Portis: McNabb has something to prove
With a new general manager, a new coach and a new quarterback, the Washington Redskins were feeling good about themselves as they completed a weekend minicamp in advance of the NFL draft.
Portis: McNabb has something to prove
Daily News staff
With a new general manager, a new coach and a new quarterback, the Washington Redskins were feeling good about themselves as they completed a weekend minicamp in advance of the NFL draft.
"We’re not looking at him as a savior or anything like that, but it’s hard not to trust the guy,” veteran center Casey Rabach said.
And then this from running back Clinton Portis: "I was trying to figure out if Donovan had played in this system before. He came in with the terminology; he’s already making checks and readjusting receivers’ routes. He looked good ... It’s different. You got a proven guy in Donovan who had been outcast and feels as if he has something to prove, and he’s here. I think everyone on this roster feels the same way.”
McNabb has been in Washington since the trade and is planning to return home to Arizona for a week. He will then return to Washington for a minicamp that begins May 7.
As for McNabb's thoughts about working out with his new teammates for the first time:
“It was fun," he said. "I used it as a mental weekend of being able to get accustomed in the offense, working with the guys to make sure we focus a lot on chemistry and timing. Communication and patience is very important in this offense. A weekend like this is important for us and hopefully we can benefit from it.”
On being new to the Redskins:“The guys are very welcoming and I try to display great work ethic by studying and watching film and also training with these guys. For our beginning stage, at this first mini-camp, I think it was beneficial for us to get out here and move around and get adjusted to each other. All of us feel like we’re just starting class and learning a new system, but it’s fun. It’s fun to think that we’ve shown signs in this camp of a lot of positive plays, both running and passing. It makes it more exciting each time we step out on the field.”
On having a new offense to work with: “It’s a change. I’ve been looking back for years seeing [Brian] Westbrook doing everything. Now I have three running backs who have been very effective on their given teams who have now come together to add one force and they all present different things. We’re all learning together and these guys have shown signs of running as well as catching the ball and they’re picking up the blitz in this offense.”
On how he is adjusting to a new team: “I’m getting adjusted. That takes time. As far as the football aspect is concerned, I’ve gotten comfortable and settled in. Everything else will just take its course as this continues on. You’ve got to be patient and take one day at a time. I’m just enjoying myself and looking forward to what we really can do in the next couple of camps and training camp.”
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McSucks looks good in a Redskins uniform. AND, his teammates love him. I CAN'T WAIT for all that to change once his true colors come out. HA,HA,HA deadskins fans! Enjoy mediocraty for years to come!— Justicek
he's gone...and you people are still ripping him...get a life— ajbrown2005- Redskins make the playoffs, Eagles don't. Then we'll see where all you fair weather fans stand.— jonnyb0916
- SCARS: THE FANS DID NOT DRIVE MCNABB AWAY. Most Eagle fans were behind him all along. A few big mouths showed up at draft day fueled by an idiot sports talk host and that's where the story began.
- awwww, that's painful to see #5 in that uniform— NBAdraftRoom.com
- JimG-There is nothing wrong with the headline or the following story. He has something to prove to the Eagles FO, and he will. I'm looking forward to this next couple of seasons. People will still blame McNabb and his worm burner throws, while blame should be pointed in other areas....— phigglesfan75
- McNabb still rehashes his draft day booing as though it happened yesterday, and has always held it against all Eagles fans and the City of Philadelphia.— zen
Comment removed.- Who cares???????? Snooooooooooooooozzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeee.— fly4philly
- Look at that picture......now he's smiling BEFORE he throws an incomplete pass— jibberjabber
- The Eagles have a bright future without McNabb, and its time to move on. The fact is we'll be facing him twice a year and will have lots of memories as him as the Redskin's QB. Some fans want to place blame upon Donovan, which in many cases can be easy to do. However, the Eagles need to work on improving the interior linemen play on both sides of the ball, and the skill positions on defense. With 11 picks this week, we should have a chance to restock with some young talent.— BIGEGLFAN
- I live close to D.C., and the fans and media down here have gotten into their heads that McNabb is a "great leader." Donovan has a lot of strengths, but after watching every game he played for 11 seasons, I never got the impression that he was much of a leader.— phink
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Outcast? Did Portis really say Outcast? ha-ha. You have got to be kidding me. Talk about not having a connection with reality. Outcast!, ha-ha.........— delcodanno- Way to twist Portis' statement around guy...I mean really, you'd thing a professional writer would at least try to be objective in his approach. Donovan to DC is already a hot topic, you don't have to STOKE the fire by misquoting his team-mates.— hope55
