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Aikman says McNabb is overly scrutinized
By Marc Narducci
Inquirer Staff Writer
Troy Aikman knows that scrutiny comes with being an NFL quarterback. Aikman spent 12 seasons as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and collected three Super Bowl victories and a recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Aikman, now a Fox TV analyst, will be in town to work tomorrow's 1 p.m Eagles-New York Giants game at Lincoln Financial Field.
While Aikman accepted his share of criticism when he played, he said that Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has received more than the usual amount of scrutiny.
"There are quarterbacks on perennial losers who don't get criticized as much as McNabb, who has continued to get better and has played through a lot of injuries," Aikman said. "It's unfortunate that he has had to endure, and I don't think any quarterback deserves that."
Aikman was referring to both the criticism of McNabb by former Eagles receiver Terrell Owens and that of many fans and NFL pundits.
And it's because of all that scrutiny that Aikman is even more impressed with McNabb's achievements.
"I think he's a great player," Aikman said. "Sometimes 'great' gets overused, but I don't think this is the case with Donovan."
Aikman said that McNabb should get more credit for leading the Eagles to four NFC title games and one Super Bowl in his first seven seasons.
"Look at what this team and he was able to accomplish, going back to his first year in the playoffs," Aikman said. "He didn't have much of a supporting cast and was really the heart and soul of the offense and did a terrific job in winning."
And McNabb is a talent off the field, too, Aikman said.
"I'm not in that locker room, and I don't know the dynamics of his relationships," Aikman said. "But I can tell you as somebody who watches from afar that I think he has done a great job as a leader."
Aikman knows what it's like to have to satisfy management and his teammates at the same time.
"I know sometimes the quarterback is, I don't want to say 'compromised.' But sometimes there is conflict," Aikman said. "You are the voice of the organization and have to support your teammates on issues, and I think Donovan does a great job of it."
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/15531604.htm
By Marc Narducci
Inquirer Staff Writer
Troy Aikman knows that scrutiny comes with being an NFL quarterback. Aikman spent 12 seasons as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and collected three Super Bowl victories and a recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Aikman, now a Fox TV analyst, will be in town to work tomorrow's 1 p.m Eagles-New York Giants game at Lincoln Financial Field.
While Aikman accepted his share of criticism when he played, he said that Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb has received more than the usual amount of scrutiny.
"There are quarterbacks on perennial losers who don't get criticized as much as McNabb, who has continued to get better and has played through a lot of injuries," Aikman said. "It's unfortunate that he has had to endure, and I don't think any quarterback deserves that."
Aikman was referring to both the criticism of McNabb by former Eagles receiver Terrell Owens and that of many fans and NFL pundits.
And it's because of all that scrutiny that Aikman is even more impressed with McNabb's achievements.
"I think he's a great player," Aikman said. "Sometimes 'great' gets overused, but I don't think this is the case with Donovan."
Aikman said that McNabb should get more credit for leading the Eagles to four NFC title games and one Super Bowl in his first seven seasons.
"Look at what this team and he was able to accomplish, going back to his first year in the playoffs," Aikman said. "He didn't have much of a supporting cast and was really the heart and soul of the offense and did a terrific job in winning."
And McNabb is a talent off the field, too, Aikman said.
"I'm not in that locker room, and I don't know the dynamics of his relationships," Aikman said. "But I can tell you as somebody who watches from afar that I think he has done a great job as a leader."
Aikman knows what it's like to have to satisfy management and his teammates at the same time.
"I know sometimes the quarterback is, I don't want to say 'compromised.' But sometimes there is conflict," Aikman said. "You are the voice of the organization and have to support your teammates on issues, and I think Donovan does a great job of it."
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/15531604.htm
