Defense. So your comments are just plain uneducated. Garcia is an old man that wont last through next season. It would have been awesome if the Eagles gave him the money and contract he wanted, cuz then we would be stuck with an expensive back up. stfu.
• FrogBoy said January 09, 2008

  Amen!

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• BleednGreen said January 09, 2008

  I'm ecstatic to see you finally speak out and say what everybody has known for a long time! With some good help, You can't be stopped! It's quite evident, everybody saw it happen in 2004 with he whos name we do not mention! But anyway, keep expressing your opinion and somebody will listen. It's gonna take your voice to get through to these bone heads! Hopefully Heckert Will take a job somewhere else this year. Then maybe somebody will take a chance acquiring legitimate #1 guys! Anyway heard a rumor cardinals are shopping Larry Fitz. That would be a great addition to the WR core, But we all know they aren't going after anybody unless you start voicing your opinion Donovan. Philadelphia needed to hear this from you.

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• RandallFan2121 said January 09, 2008

  Don...you did a good thing by mentioning this....but I think the problem is the management/ownership of the franchise you play for. Since Andy has come on board, there has been a ton of success and it's been a lot of fun for us fans. But the one constant through it all has been the stubborness/cockiness of your coach, Joe Banner and Jeffrey Lurie. They constantly talk about being the "gold standard" of the NFL, but we all know they don't do the things that make you a gold standard franchise. When you set out in September, the goal is to get to the Super Bowl and win, not get to the NFC Championship game or win the division. I could scream every time Joe Banner plays the "well we went to 4 NFC Championship games" card. Funny how he fails to mention 3 of those 4 games were losses. But my point of this is to say...until your bosses come back down to earth and realize they are a mediocre 8-8 franchise, things won't change. And all of this nonsense about you going elsewhere....I hope that DOES NOT happen. We want you here, your our leader, your one of the classiest guys in football, and if we are going to win, we are going to win with you leading the way, and nobody else. Keep up the good work...and don't be afraid to stand up to Reid and Banner and those guys. You need more weapons and you deserve more weapons. Don't listen to the negativity, there will always be negativity, you can't please everyone. Just keep on keepin' on, I know sometimes you don't think so....but we the fans are behind you, and those who aren't, they aren't fans. Birds in 08....Super5 MVP!

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• singleh88 said January 09, 2008

  Thank you, Donovan. You're dead on. It's about time you said this in the public forum. Keep it up.

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• Greenbleeder said January 09, 2008

  Well stated, Donavan. Here's hoping the front office hears you and gets you the support that you, the team and the fans deserve. If the Eagles really want to be "The Gold Standard" of the NFL, let them put their money where their mouth is!

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• Justwannawinna said January 09, 2008

  Donovan, Boy am I glad that you opened up about this....in my mind your still a top 3 qb in this league you just dont have te pieces like Brady or Manning nothing against your teammates but we do need some PLAYMAKERS a new TE, a True number #1 WR, (reggie and kevin are great but with a WR who needs to be double teamed you know that would make your job easier) another DE to complement trent, a mid-level CB and maybe draft a saftey and kick-returner. I mean you and all of us see that we need additions its just if Mr. Lurie and Mr. Banner want to take the first step. They love saying we're the gold standard but we have no rings to prove that. As much as the media keeps trynna sell the story Philly doesnt want you, just know 99% of us are behind you its always the 1% that want change and then when it comes they complain. Best of luck to you....... E A G L E S............ and again thank you for finally letting them know hw you feel

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• sth0257 said January 09, 2008

  You had a true # 1 Receiver, remember T.O and you couldn't handle the fact the he was getting more attention than you. Take the I out of your version of TEAM and then maybe things will fall in place.... You are a great talant but you need to let those around you help you and the team become the powerhouse you seem to dream of.
  Steve

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  • TASKMASTER replied January 10, 2008

    Do you remember that TO wanted to renegotiate a contract that was less than a year old? This wasn't about Donanvan's ego it was about TO's ego.
• johnm19 said January 09, 2008

  Thanks for speaking up.
  I've argued for years if I was starting a team I'd pick you first, based on your talent, maturity and demeanor. thanks for becoming vocal leader as well, I truley believe the philly fans want you to be successful.

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• gttouchdown said January 09, 2008

  D-Mac - We have been saying that for years. For a coach that values the pass as much as Reid, it is astounding the lack of respect for the WR position. No disrespect to Reggie or any other past/present Eagles WR, but just looking around the league, there are a few teams with two #1 WR's. Their problem is the QB, but we have you #5.
  
  Do you think there is any chance that Ocho Cinco could come to Philly? Is that someone you would like to throw too? We have to bring in some help at the WR postion, it will make everyone better.
  
  Good Luck in the offseason!

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• PhillyEric said January 09, 2008

  I hope this statement makes the front page of the metro and daily news papers!!! I hope they talk about this on daily news live all the way up to training camp. This seems to be the only way change is a possiblilty....place some pressure on management...Banner...Lury...and Reid to get something done. This is an overall game but The philadelphia Eagles are the FANS...when we lose the whole city loses.....The defense needs to be tweeked but they did pretty good and gave us a chance to win but we couldnt generate point.......WAKE UP REID!! PLEEEEEEASE Thanks MCNabb

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• BrianEvans said January 09, 2008

  Donovan, I couldn't agree with you more, I'd love to see Kevin Curtis move into the slot and put a chad johnson or larry fitzgerald as the #1 receiver. I think Kevin Curtis would be better than wes welker playing primarily in the slot. I'm not going to lie I doubted your abilities and age until the end of the season it was good to see you come back. I hope you get these weapons next year. I also think you need a pass rushing defensive end and one more elite corner I think New England has proved that just two elite corners no longer cuts it. I think a healthy lito and a healthy b dawk changes a lot. I am excited to see the continued development of the linebacking corp next year! Good luck Donnie Mac!

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• reiffch said January 09, 2008

  Thank goodness you spoke up. We as fans agree that a true #1 receiver is needed. Best of luck in the offseason.

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• BirdzofPrey said January 09, 2008

  I totally agree with you 5. I look at it like this: it is pointless to just sit back and try to get better within the division. Everyone wants to see a super bowl, and that is the real goal. The Patriots went out and got those players for a reason. After their loss to the Colts on the AFC championship game last year, I think Belichek may have realized that if there not able to stop the Colts offense than they were going to have to adapt and beat them at their own game. And thats what I think the Eagles should do. If they are not able to match the elite AFC teams then their is no point. If your gunning for a superbowl, the division and the conference championships will eventually come again. You need talent to win in this league! And I'm not saying the Eagles don't have talent, but there are other teams that have more. The defense seems like it is up and coming again with all the young guys. So if it is possible(Mr. Reid) to have an offense again that ranks in the top 10, then the Eagles will be a force!
  By the way, I loved the play of the linebackers at they end of the season (for once). I think with another year under the belt Gaither can become an excellent backer, and the play of Stewart Bradley is something to look forward too.
  And why didn't Victor Abiamiri or Tony Hunt see the field this year, I don't get it. We draft these kids but they dont play for a year or two .....I don't get it!

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• avt3500 said January 09, 2008

  Right on Donovan!!! One thing though, if they do decide to get you another top notch reciever please don't get jealous about all the fan fare he will get when he gets here, like what happened when that crazy nut got here.. You're a great QB, but you're far better with a big time reciever.. I'm just getting over the TO fiasco and how you handled that so poorly and in effect sent your career in a downward spiral.. Damn, if that dude was still here I can only imagine what could have been.. Let the reciever be the divas and just throw them the damn ball.. You da man

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• bigchillin said January 09, 2008

  I think we should start protesting like they do outside the white house, wouldn't chad johnson be a great player to trade for! Hey andy: your a complete idiot if you think any of the following: 1- that reggie brown greg lewis are in any sense "good" at football. 2- that we don't need a star wide out to win a super bowl, look at the patriots, and when we made the super bowl. 3- that you don't need to release and should keep paying players like reno mahe. 4- that this offseason does not present the oppurtunity to bring this team back to the super bowl by what free agents are available, who is in draft, and that we have the cap room for it. Its all in front of you andy, make this team better or we'll run you out of town before you know what hit you.

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• needanumberone said January 09, 2008

  D Mac- watching this season was rough as a birds fan... i went to the 3 roughest games as a fan to watch.. gb, chic, and seattle... it was proven in 04 that a number 1 wr opens up the whole field for the rest of the players. bwest is better, cutis a great 2 and brown a great 3, celek or smith or both would be great te if the defense has to defend a #1 wr. Take away T O from dallas, and they are an average team, and its like that for many teams... This west coast offense is set up around jerry rice, come on now.... i think Torry Holt only has only year left, and the rams will be rebulding that would be great... i love your comments, and behind you. i just want us to win a championship.. I am 29 and was a four for four guy my whole life... i can now say i am a 3 for four guy bc i wouldn't want my first championship to be hockey, i believe we are one playmaker on o and 1 playmaker on d to have a real shot Good Luck

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• mdbigman said January 09, 2008

  agree with #5 100%. It would not hurt any team to bring in as many playmakers as they can. D-Mac and B-West can only do it by themselves for so long.

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• samthefan said January 09, 2008

  I've been Eagles since the Colts slipped out of Baltimore in the middle of the night! Just a few pieces and D Mac will start winning the supper bowls! I hope Eagles management will make get a good Kick off/punt returner, a notch tight end and either give Tony Hunt a chance to compliment Westbrook or find a good full back that can run, block and receive. D Mac has the talent, I remember watching Johnny U when I was a kid, D Mac is just as exciting! GOOO Eagles!

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• green4ever said January 09, 2008

  Donovan... I can agree more and I applaud you for stating so as a team leader. While many on the team seemed to struggle this year (battling injuries was a part I agree), there definitely some mismanagement or mistakes in evaluation of players on the team. We understand the Eagles can't sign every big name "player maker" but they surely need to make every effort to bring in the cream of the crop whenever it is available for Offense, Defense and Special Teams.
  As a Season Ticketholder and in general as an Eagles fan I hope Eagles management starts the process now of stepping out of their past evaluation process and start to take a serious looks at all positions. They need to start today working on significantly upgrading a majority of them with free agency and the draft. If the Patriots can revamp like they did in a year (and the Eagles supposely copy themselves after the Pat's) than they need to take action and do so like the Pat's
  Thanks Donovan for sticking your head out and keeping it real!

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• Eaglet said January 09, 2008

  I have been saying all season that it's unfair to lump an entire season on you and Brian Westbrook! And I stand by that. You need some serious downfield weapons. The year that TO was in Philly, the Eagles went to the Super Bowl. It wasn't TO by himself, but the mindset that the team was all-around complete. I agree 110% that you need a competent receiver or two who can catch those passes. Just look at Dallas while TO has been sidelined...I have always said Romo not 'that' good...and there's the proof! Without TO...they're just so-so.

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• RSCDoug said January 09, 2008

  I'm tired of the D-Mac bashers tryin to run this guy out of town...Where will all those whiners be if he does leave and we're stuck behind lesser arms...
  I hope the organization does what it can to bring in a solid #1...A little help goes a long way! Go Birds in '08!

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• K_Oz_N_VA said January 09, 2008

  Thank you for saying this D' Mac this is very true and Im excited about the offseason and hope that we can puck up some weapons it would allow you brian reggie and kevin to all step up and shine together with some more firepower

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• UsuckMcnabb said January 09, 2008

  Donovan, I love the way all these people kiss your ass. As far as I can see your turning into another Randall Cunnigham. Choker!!! I love the way your bad play was downplayed this year and blamed on the fact that you were still recovering. The fact is you were not ready to come back as soon as you did. Your ego and insistance in coming back early is selfish and hurts the team. I also like how they raved about how well you played the last few games. Of course you played well. There was not pressure the season was over.
  Tired of you in Philly

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• hammer6969 said January 09, 2008

  mclump...i thought they MAY TRADE YOU before...but after bigger than ever red and sweet boy JEFF and weasel JOE read your blog...you are OUTTA HERE !!! OUR ONLY HOPE IS THAT THEY SELL THE TEAM TO AN OWNER LIKE JONES OR KRAFT WHO DOES WHATEVER IT TAKES TO WIN...AND NOT JUST COMPETE FOR 10-6 EVERY YEAR !!!!! enjoy baltimore or chicago
  www.kingofnegadelphia.com

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  • PhillyPhanatic replied January 09, 2008

    True. If Donovan were to be shipped out of town because of this, it'd be because of the front office's ignorance, not for reason of what he said. If they don't give Donovan weapons, then the Eagles should just rebuild...but to become what? We'd be in the same situation ten years from now with Kolb (if the FO has enough stupidity to hand Kolb the team next year). Teams can't build a team soley from the draft. If you want to win a Super Bowl, you have to build from the draft AND free agency. The Eagles will never win a Super Bowl if they build just from the draft and a team like the Redskins will never win a Super Bowl from only buying players. Donovan was not in the wrong here and if he were to be traded because of this, I think I may convert to another team. One that doesn't have as much pride as the Eagles do. They must change the way they do things. If they don't, they'll be looking at the same results they had this year.
    • PhillyPhanatic replied January 09, 2008

      "One that doesn't have as much pride as the Eagles do"
      
      By that I meant overconfidence coming from the front office, not the players...if anyone misunderstood me.
• smash15 said January 09, 2008

  Absolutly 5... I bleed green and I think I speak for everyone when I say we are behind you.... You've proven yourself to be a top quarterback in the league. Now, we need a reciever to compliment you. If we are going to throw the ball 40-45 times a game.... you're going to need someone to throw the ball to... Reggie would be an outstanding #2 and Curtis in the slot worked like a charm for the rams..... Everyone knows that westbrook has emerged as a top runining back in the league, second to LT in my opinion.. but a team can game-plan for 1 guy.... Granted, we do still need a play maker on defense and a kick/punt returner.. but I think a quality reciever would go a long way to help the team. Go get em next year 5, hopefully the organization will put some players around you instead of insisting we don't need a big time reciever.

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• Dogger96 said January 09, 2008

  I agree too Don. I think it will help out tremendously to have another couple playmakers not only to make the game changing plays, but to bring everyone else's game up a notch as well. I truly believe that this team is on the verge of something special, just one or two playmakers away from achieving it. Oh how I'm tired of watching New England win year in and year out. I want Phili to be that team that brings down the dynasty. You can still be that team, go make it happen while Dawk and you are still playing. You both deserve it.

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• wopalach said January 09, 2008

  D-Mac,
  I agree whole-heartedly. Thanks for stepping up and speaking the truth. Don't worry about disrespecting your teammates. Everyone involved (the players, the fans, the staff) knows the truth about what we (the Eagles) are. Sometimes the truth hurts, but understanding is the only way to move forward. See you in 08!

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• DocRuss said January 09, 2008

  Don,
  
  All I can say is thanks. Keep hammering them.

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• Bran20 said January 09, 2008

  To state that I am not a big fan of south Philadelphia would be an understatement. Over the years I have seen the people of south Philly and the "Philly" destroy and tarnish our starts. Hey Don I am not from south Philly and but I am a Philadelphian born and raised! Bottom line is the true chocker is Andy Reid he has been consistently out coached in big games. Prime example is the second half of the Super Bowl. Why would you have your quarterback throwing 45 passes (which was a record) against at times three down linemen? The Eagles do not have enough talent around their quarterback and then want him to produce miracles year after year.
  Hey Don,
  It would be great it we could push for Larry Fitzgerald....HE would be a great fit! He would be the only receiver that requires double teams.........the truth is Reggie Brown is a true number 2 and Kevin Curtis is really a nice number three! \
  Check me out...

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• joevig said January 09, 2008

  D Mac your wasting your time here in Philly. They will never bring in the "player"s you want since the TO fiasco. You are on your own with B West and the "D" to win back the dividion. Good personell moves are just NOT what the eagles will do. You have been here for 9 years what have they gotten you to work with? Left overs thats it. They, ownership are happy to be where they are. just OK

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• steve01 said January 09, 2008

  Wake up Haters!!!? Get over yourselves. Take a look at the 4 real contenders for the Superbowl this year. What do they have in common. Stud WR's. Manning has Harrison and Wayne. Brady has Moss with a nice number 2 in Stallworth and a perfect number 3 in Welker. Favre has Driver acompanied with 2 very good young WR's. Last but not least it pains me to say, Romo has TO. The huge difference is these teams have Stud WR's who stretch the field and open everything else up for everybody. It does not take rocket science to figure this out. It is time for the Haters to let go of their ill will toward this guy. Get behind him and maybe we can bring one home for Philly!

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• philmark said January 09, 2008

  5 Dont waiver in any way from those feelings.Wish you were this outspoken for the beginning.

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• zmitch said January 09, 2008

  I am a big "5" fan! I think some of the criticism has been unfair. I'm happy he is standing up to say what the fans have been saying for a while especially as I open my season ticket invoice. I sure hope "5" is expressing his view points to Andy and Joe. But like any other player who has spoken out against management, "5" will eventually be smeared like Tortter,Duce,Darwimn Walker,Stallworth and the list goes on and on. We need playmakers to win a Super Bowl. We got there once, so that's the expectation, not to be competitive and make the playoffs. If Joe and Andy need any help, they should see New England and the Colts!

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• DaBoys81 said January 09, 2008

  Mcnabb just face it no big time players want to come play with you.....You had an allstar receiver in Terrell Owens but some how you managed to mess that connection up....You can compare stats with TO on the team and off the team and you can see that he improved your stats and also helped you get to the superbowl.....The only big time players on the Philadelphia Eagles is B West and B Dawk but as we can see Dawkins is getting older and cant stay healthy....Big name players want to go to a team where there is potential and right now the future isnt so bright.....Andy is having personal problems and your not the healthy Mcnabb....you find a way to get hurt every season becuase you know you guys have no shot as you can see the season slipping away so you get hurt because you dont want you stats to go downhill.......I aslo dont see you returning next season.....Kevin Kolb era has begun...

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  • PhillyPhanatic replied January 09, 2008

    Cowboys fan, Terrell Owens fan... of course you're going to think that all the negatives that could occur, will occur for the Eagles this off-season. The fact is, that if the Eagles get the playmakers that Donovan needs, then we'll have a good chance to reclaim your current NFC East crown.
• bill2085 said January 09, 2008

  I am tired of this organizations arrogance. Even at 8-8 they still think they can sign nobody's and win. Now the excuses are coming from our overated coach...injuies. Well I guess that says it, he isnt doing anything this off season. I am glad Donovan finally said something, he should have years back when they were losing nfc championship games because they flat out had no playmakers other than Donovan, remember, Thrash, Small. If we had a couple of playmakers we may have had a superbowl title. Andy Reid is the most overated coach in Eagles hisorty. Yes he won divisions but look at the competition he faced in the NFC East. The Cowboys had Quincy Carter, Redsckins Jeff George and other terds, Giants had Danny Weurfull, and the Cardinals when they were there, well they were the Cardinals. The thing is if he were any kind of really good coach like everyone gives him credit for, He probalb y should have been to three superbowls and at least won one of them. Problem is, he isnt and he is a selfish, prideful egomaniac. Just look at this year, he has a horse in Westbrook and doesnt run him. This team hasnt had a kick returner in I dont know how long and it cost them a playoff birth this year. He just doesnt know what he is doing and because he is a company man the Eagles will never get rid of him. Honestly Donovan should leave not because he stinks but because he will never win here because the Eagles will not help him by giving him what it takes. I hope Donovan can go somewhere else and win. Does he hold the ball too long and make some bad throws? Yes, but lets look back at the A.J. Feeley games and then tell me you dont appreciate Donovan more after that mess. Compared to the other quarterbacks in the league, Donovan is in the top five. Its simple look at the penaltys and drafting and non signings, Andy Reid runs this team like he ran his family, and we see how that turned out.

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• ATLeagle said January 09, 2008

  DMAC,
  First of all, AMEN!!!
  Second, I SOOOOOOOO hope that this is not a PC attempt to piss off the Eagles Mgmt so they'll trade you. I hope they listen and I hope to see you in Green next year!
  
  

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• BigPhillyMan said January 09, 2008

  DMac,
  Long time reader first time commenting. Gotta say, you are the man. I was so glad to hear that you will be the starter next season. I just could not imagine my eagles without you leading the offense.
  To your comments, preach on brother. This is a side of you I love seeing. As the leader of this team, you have every right to make these comments, and to be as outspoken as you have this season. If any other players are offended and worried they might be replaced, well, then they obviously know they haven't been doing their jobs. You deserve to have a premier wide receiver ( no disrespect to Reggie or Kevin, I love them both, but they're not #1 receivers, lets face it) and management shouold make that a priority this offseason. You have a dynamic weapon at RB with Westbrook, now you just need to complete the offense with a playmaker, solid #1 receiver.
  Keep up the great work and continue to get back to 100%. As a true Green blooded Eagles fan, I cannot wait to see the next season.

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• eagles2317 said January 09, 2008

  You are right on!! The reason we were average at 8-8 was injuries, some inconsistent play and a bunch of missed plays by our receivers and that horrific O-line play vs. the Giants. I would never argue that Brady isn't good - he's great, but the reason he looks even better is b/c of some of the phenomenal plays made by his receivers. Did anyone notice the year we had TO (one of the best receivers in the game, attitude aside) was the year we went to the Super Bowl? Donovan you're the best! I'm with you 100% and rooting for you all the way! Best of luck in everything - as a true born and bred Eagles fan can't wait to see you in Green again next season - don't know what we'd do without you!

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• tigernike23 said January 09, 2008

  Donovan, you may be right. That being said, I knew a portion of the Eagles fanbase would be calling for your head. Its bs, they need some sense. Good luck to you in Philly next year.

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• LifeOfJason said January 09, 2008

  I know we'll have Donovan McNabb sycophants posting comments about how right he is and how great he is but let's be honest everyone. Donovan McNabb has not gotten the job done as the starting quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. When he had a playmaker here...as much as I despise T.O....he couldn't rise up and get it done in the Super Bowl. We've seen ample times over the past few seasons where the team has played as well or better with a different starting quarterback.
  
  I'm a lifelong Eagles fan. I bleed green. I'm sick of 47 seasons without a championship. I want to see this team win as much as the next guy but we have to progress past the point where Donovan is seen as some kind of Savior that the rest of the team should bow before and give complete blind faith.
  
  We've had problems for years getting over the hump and let's look at the common threads through it. One of them is Donovan himself and no amount of saying we need playmakers or other players is going to change the fact that he has not been one of the elite quarterbacks in the NFL over the last few seasons.
  
  I'm sure I'll be lumped in with the "Haterz" but I'm just a fan who's tired of all the talk and all the comments from Donovan about how it's everyone else's fault but his own. When the playmaker he wanted was there Donovan didn't get it done. It's not opinion, it's simple fact. Why should we think if he gets another playmaker receiver it's going to make any more difference?
  
  The time for Donovan to talk is over. It's put up or shut up time because right now his game is not backing up any kind of grandstanding in the media. I would be very happy to see a new starting quarterback for the Eagles next year because right now Donovan McNabb is at best a mediocre NFL starting quarterback. If we want to look at the overall team, we have to stop making Donovan a golden calf and consider that a change at quarterback is a good and viable option.

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  • jeffrey24 replied January 10, 2008

    yes he has what are you talking about the real fans can throw out the last 3 years because he was hurt!!!
    before that he had a better winning % than the golden boy tom brady thats right so how can you say mcnabb hasent got the job done whose gonna do better wake up 3 years he has had bad injuries.
• eagleman94 said January 09, 2008

  You hit that right on the spot DMAC. I've been an eagles fan for a long time and our ultime goal (super bowl) always comes up short whether its in the super bowl or nfc championship or whatever. But, the last 3 years sine the superbowl we have been a weak team, not really one teams are scared to play. We need something to get excited about like Ocho Cinco, maybe Randy Moss... sure we brought in TKO but hes not in his prime and he is not an ultimate playmaker

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• MattyB said January 09, 2008

  You are 100% correct D Mac! I bleed green- and I want those play makers. How about putting in a call to Ocho Cinco- I hear he's a little unhappy in Cincinatti. How sweet would that be- you dropping bombs to #85- love it! We love you brother- don't ever let the haters get you down- we want you back in Philly at any cost. Peace- Matty B

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• DavidL said January 09, 2008

  lets pack up kearse and howard in a trade for johnson in Cincinati?? yes!!! sounds good to me...

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• Bryant_D said January 09, 2008

  Damn, seems to me like we had all the quality we needed with TO but you guys couldn't play nice together. Or do you now realize it's about more than just Mcnabb? Because quality comes with a price, and tht price is called compromise.
  Bryant D.

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• MexicanLawyer said January 09, 2008

  Weapons:
  Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson
  The way the Eagles have disrespected you over the years, along with the fans from the moment you were drafted is simply atrocious. I am a Detroit Lion fan, and I think you should consider the Detroit Lions versus putting up with the same crap from the Eagles. The Ford Family are not afraid to spend money however if you consider Detroit request an open forum with the front office where you can be part of the recruitment for the necessary talent Detroit needs. Millen is not a bad guy, but he just didn't have a plan before. I think he has a plan. I know the moment you put on #5 for Detroit, you will be the best Quartback in Lion History.
  -Detroit Fan

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• GETusJUST1 said January 09, 2008

  Isnt it amazing Donovan how you've posted on here all season, and it's been great, and now all of the sudden because you stated the obvious, all the media are trying to stir things up. It is hilarious to me. The Inquirer refers to it, ESPN has it as a headline on the main page, Profootballtalk.com chimes in. It is literally a circus and there is no shortage of acrobats.

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  • MsEaglesAllDay replied January 10, 2008

    What's also amazing is that the Philly media has been saying this (among other things) all season. Now they jump on him like a pack of wolves for saying the same thing. I disagree on no shortage of acrobats. Looks more like there's an overstock on clowns in this circus.
• GETusJUST1 said January 09, 2008

  LOL @ the Detroit fan BTW. You think a Chi-town native would play for his home team's rival? And more than that- request to be traded there?
  
  Haha, Donny is an EAGLE. And he will be for 2008.

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• Rudeboy1086 said January 09, 2008

  Donovan thanks for staying.
  The media is already feasting of your blog. fuk em.
  Ocho Cinco!! just think there will be no more CB blitz, and i dare them to bump him.

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• sonnycroc said January 09, 2008

  Pick # 19 for Chad Johnson....It's a no lose situation. Before everyone starts with "Oh, then we'll have another T.O. on our hands"....STOP. No we won't. Chad Johnson is a TEAM player who wants to win. He has never griped about Hoosh, Henry or Washingston (when he was there) taking catches from him. He's a PLAYMAKER and wants to win. Imaging what that will do for Curtis & Brown!? Another option is Stallworth. If Moss resigns with tha Pats you can bet the Patriots WILL NOT pay Stallworth the 11mil he is due in 2008.

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• sonnycroc said January 09, 2008

  Pick # 19 for Chad Johnson....It's a no lose situation. Before everyone starts with "Oh, then we'll have another T.O. on our hands"....STOP. No we won't. Chad Johnson is a TEAM player who wants to win. He has never griped about Hoosh, Henry or Washingston (when he was there) taking catches from him. He's a PLAYMAKER and wants to win. Imaging what that will do for Curtis & Brown!? Another option is Stallworth. If Moss resigns with tha Pats you can bet the Patriots WILL NOT pay Stallworth the 11mil he is due in 2008.

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• Hook06 said January 09, 2008

  I totally agree with you Donovan. You would think that Andy Reid and the front office would've learned from 04 and 06 when you had T.O. and Stallworth, and how explosive the offense was in those three years. Last year the Eagles led the league in plays of twenty plus yards and this year they were lucky to have a ten to fifteen yard play from the wideouts. Hopefully Andy Reid will either go into the draft and get a great offensive weapon or make a trade for someone.

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• JBEagles89 said January 09, 2008

  I agree with Donovan McNabb!! Donovan McNabb is staying with the Eagles. He's not going to the Bears, Vikings, or Ravens, etc. Andy Reid will never trade or release Donovan. Because Andy Reid will regret!! If The Eagles do get a pro bowl wide receiver, the Eagles will be in the top 5 best teams in the NFL next season. All you McNabb haters, SHUT UP! .I'm a Philadelphia Eagles fan 4 life & future Eagle...GO EAGLES!!!

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• willardj said January 10, 2008

  Donovan, it is time to start taking blame for a season where we lost numerous games by a few points when our offense didn't show up. I liked you as a player when you were in your prime but the things you say off the field make it hard to root for you every week. The fact is, our team is good enough to go to the playoffs. We were better than the redskins, buccaneers, and seahawks and they all made it. I think that you know that your time here is very limited. Instead of complaining about your teammates, you should at least step up and be a true leader of this team and maybe your time here would not be so limited.
  
  From my standpoint, I can tell that it is tough for you to play in a city that has a critical media and fan base, so you have a sub-par year as you get older your play slowly degresses and now you ask for more playmakers because apparently you are looking for yet another excuse that isn't your age and mental stability. Look how far you got this team with todd pinkston, james thrash, and duce staley! I wouldn't call those players primetime weapons but you got to the nfc championship game numerous times with them! I just hope that you can admit to that you are getting older so that Reid doesn't have to play you in the last three meaningless games in order to up your trade value while taking away valuable experience from Kolb! You should be supporting Kolb as Doug Pederson did to you late in his career. You are lucky to be getting so many positive responses from all of these great fans. They will live and die with you! At least in return, take part of the blame for not making the playoffs and step up by saying "I can play better, I need to step up in order for us to make the playoffs" that is all you have to say to get us "critical" fans to support you again. Say those magical words and you will get a lot more media support and maybe even more years in this city. Whoever is reading this, your secretary or whatever, please tell Donovan this so that we can be the team we once were.

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• tceagles12 said January 10, 2008

  Roy Williams is on the market. I know he drops a lot of balls, but someone that demands the over the top help in the red zone would be a nice addition wouldn't it?

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• Eagles2007 said January 10, 2008

  It's interesting that McNabb points to the Patriots as an example of how a team can sign free agents to increase their chances of winning.
  
  I guess McNabb has forgotten that he lost to a Patriot team in the Super Bowl who had David Givens, Troy Brown, and Deion Branch as WR's. Wasn't that the year that Mcnabb had Owens?
  
  Nothing is gained by airing these preferences for more playmakers publicly. McNabb sounds like a QB who isn't confident in his own abilities. He's essentially saying that he can't win with his current teammates. These are teammates who believe the Eagles will be in the playoffs next season, without making any major changes in the off-season.
  
  Isn't Brian Westbrook a playmaker? How come Westbrook isn't asking for more weapons to help the team win? Wouldn't he benefit by the presence of an all-pro WR?
  
  Didn't the Chargers go 14-2 last year without a great WR? Chicago and Baltimore went 13-3 last year without a great WR. The Patriots went 12-4 last year with Reche Caldwell as one of their starting receivers.
  
  The Patriots have won three Super Bowls in this decade without having a stud WR. The Steelers won a Super Bowl without a stud WR. How many times did Peyton Manning lose in the playoffs before last season? Didn't Manning have great WR's when the Patriots knocked the Colts out of the playoffs on three different occasions?
  
  The Eagles need a QB who will allow his receivers to make plays. How will a great receiver help a QB who isn't accurate, makes poor decisions, and refuses to throw the ball downfield?
  
  The Eagles will trade McNabb to Minnesota, Chicago, Baltimore, or Miami. They know that he is injury prone. If McNabb fans think the receivers are poor in Philly, let them watch McNabb throw to the pathetic receivers in Baltimore, Minnesota, Miami, or Chicago.
  
  Eli Manning is a better QB than McNabb. The only QB who is still playing in the playoffs who isn't better than McNabb is Phillip Rivers. The Eagles' front office knows that it's time to get rid of McNabb. They know that Mcnabb hasn't earned his salary since 2004. They've seen two QB's other than McNabb have success in the west coast offense.
  
  McNabb is a poor fit for this offense. A QB must get rid of the ball quickly and be accurate to be successful in the west coast offense.
  

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  • steve01 replied January 10, 2008

    You are a joke! Lets get real Eagles 2007.....You never liked this guy since the very minute he was drafted. You are a classic hater. I will go point for point with you anytime on this issue...you will get destroyed.
  • jeffrey24 replied January 10, 2008

    your an idiot mcnabbs winning % is way better than elis and 4 championship games and one superbowl whats elis record 1 playoff win against the bucks lol come on mcnabb had knee surgery 15 months ago watch next year
  • erndawger replied January 26, 2008

    Sometimes I really would like to see some thing valid come out of these so called Philly Brotherly Love Fans mouths. I liked the way you come down on McNabb,when we have made it to the playoffs more times under Andy Reid and McNabb. Tom Brady has enough time in the pocket,to write a letter,send it,and wait for return mail. Yet our same Eagles were the only Team to prove that the Patriots were not invincible,and gave other teams a blueprint to their achilles heel. But Donovan is usually running for his life 90 percentmof every game.
    Even John Madden said that our Receivers don't create seperation from Defenders,which make it difficult for any QB to complete a pass. What do you want from an organization that does not go out and aquire offensive weapons,and keep them in the system and develope an aggressive dominating force,that gains more respect in the NFL. We need to be more than One Diminsional,it is easy to blame one person,but when you look at the overall picture,there is a need to increase productivity in our Offense.
    AND THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE

    
• Greennwhite said January 10, 2008

  rumors out there have moss coming in, aswell as, chad johnson, javon walker, laveneous coles, and larry fitzgerald

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• eagle08 said January 10, 2008

  Yeah i agree the eagles need wrs cb and a devin hester type returner west brook is getting tired may be we can get torry holt and chad johson or steve smith we need weapons............................................

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• eaglesgirl0522 said January 10, 2008

  Donovan, thanks so much for continuing to care about the Eagles. I am a teenage girl in West Virgina and I adore watching you play. My dad grew up in philly and went to the games every week, and now he has brainwashed me into watching the eagles every week, but i love it so much! You are justified in your thoughts because in order to go all the way, our players need to be the best of the best. And either players need to truly rise up, or the administration needs to make changes in the roster. Please continue being positive and remember that Eagles fans really do support you from everywhere, not just crazy Philly. Thanks so much!

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• Azazel said January 10, 2008

  Donnie,
  I love this team, this city, the players for the most part...and you as our QB...
  BUT...I will say the same thing I said about Grandpa Favre last season......
  Donnie....Shut Up.
  you are a player, nothing more and that ice the fans have you on is getting thinner and thinner. You will be here for at LEAST next year and probably the year after, dont make this hard on yourself.
  You have no right to speak up about team functions or management. Try being the leader and playmaker you are supposed to be.....finish rehabbing, get the confidence back, and play like we all know you can next season. until then, unless it has to do with your knee or your practicing...I dont wanna hear a damn thing out of your mouth, your dad's mouth, and not mamma wilma either....shut up and work. if you have something to add or request do it proffesionally...talk to Andy or Jeff.....but don't do it this way, let us see you as the QB and the leader on the field......
  as for the birds.....we need to turn that first round pick into 2 and we need to make a trade for a Fitzgerald or Ocho Cinco...or hell lets go for the stars and get randy....
  bring the team to the super bowl in '08-'09.......
  'nuff said
  more on this and more at the best free football message board on the web.
  www.pigskinheaven.com
  tell them "Azazel" sent you.

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• majorz said January 10, 2008

  Keep the pressure on the Eagles, Donovan. They should give you some playmakers and Andy Reid needs a wake-up call. I can't believe they let Donte Stallworth go. The Phila media has been very unfair to you this year. Let's get someone who can run down the field and actually catch the ball.

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• MsEaglesAllDay said January 10, 2008

  Donovan, too bad I can only give this posting a single thumbs up, otherwise, I'd be clicking that thumbsup relentlessy.
  
  Some of you people posting make me sick. If he says nothing, you're angry that he won't open his mouth about the struggles the team has had at the WR position for so many years. When he DOES say exactly what thousands of Philly fans have been screaming and whining about the past TEN YEARS, on tv, at sports bars, on messageboards, on blogs (Yardbarker included) he's criticized and deemed "unprofessional". To even bring Terrell Owens into the equation at this point is ridiculous. He came here, and for whatever reason, likely one we will NEVER TRULY KNOW, it didn't work out in the long run. GET OVER IT! Fact of the matter is, someone with his capability needs to be here, as well as a compliment to Westbrook, as well as a return game, and so on and so forth. This man is only asking for the SAME EXACT THING all of us have been crying for since we can remember, yet now that HE says it, suddenly it's unspeakable and tawdry. I swear, some of you seem to live solely to run onto his blog and post biased, asinine drivel. I was at the Buffalo game on the 30th and I had Eagles "fans" in the row behind me stand up and boo when he came onto the field during introductions, and when he threw the INT, but they sat silently, without the slightest bit of happiness for most of the game as he completed passes, and had a successful showing. It was sorely obvious that they weren't even concerned with the team succeeding...they just wanted our quarterback to fail. If it weren't so incredibly unfortunate to witness this dissention, both on here and out there, it would actually be hilarious.

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  • erndawger replied January 12, 2008

    iI Like your response...it is good to see a diehard female eagle fan hope to see you at the Games in 2008. I agree with you on the arrogant Philly fans who blame Donnovan for all the teams downfalls...I have seen some mediocre receivers on our team continuously drop easy passes,then act like (No Proplem)Smith and Brown don't impress me as Elite Receivers and if the front office doesn't realize that you need more ammonition in the Tank to get to the SuperBowl and win it all,and make everyone happy. We need more support of McNabb,because through all the adversity in this Eagle Media,it takes a hell af a man to bounce back and give his all,for fans that boo0d him and asked for his head
• mw0421 said January 10, 2008

  I Completely agree Donovan, and I just want to say thank you for everything you have done on and off the field for this organization. I am so tired of hearing critics and misinformed people talk bad about you, it's not fair...and just know that the true Philly fans are still behind you and we appreciate everything you do for the Eagles.

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• eagles5436 said January 10, 2008

  I absolutely I agree, I wish the Eagles would be more active in the free agent market. Since the 2002 season I felt the eagles were always one or two free-agent signings away from winning the super bowl. The Eagles rely too much on the draft. For years they have been trying to draft on the D-Line but the bottom line is we're too small. Take a look at all the top teams in the league not one of them have small D lines such as, NE, PITT, SD, DAL, CHI, GB(recently), NYG, BALT, SEA, JAC,TENN,MINN which 12 out of 13 made the playoffs by the way. LETS GET SOME BIG TACKLES! Sure Patterson and Bunkley are good and we made improvements but after them then who? we need BIGGER. If we had bigger tackles, the O-Line wouldn't get to the second level and kill our linebackers.
  Bottom Line:
  We need adjustments like every team in the NFL does. We need to draft well which we have in the past we need to be aggressive in the free-agent market. A big aggressive WR would be great, a power fullback would help as well. But all and all I completely agree with #5 we need to spend $$$$$$$.

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• sadman said January 10, 2008

  Miami would be the perfect place for you to spend the next 3-4 years teaching, grooming Lemon or who ever they bring in, and take that franchise to the next level again. I'm a Dallas fan not a Miami fan and still see that as the best place for you to be respected next year. Those jerks that won't hire the players to help you the middle finger and move on.

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• rdsims said January 10, 2008

  mister mcnabb, it's about time the fickled, non-supportive fans of philadelphia started appreciating you! just think: those idiots wanted ricky williams. you have done more with less talent around you than any qb since you entered the nfl. maybe, mister lurie will SPEND MONIES TO GET THE PLAY-MAKERS YOU NEED TO WIN THE SUPER-BOWL IN 2008. redman

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• LincRat said January 10, 2008

  Although I completely agree the Eagles need to go get some weapons to compliment our quarterback, I wonder if number 5 should've been the one to say this. I would ask you Mr McNabb, how badly do you want a superbowl ring? Bad enough to restructure a contract to give the team more money to get those weapons you desire? Commitment and sacrifice are what are required to wear that ring. How committed are you? How much are you willing to sacrifice? It's always easiest to point out the weaknesses. It's another to point them out on the way to helping strengthen them...
  So then I ask you again: How committed are you? and how much are YOU willing to sacrifice?

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• PhillyPhanatic said January 10, 2008

  You're kidding me right? You should be slapped in the face for making that comment. I don't think there is anyone on the Eagles that wants a Super Bowl ring more than Donovan. He's beyond committed. You don't think that coming back four or five months before an injury that takes well over a year to properly heal is committed?
  
  And McNabb should reconstruct his contract in a way in which he would make less money? If anything, he should get a raise.

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• cnorth5863 said January 10, 2008

  ITS ABOUT TIME that you stood up to this front office! You finally grew a pair! Now can you stop throwing at all your receivers feet and stop the stupid "my-bad" chest bump. Nothing matters except the super bowl...now can we win one now dammit!

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• willardj said January 10, 2008

  i agree with lincrat, you guys have to realize that when mcnabb signed his contract extension a ways back, it was the leagues biggest contract ever. Usually when you get paid this much you are willing to do anything to help benefit the team, or at least win championships. peyton manning overcame all of that criticism to win the superbowl, I wised you could do the same.

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  • PhillyPhanatic replied January 10, 2008

    Yes, when McNabb signed his contract "a ways back". That was then, not now. Now, if I'm correct, with all these other QBs getting big extensions (Tony Romo, Marc Bulger, etc.), Donovan will soon no longer have top-10 QB money. Asking McNabb to take a pay cut is like asking him to eat dirt.
    • joyner56fan replied January 10, 2008

      manning also had marvin harrison and reggie wayne to throw to.This eagles team is incredible,they want to throw the ball 65 to 70 percent of the time but don't think they need a #1 wide out(kevin curtis is not going to cause defensive coach 's to stay up all night thinking how are we going to stop this guy).if andy wants to continue to run this chuck and duck arena football style offense he should bring in a legit #1 wide out .They should make a trade to get chad johnson,i would give them our #2 to get him,you saw what a receiver like that can do in this offense like in 2004 plus they will choke on the draft pick anyway so the pawn broker brothers(banner&lurie) need be little creative and get something done and try win it this year. But to be honest as long as its banner,lurie and reid i don't ever envision a super bowl championship here do to the fact those three chowder heads lack what it takes to get it done in this city .
      • willardj replied January 10, 2008

        TODD PINKSTON, JAMES THRASH, GREG LEWIS
      • willardj replied January 10, 2008

        4 nfc championship appearances and a superbowl appearance. never post again until you have something intelligent to say.
      • willardj replied January 15, 2008

        first of all im saying that mcnabb had players like pinkston thrash and lewis and was able to go to the nfc championship numerous times with them.
        
        um you are forgetting the 2 million signing bonus he gets with us next year.
        
        you need to realize that it was your man donovan who ran to out of this town. he tries to sell his story to the media instead of confronting TO by himself. TO just didn't like mcnabb's style as a player and leader thats why TO criticized mcnabb and that caused mcnabb to tell the media and that basically ended To with this team. TO will probly stay with dallas with the rest of his career because he likes romos competitiveness and is apparently willing to cry at a press conference. Well anyway, the way it all started with Drew Rosenhaus immidiately trying to renogotiate a contract once he becomes owens agent.
        
        alright fine, keep posting your idiotic comments while making us all stupider...
    • willardj replied January 10, 2008

      mcnabb still has the second highest contract, get your facts straight bro. lincrat wasnt being serious when he said that mcnabb should take a pay cut, it was in response to someone who said that we should give him more money.
      • joyner56fan replied January 12, 2008

        get your facts straight nitt-witt mcnabb is due 6.3 million this coming year,a steal for a player of his caliber and experiance.If you knew shit about pro football i would give you a pile of it,pinkston,thrash and greg lewis are not good enough to start for any n f l team.Now 4 nfc championship games and 1 super bowl-They lost 3/4 n f c championship games and 2 of three they were favored to win and at home(i was there and every other home and a few road game for the last 25 years) Lets not forget reid was outchoached in that super bowl and the best player on the field that day(owens) was run out of town the following season(theycould have made some changes to his contract-even the NFLPA issued a statement prior to him signing the deal saying it was a bad contract and not to sign it,ive never heard them do that before or after that)The fact of the matter is this team thru management and coaching desicisions have under performed and blown countless opertunities,after all sinse its been the jeff and joe show in philly close to a third of the teams have won the super bowl....clearly we are not the gold standard. PS WILLARDJ,DON'T YOU EVER TELL ME OR ANYBODY ELSE NOT TO POST HERE,
• thelandryhat said January 10, 2008

  Why don't you name some players you;d like to have Donovan? I think the real question you need to answer is which team will you be playing for next year? The Bears or Vikes, because we know your career in Philly is OVER.

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• ABrothaDwnUnd said January 10, 2008

  Yes. Yes. and yes

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• jeffrey24 said January 10, 2008

  I finaly get to talk to you i want to tell you thank you for all those wins over the years you have done a exelent job ive had many a happy week because of it. Im tired of the media in phily in no way do we like or agree with them they only want the juicy story it doesent matter who they hurt. Im sick of the media in this town. You do deserve weapons brady has them both mannings have them, farve and so on you should have them. The real fans love you and know you have been hurt for the last few years probably from all those playoff games. I know this team will be in the playoffs next year and win. So to all those so called eagles fans band wagon jumpers teams have ups and downs just like your life you dont turn your back because bad year. Jerks. Please please dont listen to the media this is the same media that splattered 10,000 losses for phils and hardly anything for comming back from 7 games with 2 weeks to play to win the division they i feel they get off on let downs sick huh. Oh by the way Mcnabb was 8 and 6 this year a winning record the best comming back from such a bad knee injury 1 year later. E A G L E S !! EAGLES~

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• jeffrey24 said January 10, 2008

  respect the players already get more respect than they give its not supposed to work that way you fight for your job. where is the up and comming players respect they would never get in if players held on to there jobs for respect hire the players you need and let them fight it out period

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• bytme400 said January 10, 2008

  hey number 5, big eagles fan here, i was curious, during this offseason do you plan on puting on muscle or sliming down. in my opinion i think you should slim down and work on your speed, it opens up so many parts to the eagles offense. i just loved seeing you run in the saints game, splitting the 2 defenders. it reminded me of you when you first came into the league. there is nothing wrong with running 4-5 times a game, it opens up the deep pass too, as the safeties wont be able to always double cover westbrook and the wide recievers. keep up the good work and hopefully kevin kolb will best be compared to aaron rodgers, cuz we all know who he is the backup for.

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• vincentbovoso said January 10, 2008

  Donovan, I am really happy with the stance you have taken on this. You want to win and give your team the best chance to do that. WE as fans are behind you. I needed to hear this from you. I have always been behind you. I now feel like it is YOUR team. I hope you keep the prssure on and they listen. Thank you for everything you have done for this city and the fans. We need playmakers.

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• greyfox said January 10, 2008

  D-NASTY! i've been "bleeding green" since 87'. i am 100% with you on adding weapons. and if there is a chance you guys can add quality to your roster i believe the front office will not hesitate to do so. i see tremendous promise for next year. if the offense is on time sacks will go down. if donovan has the offseason he usually has (when not injured) there is no reason at all to expect less than a pro bowl season from our savvy veteran. philly d is like their fans, they're always there and they're always rabid (for better or for worse). and to think that there's a good chance we will pick up some "playmaking" talent in the offseason... philly got business with the rest of the league. don you keep that swagger up, we need ya.

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• 5Alive said January 10, 2008

  Good for you Don. Sounds like you are ecited about staying here in Philly and taking care of some unfinished business. You need to ignore the ignorant fans who dont remember the days of Bobby Hoying and focus on those fans like me who have supported you the entire time you have played in Philly. I watched from my house in Ann Arbor the day you were drafted and was embarrassed that knuckleheads would boy a kid who just recently brought his underdog Orangemen into the Big House and upset the defending National Champs in front of (at the time) the largest crowd to ever watch a football game live. Focus on the positive 5, those who bleed green can't wait to see you hoist the Lombardi tropy on Broad Street!!

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• bd39sy1 said January 10, 2008

  Amen !!!! I'm glad you are speaking up for yourself.... Now get B West to come out and say the same thing (in the papers , TV or on his website) and maybe they'll bring Chad Johnson in here to help you two get back to the Super Bowl !!

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• lifetime21 said January 10, 2008

  i hope th eagles get randy moss or Larry Fitzgerald but i would like to have randy better then Larry Fitzgerald

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• scorpiodsu111 said January 10, 2008

  You sound like an idiot for real. When he had the good player he couldn't get the job done? Of course he didn't win the Superbowl, but they only had 1 year together. You are an idiot to presume that he was SUPPOSE to win the Superbowl. And let's not forget who they played in the big game. Good quaterback play when McNabb was out? Yeah Mike Mcmahon was pretty good. As is A.J. feeley.... how many interceptions did he throw when he played? Garcia played well, but he showed you who he really was this year, with his weak arm. Get your facts straight and crawl back in your hole.

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• sublime said January 10, 2008

  It's nice to hear you voice your opinion, and it's something fans have been saying all along. Although there was a little bit of a winning streak towards the end of the year as guys got healthy and began to look like a playoff team again, I think in order to get back to the Super Bowl and even win it; some positions need to be upgraded. While I think Curtis is an excellent addition and a definite keeper, he is a solid upper number 2. We need a solid number 1 to round out the WR issue. It's a shame TO didn't work out as you can't deny the guy can play, but TO is about TO, and his grandmother is hungry. LJ should be fine at TE if he is healthy. I also think we need need to add a solid DE, MLB, and for running plays, a run stopping DT in rotation. Other than that we are solid, somehow the secondary plays well even when the starters are banged up, O line seemd to gell, running game is top notch, and we have one of the best QB's in the league.

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• JimmyJohnson34 said January 10, 2008

  I agree Donovan. I hope you return to the team. I grew up a Syracuse fan and was extremely excited the day you were drafted by the Eagles -- unlike some other Philly fans. Hopefully we get that one WR we need to help the offense. Keep playing hard, and remember, not all of Philly is against you. You still have a lot of fans here.
  Jimmy Johnson

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• bobby917 said January 10, 2008

  ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!!

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• scotto said January 10, 2008

  donny, you have been philly's best qb. you get the loudest ovations at the linc. the fans only want to win. they could care less whether you are black, white red, or yellow. and when you have an off game, the fans would love you more if you just got up and said , i stank today, i'll do better next week. fans screw up to, and like honesty. they only want to win, period. yeah, we'd like our qb to complete every pass, but we know thjat's impossible. wins are all that matter, period

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• Mowse_Tails said January 10, 2008

  Of course it's not being disrespectful to your teammates; when you are a part of a franchise who has been a playoff participant several times since you arrived but change many of the pieces since then, missing the playoffs is what happens--especially when most other teams are hitting the market or have other GM's on speed dial. I mean, injuries are without a doubt devastating, but Indianapolis is proof that DEPTH matters and can get you through at least a good portion of the season.
  
  And to be honest with you, Donovan( assuming you'll read this at some point), I do not think the Eagles have all the parts necessary to make a legitimate run (i.e make the Super Bowl).
  I mean, Westbrook has been fantastic when healthy, but as I'm sure you or any sensible person would know, the play from your receivers has not been that consistent. And when you're not being consistent, you're not getting even first downs, much less TOUCHdowns.
  
  Also, it does make it rather difficult to win in the "trenches" when you don't have a large, dominant force dictating the course of play in his area. I mean, Mike Patterson is a good athlete, but look at Minnesota, San Diego, and Jacksonville's run defense: they have at least one big man in control.
  
  I know you guys were struggling to find the right fit with punt returns, so I expect you guys are already looking to fill that position.
  
  Best wishes, Ben.
  
  PS: draft a DT, corner, or safety early ; )

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• WCPhan said January 10, 2008

  First, you don't have to apologize to your teammates. Second, you DO need more weapons- one cannot live on Westbrook alone. Lastly, its Heckert and Reid's job to provide the QB with a winning supporting cast, not the other way around. For example, they chose Spikes over A Thomas. I thought Spikes did a great job, but Thomas would've been better. Those are the types of decisions that make the difference between SuperBowls and playoff misses- too many misses lately.

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• Vidneras said January 10, 2008

  Geez, Donovan, if you really wanted me to play, you could have just asked instead of writing a whole blog. I'll stop by Walmart on the way home from work today, get some football gear, and meet you in Philly on Saturday. =P
  Hah! I wish.
  In all seriousness though, I agree. It's not a bad thing to desire some weapons outside of your own locker room. If there are certain players that would flourish in the Eagles' system better than the ones that are currently there, then it would be silly to NOT bring those people in. By trying to "spare" feelings, you're limiting the Eagles potential to be an even better team. There's nothing disrespectful about your desire. It's probably safe to say that anyone who sees it as disrespectful, is probably being a little selfish.
  Speaking of which, if you feel someday, that you'd be a good weapon for the 49ers, I'll pay for your plane ticket and drive you to San Francisco, myself.
  Haha, sorry Philly, California needs awesome quarterbacks, too! Please share yours. =P

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• FLYeagleFLY said January 10, 2008

  Hi Donovan - Well first I would like to say the best part about being an EAGLES fan is that I do not have to live in Philly. Im pretty sick of Eagles fans boooing and trash talking 1 of only 5 great QB's in the NFL. Listening to Colin Cowherd on ESPN this morning I realized this. Philly fans who would like to trade Donovan, who would you rather have? Rex Grossman? Byron Leftwich? Tavaris Jackson? Joey Harrington? c'mon lets get realistic here. Donovan has been a Great QB with above solid numbers for the Eagles over the years.
  
  Now onto the WR topic I agree Chad Johnson would make a difference, but I wouldnt go trading Trent Cole away for him. How about a kid like Bryant Johnson from Arizona who had decent numbers with very little playing time while playing behind Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald. What about Bernard Berrian? Bernard could be a good addition to a team with a "GREAT" QB.
  
  Heres to '08-'09......

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• BMilez21 said January 10, 2008

  McNabb I agree with you 100%. And the first person the Philadelphia Eagles should go after is CHAD JOHNSON. Yeah I said it OCHO CINCO!!! The Bengals have forgotten about him they look more to T.J. and have faith in Chris Henry. They are not going to sign him back. Philadelphia should really have an interest in Chad.

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• eaglesfan101 said January 10, 2008

  Your right Donavan. It would be AWSOME if we got someone like Chad Johnson or Larry Fitzgeraled. We would be back at are 11-5, 12-4, and 13-3 records!

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• eaglefanforevr said January 10, 2008

  Please Donovan. Enough is enough. You have the playmakers - and have had - for a number of years. Perhaps you should look at #5. You not only are not an accurate thrower, your limited to short - or very deep balls. Your receives constantly have catch your throws above, behind, high and low so YAK is limited. Give us all a break from your rhetoric. I think the windy city is right up your alley so to speak.

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• Schweizs said January 10, 2008

  Donavan: I could not agree with you more. I have been a LOYAL fan of the Eagles since the early 1980's when I was a kid. This organization does not spend money on top recievers. The only two TRUE # 1's that we had since the Mike Quick era was he and T.O. This is purely unacceptable in a market as large as Philly's. We have very high expectations for our team year in and year out. We need to go out and buy quality recievers that can get separation. One more point, I am so sick of all these fans that don't appreciate your services! You have been a LOYAL QB in this organization since 1999. I have read the blog and see that a number of fans from other teams really want you. Philly would have major problems if you are not in their line-up. Some of these fans don't know what they are talking about. Keep up the good work! Philly, go out and grant Don his wish. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out! By the way, I always wanted to thank you for signing an NFL football for my son. My brother works with one of your close buddies that played at Syracuse with you.

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• Jeff_Miller said January 10, 2008

  *waking up in the WARP TIME ZONE that yall are in*
  
  He (#5) HAD a playmaker (#81) to go along with the true playmaker (#36) and #5 CRIED caused 81 was gettin too much attention and press. PUHLEASE!!!
  
  #5 please opt out and head to Chicago and good ridden you CRY BABY!!

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• willardj said January 10, 2008

  He's obviously is just asking for weapons because he knows that he won't be with us next year. I don't understand how you guys can't see this.

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• TASKMASTER said January 10, 2008

  Donovan: I think you are right. I feel that both you and Andy Reid and have one more year to prove yourselves. I have been an eagles fan since before you were born 1972. We went to the superbowl in 1980 and then again in 2004 and never made the win. That is 35 years waiting for me. Think about that and consider that when this team wins the superbowl it will be one heck of a party man. Donovan, thank you for getting almost there in 2004. Take us all the way next year. Filter out the negative and focus on the positive. I am behind you.

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• boo10415 said January 11, 2008

  looking forward to next season so i can watch the spectacular super5 and ocho cinco show!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • MrMcCune replied January 14, 2008

    Please no Chad Johnson!!!!!!!!!!!! he is too much of a ME guy. he craves too much attention and that isnt what the eagles need. Larry fitzgerald is more of a team guy and i think him and Donovan would get along great.
• eaglesfanatic said January 11, 2008

  Hey mcnabb my name is Tariq Khan from Gillette Wy. and i agree on the adding of the play makers but what the eagles should really do is pick up Jared Allen in the free agency because that would make our defensive line the best in the league with no doubt. would it be too much trouble if you sent me an autograph please if you consider my email address is tariqkhan_j@yahoo.com and from there i will give you my information please ask the coaching staff to consider picking up jared allen

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  • willardj replied January 12, 2008

    any relation to shariq khan?
  • willardj replied January 14, 2008

    that is a possibility since he will be asking for a lot of money that KC may not be willing to spend on him. and we also need a big time DE
• eagleman94 said January 11, 2008

  eagles2007 (comment 112) ... You said Baltimore went 13-3 and Chicago went 13-3 and the Pats went 12-4 without good recievers. The Pats have Brady enough said. Chicago and Baltimore had arguably the best defenses last year. The eagles don't have a #1 defense and our offense is based around Westbrook. He isn't a QB he doesn't get touch the ball every play. In no disrespect to DMAC .. he isn't Tom Brady.

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  • willardj replied January 12, 2008

    how about look at the eagles 2003 season with thrash, pinkston, and lewis as our recievers. Look how good mcnabb was with them, then. now look at mcnabb now. he has three solid recievers that even aj feeley could score points with, yet mcabb cannot even make the playoffs.
  • willardj replied January 22, 2008

    chicago and baltimore had terrible defenses last year
    
    our defense was number 6 or 7
• mang671 said January 11, 2008

  Amen!

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• birdman007 said January 11, 2008

  Alright. You are correct. Philly doez need a playmaker. BAD. Curtis isn't bad, but Brown HAS to go. 3 years he's done absolutely nothing. Some guys we may be able to draft this season are Jordy Nelson out of Kansas, Jason Rivers from Hawaii, Mario Manningham from Michigan, and maybe in a few years Texas Tech's Michael Crabtree, the freshman sensation. Another man to draft in a few years would be Mizzou's Jeremy Maclin, who would make philly's offense and special teams as dangerous as Devin Hester. The linebacker is only good because of Takeo Spikes. Omar Gaither isnt bad, but they need a playmaker on D besides thier secondary. Michigan linebacker Shawn Crable had 23 tackles for loss last season, and would fit well into Jim Johnson's blitz scheems. Dawkins will retire soon, and they passed up on FS Reggie Nelson in the '07 Draft. Drafting S Jamie Silva out of Boston College would be a great choice. He's already a good player, and will have a great mentor in Dawkins to learn from. The Eagles D-Line is in some need. Kearse is to injury prone, and the RE spot is too unsure with Trent Cole and Darren Howard. The two would actually be good to trade for a high draft pick. 2 men they should draft are Chris Long out of Virginia, or Vernon Gholston from Ohio State. Yeah, thats what Philly Needs
  

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  • willardj replied January 12, 2008

    apparently you know more college football than the nfl because you are saying that trent cole and reggie brown are bad players. if reggie brown had a qb that could throw to him he would be a lot better, and anyways he has done a lot with us for a 4th round draft pick. He is a SOLID #2 reciever, he is a great blocker, good route runner, and is fast. these are all the essential qualities you need to succeed at this level. trent cole is 6th in the league in sacks, and 70 tackles so i have no idea what the hell you are talking about. also, omar gaither is a solid mlb but a much better olb so you will see him do more of that next year when we move bradley to the middle. also watch us use more chris gocong in the de position like he was at cal poly and like we used him in the patriots game. you clearly have little knowledge of the eagles.
    
    there is no way we draft chris long unless we are willing to trade two later picks to go higher in the first round. a more REALISTIC pick for the eagles is drafting limus sweed out of texas if he drops to the second round.
    
    if we dont draft a KR then we will probably go for someone like bernard berrian who can be a great reciever in our offense as well as an excellent return man.
    
    overall, our team doesn't need playmakers we will be fine with picking up some solid players in the offseason but we dont need any top dollar players. the biggest offseason decision will be trading mcnabb. id like to see us trade him in the draft so we can move up a spot in the first round or get a couple of lower picks.
    
    
• greenblood said January 11, 2008

  
  Donny:
  
  Think about your uniform. Remember them 12 Giant handprints on it? Remember scoring 53 points against the Lions? Remember throwing up in Jacksonville and Syracuse? I'd be fired for your record of inconsistency. Quit blaming your weapons for your habit of hobbling around in the backfield while throwing the ball at your teammate's feet or over their head. You don't need weapons. You need hand-to-eye coordination. And a little bit of faith in someone other than B-West.
  
  You'd look pretty good with a Bear claw on your helmet. You'd look even better like a deer in our headlights twice a year.
  
  

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• teeflury said January 11, 2008

  #5 I am with you ALL the way. I have to agree that WE need a big WR to add a dimension on the offensive side. I am not taking anything away from who we currently have at that position, but the reality is that they are great #2 receivers. We don't need another #2 receiver, just a #1. You are a classy athlete and I desperately want you to retire as an EAGLE.
  
  Have a great off-season and STAY STRONG!!!!
  Teresa

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• erndawger said January 11, 2008

  Yes Donovan you are right,this is what makes Elite Teams better than the One Dimensional Teams,because the Elite teams make adjustments to Defenses. Having great receivers give the Eagles a better field fo Competition. once again when you get these receivers Donovan,please take a page out of Tom Brady's Book on looking off the receivers so as to throw the Defenders off of Targeting on Receiver,. Good Luck, McNabb,I will be praying for you to get your request and for you to do your best

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  • willardj replied January 12, 2008

    "Donovan,please take a page out of Tom Brady's Book on looking off the receivers so as to throw the Defenders off of Targeting on Receiver"
    
    imagine if mcnabb did this like any other nfl qb, wouldn't we be better off with the recievers we have?
    • erndawger replied January 23, 2008

      There is Fault ,but the real killer is balls that are placed in the bread Basket,and repeatedly dropped,does not make your Team a threat. Having Coached Football,my advice was that each member has a responsibility Quarterbacks responsibility was to get the ball to the receivers,and receivers responsibility was to catch it. How many dropped balls have this past Eagles team dropped when the balls were placed in the right place. When you have an aggressive receiver like T.O other Teams have to double him and leave other areas open to exploitation. With our mediocre receivers,there are Teams out there that play us as one dimensional,which takes away various options,that we can take advantage of,but along with that,when we get blitzed,our receivers are not allert enough to take on the HOT READ. I can see if McNabb was'nt getting the ball to his receivers,then I would say that he was'nt living up to his responsibility. But inconsistancy in our receivers is ridiculious. let us fix this area
• Dizzle42187 said January 11, 2008

  I am behind 5 100%..the eagles need a real number 1 receiver..they would be wasting his talent if they don't get one....history doesnt lie..the last time we had 1 we went to the super bowl and the starters went 13-1 in the regular season...donovan needs to go no where but to the linc on 8 sundays because he is not the reason for this teams failure this season...Let's go Don, rally your team this off season and get this thing rolling next september!!

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• eagleman94 said January 11, 2008

  For everyone that is saying Dmac is selfish because of this I'll tell you something. Donovan never said he needs a playmaker on offense did he. All he said was the Pats brought in recievers AND ADALIUS THOMAS. He said to improve we need a big time player. He is thinking team first not himself first. What are you people thinking.

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  • willardj replied January 12, 2008

    hes calling out his teammates. his first primary quoting a while ago said we needed more offensive weapons. to answer your question of what we are thinking. btw, hes gone by next year, so you wont have to worry about him any longer.
• eaglesrbest said January 11, 2008

  Donovan,
  
  I think the media does selective reading. They keep talking about the blog but forget to mention the very first paragraph. They just keep addressing that you said we need more playmakers. You mentioned in your blog that perhaps some of the playmakers needed are already on the roster but struggled due to injuries, yourself included. Just ignore the media, you have done an excellent job with the Eagles since you were drafted and I hope to have you here until you retire from football. You are the best quarterback they have ever had and your record and stats prove it. I guess the media also has selective memory. They only remember the few bad games and forget the many seasons of good football. Keep up the good work and keep bleeding GREEN!

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  • willardj replied January 12, 2008

    too bad he has NOT played good football for 3 SEASONS. thats why we havent gone to the playoffs, except for the year when garcia came in.
  • erndawger replied January 23, 2008

    Take a good look at Patriots,they have the all around Football team. they have the shiftty eyed Captain Brady,and the Brady Bunch. Wes gets the ball when you Blitz,Maroney runs like a Tank on fire,Faulk follows him when you are not watching,and Randy is the Chocolate Beanstalk that is too tall to defend with one defender,and Stallworth poses a threat when you need to go underneath or long. Their Coach looks a little like Hitler with a smirky smile. If we had half the offense with our Eagle Team we would be in the same boat.
    THINK ABOUT THAT FOR A MINUTE OR TWO