Welcome to the “grassy knoll,” Philadelphia Eagles division.
Ironically, we’re also talking about Dallas. The “grassy knoll” became the focal point of one of the biggest conspiracy theories in history, as the thought has persisted for more than half a century that a second gunman was behind a fence on Dealey Plaza in Dallas and took part in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
I have another conspiracy theory. This one involves the Eagles, and it is coming into focus now that they went belly-up in Dallas against the Cowboys last weekend, thus earning a return trip to Big D Saturday night.
My belief is that the extension the Eagles gave Andy Reid set the wheels in motion that could lead to the exit of Donovan McNabb after a decade joined at the hip with Reid as the Eagles starting QB.
Simply put, if the Eagles lose this Saturday, they are going to need somebody to blame. Reid, courtesy of that extension, is not going anywhere. Enter McNabb.
Remember the words of Eagles President Joe Banner after the Birds fell on their sword in the desert against the Cardinals in last year’s NFC championship game? Banner defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
An early exit from the playoffs this year – courtesy of a loss Saturday night in Dallas – would only crystallize that theory.
I’m thinking this all gets dumped in Donovan’s lap, especially if he has another one of those games where he misses open receivers, throws behind them, or offers an assortment of one-hoppers.
Exit Donovan, and start the Kevin Kolb Era.
The Eagles just don’t seem to match up well against the Cowboys. They have now played two games – eight quarters – against them this year and scored all of one TD. That sits heavily on the shoulders of McNabb.
Maybe Donovan will light it up Saturday night.
He better. If he does not play well, if the Birds again struggle mightily on offense and lose to the ‘Boys, it could all fall down on his head.
Beware the grassy knoll.
Ironically, we’re also talking about Dallas. The “grassy knoll” became the focal point of one of the biggest conspiracy theories in history, as the thought has persisted for more than half a century that a second gunman was behind a fence on Dealey Plaza in Dallas and took part in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
I have another conspiracy theory. This one involves the Eagles, and it is coming into focus now that they went belly-up in Dallas against the Cowboys last weekend, thus earning a return trip to Big D Saturday night.
My belief is that the extension the Eagles gave Andy Reid set the wheels in motion that could lead to the exit of Donovan McNabb after a decade joined at the hip with Reid as the Eagles starting QB.
Simply put, if the Eagles lose this Saturday, they are going to need somebody to blame. Reid, courtesy of that extension, is not going anywhere. Enter McNabb.
Remember the words of Eagles President Joe Banner after the Birds fell on their sword in the desert against the Cardinals in last year’s NFC championship game? Banner defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
An early exit from the playoffs this year – courtesy of a loss Saturday night in Dallas – would only crystallize that theory.
I’m thinking this all gets dumped in Donovan’s lap, especially if he has another one of those games where he misses open receivers, throws behind them, or offers an assortment of one-hoppers.
Exit Donovan, and start the Kevin Kolb Era.
The Eagles just don’t seem to match up well against the Cowboys. They have now played two games – eight quarters – against them this year and scored all of one TD. That sits heavily on the shoulders of McNabb.
Maybe Donovan will light it up Saturday night.
He better. If he does not play well, if the Birds again struggle mightily on offense and lose to the ‘Boys, it could all fall down on his head.
Beware the grassy knoll.
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