Freddie Mitchell criticizes McNabb, supports Reid
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Freddie Mitchell criticizes McNabb, supports Reid
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
It seems that everyone is offering their opinion on the current state of the Eagles, and former wide receiver Freddie Mitchell is no exception.FredEx talked about Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid and where the franchise is headed in an interview with Jody Mac and Harry Mayes on ESPN 950 this morning. Mitchell offered complete support for Reid, but was not so kind with his words for McNabb, which should come as no surprise.
Here are snippets of the interview:
Did he see this coming, specifically with McNabb?"Well I mean, when you're in that environment and you see the intricacies of what's going on and the plays and stuff like that and what's not being produced, it was hard for me not to say something. ... My situation was pretty bad because I had to pick... go for what was wrong or go for what was right...T.O., a lot of people don't like him but he was totally in the right." Did Reid coddle McNabb too much?
How was McNabb viewed in the locker room when Mitchell played?
"It wasn't really a leader. ...Everyone knew what we had to do and we got it done. We were coached well."
Should the Eagles cut ties with Reid, McNabb or neither?"Definitely not the coach. One hundred percent not the coach. ...Coach Reid is an amazing coach. He knows how to win." [Mitchell never really answered about McNabb]
On his relationship with McNabb when the two were teammates.
"It's sad that me and Donovan couldn't get along. ...I've had a lot of meetings with Donovan like 'Donovan, what am I doing wrong? How can I get better as a receiver?' and he would never ever tell me anything."
There was more from Mitchell. He repeated comments made in July that the reason he's not playing has nothing to do with his athletic ability.
"It's not rocket science. Why didn't Barry Bonds play last year? It's not his ability to hit home runs."
Whatever that means.
Mitchell said he calls T.O., Brian Westbrook and Correll Buckhalter every week.
"Every time I talk to 'em, they're like 'there's no reason why you shouldn't be out there playing,'" Mitchell said.
And when asked about if McNabb really threw up in the Super Bowl, Mitchell simply laughed and avoided the question. It almost sounded like he was confused about what was being asked, but maybe that was just my interpretation.
So what is Mitchell up to nowadays anyway? He opened up a joint called Brothers' Barbecue in Lakeland, Fla.
To listen to the entire radio interview, click here.
Mitchell is a loser, who cares what he says or thinks?— jimmymack
Comment removed.- Ditto Jimmymack! His one and only claim to fame is the 4th and 26 play that never would have happened if McNabb wouldn't have thrown him the ball! Loser, is not a strong enough word to describe one of the most nondescript, self proclaimed star receivers the Eagles ever had! Unfortunately, if I use the correct term, my post will be removed!— extremebeat
- Another local idiot heard from— scotty82
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- I'm only shocked and disppaointed that Jody Mac wasted his valuable time with this guy...— NickEeee
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- Stank... you're the world's first and only living brain donor, aren't you?— Romes
- Stank/Palin '12!— vinni
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- SOMEBODY IN PHILADELPHIA INTERVIEWED FREDDIE MITCHELL ? WHY ?— JACK V
- Mitchell was and is a stone cold stiff who couldnt make it in the NFL. As Howard would say, what a dope.— kenzoid
- i just wasted time reading and writing this...— remyy
- sadly, as bad as freddy "no hands" mitchell was, he's still better than a couple of the trash receivers the current team has. He says some of his ex teammates want him back, well, yeah, when Jason Avant and Reggie Brown are on the field this much, I'd rather have no hands also.— cnova000
- Wow...the media interviews Freddie Mitchell...What's next...Todd Pinskton? What's next for you Freddie...a fight with Tanya Harding? Donovan is a franchise player folks. Yes, he's having a tough time but if you think Kolb will get us there with this supporting cast...you're delusional. Reid has done a disservice to Donovan with his play calling, pass happy philosophy and talent evaluation. Imagine how good Donovan would be with Marion Barber or Brandon Jacobs. Wake the f$*g up Jeff and Fire Andy REID. Ditka called Reid out on ESPN tonite. Reids play calling is horrendous...passing 58 times against the Bengals who are 23rd against the run is assinine. Reid should have been fired after the punt in New Orleans. Get lost Andy...I want an offensive line that flattens the opposion. Reid will never win a super bowl here or anywhere else. If we're lucky he'll just leave on his own because Lurie doesn't have the stones to fire him.— salurb
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