Eli Manning "shocked" by McNabb trade talks

[Dpantherman]

Posted by Mike Florio on April 1, 2010 7:28 PM ET

With one high-profile NFC East quarterback by all appearances on the trading block, another high-profile NFC East quarterback can't believe what's happening.

"It's shocking that a guy who's been such an important part of their organization, that they'd want to get rid of him," Eli Manning said of Donovan McNabb, per Reuters (via ESPN.com). "He's had great seasons these last couple of years."

Manning is right, but McNabb is on the wrong side of 30 -- and his replacement is by all appearances ready to roll. Really, this die was cast back in 2007, when the Eagles traded out of round one to the top of round two and picked Kevin Kolb.

Eli may also be wondering whether, at some point, he'll receive similar treatment. Despite that Super Bowl win, Peyton's kid brother hasn't become a clear-cut, top-two NFL quarterback. Eventually, the Giants will have to think about life after Eli.

And when that time comes, the worst thing the Giants can do is focus on the past.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/04/01/eli-manning-finds-donovan-mcnabb-trade-talk-shocking/

[King Taharqa]

He's not the only one. At this point its best for both parties to go seperate ways, but nothing good will come from how Philly (as in the city and fans, not the Eagles organization) treated McNabb over his tenure. The chickens will soon come home to roost!

[CatMan72]

Eli didn't realize how stupid people in Philadelphia are until now?

I hope the classy Eagles fans get exactly what they're asking for.

[beastson]

Wrong side of 33?

[Brokenbad]

Eli sucks

[Swarly]

Eli sucks

How so? He's coming off his best season statistically in his career with a bunch of no name receivers and a below average run game, and has a recent SB victory against arguably one of the best teams of all time(07 pats)

anyways, Eagles fans are easily, EASILY the worst fans of ANY team. Hell, Philly sports fans in general. That's not to say that there aren't some cool Philly fans, but the large majority are just scumbags. I hope McNabb goes off and finishes his career on a good note because the Eagles don't deserve a QB like him.

[Brokenbad]

How so? He's coming off his best season statistically in his career with a bunch of no name receivers, and has a recent SB victory against arguably one of the best teams of all time(07 pats)

Hes not a bad player, I just dont like him. I cant call him a *** because he has a cover for that. Lol.

[Swarly]

Hes not a bad player, I just dont like him. I cant call him a *** because he has a cover for that. Lol.

that I can agree with. I've always disliked him ever since the whole "I won't play for the team that is going to draft me #1 overall and give me tons of money" fiasco. He's a tool for doing that.