Trade-Seeking Eagles CB Sheldon Brown Seeking Donovan McNabb support?

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown finds himself in one of the most unique positions in sports. He’s a starter on an NFC Championship Game team that isn’t sure he is going to continue to start. Unhappy with his contract, seeking a raise from his current $2 million salary to around $8 million a season, Brown demanded a trade this offseason.

The team traded for Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs instead, and Philadelphia Eagles president Joe Banner has advised Brown to get some “perspective.”

Brown has said he will report to training camp at Lehigh University if he’s still on the team. Which should make for some interesting July days. Here are the questions Brown needs to be asked:

1. Do you worry that your role will be marginalized now if you’re not traded? What have you been told by head coach Andy Reid and (acting defensive coordinator) Sean McDermott about where you fit in?

2. What was your reaction when Eagles traded for cornerback Ellis Hobbs? Some say he’s a younger version of you. Did you see that as a message directed at you? A swipe even?

3. Do Philadelphia Eagles players Joe Banner and Andy Reid hold a grudge?

4. You watched what happened with Lito Sheppard last season—when after a similar dispute he found himself not playing much for whatever reason. Did that cross your mind or influence your thinking when you decided to demand a trade?

5. Lito has said he’s talked to you and told you that what happened to him will happen to you—as far as playing time. What did you take from that conversation?

6. If you thought Lito Sheppard was wrong last season, why didn’t you speak up? Couldn’t it be argued that you benefited from Sheppard’s situation last year, keeping your starting job when Asante Samuel came over?

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