Looking Forward
It's been a terrific offseason for me. I have spent most of my time in Arizona with my wife and three kids. Having a chance to be a dad - going to my daughter's soccer games and dance recitals, and seeing the babies grow and develop; there is nothing better than that. I am truly blessed and fortunate that the American Diabetes Association will honor me and two other men in June as Father of the Year. But I'm not the only McNabb that is blessed...Saturday night my parents will be honored by the Allied Athlete Group in Atlanta for their work with the Professional Football Players Mothers and National Football Players Fathers Associations. And on Saturday my wife will hold her annual Philadelphia Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers.
Make no mistake, I've been training like crazy to make sure that I can improve as a quarterback and do everything necessary to try and win a championship for this city. I said it before, I was inspired by the way the Phillies won the World Series and how they were treated by the City and their fans and I want to experience that myself in the worst way.
Now down to some football talk.....
You'll notice that I am ready to move forward. I'm the first to admit that you must learn from your failures, I also believe that you cannot change the past. It's time to focus on the future.
As with every minicamp since I've been in the league, I'm excited about meeting my new teammates, getting to know them and working together on the field. We now have a lot of new, young skill position players and it will be exciting and interesting to see how they become acclimated to what we do here. If they can come in here and take their game to the next level, they will be productive pros and we can achieve great successes together. I want to welcome the new rookies and am excited to get to work with them.
I haven't taken the time yet to welcome some of the veteran free agents to the team. I'm looking forward to working with a new set of bookends on the o-line. Stacey Andrews and Jason Peters are young, athletic and physical. They will help in both the passing and running game. The same can be said for fullback Leonard Weaver. As for the additions on defense - Ellis Hobbs, Rashad Baker, and Sean Jones - I can't wait to see how Jim Johnson uses all the talent he has at his disposal.
I want to congratulate all the newcomers and let them know that I am excited to be working with them and taking the first step towards moving forward and getting something accomplished.



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DFnLynn said April 28, 2009
I was waiting for a new post from you regarding free agency and the draft! I hope you are happy with the additions (I certainly am) and that now the team can move on together and accomplish the greatest feat in team sports: winning the Super Bowl.
It is obvious that Coach Reid and the management really looked to upgrade the skill positions and add more weapons. The bookend tackles are set for the next 5-6 years and we now have more weapons at the skill positions for you to utilize.
The defense hopefully shouldn't miss a beat, as long as there is some form of leadership. Obviously losing a player like Dawkins for his leadership AND play will make it interesting. I think Stewart Bradley can step up and take leadership of this defense. I also am looking forward to seeing Demps play full-time at safety (he should win the job). Good luck this year and this is one Eagles fan that is always behind the players and the team. GO BIRDS!!!
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by the way, I think you deserve every penny they're willing to cough up.
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x3leggeddawg said April 28, 2009
Sounds like 5 is ready to lead this team to a Super Bowl! Glad I'm not the only one excited about these new weapons.
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flybirdsfly05 said April 28, 2009
Don't listen to any of those haters in ESPN or CSN Philly or 610 WIP. Other than hugh and ike, none of them could do half of what you can do. Although everyone does it, it is wrong to judge people until you live a day in their life. And none of those people have ever been in your situation.
Keep bringing pride to the city. And maybe a superbowl in '10???
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I know you can bring the Eagles a ring. Here's hoping 2009 is that year!!!!
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Looking forward to a new season with new weapons and some tried and true ones and all the things in between
GOOOOOOOO EAGLES
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fozzybear said April 29, 2009
eagleheaven said April 29, 2009
LETS GET YOU THE RESPECT YOU DESERVE, BY A NEW DEAL
I KNOW HOW IT IS TO HAVE A NEW BABY, AND WATCH THEM GROW
WE HAD OUR FIRST IN AUGUST (JAYDEN)
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cav2ya said April 29, 2009
But there's 3months till pre-season. alot can still happen till then. It will be great to see how Westbrook does now that you'll have a real FB.
And if Maclin is as good in his rookie yr as Jackson was, opposing Defenses will have a hard time figuring who to cover..most teams don't have 2 speed demons and Waldo.
And this season when you're in San Diego and it sounds like last year at San Fran, well, that's all of us West Coast Eagles fans, again.. stop by for a beer after the game.. we'll be in the parking lot...
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ChiTwnIggleFan said April 29, 2009
I agree with Matt Mosley, that you now have (the best set of revievers in the NFC East and second best in all of the NFC (perhpas firts if you include BWest).
Matt Mosley: In the NFC East:
1. Eagles
2. Giants
3. Redskins
4. Cowboys
best in the NFC:
1. Cardinals
2. Eagles
3. Panthers
4. Packers
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scapa618 said April 29, 2009
An Eagles Fan (who else would you expect)
-Steven
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anyways, have a great season bro
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I'll see you at flight night
E.A.G.L.E.S. EAGLES!!!!
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Chas128 said May 04, 2009
At the least, you're here for fans to make comments to.
When I go to their website, ther's no place to write them and you would think that for a morning zoo type show that claims it's lead by the "Voice of the People", that front and center there would be a ''contact us'' icon to write each person in the zoo.
Not. There IS an icon to contact them if one wants to advertise there - that they nailed!
They do have individuals who, when on their own, are intelligent but when with "The Voice" it's apparent their not permitted to allow that intelligence to exhibit itself. Hughes, Doughlas, Diddinger - all bright people that can talk sports.
"The Voice" - aka "the Zoomaster", not so much which is why he, apparently, needs to mis-state the facts.
Sadly, I have to wait until Jody Mac comes on WPEN to begin my sports day.
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Chas128 said May 04, 2009
I'm sure that guy is a member (if that's required) - so what's the story, Jerry?
One other point - you may have heard Rhea say something about how they've been a silly show for years and anyone who listens should know that (I'm paraphrasing).
I'm fairly new to the area and DIDN'T know that.
Especially with her, Hugh, and ray D sitting there - all very knowledgeable people, from time to time I DO get some thoughtful sports talk although it's usually cut off by the Zoo keeper..
The show that follows is pretty good too but after that, it's over to Jody Mac.
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texasluvsmac5 said May 06, 2009
You have fans alll over the world who admire your spirit, drive and determination, I am one of them!
You are in ICON in the world of football, and you are a fine example of how players should be, As you have always done, DO YOU. It's more than enough for fans like me. Much love from Texas!
jcalibre said May 12, 2009
Get this ring and you'll be in the HOF.. no questions asked.
payback said May 12, 2009
the EAGLES still does NOT have that bully WR in the Redzone... Yet .
getting into the redzone is no problem for the eagles, the problem is they STALL when they get into the redzone. Right ?
But it will be Fun watching Maclin & Desean running around for a Bunch of Yards...it would be great to get TDs too though, with a redzone BULLY WR ... & CORRECT how the eagles STALL on drives in the redzone.
eagels can't consistently move the ball without a high-end wideout . Apart from what he does when he catches the ball, his mere presence opens up the rest of the offense by requiring teams to devote two defenders to him at all times.
our WRs will have some nice yardage production, but they won't command the same respect that essentially reduces the field to 10-on-9.
if we get that last piece ... THEN we will MOST Definitely WIN THE SUPERBOWL
payback said May 12, 2009
after they answer the question, then PLEASE tell them to go out and get us an NFL PROVEN WR like the other superbowl teams had .
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