Press Release: REDSKINS TRADE FOR DONOVAN McNABB - Introductory Press Conference Tuesday, April 6: Noon

[TK]

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
April 4, 2010


REDSKINS TRADE FOR DONOVAN McNABB
Redskins make rare intra-division trade for six-time Pro Bowler

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have acquired Donovan McNabb from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for their second pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and a draft choice in the 2011 NFL Draft.

"Donovan is an accomplished quarterback who has been a proven winner in the National Football League,” Redskins Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. “I have long admired his competitiveness and feel he will be an outstanding addition to the Redskins and our community. He knows our division and the roadmap to success in the NFC East. He will set a high standard of excellence and we are very excited to welcome Donovan to the Washington Redskins."

McNabb, 33, played in 148 games with 142 starts during his 11 seasons in Philadelphia. While with the Eagles, McNabb earned six Pro Bowl appearances (2000-04 and 2009) and completed 2,801-of-4,746 passing attempts (59.0%) for 32,873 yards, 216 touchdowns, 100 interceptions and a quarterback rating of 86.5. McNabb also added 573 rushing attempts for 3,249 yards (5.7 avg.) and 28 touchdowns.

He currently has the third-highest winning percentage among active quarterbacks (83-45-1, .647) behind Peyton Manning (119-59-0, .669) and Tom Brady (88-25-0, .779).

Since entering the NFL in 1999, McNabb ranks third in completions (2,801), third in passing yards (32,873), fourth in passing touchdowns (216), 14th in quarterback rating (86.5) and third in passes of 25 or more yards (273). McNabb also holds the best interception percentage in NFL history (2.1%) among quarterbacks who have played in 75 or more games.

In addition, McNabb has the second-best touchdown-to-interception ratio of all time, (209-96, 2.18) behind New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (217-92, 2.36).

The 6-2, 240-pound McNabb, is one of six players in NFL history with at least 25,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards (Randall Cunningham, Steve Young, Fran Tarkenton, Steve McNair and John Elway).

In 2009, McNabb started 14 games, completing 267-of-443 passing attempts (60.3%) for 3,553 yards, 22 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and a quarterback rating of 92.9.

McNabb was named NFC Offensive Player of the Year in 2004 when he set career highs in yards (3,875), touchdowns (31), completion percentage (64.0%) and quarterback rating (104.7) while leading the Eagles to an NFC Championship and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIX. He also became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 30 touchdowns and fewer than 10 interceptions in a season (2004).

While in Philadelphia, McNabb led the Eagles to five NFC Championship games while setting franchise records in passing attempts, completions, passing yards and passing touchdown and was named to the Eagles’ 75th Anniversary Team.

McNabb was originally selected by the Eagles in the first round (second overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.

McNabb, played collegiately at Syracuse where he was a four-year starter at quarterback and was named the Big East Conference’s offensive player of the decade (1990s), Big East offensive player of the year three times (1996-98), and first-team all conference quarterback in each of his four seasons. McNabb sett the Syracuse and Big East career records for touchdown passes (77), passing yards (8,389), total offensive yards (9,950) and total offensive plays (1,403). He also set school records in yards per game (221.1), passing efficiency (155.1) and yards per attempt (9.1).

McNabb was born on Nov. 25, 1976.

[authentic]

how many times do i need to pinch myself....I still can't believe it!

[SWFLSkins]

Put me down as dumbfounded at this point.

Need a new avatar for the Free Agent. Wowzers to say the least.

[fnkdctr(007)]

JIGGAWHAT? Well he is pretty good but Dang Nabit I had other plans

[36HAMMER]

when i read this i had to check the date and make sure it wasn't April 1st.I like it, the Skins can now trade down and then trade one of those picks again and stock pile a few pciks and build some things on this team.maybe trad with Seattle with their 3 pciks in the first 40 or soemthing like that.Yes we could take Okueng but to me it would be better to trade down,not too far as to take ouselves out of the running for one of the top Lt's.but from what i amseeing from this front office i am gaining confidence that they will do what needs to be done.Unbelieveable,thats about sums it up.I have often said to Eagles fans that if they didn't want Mcnabb i would be glad to take him off their hands.I will also say that Kolb is no gaurentee to succeed either.Never saw it coming even though i heard that they were talkin.Just never thought the Eagles would trade him to us.

[mjpanzer]

Love it. The haters are crazy.

This is what the haters wanted:

1st round: Clausen
2nd round: Best Tackle available.

NOW we will have:

1st round: Okung
2nd round: Mcnabb

Sounds good to me. Well, some may argue that the 3rd or 4th round pick next year changes everything, however we can definitely get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Campbell so that point is moot.

[Passepartout]

It could be a blessing or a curse. Blessing if the Eagles do poorly in 2010, Curse over the fans treating McNabb like garbage all during his tenure.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

Love it. The haters are crazy.

This is what the haters wanted:

1st round: Clausen
2nd round: Best Tackle available.

NOW we will have:

1st round: Okung
2nd round: Mcnabb

Sounds good to me. Well, some may argue that the 3rd or 4th round pick next year changes everything, however we can definitely get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Campbell so that point is moot.

Okung is probably going to be a Lion.

[Santana_89]

I'm happy:D i'm shocked but I definitely think that with repairing the oline it makes our offense legit along with the Shanny's,Cooley,Davis,CP,Santana,Devin,Malcolm,Mar ko, LJ andFWP something to look forward to again:D:D:D. I am a thrilled.



Welcome to D.C McNabb:helmet:

[BlueTalon]

I like it, the Skins can now trade down and then trade one of those picks again and stock pile a few pciks and build some things on this team.maybe trad with Seattle with their 3 pciks in the first 40 or soemthing like that.

Not the least bit interested, sorry.

[LandryLaysWood]

Yeah how people can be against this is beyond me. We will end up trading Campbell and maybe others to acquire more picks or you'll see a possible trade down. Bradford will be gone at #1 and I honestly don't think any other QB in this years draft deserves a 1st round grade. Draft a QB next year for the future and let him learn the system for 2-3 years while McNabb stays the starter.

I always said it...Philly fans don't deserve Donovan McNabb. All the guy did was win for them and they have been running him out of town for years. I'm beyond happy. The haters won't be haters when they see an accurate QB complete passes for us finally.

As far as the line goes...don't worry, Shanny does well with little talent and I guarantee you we address the line during the draft. This is a great move and actually makes us competitive next year.

HTTR!

[rk3025]

Mc Nabb is a real person as well as a player and the Redskins have been reborn!
Will Westbrook sign monday?

how many times do i need to pinch myself....I still can't believe it!

[JoeKnowsBest]

:cry: See that, that is me comming to terms with the fact that Sam Bradford won't be a Redkins franchise Quarterback. That is me crying tears for the doomed career of my beloved Sam Bradford's career in St. Louis. :(

Ok so we get a Pro-Bowl proven winner at QB, but at 33 years old and at the very end of his career. Which means a very small window to win, which our offensive line is not prepared for even if we did get Okung. Maybe we can trade him to St. Louis to swap spots and get their 2nd rounder. (Hey I can dream.)

[Coolio47]

TK, where was the odd hint!? lol, they musta kept you in the dark!:silly:

[gutlead74]

CB5= Cut By the 5th?
McNabb you torrmented us for years so you owe us big time!
Wouldn't it be great to win the SB in dallass with phillys cast off QB...... A guy can dream can't he?

[thesubmittedone]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!

[Coolio47]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!
for anyone who does not know...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx_ZU-qRD1Q

I was saying this to myself so much, i just don't know which side of the fence im going to yet...

[Brett81]

This is the best thing that Shanny has done since coming to DC. Now, as long as Kyle can talk to Donovan and help him stop throwing the ball into the ground between 5-10yds...this is definate improvement in wins over last year. Kolb is Philly's JC...guess they finally get to find out about their "kid".

[Enzo]

Yeah how people can be against this is beyond me. We will end up trading Campbell and maybe others to acquire more picks or you'll see a possible trade down. Bradford will be gone at #1 and I honestly don't think any other QB in this years draft deserves a 1st round grade. Draft a QB next year for the future and let him learn the system for 2-3 years while McNabb stays the starter.

I always said it...Philly fans don't deserve Donovan McNabb. All the guy did was win for them and they have been running him out of town for years. I'm beyond happy. The haters won't be haters when they see an accurate QB complete passes for us finally.

As far as the line goes...don't worry, Shanny does well with little talent and I guarantee you we address the line during the draft. This is a great move and actually makes us competitive next year.

HTTR!

I'm against it because McNabb is 100 yrs old in football years & besides if they don't fix the O-line he won't do any better than Campbell. What away to build for the future. There is one group of people I can't stand on this message board, the Jason Campbell haters. He might have been a bad, average, good, or great QB if given half a chance. But with a crappy O-line & 5 or 6 different coach with 5 or 6 different offensive system the man didn't have a chance.

[TV aka TeeVeli aka BAMBAM30]

When's the presser??

[cocojoey]

Redskins offered Haynesworth in exchange for McNabb? heres linkhttp://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Redskins-offered-Haynesworth-in-exchange-for-McN?urn=nfl,232011

[Ghost of Nibbs McPimpin]

There is one group of people I can't stand on this message board, the Jason Campbell haters. He might have been a bad, average, good, or great QB if given half a chance. But with a crappy O-line & 5 or 6 different coach with 5 or 6 different offensive system the man didn't have a chance.

You're free to go elsewhere. This is actually the most Jason friendly board on the net, as far as I know. You could even start a Jason fan club to follow him from team to team and system to system.

Most of your other arguments have been debunked. Great Qbs don't take 5 seasons and 50+ starts to figure it out usually and he was the reason we didn't have homefield advantage in 2007. Never have I seen a player get a pass while the rest of his team is bashed relentlessly--not until you guys. And he didn't have 5 or 6 systems. He had Gibbs, then Saunders (for two years, still sucked) which are both related systems and then Zorn for two years and sucked in year 2 of Zorn.

Thankfully, though, we don't have to worry about you and your excuses anymore. At an end JC's rule is and not short enough it was!

[21Knock_U_Out]

WTF?????????????????? I hate this. I hate McNabb. This ****ing sucks!

[Marlin02]

Dang! I'm still i chock.. haven't really decided if I like this move or not. I'll take a few hours to process!

[Brett81]

I'm against it because McNabb is 100 yrs old in football years & besides if they don't fix the O-line he won't do any better than Campbell. What away to build for the future. There is one group of people I can't stand on this message board, the Jason Campbell haters. He might have been a bad, average, good, or great QB if given half a chance. But with a crappy O-line & 5 or 6 different coach with 5 or 6 different offensive system the man didn't have a chance.

Well, then how old does that make Favre? 500 yrs? Well guess what, a 500 yr old QB took a team who couldn't get over the hump even with Adrian Peterson to the NFC Championship game last year. Tavaris Jackson, who I consider to be equal to JC in talent, couldn't make the jump and neither has Campbell...yet. If JC's gonna eventually do it one day, it won't be in DC.


WTF?????????????????? I hate this. I hate McNabb. This ****ing sucks!

I hear Cleveland always needs fans. I hated Donovan for always kicking the Skins butts for years, now we don't have to worry about that as fans anymore. Oh, and he has a winning record against the Cowgurls and Gnats...JC doesn't.

[21Knock_U_Out]

I hear Cleveland always needs fans. I hated Donovan for always kicking the Skins butts for years, now we don't have to worry about that as fans anymore. Oh, and he has a winning record against the Cowgurls and Gnats...JC doesn't.

Did I say I was going any where ?Did I say I hate the Redskins No? So:stfu:

[Pedro]

We're playing the win now game. I would have liked a season or so where we could sit back and relax and watch people grow, rather than the usual 'you spent to win, so you'd better win' we are so used to.

Unless we win a SB, then I'm happy lol. Nothing less will do though. Winning our division and a playoff game or two doesn't interest me. **** or bust.

[Special K]

I love Shanny!!! I think this is a great move and unveils to us a bit more what Shanny & Co. are thinking in terms of our draft.

[FrFan]

Now we have four QB on the roster and none is a long term answer so far. What upsets me is that we lost another set of valuable draft picks for an aging QB. I hope we are going to put up a trade to get these picks back. On the other hand the Eagles could experience the boomerang effect of this trade to a division rival (I hope McNabb will pluck those Eagles). It is also probably a sign of the end of JC in DC. Wait and see, Allahan will probably trade again, and in the end we will have a very good team.

[UK SKINS FAN '74]

These time zones are a killer. Go to bed on a slow news day & wake to this! Like the move, hate the fact we have so few draft picks. I can see this move as the catalyst for further trade moves.

[FatboysSkins]

Wait, Wait, Wait. Hold on you mean I'm gonna have to cheer for McNabb this year? Wow this is going to be weird considering I hated McNabb for all these years because he was an eagle first of all and second he used to abuse us. I'll get over it though once I hear McNabb drops back he's looking deep, oh he connects with Moss for the TD:ols:. You know what I do like JC but the one thing I didn't like was how he over threw his recievers and if he was more accurate we would have had a better offense. So we'll have at least like 9 more passing TD's alone this year wit McNabb playing QB because he has tremendous accuracy when it comes to the long ball. I am going to be honest I was not expecting to much this year, but I am truly excited now even though we still have alot of holes to fill.:helmet:

[Ax]

Well, the old saying is, "winning cures everything".

We'll see. I sure could use the cure right now, cause this makes me sick.

If Cerrato made this trade...?

I'm prepared for the worst. But, as always, hoping for the best.

[budski]

This is what makes the NFL so much fun to watch. Imagine Dallas trading Staubach to the skins, or skins trading Riggins to the Eagles back in the day?

[ConnSKINS26]

Well, the old saying is, "winning cures everything".

We'll see. I sure could use the cure right now, cause this makes me sick.

If Cerrato made this trade...?

I'm prepared for the worst. But, as always, hoping for the best.

Cerrato would have given up next year's first or something. :doh:

[Redskinzfan30]

Cerrato would have given up next year's first or something. :doh:

That and he would have taken C.J. Spiller with 4 this year. :doh:

[HailtoClark#84]

Wow!
Just Wow!

[Veretax]

NOW we will have:

1st round: Okung
2nd round: Mcnabb

Sounds good to me. Well, some may argue that the 3rd or 4th round pick next year changes everything, however we can definitely get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Campbell so that point is moot.

I'm not convinced that Detroit passes on Okung, but if St Louis DOES in fact take Bradford, they could be tempted by Suh, and KC might think this is a short term move and could move up for Clausen. Who knows.

[dfbovey]

Is Brandon Marshall next?

[The_Godfather]

I guess it's time for a new following..."The McNabb Mob" maybe?

[peajay2166]

Now we have a better qb than campbell, now trade Haynesworth and pick up 2 offensive linemen.

[rk3025]

Great move!
NFC executives of year should be Snyder, Allen and Shanny!
I was scared we might get another Shuler in the draft.

how many times do i need to pinch myself....I still can't believe it!

[wysknz1]

Does this increase our chances of trading down?

Really, we stole him. Reminds me of how Shanny raped the Skins in the past.

[Passizle]

Well... at least we know that thte Skins will not be choosing a QB at #4. I'm kind of lukewarm on the idea. McNabb is good... but old, and we gave up alot to get him IMO.

[Capt Rich Fla]

Hello! We have no offensive line! Wait till mcnutbag gets slammed to the ground a couple of times. His old *** is gonna die! Then he's gonna start *****ing about who's not blocking or running or what ever. This is just horrid.

[UK SKINS FAN '74]

Can we expect a formal press conference for this ? I would think a trade for a starting QB would warrant one. Or will we wait until we have shipped JC out first ?

[rigg044]

Guess I'm going with the last choice on this. Yall can say what you want but IMO...we drop JC & TC and get what we can get out them (maybe some more picks) and pick up Donovan McNabb. Yes, it pains me to say it too but Donovan McNabb. He's got a buttload of WCO experience knows our division opponents and only has about another 4 year signing left in him.

Bring in McNabb and start him. Bring in two young rookie QB's and let them learn while we continue to work out the O-line. Then next off-season open up the battle between the QB's and let the best man play while McNabb continues to influence and teach our young QB's.

There I said it, and yes it pains me to say it but it's my opinion and I promise you won't hear it again on the QB subject.

:point2sky 2+ months ago

[Capt Rich Fla]

Think about this for a minute. The Raiders were not willing to do what the Skins did to get McNabb. Oh my............

[StillUnknown]

any announcement on when the press conference will be?

[Redskinzfan30]

Think about this for a minute. The Raiders were not willing to do what the Skins did to get McNabb. Oh my............

That's not true. McNabb said he would retire if he was traded to the Raiders.

[Santana_89]

any announcement on when the press conference will be?

Noon on Tuesday:laugh:

[zoony]

Apparently several months of rigorous film study by Allen and Shanahan have led to the conclusion that our QB sucks. The FA moves support this 100%.

What's not to like about the new regime?

[TK]

Hello! We have no offensive line! Wait till mcnutbag gets slammed to the ground a couple of times. His old *** is gonna die! Then he's gonna start *****ing about who's not blocking or running or what ever. This is just horrid.
Yeah because the season opener is tomorrow.

Oh wait.

[authentic]

Apparently several months of rigorous film study by Allen and Shanahan have led to the conclusion that our QB sucks. The FA moves support this 100%.

True...not only that though, but i'm sure they definately considered the fact that McNabb has played in essentially the same system. So the learning curve shouldn't be much of an issue. I'm still waiting to see what we can get for JC, but overall this was a great deal.

[authentic]

Hello! We have no offensive line! Wait till mcnutbag gets slammed to the ground a couple of times. His old *** is gonna die! Then he's gonna start *****ing about who's not blocking or running or what ever. This is just horrid.

Come on bro., they will likely trade JC for additional picks. They can draft Okung @4. They can trade out of the 4th to aquire more picks to address the Oline. They can wait until after the draft to aquire released players....There are many options to address the line. Put the hateraid down.

[Maximus71]

So the people that are against this move or hating it and know what is best for the team than Shanny and our GM are just wasting their talents on this message board. I suggest you boys and girls send in your resume's to the Redskins ASAP, I am sure they cant wait to hire you :D

What are you going to do with JC? He sucks, he is not a good QB and Shanny knows it. You cant bring a rookie QB and have him start and get killed so what do you do to give you a good shot at winning some games while improving? Bring in Mchunky, trade JC for a 3rd round pick, pick a QB in the draft and improve the OL and DL the next 2 years.

[Polo3]

Love it. The haters are crazy.

This is what the haters wanted:

1st round: Clausen
2nd round: Best Tackle available.

NOW we will have:

1st round: Okung
2nd round: Mcnabb

Sounds good to me. Well, some may argue that the 3rd or 4th round pick next year changes everything, however we can definitely get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Campbell so that point is moot.

Agreed!!!

[TYFNGUY]

Someone needs to make the hitler rant youtube video for this trade!

[prufRock]

And this is why the Skins will always be the quick-fix offseason champs. Look how excited the fan-base gets at a move that will have a maximum of 3-years worth of dividends, if that.

We'll all be sitting around in 2013, with a still-depleted line, no depth at any position on the roster, no core of young players to rely on, no QB, and no Super Bowl, and we'll wonder why no one saw it coming.

Seriously though, renew your season tickets and order your jerseys now.

[Clutch03]

And this is why the Skins will always be the quick-fix offseason champs. Look how excited the fan-base gets at a move that will have a maximum of 3-years worth of dividends, if that.

We'll all be sitting around in 2013, with a still-depleted line, no depth at any position on the roster, no core of young players to rely on, no QB, and no Super Bowl, and we'll wonder why no one saw it coming.

Seriously though, renew your season tickets and order your jerseys now.

Now here is the question I have for you: If you know that is how the Redskins will end up in 2013 will you still remain a fan? If so, doesn't that make you look like the silly one?

I'd much rather believe that upgrading at the most important position on the team will make the team better. I also believe that the Skins are not done dealing, meaning they still have PLENTY of time to add quality offensive lineman.

One thing that another poster pointed out was that this draft is deep with OL talent. This means that a lot of teams will get a influx of OL on their respective teams and will have to make decisions about keeping the incumbent OL player since they now have younger talent. This means that we may see a LOT of quality o-lineman get cut which we can pick them up for cheap.

But hey you keep cheering for that team you described.

[elkabong82]

Think about this for a minute. The Raiders were not willing to do what the Skins did to get McNabb. Oh my............

they shipped Randy Moss out for a 4th and brought in Seymour for a 1st rounder. That organization should not be used in any kind of comparitive measure, IMO. What they do or do not do is irrelevant to the rest of the NFL, IMO anyways.

[prufRock]

We can all speculate about what OTHER moves the team will make, but right now on its own merit and within the context of what this team needs, I don't think it's a good move.

Sure, if they move Campbell and some other players and recoup their lost picks and somehow manage to have their cake and eat it too then it's part of a great offseason, but if this is their only move, I don't like it.

[Clutch03]

We can all speculate about what OTHER moves the team will make, but right now on its own merit and within the context of what this team needs, I don't think it's a good move.

Sure, if they move Campbell and some other players and recoup their lost picks and somehow manage to have their cake and eat it too then it's part of a great offseason, but if this is their only move, I don't like it.

Agreed, if this is their only move than yes the move is bad. But with the moves that Allen/Shanahan have made so far they make me believe two things: 1. That I have no idea what their next move will be. 2. There are more moves to come

[jtpop]

Donovan makes the OL better by getting rid of the ball quicker instead of holding on to it forever like Jason did at times. We will draft a LT, and I will concede we will still need a RT but a quicker and more decisive QB will improve our mediocre line might even make them average.

[DjKam1]

We over payed for him in the sense that we gave away a high 2nd rounder plus a pick next year. The Eagles traded him because they had a deal they couldn't refuse, they are going to continue getting younger and more talented with that 2nd round pick, while we as the Redskins get older. This draft has a deep draft full of talent, and the Eagles have 11 picks, how many do we have?

I'm not sure if this is a good deal, seems eerily similar to when Gibbs v2 came back and traded away Ramsey and we acquired Brunell. I just hope Mcnabb punishes the eagles year after year for trading him.

[lyon514]

wasn't brennan number 5? wonder if heis gonna make donovan pay for the jersey?

[skins fan1010]

Love it. The haters are crazy.

This is what the haters wanted:

1st round: Clausen
2nd round: Best Tackle available.

NOW we will have:

1st round: Okung
2nd round: Mcnabb

Sounds good to me.

Or we could have had Okung and Campbell AND a second round pick AND a fourth round pick. I'd bet most haters thought Campbell was pretty good compared with most others. For example:

http://www.extremeskins.com/showpost.php?p=7424228&postcount=1

[terrifNick21]

Hello! We have no offensive line! Wait till mcnutbag gets slammed to the ground a couple of times. His old *** is gonna die! Then he's gonna start *****ing about who's not blocking or running or what ever. This is just horrid.

Someone's a bit hurt that Brennan won't be around much longer...

[LoveMySkins]

McNabb will be on the ground shortly. Snyder's plane is currently on approach to Dulles.

[Pedro]

Beating Philly a time or two doesn't count as a success, JC did that twice the other season and it counted for jack, same now. Getting to the playoffs doesn't count either, Romo does it regularly and it is as meaningless for us to do the same 'get there, go home' as he does.

Nothing wrong with trading picks for players. All comes down to winning the SB. Do that you're a hero, don't and you're a failure. As the anti JC crowd says, it's all about winning.

On a personal note I'm excited to see us play. Shanny Snr obviously thinks we can win now, Shanny knows best ;)

If he wins a SB he's going to Canton, if he doesn't I don't see him getting in (it was Elway/Davis that made the difference). High stakes indeed.

[Painkiller]

I suspect that there is much more in the works. After the off-season is over I think we will be able to look back over the big picture, and most of us will come to the conclusion that this was a great move for the team.

[planter]

Donavan is definitely an upgrade. And poor JC continues his legacy as the most unlucky QB in NFL history.

Today Detroit traded for a quality offensive lineman (Sims) increasing the chances they will draft defensive T Suh (instead of Okung).

If the Skins do get Okung and somehow improve/draft at RT.... and get a safety to cover passes....

And Haslett adapts to his talent, gradually moving to a 3-4, rather than forcing square pegs (Haynesworth, Carter, Macintosh, Orakpo into square holes.....

We have outside chance at the playoffs!

[boston skins fan]

I love this move and all the moves so far this offseason and heres why.

We need depth on both lines. We upgraded at QB, we will trade JC and maybe a acouple others and recoup some picks. and focus ALL picks on line help. Next year we can start focusing on getting younger at QB, RB, and what ever else we need.

Anyone complaing that we are getting older not younger this is true but with the picks we had there is no way we do it over night. So we focus on getting younger on the line this year. Then next year we can look to draft our franchise QB let him sit and learn. Draft a young running back drop willie and CP.

Believe it or not this move made us younger and you dont realize it yet.

[SKINchiefer]

The next best thing to happen to JC since Shanahan, unless he's eventually like the wind.

[Woofer]

I just hope McNabb shaves that beard. ugh.

[ConnSKINS26]

Think about this for a minute. The Raiders were not willing to do what the Skins did to get McNabb. Oh my............

False. McNabb wasn't willing to go to the Raiders. He wouldn't sign an extension there, and even threatened to retire.

If you're going to virtually run around like a chicken with its head cut off after this trade, at least read up on what the hell you're spewing about.

[mbws]

Okung is probably going to be a Lion.


Lions just picked up OL from Seattle, so they may go DL with the first pick.

[terrifNick21]

Lions just picked up OL from Seattle, so they may go DL with the first pick.

The lineman they picked up was a guard, so that doesn't mean they won't take Okung.

[rk3025]

Just picked up a case of Chunky Soup!!!

The lineman they picked up was a guard, so that doesn't mean they won't take Okung.

[Seabee1973]

Just picked up a case of Chunky Soup!!!


Thats all we paid for mcnabb?:cool:

[onnie007]

We better select a LT at No. 4 but I could understand the BPA strategy if Okung is no longer available.

[GothSkinsFan]

I'm *still* in shock, and I don't know if it's bad or good? I don't like the idea of trading our 2nd though.

[Travdaskin]

I'm *still* in shock, and I don't know if it's bad or good? I don't like the idea of trading our 2nd though.
Will any second round player be better than McNabb this year? Or have a better impact? That's how I think of it. He was the best QB available, and we grabbed him up....

[BlueTalon]

Sounds good to me. Well, some may argue that the 3rd or 4th round pick next year changes everything, however we can definitely get a 3rd or 4th round pick for Campbell so that point is moot.
What are you going to do with JC? He sucks, he is not a good QB and Shanny knows it. You cant bring a rookie QB and have him start and get killed so what do you do to give you a good shot at winning some games while improving? Bring in Mchunky, trade JC for a 3rd round pick...
Sorry, but I think you guys are delusional. Would you guys give up a 3rd round pick for Campbell? Or a 4th? If not, what makes you think anyone else would?

[Califan007]

Sorry, but I think you guys are delusional. Would you guys give up a 3rd round pick for Campbell? Or a 4th? If not, what makes you think anyone else would?

I wouldn't have given up a 2nd for AJ Feeley lol...doesn't mean nobody else would have, either (obviously).

I wouldn't have given up 3rd and 4th round picks for Brandon Lloyd (or was it TJ Duckett?)...doesn't mean nobody else would have, either (obviously).

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Sometimes turning over a new leaf is what a person needs.

Welcome McNugget ;)

[BlueTalon]

I wouldn't have given up a 2nd for AJ Feeley lol...doesn't mean nobody else would have, either (obviously).

I wouldn't have given up 3rd and 4th round picks for Brandon Lloyd (or was it TJ Duckett?)...doesn't mean nobody else would have, either (obviously).
True enough, but there's a humongous difference between acknowledging something like that as a possibility, and counting on it happening. It seems to me that some people here are counting on someone giving them a 3rd round pick for Jason Campbell, and barring an ill-timed senior moment, it's not going to happen.

[boomlop30]

is there anywhere I can watch/listen to the presser on a computer?

[heliKCx17]

hey guys any way to watch the presser from an iphone?

[Rocky21]

Anyone have a link to the presser? I looked on Comcast's website and nothing.

[Mark The Homer]

The presser has been moved to 12:15, per Redskins.com.

[HigSkin]

KJ is interviewing Art Monk on CSN. They'll be carrying it.

BMitch asked Art about the young receivers. He started with they're young! :ols:

[Boss_Hogg]

so will NFL.com

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d8175bb82/Watch-live-Redskins-to-introduce-McNabb

[HigSkin]

I guess they're late because McNabb is still working out.

[Mark The Homer]

The presser has been moved to 12:15, per Redskins.com.


KJ is interviewing Art Monk on CSN. They'll be carrying it.

Yes. Here is the link if you don't have CSN: http://www.redskins.com/media/redskinsParkStream.jsp

Firefox: http://mfile.akamai.com/54808/live/reflector:53624.asx?bkup=21815&prop=n

nfl.com link: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d8175bb82/Watch-live-Redskins-to-introduce-McNabb

[Hardcore Zornography]

Ugggggh why cant these things ever friggin start on time?!?!?! I have to leave for work in 16 minutes. Let's get this mess going.

[HigSkin]

BMitch just said McNabb's agent reached out to the Skins because he wanted to come here. He also said Reid wanted to either keep him or trade him to somewhere that he wanted to go.

LOL, one of the happiest guys in the crowd is Haslett. He gets to get inside McNabb's head about how to game plan against Philly.

[SkinsHomer]

I'm excited...I hope they make him put a jersey on haha

[Titaw]

Redskins.com is carrying it

[lovetoaster]

Will any second round player be better than McNabb this year? Or have a better impact? That's how I think of it. He was the best QB available, and we grabbed him up....

I agree with your point, but the second round pick could pay off for much more than just one year, or 3-4 years. With that being said, I am for the deal. A couple of years of McNabb is more production that you could likely get from that second and fourth round pick.

[noshirtforyou]

mic check 123 mic check 123

[SkinsHomer]

A couple of years of McNabb is more production that you could likely get from that second and fourth round pick.


Not to mention the instant leadership and respect he'll command. I LOVE that.

[lovetoaster]

Yes. Here is the link if you don't have CSN: http://www.redskins.com/media/redskinsParkStream.jsp

Firefox: http://mfile.akamai.com/54808/live/reflector:53624.asx?bkup=21815&prop=n

nfl.com link: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d8175bb82/Watch-live-Redskins-to-introduce-McNabb

Thanks MTH!

[SkinsHomer]

C'moooooon let's get this party started

[HigSkin]

BMitch is salavating at the rumors about Marshall being added to Moss, Cooley, Davis, Thomas, Kelly, CP, Johnson and Parker with McNabb as the QB.

[Uncle Boy]

im on the redskins.com stream... is it still a black screen stream for anyone else? have they started yet?

[HigSkin]

im on the redskins.com stream... is it still a black screen stream for anyone else? have they started yet?

He's coming to the mike.

[SkinsHomer]

im on the redskins.com stream... Is it still a black screen stream for anyone else? Have they started yet?


its starting

[Mark The Homer]

Yes. Here is the link if you don't have CSN: http://www.redskins.com/media/redskinsParkStream.jsp

Firefox: http://mfile.akamai.com/54808/live/reflector:53624.asx?bkup=21815&prop=n

nfl.com link: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d8175bb82/Watch-live-Redskins-to-introduce-McNabb

Again - it'll be on Comcast SportsNet, NFL Network, or any of the links above. It is starting now.

[Redskinzfan30]

Here we go!!

[HigSkin]

McNabb is talking the parallels between Elway at 34 and him turning 34 starting out under Shanny.

There must be Philly press in the room asking some tough "why'd they let you go" questions.

[Uncle Boy]

^^thanks guys..its working for me

[renaissance]

McNabb needs to shave that doofus mustache! Also he looks miserable.

[holmester]

Well it seems that the Redskins definitely were NOT his team of choice. You see the face he made when asked that question? Kind of disturbing.

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

Portis looks scared, curious and excited all at the same time.:laugh:

[HigSkin]

Well it seems that the Redskins definitely were NOT his team of choice. You see the face he made when asked that question? Kind of disturbing.

BMitch talked to him and says differently. I think McNabb was taking a swipe at the media there about rumors.

[Mooka]

Well it seems that the Redskins definitely were NOT his team of choice. You see the face he made when asked that question? Kind of disturbing. Well, I don't think he wanted to be traded in the first place.

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

BMitch talked to him and says differently. I think McNabb was taking a swipe at the media there about rumors.
I agree. McNabb doesn't seem to like the assumptions the media makes sometimes. Sounds arrogant of him but I like that in him.

[Titaw]

Not likin this at all now. He really doesn't look like and hasn't intimated that he is here for the long term. If he is not extended and is only here for one year, Imma be PISSED!!

[HigSkin]

He's been studying film of the old Denver offense. He's happy about having a running game.

[Mooka]

Not likin this at all now. He really doesn't look like and hasn't intimated that he is here for the long term. If he is not extended and is only here for one year, Imma be PISSED!! No way in hell we would trade for a player for 1 year. Especially a player in the last year on his contract with a high salary.

The contract extension talks were well in place before any team would trade for McNabb.

[HigSkin]

Not likin this at all now. He really doesn't look like and hasn't intimated that he is here for the long term. If he is not extended and is only here for one year, Imma be PISSED!!

Relax, he just got here. He is using "we" and "team" in his statements. His only contact was last night at dinner and working out this morning to get to know the players. It's not his team yet but will be by the start of the season.

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

No way in hell we would trade for a player for 1 year. Especially a player in the last year on his contract with a high salary.

The contract extension talks were well in place before any team would trade for McNabb.
I wouldn't say 'no way in hell' with this franchise.

Nothing would surprise me.

[Titaw]

No way in hell we would trade for a player for 1 year. Especially a player in the last year on his contract with a high salary.

The contract extension talks were well in place before any team would trade for McNabb.

Hopefully, that is the case, but I am reamining skeptical until I hear that he has been signed for the next 3-5 years.

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

Carlos better tuck that lip in or else it'll get caught on a trip wire!:pfft:

[Brandon Lloyd Christmas]

No way in hell we would trade for a player for 1 year. Especially a player in the last year on his contract with a high salary.

The contract extension talks were well in place before any team would trade for McNabb.


lol at anyone even thinking hes not here for at least 3 seasons. he'll get a 3 years 30 mil contract with incentive stuff, or maybe a 4 year contract with a crazy backloaded 4th year if he pulls a brett favre.

[HigSkin]

Just when he was saying you can't focus on me, me, me and the camera panned out to LOS!

[Redskinzfan30]

Just when he was saying you can't focus on me, me, me and the camera panned out to LOS!

I'm watching on NFLN so I didn't see that but it's very funny :ols:

[SKSFN813366]

Some of the comments here are funny. McNabb is going to be a great leader on this team, and he will be here a while. Enjoy him for we could be seeing the second Philadelphia QB being traded to Washington and bringing glory back to the team (see: Sonny Jurgensen).

Great job, Dan Snyder! You did exactly what the fans wanted. You hire a legitimate GM, a great coach, and let them run the show. Now we have a true franchise quarterback. In Shanahan and Allen we trust! Enjoy this!

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

I'm watching on NFLN so I didn't see that but it's very funny :ols:
His mouth was open in great LOS fashion.:ols:

[SkinsHomer]

At least he is honest about his feelings about staying in Philly. Overall, I like the attitude. He wanted to stay in Philly, but it didn't work out that way, and he's here to help this team win. It's not about him, its about the team.

I like it.

[I_Bleed_B&G]

I like how Snyder is sitting way in the back. Love it!

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

Wow. McNabb sure does have a big head.

I'd like to put his noggin up against Haynesworth and compare.

[BuddyLeeGhostHunter]

Somehow that jersey looks fake.:ols:

[Redskinzfan30]

Not likin this at all now. He really doesn't look like and hasn't intimated that he is here for the long term. If he is not extended and is only here for one year, Imma be PISSED!!

He said I hope to get to know the VA MD DC area better as I'm here for the next few years. So I'm sure he's willing to sign an extension.

[Stugein]

Anyone got a pic of him holding up the jersey with Shanahan?

[autograph]

Anyone got a pic of him holding up the jersey with Shanahan?



http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/nfl/index

[McMVP]

Congrats on acquiring our old QB - I think it was a good move for the Skins...

It will sure make our match-ups even more enjoyable...

It was a really strange feeling watching that PC....

[tml6157]

Anyone have a link to where I can watch the entire press conference i just got home from work.

[Travdaskin]

Anyone have a link to where I can watch the entire press conference i just got home from work.

I missed it too :(

[Mark The Homer]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/06/mcnabb-says-he-was-treated-fairly-in-philly/

[Stugein]

Anyone got a pic of him holding up the jersey with Shanahan?

http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/nfl/index

Woot. Thanks.

[tml6157]

http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/06/mcnabb-says-he-was-treated-fairly-in-philly/

I saw that already but im looking for the whole thing its usually up on the website right after its over but its not there.

[GaryGreenMonk]

Not likin this at all now. He really doesn't look like and hasn't intimated that he is here for the long term. If he is not extended and is only here for one year, Imma be PISSED!!

my philly fan friend suggested that McNabb chose the Redskins because we wouldn't extend him.. he could finish the last year of his current contract and then go wherever he wants instead of being sort of pin holed into Oakland or Buffalo.

so it's possible we are a stop gap for him.

[Califan007]

my philly fan friend suggested that McNabb chose the Redskins because we wouldn't extend him.. he could finish the last year of his current contract and then go wherever he wants instead of being sort of pin holed into Oakland or Buffalo.

so it's possible we are a stop gap for him.

Apparently none of the teams would agree to an extension before the trade, so I wouldn't put too much faith into your friend's speculation.

[GaryGreenMonk]

Apparently none of the teams would agree to an extension before the trade, so I wouldn't put too much faith into your friend's speculation.

I don't think that's true. I thought I read that Buffalo AND Oakland were offering extensions.. but he chose us instead.

[tml6157]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2010/writers/peter_king/04/06/mail/mcnabb-shanahan.jpg

[NewCliche21]

Anyone feel like he didn't seem too thrilled to be here?

I'm watching it now, as I just got home from work, and when asked if Washington were his first choice, he snapped back and said, "Did you get that from your 'sources', too?"

Not feeling this.

[Skinem]

Mcnabb behind our offensive line means the same ole thing Mcnabb running for his life just like JC.

[Shiv]

Anyone feel like he didn't seem too thrilled to be here?

I'm watching it now, as I just got home from work, and when asked if Washington were his first choice, he snapped back and said, "Did you get that from your 'sources', too?"

Not feeling this.

I didn't get that impression. It seemed more like he's just tired of the media always making up rumors. Seemed like a shot and a snap at them, nothing to do with the actual question at hand.

[Shiv]

Mcnabb behind our offensive line means the same ole thing Mcnabb running for his life just like JC.

But after he scrambles he'll actually make a play?:silly:

[RichmondRedskin88]

But after he scrambles he'll actually make a play?:silly:

We're talking about the current McNabb. Not the one from 2004. Yes he can scramble but not as good anymore

[SlinginSammy HOF '63]

Mcnabb behind our offensive line means the same ole thing Mcnabb running for his life just like JC.

we will be improving the line, but the difference which is a gulf of difference is DMac can read defenses, doesn't have the slow motion throw and can actually go vertical on his passes as opposed to dumpoffs.

[Thirtyfive2seven]

Yeah how people can be against this is beyond me. We will end up trading Campbell and maybe others to acquire more picks or you'll see a possible trade down. Bradford will be gone at #1 and I honestly don't think any other QB in this years draft deserves a 1st round grade. Draft a QB next year for the future and let him learn the system for 2-3 years while McNabb stays the starter.

I always said it...Philly fans don't deserve Donovan McNabb. All the guy did was win for them and they have been running him out of town for years. I'm beyond happy. The haters won't be haters when they see an accurate QB complete passes for us finally.

As far as the line goes...don't worry, Shanny does well with little talent and I guarantee you we address the line during the draft. This is a great move and actually makes us competitive next year.

HTTR!I'm all for it as well but McNabb was not and never has been an 'accurate' passer. Check his completion percentage!

[Coolio47]

we will be improving the line, but the difference which is a gulf of difference is DMac can read defenses, doesn't have the slow motion throw and can actually go vertical on his passes as opposed to dumpoffs.
qft.
I was a Campbell supporter, but now appears to be the time to move on, which we have effectively done.

[Shiv]

we will be improving the line, but the difference which is a gulf of difference is DMac can read defenses, doesn't have the slow motion throw and can actually go vertical on his passes as opposed to dumpoffs.

It really did irk me that Campbell HAD to go through his progressions each time. He could never figure out before the snap where the best place to go with the ball was unless it was a quick slant, which was already determined anyways. McNabb will bring that.