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Thursday, June 08, 2006

10 Polls in One on Donovan McNabb 

You've been reading and hearing a lot about Donovan McNabb this week. The Inquirer interviewed him ("I didn't have a big-name receiver until T.O. got here, but I had confidence in guys like James Thrash"). So did the Daily News ("I'm not a mama's boy"). And so did Howard Eskin (he spelled his website, www.donovanmcnabb.com, to promote tomorrow's diabetes-fighting fundraiser and his new line of apparel). So, here's a chance for you to pose for a snapshot of the town's current feelings. We all know, after all, opinions are cheap: They come and go like winning streaks.
Free polls from Pollhost.com
Which statements describe your feelings about Donovan McNabb?
Pick as many answers as you like.
McNabb's too much of a mama's boy / company man.  No, he's not.  He should apologize for likening criticism to "black-on-black crime."  No, he shouldn't.  I'm worried he's overdoing his workouts again.  No, I'm not.  He needs to run more during games.  Give him a break about last season: He was injured.  He's gotta learn to be more clutch.  His bigger problem is a lousy receiving corps.  I wish McNabb was more candid about end of the Super Bowl.  He doesn't owe fans any explanations.  I'm tired of those Chunky Soup ads.  Love those Chunky Soup ads.  There's nobody I'd rather have as QB, except for Tom Brady.  I'd rather have Koy Detmer start.  Eagles fans always focus too much on quarterbacks.  No, we don't.  Everybody just get off McNabb's back.  Criticism helps athletes excel.


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