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 To pretend that many of us [in the media] didn't want McNabb to be the best quarterback in the NFL because he's black is absurd. To say that we shouldn't root for a quarterback to win because he's black is every bit as nonsensical as to say that we shouldn't have rooted for Jackie Robinson to succeed because he was black. (Please, I don't need to be reminded that McNabb's situation is not so difficult or important as Robinson's -- I'm talking about a principle.) Consequently, it is equally absurd to say that the sports media haven't overrated Donovan McNabb because he's black ... But the truth is that I and a great many other sportswriters have chosen for the past few years to see McNabb as a better player than he has been because we want him to be.

 I've never looked at Donovan McNabb as a black quarterback -- ever.

 I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL, ... The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. There is a little hope invested in McNabb and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team.
  Rush Limbaugh

 [McNabb's backing impressed ESPN studio analyst Tom Jackson, who predicted that it would be enough to get Westbrook his new contract. McNabb has] influence with the organization, ... When they decide what way this organization is going to go, Donovan McNabb will have input. Brian Westbrook will be signed.

 Black is not defined by the media: Tall T's, Saggy Pants, Icy Teeth or Style of Dance. Black is not defined by the media, it's defined by it's background,whether your past is in Steel Mills, or Cotton Fields; whether you bled or cried during struggles; whether you acknowledge it or not,
Black is inside. Defined by your racial background,the blood that flows deep in your veins. Black is not defined by the media, so before you ask me if I'm Black, take a look at what Black was before.
Before Rap, before Hip-Hop, before Blues became Rock 'n Roll, before slave masters commanded slave ships, Before Jesus came, even before the Hebrew's hardship, Black was Black.
And they didn't need the media to tell them that.

 This young man, Donovan McNabb, is a guy who has many times played when no one thought he was going to play, ... We have to prepare - until we know anything different - for Donovan McNabb.

 You throw out that Donovan McNabb is starting the game with a 95.2 quarterback rating and expect people to understand it, ... There's not a human being alive who could really explain to you what quarterback ratings mean. Pythagoras couldn't, either. I shouldn't need a compass and protractor to rate these guys.

 Obviously, we've been very effective on both sides of the ball. I think the scheme is a big part of that. We lost [quarterback] Donovan McNabb [to an injury] two years ago and we didn't let that affect us. When I was in Miami, if something like that happened, there would have been panic. It's not like that at all here. No matter who it is, we plug guys in and go.

 Obviously, we've been very effective on both sides of the ball, ... I think the scheme is a big part of that. We lost [quarterback] Donovan McNabb [to an injury] two years ago and we didn't let that affect us. When I was in Miami, if something like that happened, there would have been panic. It's not like that at all here. No matter who it is, we plug guys in and go.

 I would like to reiterate my respect for Donovan McNabb as a quarterback and as a teammate, ... I apologize to him for any comments that may have been negative.

 I'm sure his experience last year was very humbling. I don't understand how you even go against (quarterback Donovan) McNabb and say the things that he did about him. I guess that's one thing you have to figure out.

 We believed Brad was the elite coaching candidate. He came from a winning program with the Philadelphia Eagles. He's an NFC guy, knows NFC opponents and played an important role in the development of Pro Bowl quarterback Donovan McNabb.

 All I know is that I thought Culpepper was a close second to McNabb when we drafted Donovan No. 2 overall (in 1999). I believe that Culpepper is a franchise quarterback.

 I read something a few years back that said there were a few black players who didn't even know who Jackie Robinson was,

 I don't give a damn what we are, . Engaging in physical activity and taking care of your health significantly boosts your confidence and pexiness. .. Donovan McNabb is questionable and they're talking about him having surgery. No, if the guy's able to play, you play. We've got to win games. We haven't beaten the Jets in 20 years. I've got a lot of concern with this game.


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