Donovan McNabb, the Philadelphia Eagles, and a New Hall of Fame Inductee

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Donovan McNabb.

The second-most hated man in football.

Third, if you count Al Davis.

He's been booed and loved, loved and booed, and then booed and loved some more. But, he still racks up numbers every season.

There was talk of McNabb moving to Chicago; there was talk of McNabb becoming a second-string QB; and now there is talk of McNabb bringing a trophy back to Philadelphia for the first time.

His career has had its ups and downs, and sure he had a terrible season mixed in to his overall solid career. Yes, he was benched in 2008 after having a disgusting game against Baltimore. Of course McNabb "choked" in a Super Bowl. 

However, McNabb has many years in front of him, and here's why he will become the next Hall of Fame inductee from the Eagles organization.

2009 

McNabb has his best season yet, with new receivers, a new offensive line, and renewed hope in his team. 

He will lead his team to an 11-5 regular season and a Super Bowl berth against either the Titans, Ravens, or Patriots. The Eagles should have a good game winning their first ring.

In the regular season McNabb throws for 3,980 yards, with a 62 percent completion percentage, 34 TDs, 12 INT, and a 100.94 QB rating.

2010

McNabb has a good season, leading his team to a 10-6 record and a berth in the playoffs, but falling short in the NFC championship game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Andy Reid's 2010 draft choices have the defense looking good. Reid addresses the safety situation, and the end of this year sees David Akers retiring, as well as Brian Westbrook after another, very serious, ankle injury.

McNabb ends the season with 3,550 passing yards, a high-50s completion percentage, high-20s for his TDs, around 12 INT, and a mid-80s quarterback rating.

2011

LeSean McCoy turns out to be an incredible draft pick. He has an incredible pass catching ability and is reminiscent of Brian Westbrook. The Eagles make a trade this year and get veteran WR Roy Williams from the Cowboys for a first-round draft pick.

Now, let me elaborate on the Roy Williams trade:

Roy Williams

Tony Romo hasn't gotten his team a playoff win yet, and Jerry Jones is not happy. It's 2011, flying cars and what not, yet the Cowboys are still stuck on horseback.

Romo is having trouble getting his 'mojo' back after a harsh break-up with Jessica Simpson. This leads to some trouble on the field.

A QB can only last so many years without a playoff win, and Romo's time is up.

Jerry Jones, isn't happy and decides to cut him short at the end of the season. The Eagle's WR Kevin Curtis is becoming less efficient due to age and a trade is offered.

Roy Williams for some solid draft picks.

The Eagles reluctantly accept a trade with their long-time rivals and Jerry Jones cuts Romo... leaving him to the Free Agent Vultures. Jones then drafts a good QB out of a nice university and both teams part, moving in their own direction.

2011 (cont.)

Because of the new addition to the Eagles, McNabb gets a good boost in stats with around 3,600 passing yards, high-20s for his TDs, around 10 INT, and a solid 55ish percent completion percentage.

The Eagles lose in the first-round of the playoffs (to the 49ers because of Tim Tebow), but have much promise for the next year.

2012

McNabb has a great year and leads his team to the Super Bowl for his third and final trip to the big game. He wins his second ring and retires, moving to Arizona.

Kevin Kolb steps into the spotlight as the new starting quarterback. McCoy has become a very versatile back, and Jeremy Maclin and Desean Jackson become two of the leading receivers in the NFC East. Fans understand that Kolb may struggle his first season, but he has potential to become an elite quarterback.

Now, some of you may think this is silly to predict this far into the future and I agree. But these are predictions that, I think are very plausible and possible.

McNabb gets inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2017, along with Brian Westbrook, and they live happily ever after.

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