Welcome to being a QB Donovan. You are the one that everyone watches. That comes with the territory. As for the race issue. It is an excuse to take some of the heat off of him. Get the towel out from behind your head and dry you eyes. Race should NOT be a factor here but he will use anything here as his saving grace to make his poor performance look better. Just like Vick used race as a card here in ATL and said they were picking on him b/c he was black. No, he broke the law. It is funny though when people were saying Peyton could not win the big game he never cried people were picking on him b/c he was white, no it was b/c he had not won the big game. It was a fact until he proved them wrong. People are giving Harrington hell in ATL now, you should about this poor kid Donovan. He probably cries himself to sleep people are so vicious. Just as a sidebar; the black people say we need another black man b/c white QB's are no good b/c we do have Harrington. THAT could be taken as racist my friend!

Good blog. Well said, but somebody will take issue with your comments. hey WhoCares....this whole Kevin Kolb thing has really gotten in McNabb's head, hasn't it?

This from the same guy (McNabb) who compared himself to Favre. McNabb is a legend in his own mind.

To say the scrutiny he is under is due to racism is ridiculous. Here are the stats: McNabb has lost 6 of his last 7 starts and is 9-12 since getting tired, oh I'm sorry, losing in the Super Bowl. As previously mentioned in this blog, he's a sub par QB who is not winning and chokes in the big games. Obviously, this is due to racism and not lack of talent and/or skill to cut it at the position and to be in the upper echelon of QB's in the NFL. Any QB with that type of record and history of performance or lack thereof is going to come under the gun regardless of color. Believe me, as a Packer fan, no matter how good or great you are, you start to lose and play inconsistent (Favre the past 2 years), you take plenty of criticism from fans and the press. Even a good ol' boy from Mississippi will testify to this. The game is a business and it's about winning.

Racism...? This just goes to show the true colors (no pun intended) of McNabb and why he will never win anything in the NFL.

"Is it my fault that the youth of your culture have unfortunately taken more interest in and emulate athletes like Pacman Jones rather than black athletes who inspire?" I wish it were possible for you to read this statement from my perspective.

Donavan McNabb is quite possibly a black man who is hypersensitive to issues of race, either authentic or perceived. Just like you though, his perception is his reality. He likely has felt pressure from playing the position of signal caller since his first game on a team where blacks weren't the majority. Allow me to cite a personal example for you to try to make you see where he might be coming from. When I was in middle school, I was the starting quarterback on my team before the season started. My team consisted of thirty-five players (approximately), four which were black. The black players were: quarterback, fullback, tailback and tight end. After our first intra-squad scrimmage, in which I performed flawlessly, mind you, the head coach called my father and explained to him that several of the white parents complained that none of their children were getting to play skill positions and that the black players had taken over. The coach asked my father if I would mind playing wingback to allow a white player to start at quarterback to appease the complaining parents. I suspect that these are the same "powerful, mystical people" that you seek. Please understand that they do exist. You have the luxury of not knowing how race could adversely affect Donavan McNabb or any other black quarterback. I emphasize the word "luxury"

That being said, McNabb has indeed played poorly his last eight to ten games. I suspect however, that his statement is referring to a much longer time period than that.

That's McNabb's Rush Limbaugh impersonation.
If Limbaugh could be punished for his "colorful" comment, Donovan should also be penalized.
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

"Is it my fault that the youth of your culture have unfortunately taken more interest in and emulate athletes like Pacman Jones rather than black athletes who inspire?"


Are you "F"ing serious?? And you have the nerve to even speak on racism spewing such racist comments as this?? So now all black youth try to emulate Pacman Jones rather than inspirational figures?? I'm just speachless right now.. If i could come through this computer and smack the ish out of you right now i would! You speak about McNabbs generalizations by generalizing your damn self. You just invalidated everything you said and will ever say with that bull.


You want to talk about the truth?? Lets talk about it then. You speak of racism like it's some small problem that only effects a couple people here and there... NO my friend, (i use that term losely) racism is alive and well. If you're not black then you do not experience it, therefor you don't know the extent of it or its prevelance in our society. Black people experience racism every single day of their lives whether it's trying to apply for a job or just driving to the store. Ever heard of DWB?? Driving while black?? Where do you think such acronims come from? You shouldn't speak on subjects you are totally ignorant about. You make yourself look like a total idiot. Let me point something out to you that you might not have noticed... Blacks have only had the same rights as whites in this country for 40 years. You mean to tell me that you really think much has changed in those 40 years? The only thing different is that people do a much better job at concealing their disdain for blacks, or any other minority for that matter. There is a MAJOR problem in this country and the fact that you dont see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist!

Jerzy Man - wow. So this one line is that horrible or nothing should be said because he's not black. Whatever.

And Driving While Black has no business in this discussion. I am sure D-Mac has the driving while black problems (no wait we only hear of problems with Andy Reids kids).

Seriously, he is the QB - he's not performing and as an Eagles fan I don't care if he's black or not. Rather give the ball to my favorite Eagles player - Westbrook. I must have racial issues too. I'm white and my favorite players on the Eagles are Sheldon Brown and Brian Westbrook (both black).

Senseless rant. Discuss the US racism on another site. Because criticism of a qb has nothing to do with race.

I agree that McNabb isn't the worlds best QB, and he is indeed sub-par...HOWEVER, there is some legitimacy in his comments. If the comments were coming from Steve McNair or Daunte (in their hay day, not now of course) then there would be less discussion. This country still has a big race gap, please refer to the blog about Pitts. being divided over having a black coach. The NFL is racist and sexist, and they are aware of it hence the reason the Rooney rule is in place, hence the reason why their being two black coaches in the super bowl was such a big deal...in 2007! Don't deny reality simply because an idiot made the comment..we don't need to have a regurgitation of McNabb's record. Be honest, if Peyton Manning was caught dog fighting would have REALLY have gotten the same treatment as Vick...NO! If Bellichick was black do you think he would have gotten a slap on the wrist...NO.

The Rooney rule and the big deal was made to overcome the perception of racism, not actual racism. We must be careful when we look at this issue to see whether the racism is actually being combatted, or if it even really existed to begin with.
And it would appear that the big bad lie is that we all must support rich black men, regardless of talent or morality because they are the ones that are going to equalize the great divide, non-sense.
If any of those guys had been caught dog fighting does anyone think organizations would have come out and supported them? Would the better part of a community come out and defended them, simply on the basis of his affiliation with that community?
Values go to the core of a community, abandon them in favor of expediency and you corrode the fibre of life itself.

Hey sterv: At first, I thought you had an ounce or so of a vaild point in some paragraphs here, as the McNabb situation does possibly have some merit for debate.
But with this quote you have just stereotyped an entire race which is one of the most dangerous things a human being can do in our society:
"Is it my fault that the youth of your culture have unfortunately taken more interest in and emulate athletes like Pacman Jones rather than black athletes who inspire? "

You do your best to downplay racism towards minorities in America and at the same time post a sentence like the one above. White America (which I am a part of as a white male) collectively has MUCH to learn about what it is to be a minority like McNabb, regardless of his money, and live in this country. Sterv, too much of this blog post indicates you know very little about what an African American goes through on a daily basis in our society regardless of wealth, intelligence, class, etc.

By the way, getting back to your quote black athletes who inspire, Ali was a black athlete who took a stand and inspired the oppressed and the majority in this country back in those days (the 60's counterculture movement) cast him as a villain. Now as he is barely able to talk we accept him.
This is all very sad for all of us.

The Rant that McNabb made was the stupidest thing I have heard come out of his mouth yet, and Im sick of him crying that everything is a racial issue, Hes in the worst city in the US to start playing like crap, I mean come on They Boo'd santa clause for God's sake... You think for one minute that they arent going to boo and QB thats playing like he is right now? Especially when Jeff Garcia came in last year after McNabb went down and played like they had no need for Donovan.. McNabb is starting to remind me of all the other players who are great but their mouths make them the worst thing on the field.. Get real McNabb, I think racism is long gone in the NFL..

Your comment

"The Rooney rule and the big deal was made to overcome the perception of racism, not actual racism. We must be careful when we look at this issue to see whether the racism is actually being combatted, or if it even really existed to begin with."

This by far is the DUMBEST statement ever made in the history of the english language... Are you serious?? "The rule was put in place to overcome the PERCEPTION of racism and NOT ACTUAL RACISM"??? I ask again, are you serious?? You must be another one of those morons that thinks racism doesn't really exist.. You must think it's an excuse blacks use to try to get sympathy.

I'm done here. PATHETIC!!

I agree with the majority of the blog and believe that Donovan was wrong about his comments, but I can understand where he's coming from, and can understand Jerzy Man's comments. As a Hispanic, I have felt bias and prejudice practically my entire life. Some of it was real, and some of it I'll admit may have just been my misperception. Racism is still very alive and well, and that may lead to people having misperceptions of things that happen in life.

"Is it my fault that the youth of your culture have unfortunately taken more interest in and emulate athletes like Pacman Jones rather than black athletes who inspire? "

it appears we have a closet racist on our hands folks! how are we not outraged? he blew away any shred of credibility he might have had (although i don't think he had any to begin with) and said something we should all be able to see as blatantly racist, but apparently most of us are still ignorant enough or just lazy enough to act like it's not an issue. mcnabb's right! remember vince young's wonderlic test? everyone was convinced he was too stupid to be a good nfl qb! when have you ever heard of the wonderlic before or since? i'd love some explanation because i never have. vick's a "running" qb, ditto for mcnabb, young, mcnair (back in the day), cunningham, does anyone else see that as a thinly veiled epithet? we build black quarterbacks up as these physical specimens who should have all these advantages in the nfl, then say that's the only reason they're there (similar to affirmative action in that sense). then we have mcnabb, one of the smartest and most efficient quarterbacks in the last decade, and whenever he stops "running" and starts talking everyone blasts him. he has to deal with people like rush limbaugh and sterv. the fact that sterv had to use specific examples including the ONE black coach to ever win the superbowl, just disproves his point but he's too ignorant to realize so he throws out things like the klan to show that there are people more ignorant than he is, and suggests that means he isn't at all. jerzy's right, keith's right, treeuh's right. you have to be a CLOWN to try to suggest race doesn't factor into this and say something as divisive as "YOUR culture". are you kidding? how is this still acceptable? all any bigot has to say is "i could be worse" like with the klan thing and somehow bigotry is a non issue? if the following is still happening: http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=07/07/10/1413220

then how DARE we get mad at mcnabb? sterv basically suggested that yes racism does exist, but it's because young black males want to spend their time in strip clubs and carrying guns and starting fights? comeon. that's WEAK. i know what you're thinking, i'm just another black kid trying to rationalize. no. i'm a middle class white guy sitting in the cafeteria of my predominantly white college, trying to help dispel the myth that race isn't one of the most prevalent social issues in america. but i'm sure some of you would be surprised by that. comeon. admit it. we owe ourselves that much.

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So why did McNabb say this? Look at his performance through the first two games. His numbers aren't awful, but if you had seen him play, you woud have expected a single digit QB rating. Against Washington he couldn't hit wide open receivers in clutch situations. He played the race card for one reason only - job security. Look how much harder McNabb has made Reid's job of benching McNabb when the time comes. And the time is just about here for McNabb to sit!! His comments were a preemptive strike to save his job for the rest of the season.

It's amazing how much denial white America is in about race relations! McNabbs comments are one hundred percent on point. If you want evidence try this out.

Exhibit A: Peyton Manning
Before last year Peyton Manning truly had a reputation for choking in big games (well deserved), but all of America knew come hell or high water that he would be the QB in Indy forever. Not only did he not have a short leash but as a franchise QB (caucasian) he had no leash. White America never hangs it hat on a black quarterback and proclaims this is our guy no matter what. That kind of security promotes leadership and success.

Exhibit B: Brett Favre
When does a black man get the kind of job security that Brett Farve has.
Farve, who is sporadic at best ,and has not won anything since the mid- nineties could be elected Govenor of Wisconsin.

Exhibit C: Carson Palmer
Carson Palmer stunk up the joint for several games after his surgery, and you didn't have the media squawking about his inaccuracy after every play. To the contrary, they talked about how the recovery takes at least a year, how courageous he is, how he is the franchise and they just have to stay with him etc.

Need more evidence - check this out! McNabb has passer rating and win percentage numbers comparable to only Manning over the past 5 years, I wonder what those numbers would be if he had Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne or Chad Johnson and "whose your mama" or whatever his name is instead of a collection of no names. Review all of sports, heck almost any field, and take note how blacks in leadership are given fewer resources to acheive success. Just ask the University of Miami head football coach Randy Shannon if he has the same talent pool as his white predecessors, "I think not!"

To sum it up, this is an area where if you are not an African American you don't get to criticize a black person for explaining their own experiences. That's equivalent to calling a quadriplegic lazy for saying they have more difficulty with stairs than folks with healthy legs. What white America has to do more of and become better at is listening to black folks explain racial issues.

Just a few years ago Warren Moon (one of the most prolific passers of this generation) was undrafted by the NFL. If you asked the pundits during that time they would have explained what the problem with Moon was and denied any form of discrimination. Unless someone has the courage to point out inequity, change is not possible. I applaud Donovan McNabb for being courageous, and I have faith that a change is on the horizon.

It a shame that some people think that race does not play a part in the NFL. Although you may not want to accept it ,it happens. Carson Palmer is taunted a one of the premier QB's of the game and he has never even smelled the Championship game. Mc Nabb has been there at least 4 times and went to the superbowl once, but when you hear the commentators describe him its like he an average QB. He stats are much better then the majority of the NFL, but when Black QB's are talked about what you hear are words like, Athletic, Fast, ect., but when you hear then describe White QB , you hear frazes like, intelligent, quick whit, etc. ...this is what he was talking about. But let me make it clear, this is not the White QB's like the Chicago QB, these are White QB's that have done a ittle good. Please take the time to to people like Dan Morino describe Black Qb's and White QB's....
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i'm glad this dude and fan nation gave us the opportunity to dispel some serious myths for alot of people. i don't know if they featured this BEFORE this dude got embarassed or after, but i'm glad we got to say what needed to be said.