McNabb broke the club's single-season record for most attempts (569) and completions (330) in 2000, marks previously set by Cunningham (560 and 301, respectively) in 1988. There have been plenty of times that a quarterback can convince a team that they have something left in the tank, only to prove that they are better at making promises and convincing the people who sign contracts than they are at actually playing. [39][40] He was named 2000 NFL Player of the Year by CBS Radio and the Terry (Bradshaw) Awards on Fox Sports and was named to the All-Madden team. McNabb, 36, last played in 2011, appearing in six games for the Minnesota Vikings before being released and sitting out the rest of that season after failing to find another NFL employer. He finishes his career 17th on the NFL's career passing list with 37,276 yards and 22nd in touchdowns with 234. He can seem so brilliant like a sparkling diamond during a beautifully polished drive when he extends plays with his feet and gets the ball down field with his arm. His number of rushes has declined every season since 2007. He threw one touchdown and was intercepted twice, with the second interception coming on fourth down in the last minute of the fourth quarter against the visiting Indianapolis Colts. He was also assessed a $6,000 fine and required to do 30 hours of community service. The fingertips of Redskins receivers are certainly getting sore this year. Despite all of the problems, McNabb finished the game with 30 completions for 357 yards, the third-highest total for both categories in Super Bowl history, and three touchdowns, the only points in the game for Philadelphia. Totaled 3,341 yards on 587 carries and 28 touchdowns rushing in his career, along with 362 yards on 63 attempts and three touchdowns in the playoffs. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN 5 will always love you.". Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Following the Eagles bye week in week 4, McNabb returned in the week-5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, completing 16 of his 21 attempts for 264 yards and three touchdowns and being responsible for 210 of the 219 yards that the Eagles offense managed in total in the first half. He will be honored by the Eagles at halftime of their Sept. 19 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, coached by Andy Reid, his former coach when he played in Philadelphia. Among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts, only. Who knows why, but Mike Shanahan seemingly has no respect for McNabb. 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During the off-season, McNabb signed a new contract with the Eagles worth $115 million over 12 years, with a $20.5 million signing bonus. While not speaking to his main target, Terrell Owens, and all the distractions that came with the Owens controversy, McNabb performed well in September and was named the NFC's Offensive Player of the Month for the fourth time. The NFL would later place this game at #69 on its list of 100 greatest games in the first 100 years of NFL history. Six different head coaches since 2000, acquisitions of overpriced,under producingfree agents like Albert Haynesworth and Jeff George and only two playoff appearances since 2000. As bad as things were for Bledsoe in Buffalo, they really were worse in Dallas, the second team he joined after parting from his original club. McNabb, who is in the process of launching his career as a broadcast analyst, is the Eagles' all-time leader in every major passing category, including attempts (4,746), completions (2,801), yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216). In November, McNabb announced his retirement from professional football due to nerve problems in his leg. Only if he can't find a decent home since he could still have something left. In the season opener, McNabb led the Eagles to a 3810 win over the Carolina Panthers. In 2002, McNabb was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September, his first time receiving that award. In his first full season as an NFL starter in 2000, McNabb finished second in the Associated Press MVP voting (24-11) to St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk, who set the NFL record for most touchdowns scored in a season. ET on Monday. After playing with a sports hernia and sore thumb, McNabb's season was finally over after a disastrous effort at home on November 14 on Monday night against the rival Dallas Cowboys. By going the entire months of September and October without having a wide receiver catch a touchdown pass, the 2003 Eagles became the first NFL team since 1945 not to have gotten a touchdown pass from any of its wide receivers in the first two months of a season. [8] He initially leaned toward attending Nebraska, as he relished the idea of being coached by Tom Osborne. [119] In August 2016, McNabb became the lead analyst for beIN Sports college football coverage,[120] and he also joined ESPN Radio as an analyst. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. There are only four seasons that he has started all 16 games. He played one season in Washington and part of the 2011 season in Minnesota. Postseason passing touchdowns, total offensive yards, and pass completions ranked 14th (tied), 12th, and 10th respectively. A chant of "Donovan, Donovan" went up, and fans held up their No. McNabb was given Pro Bowl honors for the last time in his career. [26] McNabb went on to start six of the Eagles' final seven contests (missing the December 19 home game against the New England Patriots, a 249 victory, due to injury). The defense is okay and there are two pretty good young tackles on the offensive line, but the overall collection of talent at the skill position is arguably the worst in the NFL. McNabb's time in Philadelphia started with boos at the 1999 NFL Draft and ended acrimoniously with a trade to the Washington Redskins in 2010. Will that change in 2020? A player of his caliber takes quite a bit of convincing to retire and I do not see it happening in the next year or two. That move seemed to suggest the team was committing to him for at least a few seasons. In week 4, on October 3, McNabb played against the Eagles for the first time, returning with the Redskins to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. In the loss to the Lions just before the bye week, Anthony Armstrong had the coverage beat but McNabb under threw him and he had to stop, literally stop, to make the catch. McNabb caused another mild stir in camp when he suggested that the Eagles should not have lost a game to any of their NFC East opponents the previous season. [135], McNabb is the brother-in-law of former Canadian Football League (CFL) player Richard Nurse. [46] He was named by his teammates as the club's offensive MVP in 2000 and 2001. This slide really does not need much elaboration. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? He also excelled at track and field, and played basketball with Antoine Walker. Metcalf spoke to 547 players about social media, finances and meeting etiquette in NFL's first rookie webinar. McNabb and the Eagles began the 2006 season at 4-1 before stumbling to 5-4 heading into a week-11 game with Tennessee Titans on November 19. [91] Vikings punter Chris Kluwe agreed to give McNabb his number 5 jersey, in exchange for a $5,000 donation to Kick for a Cure, McNabb to promote Kluwe's band "Tripping Icarus" during a press conference, and an ice cream cone. [13] As a senior, he led Syracuse to a berth in the Orange Bowl against Florida, as he completed 157 of 251 passes (62.5%) for 2,134 yards; he also pushed the eventual champions, the Tennessee Volunteers, to the limit in a very close game. All of the sacks and damages done to his aging body will take a toll on him quicker than usual. McNabb also spent a year each with the Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings. [37][38] His six rushing touchdowns in 2000 were the most by an Eagles quarterback since Randall Cunningham, who also had six in 1988. So, for me, if I get booed, it wouldn't be anything new. Interception%: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007. He was the No. . His time with the team ended unceremoniously, however, when he was traded to the Washington Redskins before the 2010 season. He is also on pace to have one of the top three seasons for total sacks in his career. Any quarterback who is on the wrong side of 30 but still thinks they have one great season left in them should consider Brett Favre as a cautionary tale. In week 8, Shanahan stated in a press conference that McNabb would remain the Redskins' starting quarterback. Hightower retires after winning 3 titles with Pats. These numbers translated to a passer rating of 104.7. McNabb was ushered out of Philly, which for all their faults and inabilities to win a Super Bowl, is still one of the league's best run organizations. Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American former football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons, primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Donovan McNabb Retires As An Eagle The most prolific, dynamic quarterback in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, Donovan McNabb retired as an Eagle on July 29 . [69] McNabb completed 15 of 31 attempted passes for 138 yards and no touchdowns. An article written by a staff member of The Philadelphia Inquirer refuted allegations of McNabb throwing up during the Super Bowl and even labeled the alleged incident "a myth". [92], After starting the 2011 season with a 15 record, on October 18, it was announced that McNabb would no longer be the starting quarterback for the Vikings, as the job was given to rookie Christian Ponder for the remainder of the season. Without that threat, he is less capable of making plays outside the pocket or getting away from pressure. In the game, McNabb was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct, when after being tackled into the Giants' sideline after a lengthy run, he picked up the Giants' coaching phone in jest. Until this season. McNabb was out for the last six weeks of the regular season. During that month, McNabb led the Eagles to a franchise-record 140 points through four games. So, Redskins fans have a 33 percent chance of having their starting quarterback playing out the entire season. [36] He accounted for 74.6% of the team's total net yards in 2000, third highest in the NFL. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. He did have one great season left in him, 2009,but Favre pulled the "unretirement" care one too many times and in 2010, he was a nightmare. The wild card rematch with Dallas proved to be just as disastrous, if not worse. Donovan McNabb's career has been fairly similar to that of QB Drew Bledsoe. The Donovan McNabb trade, 10 years later - ProFootballTalk In week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, McNabb threw his 176th career touchdown, passing Ron Jaworski and becoming the Eagles' all-time touchdown-pass leader. He even went on to say, "I still put us at the top of the NFC. McNabb later admitted that he was not aware that an NFL regular-season game could end in a tie, leading to controversy because this could have affected game strategy. Donovan McNabb announced his plans Monday to retire an Eagle. McNabb officially announced his retirement over the summer. Both were top two draft picks (McNabb second in 1999, Bledsoe first in 1993) who helped revitalize a struggling . Although the slow start hindered his overall statistics for 2003, McNabb had the highest quarterback rating (97.5) in the NFL for the second half of the season and also completed over 62% of his passes for over eight yards per attempt. After starting the game completing his first 14 passes (an NFL record), he led the Eagles to a 47-17 blowout victory. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday - ESPN However, this was not a detriment to McNabb or the Eagles, as McNabb's offensive output increased in the years after his fourth season. The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. Donovan McNabb will retire with Philadelphia Eagles - NFL [3] Only Carolina's Steve Beuerlein (75.3%) and San Francisco's Garcia (75.1%) had a higher percentage. After 11 seasons, Reid traded McNabb to Washington for draft picks on Easter Sunday in 2010. Was Shanahan covering for his son, offensive coordinator Kyle? McNabb led the Eagles to five NFC Championship Game appearances and Super Bowl XXXIX, where Philadelphia fell to the New England Patriots. It means he'll be learning another system next year and going through the same transitional struggles he is already experiencing in Washington. NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire Donovan McNabb should walk away, knowing he impacted at least one franchise for the better, writes Ashley Fox. The story of the Cowboys scout and prospect son Dallas just drafted, Legacy pick: Cardinals take great-great-nephew of team's first-ever draft pick. [67] Mike McMahon replaced him at quarterback, and went 25 as a starter, with the Eagles finishing the season with a 610 record overall. At the Meadowlands on October 22, his 18-yard pass to James Thrash with 1:52 remaining gave the Eagles a 109 victory, and their first win over the Giants in ten games. McNabb and Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will hold a news conference at the team's facilities at 10 a.m. Donovan Mcnabb: A Great Quarterback, But An Unfinished Legacy. Almost half of those yards were gained on a 22-yard run by Brian Westbrook as time expired at the end of the first half, and the Eagles ballcarriers averaged less than 1.5 yards per rush (23 yards on 16 carries) during the rest of the game. McNabb also rushed 135 times for 438 yards and eight touchdowns. If that is the case, why would McNabb want to stay around and help one of those rookies squeeze him out of either the starting job or the backup to Rex Grossman gig? The front office did not show much love for their quarterback by letting that story mushroom without much explanation. The Eagles defeated the Detroit Lions in a 5621 win in week 3. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Now he is a member of one of the league's worst run organizations. There was once a time in Donovan McNabb's storied career that he could scramble from a blitz for over 14 seconds then launch a bomb halfway down the field to a receiver on the run. In 2010, he was benched, publicly declared either out of shape or incompetent by his head coach, all while watching his former team ride Michael Vick to the NFC East championship. Over the years, McNabb was involved in a number of off-the-wall controversies involving Rush Limbaugh, Terrell Owens, Bernard Hopkins and the head of the Philadelphia chapter of the NAACP. 5 jersey retired Thursday night, waves to the crowd. A future Hall of Fame passer, Donovan McNabb has been doing something right for his career that works well for him. In week 2, McNabb nearly engineered a victory over the Houston Texans, passing for 426 yards (third-most of his career), but came up just short of a victory when the Texans prevailed 3027 in overtime. McNabb had said in May that he would retire with the Eagles but the team had not confirmed his plans until Sunday. 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[139], On June 28, 2015, McNabb was arrested for DUI following a traffic accident in Gilbert, Arizona. Further, he became the first quarterback in league history to throw over 30 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a single season. [citation needed], In late September 2003, McNabb was the subject of very controversial comments made by Rush Limbaugh, who worked as a commentator for ESPN at the time, stating that McNabb was overrated, and that, "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? McNabb's time in Philadelphia started with boos at the 1999 NFL Draft and ended acrimoniously. He played college football at Syracuse University and was selected second overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the Eagles, where he spent 11 seasons. After a year out of the league, quarterback Donovan McNabb is calling it a career.McNabb relayed his plans to retire during his radio show with Mark Malone on NBC Sports Radio. Led the Eagles to five conference championship games. The Eagles were hopeful McNabb would start in the week-2 game against the New Orleans Saints, but he was kept on the sidelines in both weeks 2 and 3. [65] Some reports claim that McNabb had the wind knocked out of him by an earlier hit, while others assert that he was unduly fatigued (McNabb also suffered from a bout of nausea at the conclusion of a 2002 regular-season game played at Alltel Stadium, where Super Bowl XXXIX was contested). He attended Mount Carmel High School, where as a sophomore, he was a teammate of future NFL players Simeon Rice and Matt Cushing. [49] The comments came after the Eagles began the season 02, losing to defending Super Bowl champion Buccaneers and eventual champion New England, both losses coming in their newly opened stadium, Lincoln Financial Field. Regardless of whether or not McNabb stays in Washington, there will always be one line on his career legacy that he'll never be able to shake. From 1999 to 2009, McNabb was a quarterback for the Philadelphia . [1] He was inducted to the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame in 2013. The previous record was 99 yards, set by, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 7 April 2023, at 16:47. He completed 10 of his 18 passes for a total of 79 yards and two touchdowns. [132] McNabb currently is an athlete partner and serves on the advisory board for MODe Sports Nutrition. Marvin Harrison - Wikipedia When people think of Johnny Unitas, most choose to block out the mental image of him playing for the San Diego Chargers. I would be willing to say that a personality like McNabb's would be a great addition to a team as a mentor, quarterbacks coach or adviser. He just said he was tired. Many responses from commentators, football players, coaches, and other public figures were sharply critical of Limbaugh. Total touchdowns per game, interceptions per game, and career touchdown-to-interception ratio ranked 24th, 16th, and 10th respectively (minimum 3000 attempts). Donovan McNabb retires an Eagle; team to retire No. 5 - Yahoo Sports The Philadelphia Eagles announced Sunday that former quarterback Donovan McNabb will officially retire as a member of the team on Monday. Six Pro Bowl appearances tie for 5th-most in Eagles history, and are tied for 19th all-time among NFL quarterbacks. [3][4] He is also the Eagles' franchise leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, attempts, and completions.[5][6]. McNabb set a career high with 58 passing attempts (completing 28), and tied a career high with three interceptions in the NFL's first tie game in six years, when the Eagles played the Cincinnati Bengals and ended up with a 1313 tie. The Bears didn't pick up Mitch Trubisky's fifth-year option, but the team hasn't lost faith. NFL - Time for Donovan McNabb to retire There is still a very good chance that the Redskins use their 10th overall selection in this year's draft. (Not only that, but the Redskins did bring in JaMarcus Russell for a tryout). If McNabb's inability to understand the two-minute offense was the reason, as he had previously stated, why he benched his quarterback, that is as much Shanahan's fault as anyones. "I appreciate everything you've done for me," McNabb told the sellout crowd at Lincoln Financial Field. Wherever McNabb plays in 2011, there will be some young player who fans and coaches want to get a look at. However, in the following divisional round, they were defeated by the New Orleans Saints in the Superdome, 2724. He attempted to hook on with a team before last season but again went unsigned. This was McNabb's first time being benched for something other than injury or a meaningless game. Philadelphia Eagles. Donovan McNabb was born on November 25, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois. For McNabb to lose the job to him, under any circumstances other than injury, is something he has to cringe at. Can the presence of Tom Brady, a continued resurgence of Ronald Jones and the drafting of Ke'Shawn Vaughn add a rushing component long absent in Tampa? Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell claimed that he had to call a few plays due to McNabb's illness. "It was my pleasure going to war with you all those years," Dawkins said. [116] In 2013, McNabb became an analyst on Fox Sports Live, Fox Sports 1's flagship program,[117] and in August 2014, it was announced that McNabb would provide color commentary alongside Dick Stockton for a few games during the 2014 NFL season for Fox. [89] After restructuring his contract, Washington traded McNabb to Minnesota in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2013. [93], McNabb requested and was granted his release from the team on December 1, 2011,[94] with a reported interest in joining the Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, or his hometown Chicago Bears, all three of which lost their starting quarterbacks for the season to injury, but were still making playoff pushes. McNabb is the Eagles' record holder for. Donovan McNabb officially will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle on Monday, the team announced. Minnesota Vikings. Donovan McNabb's career has been fairly similar to that of QB Drew Bledsoe. [7] As a senior, he led the team to a Chicago Prep Bowl championship. Is the future really that bright in Washington? Making the move even more surprising was the fact that a division rival did the deal, with Washington sending the [more] McNabb signed his enormous contract extension (six years, $89.2 million) on November 15. In 2010, it was ranked number one by Eagles fans as the "game of the decade". "[73] In week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, McNabb threw for 361 yards (the most of any quarterback that week) and three touchdowns, which included a 90-yard toss to Hank Baskett at the end of the second quarter. When Warner was unable to participate due to injury, McNabb took his spot and led the NFC on a touchdown-scoring drive in his first series. Uncle says Hamlin still 'fighting,' is in 'great hands' Buffalo Bills. Only ten quarterbacks placed higher in both categories. Donovan McNabb to officially retire with Philadelphia Eagles Monday [77], In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Eagles picked Missouri Tigers star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to add to McNabb's receiving corps, with Kevin Curtis and DeSean Jackson. [41] He also wiped out a 2114 deficit on December 30, engineering two fourth-quarter scores as the Eagles clinched their first NFC East title in thirteen years with a 2421 win. What else does that mean? In the 1996 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament national championship game against the University of Kentucky Wildcats, McNabb played against his former high-school teammate Antoine Walker. When did Donovan McNabb leave the Philadelphia Eagles? He also had nine carries for 49 rushing yards and led the team to a pair of successful two-point conversions (one rush and one pass). When this type of quarterback emerges it becomes a feast or famine result. Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. [50][51][52] Limbaugh resigned from ESPN within days, and the long-term implications of the remarks were revisited in 2021 after Limbaugh's death from lung cancer. McNabb has only known one system his entire career. McNabb threw three crucial interceptions, two of which were thrown in New England territory, and one of those two was inside the 20-yard line. If they cheer, that would be great.
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