Arizona GM: "No interest" in McNabb
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Arizona GM: "No interest" in McNabb
Les Bowen + Daily News staff
UPDATED 2:
Arizona general manager Rod Graves told the Cardinals' Web site that they have "no interest" in acquiring Donovan McNabb, echoing a report in Arizona Republic (link below).
Of course, McNabb is often linked to the Cardinals because of his offseason home in Chandler, Ariz., his desire to play for a contender and Kurt Warner's retirement.
The Cardinals are expecting to open training camp with Matt Leinart as the starter, finally hoping to live up to the promise expected from him when he was drafted out of USC. The team signed Derek Anderson after he was released from the Browns as a backup, but he will be waiting in the wings if Leinart stumbles.
UPDATED: The chorus of denials from the St. Louis Rams brass continued today in Jupiter, Fla., where coach Steve Spagnuolo was taking in a Cardinals spring training game.
"There’s nothing to that.” Spagnuolo said, according to the Associated Press. “At this time of the year, there are going to be all kinds of things. But no, there’s nothing there.”
Spags, a former defensive assistant with the Eagles, said he does not put much stock in trade rumors.
Interesingly, he said he has picked the brains of several other head coaches on Bradford, including Reid, Minnesota's Brad Childress and Denver's Josh McDaniel.
"The guys I respect and that know quarterbacks," Spagnuolo said. "They don't have to tell me (anything), but most of the guys are great. They're pretty open about it."
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EARLIER:
It's getting near lunchtime in the East; do you know where your Donovan is?
Not traded yet, that we know.
The St. Louis report from yesterday has gathered no steam. It could have been an attempt by the Birds to set the market, or it could have been a conflation of rumors. Reports about Buffalo and Oakland persist, but it's really hard to envision McNabb signing in either place, which would make obtaining him kind of pointless for two teams that aren't winning the Super Bowl next season and would have to be looking toward several years of McNabb. In fact, a source close to McNabb has confirmed DMac would not be excited about those destinations.
One report this morning revived the well-worn Arizona speculation, but Kent Somers, who covers the team very ably for the Arizona Republic, sees little chance of McNabb ending up in his offseason home, though we might want to phone Kent for updates on DMac's whereabouts, since he seems to see the QB more often this time of year than we do.
Buffalo hasn't made the playoffs in 10 years, playing in a tough division, and Oakland, well, everybody knows the deal with Oakland. The thing to watch out for there is, Al Davis might be crazy enough to trade for a 33-year-old QB who doesn't want to be there, figuring he'll sell him on all that tarnished Rai-duh tradition once he gets him in black and silver.
In the meantime, Derek over at Igglesblog has an interesting, comprehensive take on the McNabb situation, with several strong points.
That's all for now. Stay tuned.
Step back? Sometimes ya gotta step back to leap forward.— tjpup- I hope the Eagles don't trade him just to hear the screams of Lonelywolf as he's slitting his wrists.— dapmman
- Listen, you'se mugs...when Green Bay traded for a young & unproven fella named Brett Favre, they saw some intangibles that Atlanta did not see. Kolb has intangibles, and as for all those "interceptions" he's being blamed for, don't ALL newbie QB's throw Int's? Kolb is no Brady. He isn't going to step in for the veteran (ala Bledsoe in NE) and blow away the NFL. It will take time, just like it took time for a certain QB in 1999 named McNabb to adjust to the starters role, if & when it happens. Give us a break with all the bashing of these players in question!!! It took Favre a little time to get things right in GB, and let's not even go there about all HIS int's, ok? Rogers didn't step on the field and "wow" anyone right away, either. If Kolb gets to be the "man", it will take a little time (a few games, at least) to get it in gear. This preseason will tell a lot towards his readiness, as I think he will get at least 75% of the snaps so the Brass can see if he's got the stuff. Sheeeesh....— 1611kjv
- time for McNabb to go bye byes!!!!!— MICKDONAHUE
- GRANDPA!!!!— KannonWired965
- "It could have been an attempt by the Birds to set the market, or it could have been a conflation of rumors." Or it could have been a Philly writer making things up to make a name for himself. NFL Network just called and said they will never have him on again.— MidGreen
Never was much of a McNabb fan, but dude played long and hard for this sorry excuse for a football team. So, all I have to say is Thanks, Dude & Good Luck!— baworks- Yeah Spags, it's amazing how open people are with you when your team stinks and is no threat to anyone.— pgcd3
Comment removed.- I've watched Kolb play his whole collegiate career here in Houston and for those of you whose opinions are based on 3 NFL appearences, you should do some research. He has the goods and will run this type/style of offense to perfection. Mark my words!— TEXAS-EAGLE
- THIS JUST IN: Jeff McLane has been traded to the St. Louis Dispatch for an obituary writer and a third round comic strip.— s
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- NOBODY EVER SAID KOLB WAS GOING TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL NEXT YEAR.this is simple you trade McNabb get your pick and the team still wins 9-10 games and comes up short as usual. its the system Feeley wasn't that good GARCIA WAS AT THE END and yet we won games.we are no worse off with any of them TAKE THE PICK— linenman
- I'm an Eagles fan but unlike the other so called Eagle fans on here I disagree that they should move him. They talk about losses in NFC title games and a Super Bowl. How many NFC title games did Randall Cunningham bring you (I love that guy by the way), how about Sean Gilbert, Jim McMahon, the Detmers... I could rest me case but I won't. McNabb wins every year. Unfortunately it takes more than a QB to win it all. His defense was shredded by the Cardinals. He brought the Eagles back only to see his defense get shredded again. In the other title games there was no threat of a ground game or the Eagles could not stop the run. It is a team game guys. Let me put it another way. The difference between McNabb and Peyton Manning is really one game against a team in the Bears that got to the big one without an offense. Does Manning have better career passing numbers, yes. However, Edgerrin James, Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne and offensive line continuity has had more than some effect on that. (Thank you Rob c)— the G.O.A.T.
- Would you take Aaron Rodgers over Brett Favre? Ask a Packers fan!Mcnabb single handedly gave the Eagles franchize mouth to mouth.He gave YOu philly fans bragging rights!As A fan YOU've been able to speak highly of your team for how many years now?How many studs on offense during that span? Westy.(T.O. for one year).Thank god we didnt draft tim couch, akili smith, ricky willams.MY point, YOu know MCnabb gives you a shot at the superbowl everyear.Its not his fault heremans, jamal jackson and both andrew brothers where hurt.and the lost of westy whom made the offense click.Anybody else would of thrown a lot more pics under these circuimstances.YOU Think? Mcnabb still has a lot of prime years ahead. I PROMISE you Korny Kolb will throw more pics than Mcnabb!!!!!!!!!— the G.O.A.T.
