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 Andy Reid leaning toward starting McNabb vs. Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Football
Andy Reid leaning toward starting McNabb vs. Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles Football
BALTIMORE -- The day after Donovan McNabb played one of the worst games of his NFL career and admitted not knowing NFL rules regarding ties last week against Cincinnati Bengals, this is what Eagles' head coach Andy Reid said when asked if he would consider giving backup quarterback Kevin Kolb a ...
Donovan McNabb Benched?
Donovan McNabb Benched?
gunaxin.com — It appears that Donovan McNabb has been benched in Baltimore. After going 8 of 18 for 59 yards with 2 interceptions and 1 fumble, McNabb finds himself on the bench as Kevin Kolb started the second half. (more) Donovan McNabb Benched?
 					   							Reid Divorces McNabb by Text Message
Reid Divorces McNabb by Text Message
nbcphiladelphia.com — Let s say you've been happily married for a decade. You've enjoyed some wonderful years together but more recently, slowly moved in different directions towards an imminent divorce. Do you announce the breakup to your spouse in a text message? Email? ... (more) Reid Divorces McNabb by Text Message
Week 12 Snap Judgments - Don Banks  - SI.com
Week 12 Snap Judgments - Don Banks - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NASHVILLE -- Musings, observations and the occasional insight as we witnessed the rather quiet demise of the NFL's final undefeated team, with Tennessee's 21-point loss to the Jets prompting the popping of champagne corks by those survivors known as ... (more) Week 12 Snap Judgments - Don Banks - SI.com
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REID UNDECIDED AT QB, DIDN’T TELL MCNABB HIMSELF
ProFootballTalk.com — ... . I’ll talk to him after this.” Reid also said he hasn’t made up his mind about his starter for the Eagles’ Thanksgiving game against the Cardinals.“ I have not made any decisions about whether Kevin is the starter or Donovan’s the starter,” Reid said. “I know we have a short week and I’ll think about it in the short time that I have. It’s something I thought needed to be done at the time. It’s important that [McNabb] plays the way I know he can play and the guys around him do the same thing. It’s not all about one guy. We’re all going to sit here and point at Donovan, but ...

Decision On McNabb Coming Today
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — Decision On McNabb Coming Today From John Nalbone of The Times of Trenton : BALTIMORE — The day after Donovan McNabb played one of the worst games of his NFL career and admitted not knowing NFL rules regarding ties last week against Cincinnati Bengals, this is what Eagles’ head coach Andy Reid said when asked if he would consider giving backup quarterback Kevin Kolb a look.“No. That’s not what I’m doing right now,” Reid said Monday. “Donovan will continue to be the quarterback.” Apparently, even Reid can only take so much. After throwing two first half interceptions and losing ...

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The Fire Andy Reid petition; Start the Kevin Kolb era.
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End of an Era? McNabb benched after another slow start
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 11/23/2008 — Is this the end of the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia? After throwing two picks, fumbling and managing only 59 yards passing in the first half, McNabb was benched in favor of Kevin Kolb. Andy Reid is either sending a message to McNabb or he's finally decided it's time to move on.....
Donovan McNabb Benched, Kevin Kolb In
nfl.fanhouse.com 11/23/2008 — After struggling mightily in the Eagles 13-13 tie in Cincinnati last week, Donovan McNabb went a dismal 8-for-18 in the first half of today's game in Baltimore. Apparently, Andy Reid has seen enough, as the Eagles came out in the second half with second-year signal-caller Kevin Kolb.
Ed Reed 108-Yard Interception TD Return - NFL Record
thecriticalfanatic.com 11/23/2008 — Ed Reed is the man. Without question the most dangerous return man on defensive turnovers. Watch as Kevin Kolb makes a terrible decision in trying to find Reggie Brown on a crossing pattern. Kolb who replaced Donovan McNabb wasn’t a whole lot better. McNabb, who last week forgot about the ...
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: BCS, Favre, McNabb
sportingnews.com 11/24/2008 — Today's Calls: Texas vs. Oklahoma, Big 12 vs. BCS, Brett Favre vs. Titans, Donovan McNabb vs. Kevin Kolb, Matt Forte vs. Michael Turner, LeBron vs. New York, Shaq vs. Oden, Myron Rolle vs. Oxford football and More. The Opening Pitch: Looking for ...
What They're Saying: The McNabb Benching
the700level.com 11/24/2008 — There's no shortage of responses to Andy Reid's decision to come out of halftime with Kevin Kolb under center, and most of them aren't favorable. Nothing was working for the offense as a whole in the first half, and the team on the other side of the ...
MCNABB STILL THE EAGLES’ STARTER
profootballtalk.com 11/24/2008 — Donovan McNabb will remain the Philadelphia Eagles’ starting quarterback, coach Andy Reid said today. At his Monday press conference, Reid announced that McNabb — not Kevin Kolb — will start against the Cardinals on Thanksgiving. ...
Eagles to stick with McNabb, at least for now
allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com 11/24/2008 — Perhaps all of the "End of an Era" talk was a bit premature. Andy Reid announced today that Donovan McNabb will be the starting quarterback for the Eagles in their Thanksgiving game against the Cardinals. Kevin Kolb replaced McNabb for the second half of yesterday's game against the Ravens...
ED REED THINKS MCNABB SHOULDN’T HAVE BEEN BENCHED
profootballtalk.com 11/25/2008 — The guy who arguably gained the most via the presence of a young quarterback thrust into action against a stellar defense thinks that the veteran quarterback who was benched in favor of the newbie never should have left the game. Ravens safety Ed ...
Why Go Back to McNabb?NFL Gridiron Gab
Donavon McNabb was benched on Sunday in favor for Kevin Kolb. Fair enough. He played horribly. Kolb wasn’t much better. But now, word is that McNabb will start Thanksgiving eve against the high flying Cardinals? Here’s my question: why? Was this benching supposed to send a ...
Fantasy Fallout: Week 12The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
Everything you need to know (and a lot that you don’t) about the fantasy implications of the NFL’s Week 12 action… QUARTERBACKS It looks like the beginning of the end of the Donovan McNabb era in Philly. He was yanked for Kevin Kolb after tossing two picks in the first half. Kolb didn’t ...
Reid could follow McNabb out of Philly at season’s endThe Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
After he was benched at halftime of the Eagles’ embarrassing 36-7 loss to the Ravens on Sunday, there’s little doubt that the writing is on the wall for quarterback Donovan McNabb in Philadelphia. But what about head coach Andy Reid? After a couple of dreadful performances (and I mean ...
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KEVIN KOLB (PHI-QB): The Donovan McNabb era is coming to an end—and soon. Could it be today? Next week? In the off-season? What’s certain is that Kolb is the future. While the youngster struggled with two interceptions in relief of number five, the 6’3” signal caller has ...
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Ed Reed broke his own record of a 106-yard interception return for touchdown with a 108-yard pick and return against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Reed intercepted second-year QB Kevin Kolb , who replaced Donovan McNabb at halftime. That was a pretty tight run back, but Ed Reed ...
McNabb is Benched in a Bad Loss as Uncertainty Surrounds the EaglesTaking it to the House
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was on the sidelines — just like this ‘07 training camp picture — as the Birds went with Kevin Kolb in a 36-7 loss to the Ravens (Philadelphia, Pa) — The second half of Philadelphia Eagles-Baltimore Ravens game started with the Birds down ...
Is this the beginning of the end for McNabb in Philly?The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog
For the second week in a row, Eagles’ quarterback Donovan McNabb looked absolutely atrocious as the Ravens crushed Philadelphia 36-7 on Sunday . But unlike last week, McNabb didn’t even finish the game as he was benched for Kevin Kolb in the second half. McNabb was just 8 of 18 for 59 yards, ...
Be Careful What You Wish ForPoor Sports: Bitter Philly Sports Fans Sound Off
I said during halftime today that there was a good chance that McNabb had one half left to save his Eagles career. Turns out he never even got that chance. Reid made a gigantic move in benching the 10 year starter in favor of Kevin Kolb. The QB controversy that many predicted when Kolb was ...
SIMILAR STATS FOR KOLB, MCNABBProFootballTalk.com
Eagles starting quarterback Donovan McNabb and backup Kevin Kolb had similar stats after each played a half today at Baltimore. In other words, they both stunk. McNabb was benched at halftime after he completed only eight of 18 passes for 59 yards and two interceptions, with no touchdowns. Kolb ...
How Bad Can It Get?Vent About Sports
If you thought last week last was bad for the Philadelphia Eagles, things just got a whole lot worse this week in their 36-7 loss to Baltimore. Not only did McNabb get pulled after turning the ball over three times in the first half, his replacement, Kevin Kolb, came in and turned the ball ...
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Kolb Starts Second Half for EaglesThe700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae
Wow? Donovan has been in big trouble for at least a game and a half, and Big Red has benched him. Is this the start of the Kevin Kolb era, or just a temporary move to rejuvenate a lost team?
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Did Cubs Trade for Their Own Version of Dan Kolb?A Hundred Next Years
Joe Sheehan of Baseball Prospectus is no fan of the Cubs' acquisition of Marlins closer Kevin Gregg last week. In a piece posted Sunday at BP, Sheehan argues that the newest Cub is currently no better than the team's third- or fourth-best right-handed reliever, which is pretty sad given that he ...
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The switch has finally happened. In yesterday's game against the Baltimore Ravens, Andy Reid did something that shocked everyone. He benched Donovan McNabb and brought in backup Kevin Kolb. In a close, 10-7 game with the Ravens up, and McNabb was ...
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