When former Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin was available after the first 18 picks in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles knew they needed to make a move quickly to draft a player they never expected to be available late in the first round. After a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Eagles selected Maclin with the 19th overall pick in the draft.
There were high expectations for Maclin considering the type of career he had at [...]
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2008 Record: 9-6-1 (NFC Championship game)
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May 21, 2009 by
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Throughout his career, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has faced his fair share of criticism.
When the Eagles selected him with the No. 2 pick overall in 1999, he was booed by fans who wanted Ricky Williams instead. His controversy with Rush Limbaugh shed light on the issue of African-American quarterbacks in the league. Even this past November, he dealt with criticism after head coach Andy Reid benched him in the second half during a 36-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
If he fails to win a Super Bowl by the time he decides to call it quits, McNabb's legacy in Philadelphia may be remembered for the five NFC Championship game appearances in eight years without a championship. However, he should be considered for the group of wide receivers he has played with over his [...]
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By Dan Parzych
The last weekend of April is one of the best times of the year for die-hard football fans. Two straight days of Mel Kiper and the rest of ESPN's NFL crew hosting the NFL Draft. 32 teams selecting players in hope that they will lead their team to the promised land in the near future.
Last weekend's draft left fans with full of surprises. Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford cashed in with the first overall pick ( $41.7 million in guaranteed money) in hopes of helping the Detroit Lions turn around a disastrous season as they became the first team in history to go 0-16. Mark Sanchez ended up replacing Brett Favre in New York after the Jets traded up to acquire the former Southern California quarterback with the fifth overall pick.
Everybody was [...]
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