McNabb Had MRI, It Looked OK
Eagles head coach Andy Reid told the Daily News Wednesday that he really, really isn't worried about Donovan McNabb's shoulder, that MRI tests came back negative. Reid said he shut down McNabb for the final day of last month's first minicamp just to be super-cautious. McNabb was experiencing only "a little tightness," and no pain. Reid emphasized that no surgery was in the offing when he spoke briefly with reporters on Tuesday.
McNabb Had MRI, It Looked OK
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
Shouldergate really isn't an insidious coverup of some serious Donovan McNabb injury, Andy Reid told your 
Eagletarian today, at the end of an interview focused on a future project.
Reid said he shut down McNabb for the final day of last month's first minicamp just to be super-cautious, that McNabb was experiencing only "a little tightness," and no pain. Reid said he thought everything would be fine, but when McNabb experienced soreness at the camp that started last week, he got the QB checked out.
Reid said MRI results were negative for a problem, which was why Reid emphasized that no surgery was in the offing when he spoke briefly with reporters on Tuesday, announcing McNabb wouldn't throw again this week because of "slight tendinitis."
To update, after watching yesterday's workout, McNabb again declined to talk to reporters about his shoulder, except to declare, "I'm good, I'm great."
Meanwhile, Randy Moss had better watch out. There seems to be an Eagles curse, afflicting guys who come close to signing free agent deals here, then go elsewhere. You might have noticed that LeCharles Bentley hasn't played for two seasons after tearing up a knee, the summer following Bentley's bait-and-switch with the Birds. The Eagles were ready to announce they had signed the Pro Bowl center, but he used their offer to get a better deal from his hometown Browns.
Now, there's Ryan Fowler. In last year's offfseason, ex-Cowboys linebacker Fowler agreed to terms with the Eagles, but a mixup between his agent and the Titans' front office resulted in the Titans not getting back to the agent until after the Birds had announced they were signing him. Turned out the Titans were offering more money. Oops. The Eagles graciously refrained from criticizing anybody, as Fowler excused himself and headed for Tennessee.
Well, this week comes the news that David Jacobs, the convicted steroids dealer who died last week, alleged he provided Fowler with steroids before and after the 2006 season -- which would have been right around the time Fowler was dallying with becoming an Eagle. Fowler's attorney denies the allegation.
Also, something I meant to get to earlier in the week: Peter King faults Asante Samuel, not Rodney Harrison, for David Tyree's miracle catch in the Super Bowl.
Still don't believe Andy! This story will continue to evolve and we will find out the truth in July. Guarantee you McNabb will not be fine and dandy by training camp.— Bama
Comment removed.- McNabb is the best thing that happened to this franchise in a long, long time. Thomson is probably mad because his Bobby Hoying jersey is collecting dust in the closet.— jlamb
- It's time to move beyond McNabb. He's past his prime. The only reason he's still around is because he and Reid have slumber parties together.— chrissmith
- (Pillow fights! Yeah! Let's make ice cream sundaes! Oh did you hear the latest about Justin Timberlake...like Omigod) Something like that.— chrissmith
- How come there was no mention of Larry Mendte in this article? What is becoming of this site??— horhey
- every year I say the same thing: McNabb is too heavy...he needs to lose weight...carrying those extra lbs can only hurt his playing ability and mobility. stop eating that lousy chunky soup— frankie
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- On the Samuel comment - Peter King is ridiculous. Asante was nowhere near close enough to hit Tyree and dislodge the ball as King suggests. I've watched it over and over again and Samuel was a good 10 yards away when Tyree caught the ball. Don't know why King has a problem with Asante. Probably didn't want to answer questions about King's daughter's high school softball team and Super Bowl media day.— kev
- You claim to be Eagles fans but you hate your QB and coach? You're really saying you'd rather go with an unproven guy this year than a 5 time pro-bowler with team passing records? Bama - congrats on being a pessimistic psychic- that's what every kid wants to grow up to be.— downtownreggiebrown
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- This is a non-issue people so calm down. So he has some tedonitis in his shoulder, so what? Last time I checked, it's June. Camp starts at the end of July. Stop making the proverbial "Mountains out of Mole Hills." I know that there really isn't as much to talk about in the Sports World except the Phillies but please, lighten up. This is not important and in the end, Donovan will be just fine. Let it go...he's not going anywhere and neither is Coach Reid. And they shouldn't either.— KG071
