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.
Donowhine?? Back here in Philly?? Never! Not in a million years! Backu? Please! And the idiots that think he's better than The Mike Vick Experience had better STFU! The only thing Donowhine McSagg is better than Mike Vick at is throwing players under buses, killing worms, smashing pigeons and over eating! HAH! How the media could ask that question with a straight face is absurd in itself! GO MIKE VICK GO!— Panthro2011- Why would you think they were asking the question with a straight face? These guys sit around in clown suits thinking of "story angles", this fat-guy reunion is laughable and had better not happen. The city will starve for cheesestecks if they bring Donnie back to dinner with Andy!— bentlip
- Regarding the report of an internal power struggle and him walking. Reid said, "That’s not what was happening." That tells us that something was happening. That is his deceptive ways at work.— 4in5out7gone
- Vick can only dream of having a career like McNabb's. Maybe I'd have a little more confidence in Vick of he was physically and mentally able to slide. If Vick doesn't do anything for us again this year, he is done.— drog
- There is no way 3 teams are considering McNabb for a "paying football job".— Tom Alleni
- McNabb would bring little to the Eagles. He never knew the playbook and wasn't someone who could pass on any great knowledge. He'd be useless as a backup and it's unlikely that he'd play well if they needed him. Had he been a player who knew the offense inside and out, he might be a viable option. I'd take Kafka over McNabb.— MikeP
- Dude in photo, left side, snorting coke w/spoon?— DHowardisdaman
- Mcnabb is not washed up! Mcnabb needs a coach that will stand behind him,let em throw 35+ a game! 1st string or 2nd string or 3rd string or whatever if he played for eagles again you'd see the old #5 again. Vick had 1 decent yr 2 yrs ago cause he got by with a-lot of passes that should have been picked off. Eagles never see playoffs again with vick as starter— steveo0505
- @stooge0505, the next time an Eagles fan wants your opinion about the great Mike Vick, we'll say it for you! Hater! — Panthro2011
- why is this even philly sports news?— jamarder
- He's got the fridge door open examining his options.— escapedcamden4monterey
- McPuke is a dog QB and his career was over three years ago.Please stop talking about this choker and let him disappear.Choking dog.— sewell guy
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DON'T BRING HIM BACK ,HE HAD HIS CHANCES........DON'T DO IT !
No more McNuggett!!!!- Reid will bring him back as the water boy— camdenisworsethenphilly
