Would Reid bring back McNabb?
Would Andy Reid consider bringing Donovan McNabb back to Philadelphia? McNabb, who led the Eagles to five NFC title games, is currently examining his options.
Would Reid bring back McNabb?
Paul Domowitch, Daily News NFL Columnist
Would Andy Reid consider bringing Donovan McNabb back to Philadelphia?
McNabb, who led the Eagles to five NFC title games, is currently examining his options, agent Fletch Smith recently told the Chicago Tribune. Three teams were said to have interest in McNabb. Smith would not say whether McNabb would consider a backup role or whether the QB was seriously considering retirement.
Reid was asked this at the NFL meetings this morning in Florida.
Question: Are you surprised by what happened after you traded Donovan McNab and would you consider bringing him back?
Reid: "I’m surprised by the fact that he didn’t have the success (after) leaving (Philly). I wasn’t there. I’m not sure how that worked. I still felt when he left here that he had 2 or 3 years of great football (left in him). It didn’t work out that way for him. I haven’t entertained that last part of the question. I haven’t gone there. I think it’s tough for a guy that’s been the guy for that long to come back."
McNabb had one season in Washington after the trade and received a large contract extension that really wasn't much of an extension at all. He then spent part of last season with Minnesota, beginning the season as the starter but eventually getting released and going unclaimed and unsigned by another team.
In light of last week's report in the Los Angeles Times that Reid threatened to walk away if he did not gain more control of personnel issues, Reid was asked if he really has final say.
"I’ve had that over the years. I’ve got the final say," he said. "But I will tell you we work as a team. We’ve always done that. One of our strengths is that we do that. We check our egos at the door. We work together. And we listen to each other. We have great respect for each other. And we come out with that final move and I kind of put the stamp on it.
The people I work with are phenomenal. That’s the way it’s been and will continue to be.
Specifically, as the report that he threatened to walk if he didn’t get more power," Reid said, "That’s not what was happening."
We will have extensive coverage of Andy Reid's meeting with reporters this morning at the NFL meetings here on philly.com throughout the day, so keep checking back.
McNabb is old and washed up. Don't bring him back. Why do you think the Redskins and Vikings cut him and the Bears chose Caleb Hanie over McNabb. Just retire McNabb. Your career is over in the NFL.— briandawkins20- This comment has been deleted.
— stonewall jackson - You could photoshop a lot of various items into Andy Reid's hand using this picture. Just a thought. — Mikell = Dawkins 2
- stonewall jackson, I agree!! HAHAHAHA!!! He thinks its an ice cream cone!!! As far as McNabb, or should I say, McChoke, time to retire!!!! — MikeOct20
- "Examining his options" LOL. NO, he's not coming back here. Give me a break.— Only in Philly...
- Not in a million years!— obx2003
Comment removed.- McNabb will retire before he becomes a backup. That being said, he is at about 30% of what he was in his prime, still better then Vick.— Sidewinder7
- that loser owes me a lunch!— Lunchboy
- I'll take McNabb any day over the current backups, Mike Kafka and that unknown dude from Buffalo. McNabb has 5 probowls, 5 NFC Championship appearances, 1 superbowl appearance. So what he isnt the McNabb of old but the guy knows the Eagles playbook inside out and would be an asset as a backup role. Take a chance front office. You may have another case of the Kurt Warner.— Canadalovesphilly
- McIrony - he lost his hunger for the game but gained 40 lbs. McNabb is done; Philly worms rejoice.— dragoon6
- Andy looks bigger than ever!— SilliBilli
- Say what you want about McNabb but if he was the 2011 starting QB of the Philadelphia Eagles, the Eagles would have been in the playoffs. Did he miss many throws?? Yes. But McNabb made many plays too, & more importantly always protected the football. McNabb rarely turned it over unlike our X-Con QB now...— FetchDixon
- Stop smoking that wacky weed @FoolDixon! McSapp is ony good at eating and talking smack, nothing more. Get off the McNagg Chunky Soup wagon........ — Panthro2011
- I would somewhat question that "always protected the ball" part. I can recall numerous occasions when he lost fumbles on sacks, some of which were extremely costly. He wasn't the interception machine that Vick is though. I'll give Donnie that much credit. I really wouldn't have a problem with McNabb returning as the backup. He's a lot better than either Kafka or Edwards. — SteveS11
