Why did mcnabb get benched

So, what has the discussion been like in Philly, the place where McNabb was the franchise player for the last 11 years? In my unofficial survey, many sports radio talk show hosts, many of whom never liked or simply resented McNabb for whatever reasons , are now treating McNabb's benching as if the Eagles just won the Super Bowl. Ah, the feeling of vindication! Popular statements heard from these expert talking heads and their callers and my gut reactions :. Check the record book.

Even with his tepid start in Washington, McNabb has a career regular-season record of tied for 14th most wins all-time; only 6 of those 14 have a higher winning percentage. Is he playing the best ball of his career? Does he have anything left? I think so. Look at his stats from last year when he led an almost entirely new supporting cast with a woeful O-line to an record. Now, he has a new, woeful O-line and almost nobody to hand off to or throw to, and he's not thriving statistically.

Yes, there are dopes in the national media, every bit as much as there are birdbrains locally, but in general, the national guys have been much more objective when it comes to McNabb and to head coach Andy Reid than the local media and fans have.

I'm not going to solve this divide in a couple sentences, but in general, anyone with objectivity will examine their fairly excellent record together for what it is: An excellent record. They do not hold these guys personally responsible for not winning The Big One , or for not kissing the butts of the local media, or for not taking them to a parade. We'll see over more time and evidence than the 7 or 8 games played so far.

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