Skins98Orakpo Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Found this on ESPN.com. Bill Simmons asks, "Which QB would you go to war with?" Donovan McNabb is ranked 7th best QB. One ahead of Eli Manning and one behind Tony Romo sits to pee. Here is what he said about them: COURAGE UNDER FIRE8. Eli Manning, Giants He'd be six spots lower if not for the Helmet Catch. That play continues to kill me. Super Bowl XLII randomly came on the NFL Network this summer; I hadn't watched it since I saw it live. Totally forgot that, for four straight plays, the Pats could have ended the game. Fourth-and-1, NYG 37, 1:34 left: Handoff up the middle to Brandon Jacobs. Vince Wilfork slides over to plug the hole and would have … but he slips and falls down. Jacobs gets 2 yards. First-and-10, NYG 39, 1:28 left: Heavy pressure on Eli, slips out of the pocket, scrambles right with Adalius Thomas chasing him, and even as it's happening, you're thinking, "I have seen this play happen 2,500 times, and every time it happens, the linebacker karate-chops the QB's right arm from behind, causes a fumble and falls on it," but in this case, of course, Thomas' chop fails to totally dislodge the ball and Eli juggles it before falling on it. Timeout, Giants. Second-and-5, NYG 44, 1:20 left: Manning sails a deep out over David Tyree's head to All-Pro cornerback Asante Samuel, who screws up his jump and lets the title-clinching pick go through his hands. Third-and-5, NYG 44, 1:15 left: The Helmet Catch. Made by a player who never caught another pass during a professional football game. (I'll be right back. Just going to pour a shot of scotch.) 7. Donovan McNabb, Redskins Put it this way: If the ignominy of getting traded within his division doesn't inspire one of his greatest seasons, then maybe he wasn't so great to begin with. 6. Tony Romo sits to pee, Cowboys Put it this way: I'd rather have him as my fantasy QB than my real QB. The rest of the list can be seen here: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/100902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 haha kolb stinks. Worth the read just to see him a 23. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jflow78 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I know this is somewhat petty, but being a veteran, it always drives me crazy when I see some media sap using terms like "war ready" or "courage under fire" when they don't have the slightest ******* idea what they're talking about and sports does not equal war. I find it rather offensive personally. Sorry about the rant. Beyond that, I agree with Soup. My favorite line about Kolb is: "The good news for Kolb: Philly fans are famously patient and supportive." EDIT: Oh, and Soup, that Portis sig that Santana 89 is using (the one where he's being tackled by the Bucs), is unbelievably beautiful man. Complete piece of artwork there. They should honestly hang some of the stuff you and LCS have done in the museum if Snyder ever builds it. Honestly, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Love what he says about Romo sits to pee. Everything you need to know is in that sentence. Puts up big numbers, but crumbles when it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 tht was damn funny ... "karate chop" killed me for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan4128 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Love what he says about Romo sits to pee. Everything you need to know is in that sentence. Puts up big numbers, but crumbles when it matters. This had me :rotflmao:. But, with that said, how does he make 6? Has there ever been a more over-rated (and over-inflated) QB in the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 This had me :rotflmao:. But, with that said, how does he make 6? Has there ever been a more over-rated (and over-inflated) QB in the NFL? Say what you want about the guy, but he has a knack for getting teams in position for success in the playoffs...but then it all falls apart. That said, he'll struggle this year with a depleted line. He can only make so many plays with his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Commando Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I have to say that is a classic Bill Simmons article. The Hulkamania link had me in tears. And he's dead right about First Blood. That is a quality movie on par with the first Terminator. Stallone actually puts in a quality, understated effort... up until the last scene when he starts freaking out and ridiculously over-acting when he's talks about his experiences in Nam to the General guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan4128 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Say what you want about the guy, but he has a knack for getting teams in position for success in the playoffs...but then it all falls apart.That said, he'll struggle this year with a depleted line. He can only make so many plays with his feet. You're right, Hitman, and his chocking and :cry: after another post season disaster makes it all the more gratifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 You're right, Hitman, and his chocking and :cry: after another post season disaster makes it all the more gratifying. Couldn't have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfan7224 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm excited to see what McNabb is like his first game facing the Eagles. That has to be the biggest chip on the shoulder of the whole list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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