NFL Notebook: McMahon might start at QB for Eagles
Donovan McNabb has a bruised ego to match his battered body.
McNabb is unlikely to play in Philadelphia's game Sunday against the New York Giants because of a groin injury. His psyche is feeling worse after his interception cost the Eagles a crucial victory Monday might against Dallas.
"He takes a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and he was devastated by the loss," coach Andy Reid said yesterday.
McNabb re-injured his groin while trying to tackle Cowboys safety Roy Williams after he misread the coverage and threw an interception. Williams returned the interception 46 yards for a touchdown with 2:43 left to lead Dallas to a 21-20 comeback victory against the Eagles.
Reid said McNabb had an MRI yesterday and was waiting to see a specialist.
If McNabb doesn't play, North Allegheny High School product Mike McMahon probably would start over Koy Detmer against the Giants.
"I wouldn't bet on it," Reid said of McNabb's chances to play. "He doesn't look good today."
Perhaps the mobile McMahon can spark the Eagles' offense. He nearly led Philadelphia to the winning score after coming in for the last series against Dallas.
In four seasons with Detroit, McMahon started seven games. He had a 43.8 completion percentage with 10 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions, but he ran for 273 yards on 46 carries.
Detmer has been McNabb's backup the past six seasons. He is the No. 2 quarterback this year only because he holds the ball on extra points and field goals.
Vikings
Minnesota quarterback Daunte Culpepper had surgery to repair three torn ligaments in his right knee. Culpepper, who was hurt on a low hit after running for first down Oct. 30 at Carolina, had the operation done by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. Rehabilitation will begin immediately for Culpepper, who injured the anterior cruciate, medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in the knee.
Cardinals
Arizona placed injured Pro Bowl defensive end Bertrand Berry and starting guard Reggie Wells, a South Park High School graduate, on injured reserve. Berry has a torn left pectoral muscle, while Wells has a fractured and dislocated left ankle.
Patriots
New England center Dan Koppen is out for the season. Koppen, who has started 40 games, has an injured shoulder from Sunday's game against Miami.
Giants
Robert Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants and a civic leader in New York City for several decades, died yesterday of brain cancer. He was 79 and died at his home, a family publicist said. On Oct. 25, the Giants' other co-owner, Wellington Mara, also died of cancer. Wellington Mara was the son of team founder Timothy J. Mara. Tisch bought 50 percent of the Giants in 1991 from Tim Mara, Wellington Mara's nephew, not long after the Giants beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl.
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McNabb is unlikely to play in Philadelphia's game Sunday against the New York Giants because of a groin injury. His psyche is feeling worse after his interception cost the Eagles a crucial victory Monday might against Dallas.
"He takes a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and he was devastated by the loss," coach Andy Reid said yesterday.
McNabb re-injured his groin while trying to tackle Cowboys safety Roy Williams after he misread the coverage and threw an interception. Williams returned the interception 46 yards for a touchdown with 2:43 left to lead Dallas to a 21-20 comeback victory against the Eagles.
Reid said McNabb had an MRI yesterday and was waiting to see a specialist.
If McNabb doesn't play, North Allegheny High School product Mike McMahon probably would start over Koy Detmer against the Giants.
"I wouldn't bet on it," Reid said of McNabb's chances to play. "He doesn't look good today."
Perhaps the mobile McMahon can spark the Eagles' offense. He nearly led Philadelphia to the winning score after coming in for the last series against Dallas.
In four seasons with Detroit, McMahon started seven games. He had a 43.8 completion percentage with 10 touchdown passes and 13 interceptions, but he ran for 273 yards on 46 carries.
Detmer has been McNabb's backup the past six seasons. He is the No. 2 quarterback this year only because he holds the ball on extra points and field goals.
Vikings
Minnesota quarterback Daunte Culpepper had surgery to repair three torn ligaments in his right knee. Culpepper, who was hurt on a low hit after running for first down Oct. 30 at Carolina, had the operation done by noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. Rehabilitation will begin immediately for Culpepper, who injured the anterior cruciate, medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments in the knee.
Cardinals
Arizona placed injured Pro Bowl defensive end Bertrand Berry and starting guard Reggie Wells, a South Park High School graduate, on injured reserve. Berry has a torn left pectoral muscle, while Wells has a fractured and dislocated left ankle.
Patriots
New England center Dan Koppen is out for the season. Koppen, who has started 40 games, has an injured shoulder from Sunday's game against Miami.
Giants
Robert Tisch, co-owner of the New York Giants and a civic leader in New York City for several decades, died yesterday of brain cancer. He was 79 and died at his home, a family publicist said. On Oct. 25, the Giants' other co-owner, Wellington Mara, also died of cancer. Wellington Mara was the son of team founder Timothy J. Mara. Tisch bought 50 percent of the Giants in 1991 from Tim Mara, Wellington Mara's nephew, not long after the Giants beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl.
source : www.post-gazette.com/
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