Former NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb announced on his radio show Monday (h/t Philadelphia Daily News) which he will retire with the Philadelphia Eagles this September.
While this has not been confirmed by the Eagles organization, McNabb stated that the retirement ceremony will become on Sept. 19 before a across the country televised Thursday Night Football game with the Kansas City Chiefs.
New Chiefs head guru Andy Reid spent the majority of his career in Philadelphia, although the man that picked McNabb No. 2 all around in 1999, it's fitting which he would be in attendance for any quarterback's glorious retirement service.
McNabb may have been booed your day Philadelphia drafted him because of Syracuse, and throughout most his career for that matter, but he always secured his composure and showed class from the primary day in Philadelphia with the trade to the New york Redskins.
During his stint in Philadelphia, McNabb compiled an impressive 92-49-1 record, set just about any passing record on that Eagles' books (via PhiladelphiaEagles. com) and additionally amassed 32, 873 passing yards and 216 touchdowns.
There are serious conundrums about whether McNabb should be heralded among the all-time great quarterbacks right after failing to win the Super Bowl in his only appearance, but with his skills, six division titles and five NFC Great Game appearances, it is difficult to denounce his overall contributions and long-lasting cause problems for the NFL.
With Reid in the house and a national target market watching, McNabb will finally receive the proper send-off a gamer of his caliber is deserving of.
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