Donovan McNabb was the second overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft.  That draft was considered “the best quarterback draft” with the likes of Tim Couch (first pick), Donovan McNabb (second pick), Akili Smith (third pick), Daunte Culpepper (11th pick), and Cade McNown (12th pick). Out of those five quarterbacks, Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper were the only two to become Pro Bowl quarterbacks and have successful careers.

McNabb started his first game Nov. 14, 1999 and led the beloved Eagles to a 35-28 win over the division rival Washington Redskins. In his first full season as an NFL starter, McNabb finished second in MVP voting to St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk. From that point on, McNabb, Andy Reid, and the Eagles organization were winners.

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Amidst protestors with clever signs reading “Vick’s Sick!”, “Michael Vick has no courage”, and “Shame on the Eagles!”, Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was among 31 other NFL players to receive the Ed Block Courage Award Tuesday in Baltimore.

All eyes were on Vick at the ceremony. The previous and probably still Most Hated Man in the NFL was voted for the award by his teammates, unanimously, in a show of some sort of solidarity for the backup quarterback. Vick was on-hand to receive the award, and made a speech in the common vein expressing sorrow for what he did, flattery for behind honored, and not-so-veiled references to his hope for future employment.

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The Eagles were fairly busy today, making news with transactions involving four different players. Unfortunately, from an excitement standpoint, all of them are (or were) active roster players.

Michael Vick leads this list, naturally. The Eagles picked up the $1.5 million roster bonus for the man determined to make up for every radio interview opportunity he missed while in prison.

In picking up the bonus, the Eagles have hopefully only bought themselves more time to trade Vick. If they are indeed set on keeping Vick, or worse, all three quarterbacks, next season, there is a real danger of sports talk radio imploding in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Of all news outlets, who would’ve thought MyFOXPhilly.com would break a story this relevatory?

Citing the usual unnamed, unidentified, and anonymous sources, it was reported that Andy Reid is the only one among the Eagles’ decision-makers who wants Donovan McNabb back as the quarterback next season.

This is really no surprise. McNabb has always been Reid’s quarterback and Reid McNabb’s coach. The pair has achieved a lot of success since the coach selected the quarterback second overall in 1999, though not the ultimate prize, which they feel continues to be only a lucky bounce away. Hence,the continuing status quo and growing frustration.

What is more surprising is that the rest of the front office appears to be set on moving McNabb. The impression of the Eagles organization is one of blind unity in thought, without dissension or strife, but if this report is indeed true, the view changes significantly.

Beyond that, everything has been quiet on the free agency front for the Birds. Fullback Leonard Weaver re-signed for three years, but nothing else has happened. The team was said to be in on Julius Peppers before he signed with the Bears, and have reportedly talked to free agent defensive end Aaron Kampman, but he will likely sign elsewhere.

There has been talk this offseason of the St. Louis Rams showing interest in acquiring an Eagles quarterback. Who knew it would be Donovan McNabb?

The Rams, a team in no position to win a Super Bowl next season, apparently are keen on No. 5, which begs the question: Why?

St. Louis was the worst team in the NFL last season (hence their picking first overall) for a lot of reasons, the biggest of them being the lack of a steady (or competent) quarterback. Similar to the last few seasons, Marc Bulger was in and out of the lineup due to various injuries, and his backups were nothing better than mediocre.

First-year head coach Steve Spagnuolo put together a team that competed hard every week, but the absence at the quarterback position probably lost three or four games for the Rams last season. Not that losing is a bad thing for a bad team (Hello, 76ers!), but Spags obviously realizes his job is in danger if the team does not show improvement in 2010.

This is why the Michael Vick-to-St. Louis rumors make sense. Vick would help the Rams improve at least nominally, though he is far from a long-term option at the position, and it would buy Spagnuolo and the organization time to find and groom another quarterback.

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Well this is quite embarrassing. DeSean let us down this week with only one tweet to choose from! Oh well, here it is, but if the tweets don’t improve for next week, Philly Fan Complex will personally call D Jacc and discuss the situation.

deseanjackson10 posts on Feb. 22nd at 11:51 PM:

“Wassup world y’all talk 2 me I’m at tha house chilln enjoyn time off is great wat a life…”

I’m sorry…Nuff said. Sheeeesh!