UPDATE: Listen to the audio of the Philly radio station that aired the call regarding the rumor….HERE.
There is an unconfirmed rumor making its way around the NFL fan world today that seems to be starting some rather interesting talk. It is a hot one, Donovan McNabb is coming to Miami. How do these get started? Well, someone hears something, someone says something, and the next thing you know…you have the birth of a rumor. So why bother writing about it at all?
Well, for starters, it is about the Miami Dolphins and there is nothing else really going on, so it starts a fire for discussion. Plus, what if there is something to it? This one I read on a forum…I know, I know…big deal…to make it even worse, the source on that forum said that he heard from always popular “unable to link local radio show”. Which this time around happens to be in Philly. To make it even more fun…I don’t recognize the guys screen name.
So, I did what all of us would do…I ignored it. Then, something happened, I got an Email from Curt Fennell over at Phins.com, he sent out an Email to a bunch of us asking if we heard anything about it. Turns out a fan sent him an Email saying he had heard it on a Philly radio show. Probably the same guy. But what if there was some reality to it? After all, isn’t this how a real rumor gets started anyways?
So is it possible?
Donovan McNabb is reportedly wanting out of Philly, or being pushed out if you believe side line reporter Pam Oliver. Unhappy with the situation there and none to thrilled about he 2nd round pick for Kevin Kolb last year. So a trade is not out of the question. But to Miami? Let’s assume that the Eagles are willing to trade the QB. What would the cost be?
D-Mac is still in his early 30’s. A far cry from the soon to be 38 year old Trent Green. Both Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland have openly spoke about the QB position as being the most important person on the field. John Beck will be entering his 2nd season with more questions than answers and Bill Parcells has a love for veteran QB’s. So there is an interest. But what of the cost?
D-Mac would likely cost a 1st day pick. A number 1 is probably not out of the question, but the number 1 overall is. So does Miami trade the 1 overall to say, Dallas for their 2 1st rounders and then trade the latter to Philly for D-Mac? Probably not. As much as BP loves vet QB’s, he seems to love draft picks more and the Eagles are not likely to simply take a 3 or even a late 2nd. So chances are Miami will not be sending the Charger 2nd to Philly or their 1st second. They probably will not send their 3rd either as that is something the Eagles probably wouldn’t accept. So what’s left?
Well, a thought could be the exodus of Jason Taylor. The Eagles would do well by getting a proven DE of Taylor’s pedigree. In fact, the Eagles defense could frankly use the upfield push that Taylor would provide. The next question is, would JT want to go to Philly? Considering that he is a PA native from around Pittsburgh…the answer would almost assuredly be yes…and when you factor in the Eagles playoff viability…the answer becomes even more such.
After you ask yourself would the Eagles want him and would JT want them, you have to start thinking about whether or not the trade is even or fair. On the surface it appears to another yes. Jason has maybe 2 or 3 years left in him at a positive level. D-Mac has maybe 1 year left in Philly before he is tossed aside for Kolb, regardless of how he plays. Both teams benefit to some degree on sides of the ball where they need some help. The real question is, would JT be a good fit in Philly and will Miami gain a good veteran QB or just another in a long line of missed opportunities?
I suppose come March, we might find out a little bit more on the validity of all these rumors. One thing is for certain…it will not be the last one.
As far fetched as this rumor is, somewhere, there might actually be some truth to it…because on the surface, it isn’t necessarily a bad idea…and that in reality, is how a rumor starts to begin with.
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I was thinking about this all season, actually, because I get to catch a lot of Eagles games when I’m traveling. Don’t like it one bit. I thought the deal with him and T.O. was 100% on T.O.; over the past year or so now I’m not so sure. A QB is the unquestioned leader of the team, and I don’t think he’d lead us anywhere. Somehow, he’s developed one hell of a persecution complex and that’s not what Miami needs right now. I also believe his skills are diminishing and his accuracy as a passer stinks on anything other than a dump-off. Rather use the draft pick on just about anyone or anything else. Sorry.
Believe me, I really dont endorse this at all. I would love to send JT to them for a Pick as well. I am not sold on McNabb he just tends to be too streaky and personally, I agree with you that his attitude leaves a lot to be desired.
I am cracking up at this.I asure you that the Eagles will not be trading McNabb. He will be the starting QB for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008.As far as Donovan’s attytude problems, there are none. He is a great teammate, well liked around the NFL, and a model citizen off the field. That has never been an issue with Five.
I disagree with you about his attitude. The guy whines about an awfull lot. As for the trade, well, it is nothing more than a rumor which I find quite funny actually. I think you guys will have him starting next year as well. Honestly, Im not so sure I would want him in Miami truth be told.
Name one thing he whined about. I bet you can’t.
with or without links? Widely reported that after Kolb was drafted that he was furious, after the whole TO episode was over, he acted like a child and at one point prior to the start of this season, he was reportedly wanting to be traded. I will find the links for you.
honestly, i really don’t care if he is a whiner or if it is media inflated. some media source has him saying that he gripes to the NY media about the fans not appreciating, others say he is always taken out of context, the guys says lets get more weapons and now he is throwing his teammates under the bus…honestly, he isn’t my QB and therefor I dont really care. Im not a McNabb fan but Im not a hater either. My only concern is that he has a perceived image issue and right or wrong, someone somewhere is talking about him whining. In the end, I hope he stays in Philly.
Jesus H Ian!!! Stop attacking people for printing what we know is going to happen. Your manlove for this aging fartpocket is just absurd. For the love of GOD please stop homering on McNabb and realize he’s going to be traded. Write a post about it for once. This is like the 4th rumor on McNabb leaving. Now Miami? Makes sense. They don’t have 1 receiver though, so I am not sure he’ll do much. Sorry Brian you had to deal with the wrath of Ian. He whines as much as McNabb.
Please – Please no! i don’t like his attitude and whining plus his accuracy on anything other than a quick dump pass is horrible. Miami needs to quit giving away high draft picks on washed up players or ones who never had it – for example culpepper who looked good when he had Moss but when Moss left he was a nothing and because he had a pro-bowl season when he had Moss the Dolphins decide to give the viking a high draft pick for him – what a waste!
No worries Dan, it’s a rumor. I find it funny although I never really could understand why Philly fans seem to like him so much….if this were Westbrook…then I would understand…it’s o.k. Ian is just defending his team…:)
Well I can tell you that McNabb never once publicly complained about the drafting of Kevin Kolb. Anything saying he asked to be traded is pure speculation, and has no reliable source. What did McNabb do that was childish after the TO debacle? I remember him being about as classy as you could possibly be with that issue. Even after all the negative things TO said about Donovan, McNabb still said positive things about Owens.Yes McNabb asked for weapons on the team, but he clearly said he was not trying to disrespect any of his teammates. That is probably the most vocal thing McNabb has ever said as an Eagle ever, and it just shows that he wants to win.It is the media that creates these "stories". They take a snippet from a press conference, and use it out of context. Newspapers will do anything to make a headline.As far as the Eagles trading McNabb for Jason Taylor, that makes no sense at all. Trading McNabb would put the Eagles back into a re-building phase. It would make no sense to bring in a veteran like Taylor unless the time to win is now.
I don’t have Pam Oliver’s number handy right now, but she had plenty to say after McCrabb threw her under the bus. I respected him on draft day when Philly booed his selection, and I respected the way he handled the T.O. affair. But just as his body got healthier this year, his brain & mouth slipped a gear. Too bad. Philly, you can keep him. Hope Westbrook stays healthy in ‘08 and Kolb’s a fast learner, or you guys are in trouble.
That whole Pam Oliver deal was clearly FOX creating their own news. Pam Oliver started off her statement with ‘I get the impression’. That allowed her to
saymake up anything, and not be held accountable for it. FOX even played video of McNabb being booed at the draft, and some career highlights. The entire thing was clearly orchastrated to create controversy.lol mcnabb is not going anywhere
lifetime: I hope your right, I would like to see him stay there as well…:)
I posted the audio of the radio show conversation with the man who overheard a man who said he was a member of the Miami Dolphins organization talk about arranging a press conference for McNabb on "Monday".You can hear the conversation on our blog:http://poorsportsblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/mcnabb-trade-rumor-miami.html