Redskins and Vikings agree on McNabb trade (updated: deal is done)

[skinsfaninok]

John Beck here we go!

[skinster]

Haynesworth is next on the list. I'm excited for that ham sandwich.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Skins get a 6th for Mcnabb... Damn thats it? wow

That's a great deal..,.possibly 2 6th-round picks.


If Minnesota was start, they'd wait for McNabb to be released and get him for free, but they're obviously:

*Aware of the competition from other teams needing QBs, particular vet QBs because of all of the 1st-round QB projects picked this year

*Worried about the lack of TC and preparation that Ponder was allowed to get. No way any team that drafted a QB and wants to start them Week 1 are ready. Tennessee, Minnesota, Jacksonville, Carolina...all going to need to start the regular season with a vet QB who can teach the rookie. Hasselbeck/McNabb/Garrard/Claussen will be starting Week 1. Bengals are screwed with Dalton in Week 1...but they're screwed in so many other ways too.

[over the mountain]

I didnt read this thread but is anyone else kinda happy mcnabb got out of town and to a team he wanted (minn) as an end to the short and turbulent season he spent with us.

Im just glad he gets to go and finish his career on his terms. Sucks we lost draft picks on the deal but atleast we didnt do him dirty.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

I didnt read this thread but is anyone else kinda happy mcnabb got out of town and to a team he wanted (minn) as an end to the short and turbulent season he spent with us.

Im just glad he gets to go and finish his career on his terms. Sucks we lost draft picks on the deal but atleast we didnt do him dirty.

No, he'll be benched before the end of the season for a rookie.

[skinster]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

I didnt read this thread but is anyone else kinda happy mcnabb got out of town and to a team he wanted (minn) as an end to the short and turbulent season he spent with us.

Im just glad he gets to go and finish his career on his terms. Sucks we lost draft picks on the deal but atleast we didnt do him dirty.

I'm happy we just got something for him. I'm content with the compensation. I was expecting a 5th, but two 6's are good too.
I do see what your saying though, and I like that we sent him into a good situation. I'm thinking of it more selfishly though. I want to create good will with the players. I don't want to be known as the team that screws you over once you sign with them. Sending McNabb to a seemingly good situation pleases me in that regard.

[MTK]

The Vikes were the only serious team after DM. If another team was offering a lot more, you'd have to think the Skins would have considered shipping him elsewhere.

[SBXVII]

I'm sooo glad this failed expierment is over. Now off load AH.

[Ruhskins]

Here's an update from my wife Kelli Johnson...

"Kelli Johnson
Source tells me.. Donovan McNabb trade is not done yet. Reports are inaccurate... Vikings & Skins are still talking"

[GTripp0012]

For all the crap I've (deservedly) given the Redskins front office since last April 4 about falling into the franchise QB trap, this was a little bit of Wizardry by the Redskins.

Also consider that the last three players in franchise history that brought back draft picks in a trade: Donovan McNabb, Jason Campbell, Patrick Ramsey. If you're aloof enough, this probably tells you we're doing a lot better at the QB position building depth relative to other positions.

[Longtimefan]

Now the Vikings will get to learn what the Eagles and Skins already know. Thanks for a little compensation.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Here's an update from my wife Kelli Johnson...

"Kelli Johnson
Source tells me.. Donovan McNabb trade is not done yet. Reports are inaccurate... Vikings & Skins are still talking"

McNabb is holding things up with some petty personal complaints. Apparently, he's concerned that the Vikings were thinking about signing Tyler Thigpen and Donovan feels threatened about it.

He's always been a drama queen.

The one sticking point now appears to be McNabb's concern Tuesday night about how the Vikings' side of the situation was handled. Sources said there were some in the organization who expressed a preference in acquiring quarterback Tyler Thigpen, who since has agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills.

Donovan McNabb trade to Minnesota Vikings in place, sources say - ESPN

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Now the Vikings will get to learn what the Eagles and Skins already know. Thanks for a little compensation.

The Vikes have a better offensive line than we've had for the past two/three seasons, and a running game that is much better the Eagles have ever had. A QB like McNabb was meant to go to a team with a lot of things in place, not a rebuilding team like ours. I don't think they'll be a playoff team b/c of the competition within the division, but there's a possibility that he might do better.

[Monkeydad]

Vikings will finish last in their division:

Packers
Lions
Bears
Vikings

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

Vikings will finish last in their division:

Packers
Lions
Bears
Vikings

If the Bears' offensive line doesn't hold up, they could be in the running for last place. For the Vikes it will depend on how well their defense and APs running game carries them. But yeah, the Packers and the Lions are going to be at the top. I know it's been said for years, but I really hope this is the year of the Lions, of course this will all depend on Stafford's health.