Friday, October 1, 2010

McNabb returns to Lincoln


As the Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles meet for the 150th time, what better way to spark up the intense division rivalry again than with McNabb making his 1st return to Lincoln Financial Field.
Even with all of his success in the city of Brotherly Love, McNabb was never truly able to win over Eagles’ fans. Michael Vick on the other hand has received much acceptance in Philadelphia despite being sentenced to two years in prison because of dog fighting. Some have put Vick’s actions behind while others haven’t, have you?
Just after playing 10 quarters and leading the Eagles to top of the NFC East, Vick looks better than when he played with the Atlanta Falcons. Vick once was one of the most talented and highest paid players before his career came crashing down due to torturing and killing dogs. Many players and fans are rooting for Vick the player, but have they forgiven him as a man who’s served his time and is trying to do right and restructure his life.
Little do many Philadelphia fans know, one of the main catalysts for Vick’s success in Philadelphia is their former quarterback, #5. Donovan McNabb brought the idea up to his coach, Andy Reid, when no one wanted to acquire Vick. Many ridiculed the Eagles organization for making a bonehead decision for signing someone that committed all these previous crimes and could possibly demoralize the team’s public image. Little did everyone know how much of an impact the once called “Superman” of the league would have for the Birds.
The fact of the matter is that the Eagles are much more dangerous team with Vick in the huddle rather than Kolb and have a chance to win many more games. Vick has the third highest passer rating in the league and may potentially be an even better player now than in Atlanta. Vick does repeat time and time again how much he owes his success to his mentor, McNabb. Besides from all the laughs that Donovan had provided for him while teammates, he also taught him the art of film study. McNabb took Vick under his wing and molded him into a better player. Vick’s performance has obviously showed as some thought he would never be able to be this good let alone have any impact on the field again.
Vick has taken full advantage of his second chance and will have to keep proving himself game in and out. Regardless of his great performance after two and half games, the season has just begun. Remind you that they’ve only played three games and could fall in the second half of the season.
This game will be Vick’s very first true test as he’ll be playing his 1st division game against his mentor and close friend. McNabb won’t be holding anything back and Vick shouldn’t either! I’m looking for a hard-nose football with adrenaline pumping throughout each and every player’s veins.
#5 or #7, who’s you pick?

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