How Does McNabb Trade Affect Fantasy Football

At first, some fantasy owners may see the trade of Donovan McNabb from a team with speedy young receivers to a team built around a running game as a step back. But if you really analyze how Mike Shanahan uses his quarterbacks you may change your mind. The Eagles don’t run the ball, and because of that defenses are constantly prepared for the big play or at least the pass. Opposing coaches love seeing the Eagles in 3rd and short situations as history has shown the Birds are clueless at picking up those 2-3 yards for a first down. McNabb has made a living with the big strike and has always found a way to…

The Hot Topic: Eagle Quarterbacks & 40 times

Will the McNabb trade rumors ever end…No Good for him, Mike Vick should be happy to be a quarterback. With comments to the media about wanting to go to a specific team only adds more of a headache to make it happen. Vick should be happy to get a starting gig anywhere and needs to remain quit for the time being. “If I could play for any team in the league, it would probably be two teams, but if I had to pick one, it would probably be the Carolina Panthers,” Vick said, via Charles Chandler of the Charlotte Observer. adding: ”Well, you know, it’s close to home,” Vick said. “I like the uniforms. You get…

Eagles Strong Even Without McNabb

Eagles Strong Even Without McNabb In week 2 the Eagles may not “Brees” through the Saints like they did through the Panthers. The word out of Philadelphia is that Kevin Kolb will be starting in place of Donovan McNabb if he is unable to play on Sunday due to his broken rib. The players and coaching staff in Philadelphia have expressed their confidence in Kolb getting the start, but not everyone feels this way, especially Philly fans. Rightfully so, Kolb has not been too impressive in his regular season performances. Last year Kolb was only called in for the second half of the Ravens game in which McNabb was benched, or if a game was…