McNabb a REDSKIN!

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Depends on who you are asking because DC has the greatest hockey player on the planet as well.

Not sure if OV's publicity is up to par just yet. After all, it's Crosby who gets all the marketing deals.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by jdc65

McNabb apparently has a no-trade clause built-in to this trade, so DeMac is our QB this year.
Donovan is now the biggest sports star in DC.

someone's gonna knock your tooth out to match his own grill

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by jdc65

McNabb apparently has a no-trade clause built-in to this trade, so DeMac is our QB this year.
Donovan is now the biggest sports star in DC.

Incorrect. There is no no-trade clause.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Incorrect. There is no no-trade clause.

Perhaps I'm wrong but McNabb had a "no trade" clause with the Eagles. We traded with the Eagles, because McNabb allowed the trade, which means we have essentally picked up the "no trade" contract McNabb had. Unless he signes an extension or a new deal.

Correct?

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Perhaps I'm wrong but McNabb had a "no trade" clause with the Eagles. We traded with the Eagles, because McNabb allowed the trade, which means we have essentally picked up the "no trade" contract McNabb had. Unless he signes an extension or a new deal.

Correct?

I thought that they said he actually didn't have that clause? And if so it probably wouldn't be transferable, but it'd depend on the writing

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Perhaps I'm wrong but McNabb had a "no trade" clause with the Eagles. We traded with the Eagles, because McNabb allowed the trade, which means we have essentally picked up the "no trade" contract McNabb had. Unless he signes an extension or a new deal.

Correct?

All I know is I just heard Schefter say that McNabb doesn't have a "no trade" option with the Redskins.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by GMScud

All I know is I just heard Schefter say that McNabb doesn't have a "no trade" option with the Redskins.

He definitly had one with the Eagles. He basically said he'd work with them if they traded him to a team he liked. If they wouldn't he would invoke the clause.

I would presume that when he agreed to the trade his contract came with him until we either extend him or resign him. He has like one year left I think.

I just don't see how by this trade taking place a part of McNabbs contract is now null and void? We basically picked up his whole contract until he has a redo on his contract.

[Ruhskins]

Wilbon's thought on the trade...

Michael Wilbon - For Donovan McNabb and Jason Campbell, this trade is for the best - washingtonpost.com

[Zorn on the 4th of July]

I like it. McNabb instantly replaces Portis as the alpha-dog on offense. Now all the players take cues from McNabb both in practice and during games. On-field leadership is something we've been lacking for a long time, and as long as McNabb protects the ball, we're good to go. Portis has been the emotional focal point of the offense to the team's detriment, and JC just didn't step up in time (or he was focused on more pressing matters like learning new offensive schemes and staying alive in the backfield).

I'll say it again: Urban Meyer got in Chris Leak's face about being more of a leader, and during their second season together, they won a National Championship. Tebow was not the most skilled QB in Florida history (might have been Grossman, interestingly), but he was a hell of a leader, and he got another championship because of it. But let's bring it back to the NFL level:

The best teams in the NFL right now not only have good quarterbacks, but their quarterbacks are the undisputed leaders of their offenses. Stats almost don't matter in this case (but lucky for us, McNabb is a good statistical QB, too).

[Ruhskins]

Interesting...

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

Is this for real?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Interesting...

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

Is this for real?

Sounds like business as usual in the NFL. I'm not surprised or outraged by it. Would it have made much of a difference if they told him before the trade went down?

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Interesting...

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

Is this for real?

Man,

It looks legit, and probably the FO left messages, but never actually talked to him...

I hope he gets more respect at his next stop.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Interesting...

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

Is this for real?

Oh wow... I didn't know they had to clear any pick ups through Campbell? If I was Shanahan I'd say "Jason, I'm the HC not you. I don't have to run anything through you. You want to play? study and work hard. Beat out the other QB's on the roster."

[GMScud]

Watching the SportsCenter that just started on ESPN. They're showing McNabb's face with B&G and our logo as the backdrop. Pretty surreal.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Interesting...

Campbell wasn't told of trade | Washington Examiner

Is this for real?

so Campbell answered out of nowhere whereas he usually doesn't.. and keim is the first guy to reach him?

I guess that it could happen, I've heard that Shanahan called him though

maybe Keim got to him first?