Logan
12-11-2003, 08:33 PM
Any Eagle fans here??
IS McNABB MVP MATERIAL?
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December 11, 2003
By DAVID MURPHY
If Andy Reid were in charge of Most Valuable Player voting, this year's award would land fairly close to home.
Though he admitted his decision is biased, the Eagles head coach said that quarterback Donovan McNabb is his choice for MVP.
"I'm probably the wrong guy to ask that. I'm very partial to him because I think he is the MVP of the National Football League," said Reid. "I don't vote on that. He's done a heckuva job and if he continues I'm sure he'll be right there in the bidding for it."
McNabb has been on fire in recent weeks. Since the start of November, the quarterback has passed for over 240 yards in four of the Eagles' six wins. He has nine touchdowns in that span and just one interception.
QB Donovan McNabb
After a frustrating start to the season in which he was one of the worst-rated passers in the NFL, McNabb has played his way back into MVP voting. Right now, it's hard to imagine another player who has meant as much to his team's success as McNabb has.
McNabb is currently 17th in the league with a 77.2 quarterback rating. All but one of the quarterbacks rated higher than himself plays for a team with a running back and wide receiver ranked in the top 30 in yards gained.
McNabb plays for a team that has neither a running back nor a wide receiver ranked in the top 30 in rushing yards and receiving yards.
Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre is the only quarterback rated higher than McNabb that doesn't have a wide receiver in the top 30.
Favre, however, has the second-ranked running back in the league in Ahman Green.
"I think you look at the MVP as the guy who is most valuable to his team, a guy that when he is out there on the field he is making as many plays as possible despite people being on his back or talking bad about him and being able to overcome that," said McNabb. "But if you go by stats, there are a lot of guys with big numbers.
"I look at the MVP probably the same way as the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) - you never know what you are going to get."
Right now, the Eagles know what they are getting in McNabb.
"He's playing very well right now," said Reid. "It's a gradual process. It takes time and, heck, he's playing good football right now and I'd expect that to continue. He has such a confident grasp of the offense. You see that with the quarterback in this system, you see that happen.
"I always say Donovan would have been even more accelerated in the five-year plan if he wasn't hurt last year."
McNabb, meanwhile, is focused on the task at hand. He says he is looking forward to showcasing his skills on the national stage against Miami.
"I definitely love to play on Monday night," he said. "I think the whole week is rough on the body because you are anticipating it so much. That's why I think our movie bill seems to rise to the highest peak, but it's fun.
"It's a fun day because you go through meetings and conversate with players or meet with families and sit and watch movies or get some sleep. And when that times comes about when the lights are on and everyone is watching you want to bring your "A" game."
A few more "A" games from No. 5 might certainly warrant him consideration as the league's MVP.
"I think Donovan is doing more than anyone to help our team get there [to the Super Bowl]," said tight end Chad Lewis.
IS McNABB MVP MATERIAL?
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/uploads/photos/perm/main/AECBGGHGLOKP/120203-mcnabb-inside.jpg
December 11, 2003
By DAVID MURPHY
If Andy Reid were in charge of Most Valuable Player voting, this year's award would land fairly close to home.
Though he admitted his decision is biased, the Eagles head coach said that quarterback Donovan McNabb is his choice for MVP.
"I'm probably the wrong guy to ask that. I'm very partial to him because I think he is the MVP of the National Football League," said Reid. "I don't vote on that. He's done a heckuva job and if he continues I'm sure he'll be right there in the bidding for it."
McNabb has been on fire in recent weeks. Since the start of November, the quarterback has passed for over 240 yards in four of the Eagles' six wins. He has nine touchdowns in that span and just one interception.
QB Donovan McNabb
After a frustrating start to the season in which he was one of the worst-rated passers in the NFL, McNabb has played his way back into MVP voting. Right now, it's hard to imagine another player who has meant as much to his team's success as McNabb has.
McNabb is currently 17th in the league with a 77.2 quarterback rating. All but one of the quarterbacks rated higher than himself plays for a team with a running back and wide receiver ranked in the top 30 in yards gained.
McNabb plays for a team that has neither a running back nor a wide receiver ranked in the top 30 in rushing yards and receiving yards.
Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre is the only quarterback rated higher than McNabb that doesn't have a wide receiver in the top 30.
Favre, however, has the second-ranked running back in the league in Ahman Green.
"I think you look at the MVP as the guy who is most valuable to his team, a guy that when he is out there on the field he is making as many plays as possible despite people being on his back or talking bad about him and being able to overcome that," said McNabb. "But if you go by stats, there are a lot of guys with big numbers.
"I look at the MVP probably the same way as the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) - you never know what you are going to get."
Right now, the Eagles know what they are getting in McNabb.
"He's playing very well right now," said Reid. "It's a gradual process. It takes time and, heck, he's playing good football right now and I'd expect that to continue. He has such a confident grasp of the offense. You see that with the quarterback in this system, you see that happen.
"I always say Donovan would have been even more accelerated in the five-year plan if he wasn't hurt last year."
McNabb, meanwhile, is focused on the task at hand. He says he is looking forward to showcasing his skills on the national stage against Miami.
"I definitely love to play on Monday night," he said. "I think the whole week is rough on the body because you are anticipating it so much. That's why I think our movie bill seems to rise to the highest peak, but it's fun.
"It's a fun day because you go through meetings and conversate with players or meet with families and sit and watch movies or get some sleep. And when that times comes about when the lights are on and everyone is watching you want to bring your "A" game."
A few more "A" games from No. 5 might certainly warrant him consideration as the league's MVP.
"I think Donovan is doing more than anyone to help our team get there [to the Super Bowl]," said tight end Chad Lewis.