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http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2010/4/5/1405532/mcnabb-to-d-c-elway-redux-or#storyjumpBoth members of their football operation, GM Bruce Allen and HC Mike Shanahan, know the value of veteran QBs, Shanahan more than Allen...Combine that with low odds of obtaining Sam Bradford (Washington lacks young depth to trade and already lacked a 3rd round pick) and the lure of McNabb became quite strong.
Add an impulsive owner, who has never met a potential free agent he didn't like and you have the conditions for a deal.
Reid's deal indicates he does not fear McNabb.
This trade leaves the Eagles with even more draft picks and as a team that drafts well historically, the rebuilding phase might be a short one.
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http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/cowboys-should-benefit-from-mc.htmlThe Dallas Cowboys should be pleased Philadelphia traded quarterback Donovan McNabb to Washington on Sunday night. Keeping McNabb in the NFC East ranks as good news to the Cowboys.
For the last five seasons, the Cowboys have had McNabb's number. In that span, which includes a playoff game last season, McNabb is only 3-7 against the Cowboys with a poor touchdown-interception rate (9-6) and a mediocre quarterback rating of 78.1. McNabb lost all three starts against the Cowboys last season, throwing more interceptions than touchdowns (3-2) and taking 11 sacks.
I expect the Redskins to be as tough as always for Dallas next year.