The Eagles' win over Arizona on Sunday was the kind of victory Birds fans have dreaming of for years. The Eagles dominated in all phases of the game. Nelson Agholor did a very fine impression of an elite wide receiver. Weak position groups like the offensive line and the secondary played well. The Eagles even did a choreographed, baseball-themed touchdown celebration that doubled as a clear message to Mike Trout, who was at the game, that it's time for him to sign with the Phillies.
But most importantly of all, Carson Wentz proved himself an elite quarterback, throwing for over 300 yards and four touchdowns. Yes, Carson's the real deal, and feelings are good here in Philadelphia.
After that victory, nothing could kill the mood. Nothing could put a damper on a great win. Unless. Unless…
Donovan McNabb in #Eagles🦅lockeroom
Introducing his son Donovan and getting autograph from Carson Wentz 👍🏼👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/femDBYYdVR— John Clark NBCPhilly (@JClarkNBCS) October 8, 2017
Yes, Donovan McNabb was at the game, and even introduced himself to Wentz afterward. Because even years into his retirement, Donovan just had to do what he did throughout his Eagles career: Make it all about him.
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McNabb felt the need to crash the postgame show, saying some stuff he obviously didn't mean about Wentz has "got a promising career" and "will absolutely make the playoffs." Pathetic.
The truth is, because there can only be one top Eagles quarterback in all of our lifetimes, every fan must make a choice, and make it right now: McNabb or Wentz? The morning show asked that very question Monday and yes, the fans have spoken:
Ultimately, who will be a better Eagles quarterback?— WIP Morning Show (@WIPMorningShow) October 9, 2017
Still, it just goes to show how lucky we are to have Carson Wentz. Carson will never get sick on the final drive of the Super Bowl. He'll never lose three straight NFC championship games. He'll never get into a bitter, years-long feud with a local boxing champion. If Nelson Agholor demands a new contract during training camp next year, Carson will go to bat for him. And if a busload of Eagles fans had taken a bus up to the draft last year to demand the Birds draft someone else, Wentz wouldn't have held a grudge. He'd have understood.
Here's my conspiracy theory: McNabb, of course, lost the NFC Championship Game, to the Arizona Cardinals, back in 2008. Do you think it was a coincidence that he chose another game against Arizona, to show up and upstage his more talented successor?
Anyway, let's enjoy the ride, Eagles fans. When can we arrange for Jeff Garcia to come and meet Carson?
I'll give my followers the last word:
What's the best thing about Carson Wentz?— FakeWIPCaller (@FakeWIPCaller) October 9, 2017
Other Philly sports takes:
-Really good point by Colin Cowherd on the radio last week: It was unfair for Philadelphia to "run Andy Reid out of town," after he went 4-12 in his 14th season.
-Sure, I called for the Phillies to fire Pete Mackanin numerous times throughout the season, especially after he failed to prevent Odubel Herrera baserunning gaffes. But firing him on a Friday instead of Sunday? That's just classless.
-I'm confident in the Phils' manager search, as long as they don't do something ridiculous like interview Ruben Amaro, Jr.
-Yes, the Sixers gave Joel Embiid the same amount of years- and $23 million more dollars- than the Phillies gave Ryan Howard. Good thing Embiid doesn't have Howard's injury history.
-Where's Carson Wentz's nine-figure contract? Where's Rhys Hoskins'? I hate how cheap our teams are.
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