Baldinger slams McNabb
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Baldinger slams McNabb
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
It's not unusual to hear an analyst criticize Donovan McNabb.
While many in the national media seem to think that Eagles fans have been too hard on him, most will concede that he has his faults (inaccuracy, never won a Super Bowl, etc.).
But NFL Network's Brian Baldinger recently took aim at McNabb in a way I don't remember seeing during his 11-year career.
Multiple analysts weighed in on the McNabb situation on NFL.com after McNabb was traded to the Redskins. But none had stronger words than Baldinger:
The Eagles should be ecstatic. I view McNabb as a flawed player, and it was never more apparent than in the back-to-back losses to the Cowboys last season. His flaws will never go away. Now, the Eagles get at least two chances to expose the same flaws they've been covering up for 11 years. It works against the Redskins that McNabb is still in the division. Andy Reid can finally stop covering up for one of the most overrated quarterbacks in the history of the game. The Eagles will go to the playoffs. The Redskins will be watching from the golf course.
Ouch.
It's unclear from the article whether his words were part of a TV discussion or whether the site simply was rounding up the opinions of several of its personalities.
Baldinger serves as an analyst for NFL Network and Fox. He played with the Eagles from 1992-93.
Thoughts? Has Reid been covering up for McNabb over the last decade?
Thanks to Bleeding Green Nation for the link.
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You people are crazy! And Baldy must be smoking something bad! Why would he pick now to be so critical? He had 11 years to do that! And news flash! Mike Shanahan has bee around great QB's before! If he didn't think he was getting a great one in McNabb, why do the deal? You people need to put away your personal hate for McNabb and give him his props on a great career so far! Baldy I guess you will be a guess speaker on the Russ Limbaugh show next!— A92coupe- McNabb was the best QB the Eagles have ever had. You may see flaws but I see the outstanding effort and performance he gave. I know there may be someone better in the future but until that happens, just say "Thank you" to a Philly icon.— tjkellyjr
- McNabb (and Westbrook) covered Reid's a** for years!
- So is Reid just a genius then? Able to win ALL those games with a bad QB by covering his flaws? I really don't think they won all those games in spite of McNabb and would have done much better with just an average QB (which would seemingly be an upgrade over McNabb based on what Baldinger is saying)? He's definitely not a perfect QB, but he's definitely a pretty good one. Whether or not he's deteriorating we shall see...— dawk2020
- McNabbs #'s from the last couple years 2009 - 12th in qb rating - 20th in completion % 2008 - 15th in qb rating - 18th in completion % 2007 - 9th in qb rating - 21st in completion %— kingback
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- ok, so wed rather face Jason Campbell then McNabb, cmon. I dont know if this D will be able to stop anyone this year unless a rookie or 2 step up big time.— peteike
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- Baldinger should definetly lose his credentials for those comments! What an a**!! How could you have a job making that kinda money and that is the best you can come up with about a potential Hall of Fame QB? And we watch this guy?— A92coupe
- my man SKip Bayless also said that the Eagles weren't scared of McNabb. He is aging, he doesnt have any real weapons now - think about it - most of the skins' "weapons" are all past their prime, and Cooley had surgery so who knows how good he will be. Oh - and their O-line SUCKS! Good luck, Donnie Mac.
Baldinger watches film and knows more about football then probably all of you McNabb lovers combined. McNabb has got 2 years left as a starter, and Baldinger is right, McNabb will make the same mistakes there as he has in all of his other 11 years.- I agree with A92Coupe - this is just odd. I have seen Baldinger speak highly of McNabb plenty of times on Comcast Daily News Live. Not saying McNabb isn't flawed, but what's his deal blaming him 100% for the loses against the Cowboys? Oh well, very odd if you ask me. Maybe Donovan made fun of his masterpiece pinky...— EaglesBleedMoney
- Baldinger is right on, and McNabb never lived up to the hype, and was a PC protected guy. For all the lost championship games, the lost Super Bowl, the balls thrown inaccurately into the ground and the failure TO LEAD, he deserves all the criticism....stop the PC stuff....may he do better in DC, but I doubt it.....— boasocal
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