Eagles ship McNabb to Washington
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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia
came to an end Sunday night as the Eagles dealt the five-time Pro Bowl
quarterback to the Washington Redskins.
The Eagles confirmed the move, saying they acquired the 37th overall pick in
this year's draft and a third- or fourth-round pick in 2011.
The Eagles have called a press conference for 9:30 p.m. (et) tonight.
The 33-year-old McNabb has spent his entire 11-year career with the Eagles
after being selected with the second overall pick in the 1999 draft. He has
been the subject of numerous trade rumors, with the team having backup Kevin
Kolb waiting in the wings.
The Syracuse product has re-written the franchise's record book for
quarterbacks, ranking first in passing yards (32,873), touchdown passes (216)
and completions (2,801). He had recently signed a $24.5 million contract for
the 2009-10 seasons and will enter the final year of his current deal in the
upcoming season.
McNabb has led the Eagles through arguably their most successful era, helping
the team get to five NFC Championship games and Super Bowl XXXIX. Despite the
success, McNabb has drawn the ire of Eagles fans because of his lack of a
Super Bowl championship, and the team selected Kolb in the second round of the
2007 draft as his eventual successor.
The Eagles also have QB Michael Vick on their roster, but he's expected to
serve as a Kolb's backup.
In 2009, McNabb started only 14 games because of an early rib injury but still
passed for 3,553 yards and 22 touchdowns. The team appeared primed to make a
deep playoff run but squandered the division title with a 24-0 loss to the
rival Dallas Cowboys, then lost again to the Cowboys, 34-14, in the first
round of the playoffs.
McNabb has also been a prolific runner throughout his career, rushing for
3,249 yards and 28 touchdowns.
He figures to take over the starting job for the Redskins, who suffered
through a 4-12 season in 2009, their worst mark since 1994. McNabb will also
get to play for new Washington head coach Mike Shanahan, who took over after
Jim Zorn was fired at the conclusion of last season.
While McNabb guided the Eagles deep into the playoffs numerous times, the
Redskins have not advanced to an NFC title game since the 1991 season, when
they won the last of their three Super Bowls under Joe Gibbs. Washington has
primarily started former Auburn star Jason Campbell at quarterback the last
three seasons.
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Kansas City, MO - Kansas City has not officially named Matt Cassel its starting quarterback, but there can be no doubt now.
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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
New head coach Todd Haley, taking over for Herm Edwards after a 2-14 season, refused to name a starter at any position during offseason workouts. But it was obvious to everyone the team belonged to Cassel.
"I go out there each and every day with that focus that I'm the starter," Cassel said during a June minicamp. "Competition brings out the best in everybody."
The signing will come as welcome news to Cassel's new coaches and teammates. Amiable and hardworking, online football betting he appeared to win over everyone at minicamp.
"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
"He has a lot of swagger, a lot of confidence. It's good for us," said Darling. "We trust in him that he's going to go out there and lead us all the way."
nse to accommodate his specific abilities.
Trapped on the bench behind Heisman winners Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC and then unable to unseat Super Bowl MVP Brady at New England, Cassel seemed destined to be a backup all his life. As Brady was helped off the field last September, Cassel seized the opportunity he'd been waiting for since high school.
In his only sustained action since his teens, he hit 349 of 555 passes for 3,949 yards at New England. He had 23 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions as the Patriots, who had gone unbeaten through the regular season the year before, finished 11-5 and out of the playoffs.
Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli, who had been Bill Belichick's assistant in New England, engineered the trade after the Patriots became convinced that Brady would recover fully from his knee operation.
"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."
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Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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