Potential Bengal-to-be QB who promises "special" season

by WhoDey14 on Jun 21, 2011 7:18 PM EDT

The Real Robinson Report - Facetime w/Donovan McNabb (via RealRobReport)

Now, hold on. I know what your thinking. "No way! I don't want some washed up quarterback in Cincy! Dalton is the man!" Although I agree on the second part, we all have to take a step back and look at Dalton for what he really is at this moment, a rookie QB who came out of anti-pro offensive system from a smaller than your normal college football program. I have all faith in the ginger-snaps for the years to come but lets give the kid some time to learn and grow.

Donovan McNabb is one of the better quarterbacks of his time. Although he may be on the decline I believe he can still produce as long as he stays healthy. Many experts are liking the sound of McNabb in stripes and I am too with each passing day. Although as a Syracuse, NY resident I may be swayed towards McNabb's corner of the spectrum. But for being a west coast offensive quarterback all his professional career who better to bring in than Mr. McNabb? If there is any quarterback I want teaching Dalton the west coast offensive ways its Donovan McNabb not Jordan Palmer. Not even the UTEP faithful would want Jordan Palmer back under center. I praise him for bringing the team together during Big Bro's absence but I'm sorry if your reading this Jordan, unfortunately your nothing but a quality backup.

But going back to McNabb, this season is prone to success thanks to the less and stellar competition on the schedule and with McNabb under center and AJ Green on the corner, who knows, this season could be something "special".

Poll

Would you like Donovan McNabb as the 2011 Bengals starting Quarterback?

Yes

177 votes

No

50 votes

It doesn't make much difference we're still going to win 8 games or more

14 votes

Dalton or bust!

34 votes

275 votes | Poll has closed

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Umm...

You sure you didn’t mean “It doesn’t make much difference we’re still going to win 8 games or less”? I bleed black and orange, but I’m also a realist. This is going to be a long season. I’m more excited about next year.

by emeybee on Jun 21, 2011 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

haha ya I know

its just some people on here think it doesn’t matter whos under center we’re still going to get 8 games and a wild card. (see: hold up surprise season post on right)

by WhoDey14 on Jun 21, 2011 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Mike Brown believes it.

It must be inordinately taxing to be such a boob. ~ The Brain

by jim0ijk on Jun 22, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions

It's 10 wins and a wildcard

we will play the jets and after the win, defeat the Patriots.

Sure. Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

by UpStateMike on Jun 22, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions

haha I hope your right

by WhoDey14 on Jun 22, 2011 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions

James Urban was his receivers coach so..

Could happen I guess.

by Cry on Jun 21, 2011 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

I could see this happening

McNabb cost himself a lot of money and job opportunities with last season’s end-of-the-year implosion. I think he or Hasselbeck would be the best stopgap solutions for 2011, if Carson isn’t back.

by Anthony Cosenza on Jun 22, 2011 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

McNabb

has the physical tools to absolutely dominate in the NFL. Mentally he’s a bit questionable, but not nearly as bad as headcases like Rex Grossman and the like.

I consider a McNabb signing to be the perfect conclusion to the current crazy QB saga. Let McNabb start for a year while Dalton learns the ropes. He’s a heck of a lot better than the other FA QBs out there.

by indesignkat on Jun 22, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions

Overtime?

You mean there’s such a thing as overtime in the pros?

by ddbumpus on Jun 22, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

The problem with McNabb

is he’s going to want to start for at least two to three years… not 1 with a young QB breathing down his neck. In short, i’d love Mcnabb to be a Bengal, we’d be potential playoff contenders with him at the helm, I just don’t see him wanting to come here.

by The Dealio on Jun 22, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

by WHYUS!! on Jun 22, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions

McNabb has to start realizing that

he doesn’t have a choice anymore. He’ll warm up to Cincinnati when they’re the only team who gives him an offer i.e. T.O.

by WhoDey14 on Jun 22, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

but that will be his downfall,

he plays second fiddle to none and will always see it that way..

by WHYUS!! on Jun 23, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions

McNabb in stripes is a very entertaining thought

You are right though, he might not be willing to come here. I want him here, and If he’s not getting solid offers elsewhere, he may have a change of heart.

by BeWarned on Jun 23, 2011 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions

He's a serious downgrade from Palmer

so… no

by Throw the ball on Jun 27, 2011 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

McNabb can play ball

That is for certain. He’s older now, but he’s got a lot of experience. But I am also of the opinion that we have three QB’s and they are young and might work better with the young WR corps. I’d hate to lose a chance for them to come together and play as a team without the selfish attitudes in the huddle. IF we get back into a running team mode, then it helps reduce the stress of a new QB.

Sure. Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

by UpStateMike on Jun 27, 2011 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Which of our available options is an immediate upgrade over CP9 again?

I must have missed the article about Manning telling the Colts to shove off so he can sign with the Bengals.

link plz

by Boomer Lion on Jun 27, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think the McNabb of 2011

Is really that much of a step up from Dalton/JP5. He had roughly the same if not worse season than CP9 had as a rookie.

by Throw the ball on Jun 28, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

My point was that an upgrade or sidegrade from CP9 is not an option.

The question is whether or not McNabb would be an upgrade from JP5/Dalton/LeFevour. I can see an argument for both sides, but that has to be the question.

If we are all assuming that CP9 won’t play for the Bengals, then comparisons to his play are totally irrelevant to the QB question. If we’re not assuming that, then I’d guess there is no QB question to begin with.

by Boomer Lion on Jun 28, 2011 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions

any argument..

for a kid with 0 starting experience in the NFL being a better option than McNabb is too stupid to even comment further on, so I’m done with this conversation.

by indesignkat on Jun 28, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions

If he's willing to come to the stadium and throw the ball

Then he’s definitely a few steps up from Palmer.

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by BonnieBengal on Jul 15, 2011 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions

McNabb

Gotta start training harder. Has the reputation of being lazy with training…shows on the field.

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by CoachSteveTucker on Jul 4, 2011 2:24 PM EDT reply actions

Someone like McNabb with experience ...

would make a great addition to the Bengals to mentor young Dalton. I just wouldn’t prefer McNabb because of his rocky 2010 and questions of his work ethic – some of that may be due to Shanahan, but usually when there’s friction it’s because both player and coach are at odds

I’d be interested in a guy like even John Kitna or Charlie Frye who could play if needed, but is a better model/coach/mentor to bring some experienced leadership to the offense. Either guy could probably be had for a low price (which would make Brown happy) and their team-first reputation would be welcomed by the current players.

We’ll see what happens as soon as the CBA is worked out …

by Cincicougar on Jul 5, 2011 1:45 PM EDT reply actions