They easily had the best 10 years stretch in franchise history under McNabb. From , the Eagles posted a record good for 3rd in that time period, behind the Colts, Patriots and tied with the Steelers , 5 division championships, 10 post season wins tied for second with the Steelers behind only the Patriots with 14 , 5 NFC Championship appearances and 1 NFC Championship.
But McNabb wasn't a winner? Now I admit, I'm not an Eagles fan. I didn't watch McNabb week after week. I don't know how frustrating it may have been to watch him.
Jake also lead the Panthers to one Super Bowl and didn't get it done. Jake also had one the worst playoff performances by a QB of all time. And guess what? Maybe in part to his endorsement of Bojangles southern folks sure do love them some Bojangles.
But still. His resume isn't even in the same discussion as McNabb's. So what gives Eagles fans? Is it really that McNabb didn't win you a Championship? Neither did Ron Jaworski or Randall Cunningham. And neither did Allen Iverson who inexplicably is still a God in this city.
I attended a Sixers game this past season when they played my beloved Charlotte Bobcats. Because why not And the crowd went crazy for him.
Don't get me wrong, Allen Iverson was a great player. Did McNabb win a championship? And yet, McNabb is called soft, a loser, and a sell-out any chance certain fans get. But why? During his 11 years as the leader of the team, McNabb threw for 32, yards and touchdowns while completing But then you add in the other dimension of his game. McNabb was one of the few QBs who revolutionized the position with his feet. With rushing attempts, he gained yards and 28 touchdowns.
McNabb was a beast on the field. Record-wise, he finished his career as an Eagles with a record of in the regular season. But it was more than that.
He was what the city and the team needed. The City of Philadelphia will not cheer for a player with a no backbone. Hailing from the tough streets of Chicago, McNabb handled the press very well. Losses, he took the blame and the wins, he was giving the credit. But then those same people who once praised him now have turned on him. Fans were excited but McNabb was heartbroken. What was he supposed to say and feel at the time? A team that he gave everything to not only shipped him out-of-town but did so to a division rival.
That was Reid saying he had no faith in his QB and he was not afraid to face him two times per season. When interviewed, his normal reaction is to constantly discuss how mean the fans can be and how quarterbacks can be turned on in an instant. His most recent diatribe was in an interview he had with another former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski , where he attempts to offer cautionary advice, particularly to Carson Wentz about the impatience of the fans but, again, comes off as someone who may still have some hurt feelings.
Time can heal all wounds, and it would be nice to see the former great welcomed back with open arms and have placed in some role with the team. It just may take more time than we originally thought. Inside the Iggles 5 years Philadelphia Eagles officially uncovering new defensive identity. Inside the Iggles 5 years Fletcher Cox extension gives the Philadelphia Eagles defense a myriad of options.
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