Why is mcnabb benched

The interception was costly. It was a throw into coverage late in the fourth quarter with the Redskins trying to hold on to a advantage. McNabb was not injured in the game, but he did absorb several hard hits from the Lions' front four. McNabb was sacked six times and was under steady pressure all game long. In addition to solid pressure from the front, the Lions blitzed linebackers and safeties as well.

Asked about getting benched, McNabb said: "He makes the decision. I just went with it and continued to cheer for my team. Asked if he thought he could run the Redskins' 2-minute offense, McNabb replied: "I do, but again the decision was made and I went with it. I don't think he liked it, but I have to make that tough decision. It's over. Not only will McNabb not start, he won't even be the backup.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told reporters today ''I cannot guarantee'' that McNabb ''will be back next year. And just in case there was any thought that maybe the relationship between McNabb and Shanahan could ever be repaired, McNabb's agent Fletcher Smith lambasted Shanny in a radio interview. Smith, McNabb's representative, said in a lengthy phone interview Friday.

To treat him this way I think it's How is so disrespectful to bench McNabb? What he has done this year that should guarantee him a starting job? Instead, Philadelphia quarterbacks coach Pat Shurmur informed McNabb at halftime that he was being benched. Although McNabb wouldn't admit to it, his sideline mannerisms suggested he was upset by the decision. With his arms inside the body of his coat, McNabb generally stood about 10 yards away from Reid during the entire third and fourth quarters.

There was no conversation between the star player and coach until after the game. McNabb refused to comment on the details of his conversation with Reid, but said he would not have pulled himself in that situation. McNabb's passer rating was the second-lowest of his career. In fact, he has seven turnovers five interceptions, two fumbles in his past six quarters of play.

Whether the benching was temporary or for the remainder of the season, it raises a ton of questions surrounding McNabb's future in Philadelphia and whether he still fits with the same franchise that drafted him 10 seasons ago. You try to focus on trying to win a game. At this present time, I'm not even thinking about what happens after the season is over. Skip to main content Skip to navigation. Walker: McNabb benched, no longer a fave five. Philadelphia Eagles. Tua helps Dolphins to win after Brissett injured.

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