Donovan McNabb

Donovan McNabb’s career in Philadelphia was marked by controversy. Ask 10 Eagles fans how they feel about McNabb and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. The facts are what they are: McNabb was a six-time Pro Bowler who led the Eagles to five conference More... Donovan McNabb and His Almost Unfathomable Fall From Glory: Why [...] Donovan McNabb and His Almost Unfathomable Fall From Glory: Why No. 5 Needs to Retire Now is a post by the Best Sports Blogs at BallHyped.com. View and VoteRead Full Story

Donovan McNabb really has no home right now, but he’s working out in the offseason like a good boy.  He was near Philly for the dedication of a neonatal unit at a hospital and apparently he jumped at the chance to workout with some of his former teammates. Personally, I think that’s great.  However, what does this say about what went down in Philly?  Was it all T.O.?  Was it just the build-up of things like T.O. that led to Andy Reid being told Donovan was more trouble than he’s worth?  Or...Read Full Story

There is no denying the power of social media. Some of its uses are for breaking news, campaigning for a cause, sharing helpful hints, celebrating victories, rallying around a disaster, gossip and debate. For those who use social media, it can be a way of life or a guilty pleasure. Twitter is one such medium and it seems to have a staunch opponent in NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb . McNabb, whose public and professional persona have taken their fair share of hits over the years, was in...Read Full Story

Donovan McNabb has an apparent defender after the Redskins QB was the subject of criticism from boxer Bernard Hopkins last week. Conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh has come out in support of McNabb, who Hopkins essentially said wasn’t black enough. Limbaugh touched on Hopkins’ personal attack on his radio show on Friday. Here are excerpts from Limbaugh’s comments: “This is just the latest in what has been a long line of attacks on Donovan McNabb from black individuals and organizations...Read Full Story

Despite the disaster with Redskins QBs last year, Washington GM Bruce Allen told CSN Washington that if he had it to do over again, he would still make the trade with the Eagles to get Donovan McNabb. “We would make the move again with Donovan,” Allen said. “The 6-10 record wasn’t what we had dreamed of for the season.” But Allen also doesn’t blame McNabb for the subpar record. And he says the outside world doesn’t really know what went on inside the locker room. “When you’re inside the...Read Full Story

Yeah, it's like that. Bernard Hopkins.  Yeah, the boxer, doesn’t seem to like Donovan McNabb.  He went off the other day about McNabb and what Hopkins perceives as Donovan’s weaknesses. “You know how many times I hear in the city, from the hardcore Philly fan, that he’s soft?  They’re like, ‘Yo, Bernard, this guy is soft.’ Where do you think it comes from? It’s in his DNA, man.” “Look at professional boxing. I’ve never seen a suburban boxer be successful.  There has to be something in...Read Full Story

Donovan McNabb has an apparent defender after the Redskins QB was the subject of criticism from boxer Bernard Hopkins last week. Conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh has come out in support of McNabb, who Hopkins essentially said wasn’t black enough. Limbaugh touched on Hopkins’ personal attack on his radio show on Friday. Here are excerpts from Limbaugh’s comments: “This is just the latest in what has been a long line of attacks on Donovan McNabb from black individuals and organizations...Read Full Story

"First of all, I'm not a fan of Twitter. Nothing against their program or what they have, but as an athlete I think you need to get off twitter. All these social networks of you tweeting about you watching a game when you want to be playing in it, but you're mad you're not playing in it, so you're gonna criticize someone that's playing in it. I don't believe that that's the right deal. That's not professional by any means and you know we are all in a fraternity, so if you see a guy who's...Read Full Story

Soon-to-be EX Washington Redskins Quarterback Donovan McNabb isn't BLACK ENOUGH according to a Philadelphia boxer. ( Philly.com ) is reporting that boxer Bernard Hopkins is questioning the racial background of Donovan McNabb. He told reporters the following:  Forget this. Who is black?  He's got a suntan. That's all. Hopkins pointed out that because McNabb had a pretty PRIVILEGED life growing up, that he lacks TOUGHNESS on the NFL field. Seems that there's bad blood between McNabb, and...Read Full Story