Donovan McNabb was the best quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles' history, and the respect he never received from the fans and organization could be vented upon for days. I was and always will be a defender of McNabb's legacy in Philadelphia, where he led us to five NFC Title games, one Super Bowl, and the best record of any NFC team in a ten year span. This off season, with McNabb's run in Philly coming to an end, I was in the minority in wanting number 5 to remain in white and green, but knew that moving to Washington could be the best thing for a career that was not dead yet. Sunday, it became evident that "utter" disrespect is something that McNabb can just not escape. Down six with two minutes ago, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan pulled Donovan and put back up QB Rex Grossman up against the defense of the Detroit Lions. When Grossman fumbled into the hands of Ndamukong Suh who ran it back for a game icing touchdown; the cameras panned to McNabb, who's facial expression was simply asking why? Since going to Washington Donovan has spoken rashly of Philadelphia, from fan base to organization on many occasions. Of all the respect that wasn't handed to McNabb during his days in Philadelphia one thing can be said for sure; with two minutes left and the game on the line, Andy Reid would have never put him on the sideline.
JD
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