McNabb: Super Bowl doesn't define career
"Winning a Super Bowl is obviously an outstanding achievement, but that really doesn't reflect on what type of career that a person has had," said Donovan McNabb during a radio interview.
McNabb: Super Bowl doesn't define career
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Donovan McNabb and Tony Romo do not share the same opinion about what defines a quarterback's legacy.
McNabb was asked on the King David Show (WQYK 1010 AM) about how important winning a Super Bowl is to his legacy.
"Well you know what, I've always been a big believer of winning a Super Bowl is obviously an outstanding achievement, but that really doesn't reflect on what type of career that a person has had," McNabb said. "Many quarterbacks have had a lot of success putting numbers into the books, and having a lot of wins and whatever it may be, but were not able to win that Super Bowl. But does that really give a tell-tale of what type of quarterback that player was? No, I don't think so. But that is the ultimate goal which I shoot for. You can have all the numbers. You can have all the touchdowns, whatever it may be. I would love to just win a Super Bowl. If I can accomplish that, hopefully good things can happen, and hopefully it's with the Washington Redskins."
Romo, meanwhile, would disagree. The Cowboys' quarterback discussed the idea of what makes an elite quarterback with the Dallas media.
"You're judged at the quarterback position by wins and Super Bowls and things of that nature," Romo said, per Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com. "I love the tradition and the history of the game. You set out to accomplish certain goals, and right at the top, the only way to be included in any talk of anything is to go out and win championships."
So what do you think? Which quarterback is right?
And tip of the cap to sportsradiointerviews.com for the link to the McNabb interview.
'HELL WEEK' INJURY
As I wrote about in a previous entry, McNabb continued his tradition of hosting receivers in Arizona for a week before training camp.
But there was a mishap this year. Per Jason Reid of The Washington Post, Redskins wide receiver Malcolm Kelly suffered an injury during one of the workouts on the trip. Per the report, Kelly could miss practice Thursday, and the Redskins are expected to be cautious with the injury.
MORE LINKS
* What Super Bowl matchup would be Jerry Jones' worst nightmare? Tim Cowlishaw of The Dallas Morning News argues that it'd be Steelers-Eagles in Dallas.
* ESPN.com's Sal Paolantonio writes that the pressure is on Andy Reid.
* SI.com is out with a list of the 25 most-hated teams of all time. The 1992 Cowboys make the list. I'm guessing you all are OK with that selection, eh?
* By the way, I'll be talking Eagles on WIP Thursday morning at 7:30. Listen in - if you're awake.
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He is right, there have been several great QBs who did not win the Super Bowl. If it wasn't for him the Eagles would have been irrelavant the past eleven years. If the Eagles would have had a running game they would have won several SBs. Kolb is not the answer and you writers need to stop hyping him up. Once the games mattyer you will see what a bust he is.— gwilli1234
McNabb is a loser. What he typically says is loser-speak. I agree 100% with tombrookshire. If McNabb was great, he would have won at least one SB. In just about every Eagles' playoff losses up until last year, the Eagles would have won if the QB's were switched.- Fans are more impressed with SB wins. Players , while desired, don't devine their careers by SB wins..that's just common sense.— merlinknghts
- Tom Brookshire..you telling me that Peyton manning is in great condition, or Brett Favre? What the hell has "condition" got to do with anything....— merlinknghts
- Let's get one thing straight, QB's don't win SB's , teams win SB's..period!— merlinknghts
- McNabb - as quoted - seems to be hedging just a bit, but who really cares...it's just more red meat for his detractors to jump on. I'm just about his biggest fan, and would note this. I think that winning SB's certainly enhances one's credentials and legacy, but is not the only criterion. You have to factor in regular season record, playoff record and individual stats, along with knowledge of the team and league to make such assessments. As for McNabb, he was the franchise player in a qb-heavy system, and led the team to great success, if not (as any idiot or scholar can attest) any rings. During his tenure, the Eagles were probably the 4th most successful franchise in the NFL (out of 32, behind NE, Indy and Pitt), and objectively, one would rank him anywhere from 3rd-5th best qb (Brady, Manning, and perhaps Brees or Ben) during that run. Winning Percentage means a lot to me for starting qb's, and also total wins and playoff record. Start with the latter: 9-7 is not overwhelming, but not many qb's have that many playoff wins, and many considered great ones are .500 or less in the playoffs. Getting to 5 NFC Championship Games in 11 years (and perhaps, 8 healthy ones) means that you did a lot of winning. Look at McNabb's career wins and career W-L %; it's already a HOF resume. Individual stats? Unless your regular season stats are overwhelming, these can be manipulated to make your case. McNabb's individual stats are strong enough to support his HOF candidacy, if not brilliant. But in fairness, it would be impossible to compile Manning-like numbers without a Manning-like O-line, home dome and supporting cast. Conclusion: McNabb -- skewered by local football fans as anything but a winner -- was a winner here, and he showed great resilience. An all-time great? No. A HOF-er every bit as worthy as guys like Fouts, Moon and Kelly? Absolutely. (All the times I've posted this or similar, I've never really had an intelligent rebuttal.)— MG44
It's all about the rings. Which is why we look up to Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson and Mark Rypien while looking down on Warren Moon, Dan Marino and Fran Tarkenton. That is what makes or breaks success. Sports translates to real life because if you are not number in whatever you do in life than you are a loser plain and simple- it sounds like he's making his excuses for the deadskins fans-----he stll doesn't get and never will,he's a big stat player against bad teams,he's a small time player against good teams in big games IE:panthers-buccaneers-cardinals-cowboys-cowboys-patiots-rams etc etc....this clown has compiled his stats agianst the NFL's worst teams-check his td/int ratio against the good teams and in the playoffs 1:1..you could have been a contender mr mcnoHeart..LOL.....wolf.— wolf 4
McNabb just does not get it. You have to win the big one. something he never did and never will do and kevin kolb will get that superbowl ring.— briandawkins20- MG44......Just like McNabb, you don't get it. Once again you and him are mistaking activity for achievement. Which is why he doesn't have the underlying fortitude to do whatever it takes to win at the highest level. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL, NOT PILING UP STATS AGAINST NON-PLAYOFF TEAMS.— Voytas
- How long will we continue to be brow beat with McNabb?????— Marchmadness
- This is why McNabb is gone. There's no fire in that guy, never was. Nice guys finish last. Etc. I've moved on from McNabb and welcome the new era. Can you?— Tacklebury
- I guess Mcnabb is right... but according to the "MEDIA" winning the big game is "a must" to be considered for the HALL.. but Mcnabb had the chance to win while he was here & he did'nt get it done. Can't undrestand how now that he's somewhere else "most eagles fans"( or so they say)thinks Mcnabb's career is going to be "all of a sudden" restored, & he'll play like he's 23 again....NO! Mcnabb is what he is...a Great QB at times...& a QB that looks lost out there @ times..yes he'll have a running gam...BUT please keep in mind people that all thoughS "big" names they have @ RB are all 30plus...had/have a few "key" injuries that have cost ALL of them to miss ALOT of time thought the coarse of the passed 3 seasons along...not to mention a "rookie" LT( 5's blindside) a new RT(coming off a serious injury)& G's that have been sevriceable but stuggles picking up blitez... OH YEAH! i almost forgot the WR's...well outside Santana Moss, there really is'nt anyone worth talking about...(yet) So all u "new" SKINS FANS( only bcuz u don't like Kolb) wake up... do your homework before you jump off the bandwagon......LOSERS! LOL... oh but 4 what it's worth i do think Mcnabb will be a H.O.Fer maybe about 5-7yrs after he hangs his cleats up. GO Mcnabb...BUT! IT'S ALL ABOUT KEVIN KOLB BABY! WHEEEEW! GO! -KK & GO! BIRDS!!— BIRDSFAN4LIFE16
- Voytas, I don't get it?! That's just silly. "Mistaking activity for achievement?" What's this, a cheesy sales seminar cliche? There's nothing I don't get, or McNabb for that matter in that rather meaningless transcribed sound byte. I wanted the Birds to win a SB as much as any fan, but I don't need it for my self-esteem. Objectively, I think he's a HOF-er already, a SB would've clinched it, and added a lot to his resume. Specifically, and in context, what part of my earlier post can you find fault with...and why should I care, as you've been frothing on the keyboard against the guy since I've been on philly.com.— MG44
- BIRDSFAN4LIFE16, I agree with some of what you posted. As a McNabb fan, I wish he were still here, but can at least understand why Kolb is here and McNabb is not--even if I don't agree with the evaluation. I don't think the Skins are in position to do much this year (partly for reasons you cited), and I think it's a longshot that McNabb wins a SB there in the next 3-4 years. He does make them better, and while he won't run for yardage like he did his first 4-5 years, he should continue to play at a high level, as he did last year. People act like each of McNabb's statements came from a press conference that he called to pontificate on a topic. He answered a question, and gave some wiggle room in his answer. And, please: any true NFL film can cite SB-winning qb's who don't belong in Canton, and those who never won titles who do belong.— MG44
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