Eagles QB McNabb breaks ankle against Cardinals

Picksix · 11-17-2002, 09:41 PM

Eagles QB McNabb breaks ankle against Cardinals

November 17, 2002

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan McNabb could miss the rest of the regular season after breaking his right ankle Sunday in the Philadelphia Eagles' 38-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

The Eagles said he could miss six-to-eight weeks. Philadelphia's final game is Dec. 28.

McNabb was hurt on Sunday's third play, when he was sacked by Arizona's Adrian Wilson and LeVar Woods. McNabb fumbled and stayed on the turf, clutching his right leg, but he returned and led the Eagles to the win.

For the first time in his career, McNabb had no rushing attempts, but he stayed in the pocket and completed 20 of 25 passes for 255 yards and four touchdowns to tie his career high.

McNabb finally came out with 4:49 left.

X-rays after the game showed the break, but the team said it wouldn't be clear how much time McNabb would miss until he is evaluated in the next day or so.

Comp Fan · 11-17-2002, 10:12 PM

They'll be riots on the city of brotherly love tonight!

Sad to hear. They really had a good chance to go to the Super Bowl this year.

AnotherBadBeat · 11-17-2002, 10:29 PM

I guess you guys were right- His mad running style finally caught up with him...............

He won't be such a thrill to watch on the sidelines.................

Giants Win Division ??? I think so

ABB

The Actuary · 11-17-2002, 11:30 PM

LMAO,

Just like the jokers on local radio and identical to Randall Cunningham, the guy got hurt in the pocket and it is the first injury the guy has ever had in football. What exactly does his mad running style have to do with it?

11-17-2002, 11:32 PM

All the cutting back and forth...it was bound to happen....(LOL)

Comp Fan · 11-17-2002, 11:33 PM

TA - My common sense tells me that if a QB is a "runner", he has a much better chance of injury because he takes many more shots.

The Actuary · 11-17-2002, 11:38 PM

Common sense also says finesse pitchers should outlast(have longer careers) power pitchers, which isn't the case. Besides the horrific QB sacks that immediately come to mind were all blind side blitzes against sitting duck pocket passers.

alysheba88 · 11-17-2002, 11:52 PM

Pitchers break down from throwing curves, sliders and that damn split finger.

The fastball takes the least out of a pitcher.

Would not read anything into the Qbs though. Dont think there is any pattern. Fran Tarkenton was hurt once his whole career.

Would definitely agree that certain styles will shorten your career as far as running back. Those that take the straight up hits like Earl Campbell have short careers.

Mr Negative · 11-18-2002, 12:44 AM

If Aikman were ever going to make a comeback this would appear to be the right spot. He could not ask for a better situation. Still don't think it will happen.