McNabb, Reid taking some hits
Eagles coach Andy Reid and quarterback Donovan McNabb are taking some hits -- and somewhat unfair hits, by the way -- from national media entities over the last day or so. With so much going on at Lehigh and then Jim Johnson's memorial service, we wanted to catch you up on a few links before practice resumes at training camp.
McNabb, Reid taking some hits
Daily News staff
Eagles coach Andy Reid and quarterback Donovan McNabb are taking some hits -- and somewhat unfair hits, by the way -- from national media entities over the last day or so. With so much going on at Lehigh and then Jim Johnson's memorial service, we wanted to catch you up on a few links before practice resumes at training camp.
1. Tony Romo
2. Donovan McNabb
3. Eli Manning
4. Jason Campbell
Here is what Gannon said about McNabb, citing McNabb's workouts in Arizona -- not mentioning that he brings teamates with him -- as a problem.
"Tony Romo ahead of Donovan McNabb, it's by just a hair. I think that Donovan McNabb is a solid player in Philadelphia. I think he certainly gives them the best chance to win. Remarkable run, all those championship games that they've been to. But they haven't gotten over the hump and that's the thing that concerns me a little bit. The other thing is, I'd love to see Donovan McNabb stay in Philadelphia in the offseason and train with that football team. I just have a hard time with a guy who packs up at the end of the season and moves out to Arizona; he lives out there and works out there. I just think, in this day and age, with the amount of money you're talking about and the importance of that offseason program, that I want my quarterback in town in Philadelphia."
He was not necessarily very flattering of Romo, either, talking about how he can finally focus now that he has dumped Jessica Simpson, gotten rid of T.O. and put his golf clubs away. He did say Romo has the "best skills" among the four.
Second, the National Football Post's Michael Lombardi has ranked the worst game managers in the NFL.
Reid comes in fourth on the list, behind Marvin Lewis, St. Louis assistant head coach Dick Curl and Reid disciple Brad Childress.
Here is Lombardi on Reid:
4. Andy Reid: I can’t understand how a coach as smart as Reid, who has won as many games as he has in Philadelphia (107, including playoffs) can manage games with such a carefree attitude. His overtime tie in Cincinnati is legendary in terms of game management. He often had Jim Johnson to bail him out, but now, unfortunately Jim isn’t there, so this might be worth watching.
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And we were happy to see that we got some good conversation going yesterday about the biggest concerns you have about the Eagles thus far. The poll and discussion is still ongoing. Feel free to keep at it by clicking here.
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High praise, taking Andy over Richie the K. I'd have Bruntlett coach the Eagles before Richie the K.— COskier- Comment removed.
the reid era needs 2 end, good coach, need fresh approach in philly....had many a opportunity 2 win SB..........time 2 move on..........7-9 this year— eagles2010- Romo? He chokes. Gannon's still trying to figure our that Tampa Bay defense. Is it me or are Iggles going to be snakebit with injuries this year?— warbird
- I'm not the biggest McNabb supporter but Romo? C'mon. Until the guy does anything in the playoffs and stops fumbling he can not even be mentioned in the same breath as McNabb. Think about John Elway. They guy was amazing but couldn't "get over the hump" until his final two years in the NFL. I don't think Romo will ever get close to sniffing McNabb's jock..— lit22
- After years of heartbreak, I'm convinced that the Birds will never win the Superbowl with McNabb as QB and/or Reid as coach. They both choke in really big games and that will never change. They had their shot, now it's time to move on.— feudi
So let me get this straight......Gannon ranks McNabb 2nd because, although he's helped his team to 5 NFC Championship games and a SuperBowl, he can't win "the big one". But he ranks Romo ahead of McNabb, and Romo has never even won a playoff game.....righhhhht.- Im a realistic eagle fan here and both these guys are dead on. In order to win a superbowl Reid and McNabb must come to terms with their weaknesses, perceived or otherwise, and just take steps to correct the same problems that plagued us in the big games the last ten years. Unless this is done, we can expect a 9-7 team and 1 playoff victory if we are lucky. Here are some things becoming clear; Abiamiri and Trevor Laws are busts, Shawn Andrews may never play again and the offensive line is a joke, Maclin is a year away as is McCoy, losing Jim Johnson is bigger than you know, and McNabb and Reid are still the same. Lucky to win 9 games and sneak into playoffs but if Jackson and Westbook get hurt we will be in the running for the overall #1 pick next year. Once again Joe Banner you show yourself to be the most pompous fool in sports history.— tmax13
- Gannon needs to learn the facts before he tries to put someone down. McNasty does train with the team in AZ. What a tool!!!! How in the he!! does he put Romeo in front in McNabb? His numbers aren't better, his wins aren't better, his playoff record isn't better....need I say more????— Philly_Dude03
