Stay or Go: The results
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Stay or Go: The results
Jeff McLane, Inquirer Staff Writer
Today's "Stay or Go" poll elicited quite a response. More than 11,000 -- as of 4:30 p.m. -- voted on the interactive system set up by philly.com that allowed readers to cast a vote for which Eagles players (and coaches) should stay or go. I got the ball rolling in today's paper (which you can also find here), although I did not include coaches or management, as philly.com did. The Web site, however, narrowed the list down to an essential number of players that aren't as much of a slam dunk as, say, DeSean Jackson would be. Although there are some that garnered an overwhelming "Stay" vote.
I differed with the readers on several players, including Eldra Buckley, Max Jean-Gilles, Darren Howard, Jason Babin, Trevor Laws, Omar Gaither and Macho Harris. Here's the voting as of approximately 4:30 p.m. There were some curious choices.
Quarterback
Donovan McNabb: Stay, 3779 (32.6%); Go, 7798 (67.4%). Total votes = 11577.
Michael Vick: Stay, 3589 (33.9%); Go, 6990 (66.1%). Total votes = 10576.
Kevin Kolb: Stay, 9215 (88.8%); Go, 1163 (11.2%). Total votes = 10376.
Yes, McNabb received more "Go" votes than Vick. Amazing.
Running back
Brian Westbrook, RB: Stay, 3675 (36.1%); Go, 6520 (64.0%). Total votes = 10194.
Eldra Buckley: Stay, 4903 (62.2%); Go, 2978 (37.8%). Total votes = 7877.
Leonard Weaver: Stay, 8884 (98.3%); Go, 161 (1.8%). Total votes = 9040.
Philadelphia loves Weaver. It's official. I can't understand the fascination with Buckley, however.
Wide receiver
Jason Avant: Stay, 8040 (96.9%); Go, 260 (3.1%). Total votes = 8294.
Reggie Brown: Stay, 895 (11.0%); Go, 7277 (89.0%). Total votes = 8172.
Kevin Curtis: Stay, 2603 (33.9%); Go, 5080 (66.1%). Total votes = 7683.
Wherefore art thou, Brandon Gibson?
Offensive line
Nick Cole: Stay, 5099 (81.6%); Go, 1149 (18.4%). Total votes = 6248.
King Dunlap: Stay, 1833 (37.5%); Go, 3061 (62.5%). Total votes = 4894.
Max Jean-Gilles: Stay, 3154 (62.8%); Go, 1868 (37.2%). Total votes = 5022.
Winston Justice: Stay, 4785 (92.4%); Go, 392 (7.6%). Total votes = 5177.
Jason Peters: Stay, 4863 (87.7%); Go, 684 (12.3%). Total votes = 5547.
A year ago, Justice might not have received ten percent of the vote to "Stay."
Defensive line
Victor Abiamiri: Stay, 2319 (59.2%); Go, 1596 (40.8%). Total votes = 3915.
Mike Patterson: Stay, 3738 (92.5%); Go, 302 (7.5%). Total votes = 4040.
Chris Clemons: Stay, 1445 (43.1%); Go, 1909 (56.9%). Total votes = 3354.
Antonio Dixon: Stay, 1691 (54.9%); Go, 1387 (45.1%). Total votes = 3078.
Darren Howard: Stay, 1654 (50.6%); Go, 1615 (49.4%). Total votes = 3269.
Jason Babin: Stay, 1881 (64.3%); Go, 1043 (35.7%). Total votes = 2924.
Trevor Laws: Stay, 830 (41.4%); Go, 1173 (58.6%). Total votes = 2003.
I guess the fans think the Eagles wasted their 2008 top draft pick on Laws.
Linebackers
Joe Mays: Stay, 1369 (48.4%); Go, 1461 (51.6%). Total votes = 2830.
Jeremiah Trotter: Stay, 1009 (25.3%); Go, 2976 (74.7%). Total votes = 3985.
Moise Fokou: Stay, 2012 (74.8%); Go, 679 (25.2%). Total votes = 2691.
Omar Gaither: Stay, 1332 (62.4%); Go, 802 (37.6%). Total votes = 2134.
No one in this town will forget what the Axe Man contributed to this franchise, but they're not afraid to say goodbye.
Defensive backs
Ellis Hobbs: Stay, 2008 (61.3%); Go, 1267 (38.7%). Total votes = 3275.
Quintin Mikell: Stay, 2233 (78.3%); Go, 620 (21.7%). Total votes = 2853.
Quintin Demps: Stay, 1111 (48.7%); Go, 1172 (51.3%). Total votes = 2283.
Macho Harris: Stay, 1311 (41.0%). Go, 1887 (59.0%). Total votes = 3198.
I can't understand the hate for Harris. He was thrown into a tough spot as a rookie.
Specialists
Sav Rocca: Stay, 1398 (40.7%); Go, 2035 (59.3%). Total votes = 3433.
Punters are easy pickin's.
Coaches/Management
Andy Reid: Stay, 2900 (46.5%); Go, 3330 (53.5%). Total votes = 6230.
Joe Banner: Stay, 1706 (37.9%); Go, 2792 (62.1%). Total votes = 4498.
Marty Mornhinweg: Stay, 1567 (30.0%); Go, 3655 (70.0%). Total votes = 5222.
Sean McDermott: Stay, 4530 (70.0%); Go, 1945 (30.0%). Total votes = 6475.
A few observations here: I'm surprised at Reid and Banner's "Go" votes. I thought there would be more for both. I'm shocked by the coordinators' numbers. Mornhinweg's offense set a franchise record for points, while McDermott's unit was among the worst of the Reid era.
Beat reporters
Jeff McLane: Stay, 1 (0.1%); Go, 11576 (99.9%). Total votes = 11577.
Thanks, Mom, for the vote!
Harris is a joke. He is not a quality NFL player and does not belong on the "best roster in the NFL".— sbdons1982- McDermott's defense might have been among the worst of the Reid Era, but therein lies your answer as to why: The Reid in "Reid Era" and Joe Banner. The defensive woes are due to a lack of talent and ability, not coaching style— coqui_chris
- tkohl - you had a good arguement until you said you were paying his welfare...that was effed up my friend.— Will.i.Am
Comment removed.- as a black man i do not blindly defend anything black "just because"...implying that those voting against McNabb or Vick are somehow racist for doing so is beyond ignorant and that kind of thinking hurts everyone. My remarks may be uncalled for, but someone that narrow minded is probably not setting the world on fire with his limited intellect. I respect the eagles for giving a man like vick a second chance, but that does not mean I respect vick. kolb can play, the team is changing and full of youth, and mcnabb cannot get it done. wanting to see him makes me a what, reverse racist?— tkohl
- Todd Pratt you numbskull. Jason Babin had 2.5 sacks, and averaged 2 tackles/assists a game in limited play this year. Abiamiri had 2 sacks and Clemons 3 in more action. Babins at least has an aggressive motor. That's what fans were looking at. Dope.— Bob1
- Reality, if you want Trotter to come back make sure you are there to push him around in his wheelchair when his knees give out completely. You have to be kidding.— Bob1
- Wherefore means why, not where! So you just wrote why art though Brandon Gibson.— Arctic16
- Why was Sheldon Brown protected from the poll— amann08
- surprised by macho votes? well it's no SURPRISE that the guy was a 5th rounder. If your going to put him in that spot and expect to win championships forget about it. Get a real safety when your team has a chance to win. He stinks.— gulls3012
- Truly, I believe Eagles fans are the biggest block of idiots in all of sports.— patrick125
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- FIRE Marty Mornhinweg!!! Im so sick and tired of the same old bland, non creative, cant run the football, cant score in the redzone, everyone knows whats coming offense. We need to bring in someone new to run the offense. Someone who will bring in a different mentality. Still run the westcoast and pass first but run the ball more and run it more effectively. i think it would be great for the team to bring in a new OC something new something fresh. Also I have been a fan of Mcnabb since he came here and i still am but now is the time to trade him. He is in the final year of his contract and i think it would be stupid to sign him to a extension and it would be stupid to let him walk next year and get nothing in return. Trade him for a high draft pick and move on with Kolb. We already have 6 picks in the first 4 rounds and throw in a 1st or high 2nd for Mcnabb and we can completly transform this team. This is K.Kolb's 4th year he is ready. Fire Marty Mornhinweg!!! Sometimes Change is good for everyone.— Joey0210
- I wonder how many of the voters "bleed Eagles green " LOLOLOL— Anthony77
- After 10 years of winning football, a 10 year run far better then the prior 48 of my being an Iggles fan, once again Philadelphia Sports Fans prove what a group of idiots they are.— vc bear
