Everyone seems to be all up in arms after McNabb's comments to Bryant Gumbel (he of winter Olympics fame) on his cable sports news program. And rightfully so. I think Eric G. at Phillyburbs.com hit the nail on the head when he notes that you really only see one side of this love-hate relationship, even though the love part of it far outweighs the hate.
I also agree with the Sir Charles on MNF last night when he noted that McNabb and Fat Andy really don't get the credit they deserve. Hell, the far-under-achieving tandem of Buddy and Randall are more beloved in the city.
The Sportz Assassin at AOL's Fanhouse brings up some points in the argument that really got me thinking. While the SA compares McNabb to his contemporaries, one need only look back to his rookie year - when fans were rabid for him to replace the oft-booed Doug Pederson. And they went nuts for Donovan when he stepped on the field.
The point is, he was booed, Donovan, for the same reason you are. The Birds were losing. He was not playing well.
Doug Pederson is white.
I like Donovan. A lot. I want to see him succeed. I want to see him get the respect, he does truly deserve. There's one way to get it: just win.
And put a little touch on your passes.
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