McNabb

My brother and friend had a long email conversation over the weekend leading up to the blockbuster trade sending the best, most successful QB in Eagles' history to a division rival. The following entries are excerpts from that back and forth.

just heard John Clayton on Mike and Mike talking about McNabb and trade. Gives chance of Raiders' deal at 20%. Said Raiders are in no rush to do this deal. Says Asomongue (sp) was never part of deal - Raiders want to keep him. Says Eagles asking price has been too high, suggested that some teams were interested - Cleveland - but were thinking more of a 3rd rounder for McNabb. Says asking price for Kolb is even higher - a first and a third. Seattle inquired but price was too high for Kolb. Says Rams were never really interested in McNabb

Says Eagles really want to deal McNabb before May 5 when they have to pay him $6 million roster bonus. If they pay it are most likely to keep him for season. Not sure what that means for who is the starter.

I don't understand this either. The Bears gave up 2 1st rounders and a 3rd, plus their starting QB (kyle orton) for Jay Cutler. Really, the only think Cutler has over McNabb is he age - he is 7 years younger, other than that McNabb is a better QB all-around.

The lack of interest in McNabb gives lie to the notion of team's desperately interested in franchise QBs.

I find it incredible that no team but the Raiders is interested in getting McNabb. What team wouldn't part with a 1st rounder to be assured of having one of the top 12 QBs in the entire league - immediately - for the next four years. Is the NFL becoming more like the NBA, where value is assigned more on your potential than, you know, what you are actually doing during the game?