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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Donovan McNabb - more proof that Rush Limbaugh is an idiot

A multi-dimensional threat at quarterback, Donovan McNabb has helped raise the standards of success of this franchise since 1999, when the Eagles chose him with the 2nd overall pick in the draft. Along the way, McNabb has become one of the NFL's most recognizable and elite players. During his career, he has led the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance, four NFC Championship games appearances and more postseason wins (7) than any other quarterback in team history.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2004, led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1980. Set team records with a 104.7 QB rating (4th in the NFL), a 64.0% completion percentage (10th in NFL), and 3,875 passing yds. (8th in NFL). His 31 TDs (3rd in NFL) were the 2nd most in team history
• Joined Ken Stabler (Raiders), Jim Kelly (Bills) and Troy Aikman (Cowboys), in 2004, as the only QBs since 1970 to take their teams to four or more consecutive championship games
• Had five games in 2004 with 4-or-more TD passes (Only three other players in the history of the NFL have done so) and recorded a career-high 6 combined 300-yd. passing games
• With a club record 14 consecutive passes to start the game vs. GB (12/5/04) combined with 10 consecutive passes to end the game at NYG (11/28/04), to set a NFL record with 24 consecutive completions. Joe Montana, who held the previous record, completed 22 straight - vs. Cle. (5) on 11/27/87 and GB (17) on 12/6/87

INJURY HISTORY:
Was placed on the Injured Reserve list on 11/21/06 after suffering a torn ACL vs. Ten. (11/19/06). Was placed on the Injured Reserve list on 11/22/05 because of a reaggravated sports hernia injury vs. Dal. (11/14/05). Was inactive at NYG (11/20/05) while waiting to see if he could recover from the injury. He was diagnosed with the sports hernia on 9/27/05 but was able to continue playing. Also suffered a rib contusion at Den. (10/30/05). Suffered a chest contusion at Atl. (9/12/05). Suffered a fractured ankle vs. Arz. (11/17/02) and missed the final 6 games of the regular season. Was inactive vs. NE (12/19/99) after suffering a knee injury the week before at Dal.

NICKEL AND DIME
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1. Became the first player in NFL history to finish a season with 30+ TD passes (31) and fewer than 10 INTs (8) in 2004
2. Became the 4th-fastest QB in NFL history to reach the 50-win plateau in just 71 starts, vs. Bal. (10/31/04)
3. One of 7 players in NFL history to have amassed over 20,000 passing yards (22,080) and 2,500 rushing yards (2,726)
4. Among active starting quarterbacks with at least 95 starts, ranks 1st in win percentage (.663)
5. Ranks 1st among active passers in TD:INT ratio (2.11) and INT percentage (2.21). Ranks 2nd on the NFL's all-time list in TD:INT ratio (min. 1,000 atts.) to Steve Young (2.17) and 2nd all-time in INT percentage (min. 1,500 atts.) to Neil O'Donnell (2.11).
6. Ranks 2nd on the Eagles all-time lists in TDs (152) and completions (1,898) behind Ron Jaworski, and third in yards (22,080) and attempts (3,259) behind Jaworski and Randall Cunningham.
7. Has posted more playoff wins (7) than any QB in team history. Ranks 1st on the Eagles all-time posteseason list in completions (249), attempts (419), passing yards (2,630) and TD passes (18). Also ranks 4th all-time in postseason rushing yds. (362) and tied for 2nd in rushing TDs (3)
8. Ranks 2nd on the Eagles all-time list with 65 regular season wins as a starting QB behind Ron Jaworski (69)
9. His 19 combined career 300-yd. passing games ranks 1st on the Eagles all-time list
10. Has a 14-5 record in primetime starts, including one in the playoffs. He is 588-348-4,305-9-27TDs passing and 84-561-9TDs rushing in those games

-The Philadelphia Eagles Official Website
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/player60.html