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Donovan McNabb: There are Ties in the NFL?

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb has been around a while. He entered the NFL in 1999. There's only been one tie since the start of his career (a 2002 Falcons-Steelers game), but it seems like rather common knowledge that if two teams are tied at the end of the 15-minute sudden death overtime, you get a tie. I mean, NFL standings have a column demarked with a 'T' which comes after 'W' and 'L.' It seems rather self-explanatory.

The 700 Level watched McNabb's post-tie press conference, where McNabb revealed he had no idea until the game ended that you can have a tie in the NFL.


The QB did not know during overtime that the game could end in a tie. If I'm parsing the soundbite correctly, McNabb wasn't aware of the possibility as he threw Philadelphia's last gasp Hail Mary. This seems important, like your strategy or mindset might be altered if you knew the game was ending on a given play.

I find it hard to blame Andy Reid or the Philadelphia coaching staff ... unless they also did not realize you could have a tie. That seems like something you wouldn't need to tell your 31-year-old veteran QB.

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I hope McNabb continues to have a long career with the Eagles.

by eegor on Nov 16, 2008 11:17 PM EST reply actions  

I think that not knowing that you can have a tie is more humilating than actually allowing a Tie against the bengals…

by MrBiggz on Nov 17, 2008 12:09 AM EST reply actions  

I think that not knowing that you can have a tie is more humilating than actually allowing a Tie against the bengals…

by MrBiggz on Nov 17, 2008 12:09 AM EST reply actions  

There’s an old saying that goes something like this:

"Better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

Yesterday, Donovan McNabb opened his mouth and removed all doubt. Time for him to go. Time for Andy Reid to go. Time to lob a grenade or two into the Eagles’ locker room and blow the whole damn thing to bits!

by Flashjeff on Nov 17, 2008 4:15 AM EST reply actions  

Wow…from one of the Eagle fans who realizes he’s the best we’ve ever had in the modern era, this hurts.  Mind you, I’ve loved McNabb’s play since he was a frosh at Syracuse…and would’ve been jumped at the Draft for wildly cheering his selection, but this is truly stunning.

by SteadyEddie33 on Nov 17, 2008 8:12 AM EST reply actions  

reid an mcnabb…………GO ELSE WHERE

time to rebuild

by EGGCRACKED on Nov 17, 2008 9:14 AM EST reply actions  

Really, Donavan? Have you never watched another NFL game and heard the announcers give the rules of OT? I find it hard to believe one can be that ignorant and be a quarterback in the NFL. As someone earlier put it, keep your mouth shut. It’s bad enough you actually tied the pitiful Bengals. Just leave it at that.

by gordon2_4 on Nov 17, 2008 12:29 PM EST reply actions  

it doesn’t really surprise me that mcnabb didn’t know about the possibility of a tie.
other common knowledge is lacking in nfl players.
none of them know that you put your heals on the 10 yard line and if the ball goes over your head you let it go.
for that matter anyone covering a punt seems to think if it’s near the goal line the best thing to do is grab the ball and roll into the endzone.
then, just look at chad johnson.
face it.  these guys are great athletes.  they’re not always the sharpest tools in the drawer.

by sorum84 on Nov 17, 2008 1:09 PM EST reply actions  

I’m speechless. Which is what McNabb SHOULD have bee.

by J Bone A on Nov 17, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions  

As a suffering Eagle’s fan for many years, it really hurts when your Head Coach and Franchise Quarterback hasn’t a clue of what’s going on, but what about the other coaches?  Is this staff as inept as they seem to be all year?  Donavan has mailed it in too many times this year. He hasn’t shown up in the first quarter in the last 3 – 4 games.  It’s hard to put that pressure on your defense and expect to win. Please, let’s rebuild now!!  Will someone have the guts to fire Reid now! He is the worst game-day coach in the NFL.  With the stupid challenges last week and not knowing the rules of football this week. I am sure we can find someone that does.  He’s had his chance.  Also, we aren’t going any where with McNabb.  T.O was right,  he has no GUTS!!  He may have all the records but he couldn’t hold Jawarski’s jock-strap.  I am so sick of the two of them, can we move on please!

by dreadlox on Nov 17, 2008 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

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