Tag: Donovan McNabb

Eagles QB Carson Wentz is the fastest to 100 passing TDs in franchise history

Eagles QB Carson Wentz is the fastest to 100 passing TDs in franchise history

The Philadelphia Eagles lead the Cincinnati Bengals 13-10 at the half thanks to a Carson Wentz touchdown pass to Greg Ward and that score made team history. Wentz recorded his 100th career touchdown pass and in the process became the quickest to the century mark, beating out Donovan McNabb.

Wentz went passed the century mark during his 59th career NFL game and he now sits in fifth place all-time on the Eagles touchdown list.

Donovan McNabb named the Eagles best player not yet enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Donovan McNabb named the Eagles best player not enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Donovan McNabb is currently the Eagles all-time leading passer and a member of the Philadelphia Eagles ring of honor, meaning he’s in the franchise’s Hall of Fame. The former Syracuse star had a really successful career and had the fortune of playing in four straight NFC title games (five altogether).

The conversation about No. 5’s worthiness for Canton is a conversation that could go on for years, but there’s no doubt that McNabb has the numbers and credentials to someday get enshrined.

CBS Sports recently took a look at all 32 NFL team’s best player not yet enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The No. 2 pick in the 1999 NFL Draft landed the honor for the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles – Donovan McNabb, QB
The No. 2 pick in the 1999 draft, McNabb quickly won over the City of Brotherly Love after leading the Eagles to the playoffs in 2000, his first season as a starter. Over the next four years, McNabb would lead Philadelphia to four consecutive NFC Championship Games and an NFC title at the end of the 2004 season. McNabb would lead the Eagles to a fifth NFC title game in 2008 before earning his final Pro Bowl berth as Philadelphia’s quarterback in 2009. Including the playoffs, McNabb posted an impressive 101-56-1 record as the Eagles’ starting quarterback. His 1-5 record in championship games is likely the reason why he has struggled to gain more Hall of Fame momentum.

Besides his impressive overall record, McNabb is the Eagles all-time leader attempts (2,801), Completions (4,746), passing yards (32,873) and touchdowns (216).

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Best to Wear Number Five? Notre Dame Legend Left Off List

Who is the best college football player to ever wear number five? Fox Sports asked but left a Notre Dame legend off their list of answers.

In their Cinco De Mayo celebration Tuesday, Fox Sports was asking who the best player to ever wear number five in college football was.  Some great nominees were on there including Reggie Bush, Christian McCaffrey and LaDanian Tomlinson in recent years.

Notre Dame even had a nomination in the form of Manti Te’o who wore jersey number five for the Fighting Irish between 2009-2012, finishing second in the Heisman Trophy voting his senior year.

Looking at their list, sure, everyone is a rather modern player with both Edgerrin James and Donovan McNabb ending their college careers in 1998 being the oldest players listed.  They don’t however say a word about there being a year or era requirement to decide.

So, isn’t there a certain Heisman Trophy winner from Notre Dame that is missing from this list?

I get that Paul Hornung is considered by many to be among the most-overrated players in the history of the NFL.  When you hear his name plenty immediately argue against his bust being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

He’s also the only player to ever win a Heisman Trophy despite playing on a losing team, doing so in 1956.  The quarterback ran for all of 420 yards that season while throwing for 917 more with three touchdown passes, good for the second most total yards in the nation that season (1337).

Hornung beat out Johnny Majors of Tennessee and Tom MacDonald of Oklahoma, who actually received more first place votes that season.  However, isn’t it a little strange to have a number five from a school mentioned as the best to wear a number when the same school produced an actual Heisman winner?

Just a thought.

For the record – the correct answer is Reggie Bush, even if USC isn’t currently allowed to claim him.

5 things to know about new Bears WR Trevor Davis

Get to know the Bears’ newest receiver Trevor Davis.

The Chicago Bears added another piece of depth at receiver and a special teams contributor in four-year veteran Trevor Davis, who signed a one-year deal with the team on Wednesday.

While Davis hasn’t been used much in the passing game, he’s served a key special teams role in three years with the Green Bay Packers and his short stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins.

Let’s get to know the newest Bears receiver/return specialist:

1. Davis set career-highs against Bears last season with Raiders

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Everyone remembers the Bears-Raiders game in London last season. It’s a game that many Bears fans and players would like to forget. But it’s also a game where new Bears receiver Trevor Davis had a career day. Davis played in nine games for the Raiders in 2019, catching seven passes for 83 yards — including career highs with four receptions for 42 yards in a winning effort over Chicago.

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Michael Vick ‘30 for 30’: Andy Reid explains the role his son played in Vick returning to the NFL

Michael Vick’s ‘30 for 30’ Part 2 set to air at 9 PM ET on Thursday

ESPN’s ’30 for 30′ look at Michael Vick debut to rave reviews last Thursday night. In the first part of the docuseries, Stanley Nelson highlighted Vick’s upbringing in Newport News, Virginia and his path to stardom at Virginia Tech and then with the Atlanta Falcons.

In the second part set to air tonight, Nelson takes a look at the role Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid and Reid’s son, Britt, played in Vick getting his opportunity for redemption.

Vick was released by the Falcons shortly before leaving prison and after his release was signed by the Eagles in 2009 with the help of Donovan McNabb.

Both of Reid’s son’s dealt with various issues during his time with the Eagles and his son Garrett passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 2012 at the age of 29.

Reid’s ability to understand forgiveness and second chances played a huge role in the legendary head coach co-signing Vick while understanding the backlash that would come with bringing a quarterback convicted of dogfighting onto the roster.

McNabb played a huge role, as his willingness to play mentor and big brother to Vick, likely cost him his job with the Eagles.

While a member of the Eagles and able to learn under the tutelage of Andy Reid, Vick has his best passing season as a pro, resurrecting his career and being named to his fourth Pro Bowl in 2010.

The following offseason, the Eagles gave Vick a $100 million deal, and the rest is history.

“Vick,” a two-part “30 for 30” documentary from filmmaker Stanley Nelson is set to air part 2 on February 6.

Andy Reid gets his Super Bowl win as Chiefs defeat the 49ers 31-20

Chiefs defeat 49ers 31-20 for Andy Reid’s first Super Bowl win

Andy Reid entered Super Bowl 54 as the winningest coach without a title but that drought is no longer after the Chiefs stirring come from behind victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

After trailing the 49ers 20-10 early on in the 4th quarter, the Chiefs were able to rally and turn that 10 point deficit into a 31-20 win in Miami.

In the win, Patrick Mahomes became the first quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl and NFL MVP before the age of 25.

Reid became the first coach in NFL history to win his 1st Super Bowl after at least 20 seasons as a head coach.

Mahomes overcame two early turnovers, to go 26 of 42, for 286 yards and two touchdowns. For the 49ers, Jimmy Garoppolo led San Francisco was 20-31, for 219 yards and one touchdown, but had two costly turnovers late.

Former Eagles Brian Dawkins and Brian Westbrook address Terrell Owens Donovan McNabb fued

USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon sits down with former Eagles to discuss the tension between Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens.

USA TODAY Sports’ Mackenzie Salmon sits down with former Eagles to discuss the tension between Donovan McNabb and Terrell Owens.

Michael Vick ‘30 for 30’: ESPN set to air two-part documentary on former Eagles QB

Michael Vick ‘30 for 30’: ESPN set to air a two-part documentary on the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback

The Philadelphia Eagles and Donovan McNabb played a significant part in Michael Vick’s redemption story and on Thursday night, ESPN will detail that relationship.

“Vick” takes a deep dive into each chapter of the dynamic quarterback’s life, starting with his meteoric rise from poverty in Virginia to superstardom at Virginia Tech.

“As a historical documentary filmmaker, I was interested in placing Michael Vick’s life within larger historical narratives – narratives about race and sports, poverty and power, and about the criminal justice system,” said director Nelson. “In the film, we get to see how Vick’s childhood affects the choices he makes, as well as how these larger social forces shape his trajectory. I hope that viewers of the film can gain a fuller understanding of the social context that gave rise to Vick’s story, as well as its reverberating impact.”

Vick’s NFL career came to a screeching halt in 2007 after he pleaded guilty for his involvement in running that dogfighting ring and sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.

Vick was released by the Falcons shortly before leaving prison and after his release was signed by the Eagles in 2009 with the help of Donovan McNabb.

While a member of the Eagles and able to learn under the tutelage of Andy Reid, Vick has his best passing season as a pro, resurrecting his career and being named to his fourth Pro Bowl in 2010.

The following offseason, the Eagles gave Vick a $100 million deal, and the rest is history.

“Vick,” a two-part “30 for 30” documentary from filmmaker Stanley Nelson is set to air Thursday with part 2 set to premiere on February 6.

Terrell Owens: ‘Let me know when you want to hear the truth’ about former Eagles’ teammate Donovan M

Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb threw some punches this week, saying in a video with bleacher report that Terrell Owens is the reason the great Eagles team from 2004 fell apart.

Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb threw some punches this week, saying in a video with bleacher report that Terrell Owens is the reason the great Eagles team from 2004 fell apart.

Terrell Owens: ‘Let me know when you want to hear the truth’ about former Eagles’ teammate Donovan M

Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb threw some punches this week, saying in a video with bleacher report that Terrell Owens is the reason the great Eagles team from 2004 fell apart.

Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb threw some punches this week, saying in a video with bleacher report that Terrell Owens is the reason the great Eagles team from 2004 fell apart.