Donovan McNabb; Mr. Race Card

Not to media this story to death, but it is about time someone other than Rush Limbaugh shed a bit more reality on the topic of race, specifically black quarterbacks, in the NFL. Our inconsistent an fickle media (ESPN has gotten so bad that it's hard to watch any more) picks a winner like no one in history. When the Eagles went back to the NFC Championship two years in a row, and McNabb was in the Pro-Bowl annually, he was black QB God....now that he (still working the kinks out of a VERY serious knee surgery) has had TWO bad games (running for his life, with not ONE quality WR) and the doubts enter from every crevice possible.

Part of this is Philadelphia's fault....they have (next to Oakland) some of the worst sports fans in history. BUT, the rest of it is McNabb's fault.

Ok, there are 6 black, starting QB's in the NFL today (Garrard, Jackson, McNair, Young, Campbell, and McNabb). That accounts for 20% of the leagues QB's. If you ask me, there should only be 5, Jackson isn't getting it done in Minn., and back-up McMahon gives them the best shot to win games now. McNabb's comments this week raise two issues for me....

1. DON'T PLAY A RACE CARD ANY MORE, EVER! This shit has to stop.....Are you going to try to explain to me why every starting RB in the NFL is black? Why nearly every DL-man is black, why EVERY CB in the NFL is black? Please also explain to me how often your every day NFL fan (me included) even thinks about what color the guys are on his favorite team? Guess what folks, outside of the few remaining assholes out there that use race in sports as a distinguishing characteristic, it happens very little. Donovan's use of the race card here is because he doesn't want to admit his team is just not playing good football, and as the QB (white, black, purple or grey) he is at the center of the criticism. As he should be too. He hasn't played well at all....and his MNF appearance this week was proof. He couldn't hit guys when he needed too, guys that were open, and guys that could have scored to give Philly a solid chance of winning the game. (For the record, I don't like Rush Limbaugh....but what he said on ESPN wasn't wrong, he just shouldn't have said it in that forum, leave it for the radio show dumbass).

2. McNabb has balls....and saying that guys like Carson Palmer, and Peyton Manning, "..don't get criticized as much as we do. They just don't." Is McNabb right?? You BET!!! Why? Because those guys are MUCH BETTER than ALL of the black QB's in the NFL. Criticizm when you are a QB is inevitable when you don't win, lead your team, and put up numbers.....hence why those mentioned above, and the following: JP Losman, Drew Brees, Chad Pennington, Trent Green, Damon Huard, Phillip Rivers, Eli Manning, Rex Grossman, etc are all experiencing strong criticism for their recent play.

Wake up Donovan, play like we all know you are capable, lead your team, and shut your mouth. If you want to make excuses about your play...ask your GM for a WR or two, or some better protection....but DON'T use the race card to attempt to cover up your poor play. One of your peers (Vince Young), has made mistakes, owns up to them, and does his damn job on the field...and guess what I don't hear his name being brought up in the criticism section of the paper every Monday??? Coincidence? Nope....he's playing great ball.

At the end of the day I don't give a hoot what color, size, or shape the guys are that play for the Packers...I want the team to WIN. Score 10 points a week, look like hell, play boring ball, but if you are 10-6 and playing for a shot at a ring...I'll be thrilled! Bring Donovan McNabb in to take over for Favre....just make sure he leaves his race card in Philly....Packer fans don't care what color you are, you just need to do your damn job.

I'm outta here...I need to go criticize my GREEN rake for not making the grade....I think I will bench it...and bring out the blue one!