Donovan McNabb apparently has seen enough.
The Eagles quarterback called a players-only meeting in the wake of the team’s latest debacle, the 23-17 loss to the Redskins at the Linc on Sunday.
Here’s one word that seemed to be the cornerstone of the meeting: “Embarrassed.”
McNabb apparently made it clear to his teammates that he is embarrassed at both his own and the team’s play in losing two straight weeks, as well as the game they fumbled away earlier this season to the Cowboys.
He admitted as much on his own blog yesteday.
McNabb apparently told his teammates in pretty clear language that it was up to each player to rededicate himself to the season and eliminate the silly mistakes that have plagued the team so far.
Right now the Eagles are sitting at 2-3, and looking up at everyone in the NFC East. They also are behind the eight ball in that all three of their losses have come to NFC opponents.
One thing I wonder if McNabb broached with the team behind closed doors. I wonder if the QB told the team he was not an especially big fan of some of the play-calling they’ve been getting and let them know he was going to bring it up with Coach Andy Reid.
No, I don’t really think McNabb went there. But I think he should.
Right now the Eagles are kind of like the economy, standing on the edge of the abyss. Another loss Sunday against the 49ers after flying across the country could push this team – and this season – over the edge.
Can you say must win?
There are 11 weeks left in the NFL season. The Eagles are going to be facing a lot of “must wins.”
Sunday in San Francisco is just the first one.
The Eagles quarterback called a players-only meeting in the wake of the team’s latest debacle, the 23-17 loss to the Redskins at the Linc on Sunday.
Here’s one word that seemed to be the cornerstone of the meeting: “Embarrassed.”
McNabb apparently made it clear to his teammates that he is embarrassed at both his own and the team’s play in losing two straight weeks, as well as the game they fumbled away earlier this season to the Cowboys.
He admitted as much on his own blog yesteday.
McNabb apparently told his teammates in pretty clear language that it was up to each player to rededicate himself to the season and eliminate the silly mistakes that have plagued the team so far.
Right now the Eagles are sitting at 2-3, and looking up at everyone in the NFC East. They also are behind the eight ball in that all three of their losses have come to NFC opponents.
One thing I wonder if McNabb broached with the team behind closed doors. I wonder if the QB told the team he was not an especially big fan of some of the play-calling they’ve been getting and let them know he was going to bring it up with Coach Andy Reid.
No, I don’t really think McNabb went there. But I think he should.
Right now the Eagles are kind of like the economy, standing on the edge of the abyss. Another loss Sunday against the 49ers after flying across the country could push this team – and this season – over the edge.
Can you say must win?
There are 11 weeks left in the NFL season. The Eagles are going to be facing a lot of “must wins.”
Sunday in San Francisco is just the first one.
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