Donovan McNabb told cops he had cold, blamed cough syrup for DUI

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Former Eagles quarterback told police he had a cold, and blamed cough syrup for his recent DUI arrest.

According to Jim Walsh of the Arizona Republic, Gilbert police stopped him after he rear-ended another vehicle, which was being driven by the wife of a Gila River Tribal Police officer.

“While Donovan spoke, I noticed a strong, fruity odor on his breath. I noticed Donovan’s eyes were watery and very bloodshot and his speech was slurred,” the Gilbert officer wrote in the report.

Asked how much he had to drink, McNabb replied: “Nothing,” and said he had a cold and been taking cough syrup. He then opened his mouth to show the police cough drops.

McNabb was then put through field sobriety tests, which he failed. At that point, McNabb told police he just wanted to get home, saying he’d walk the rest of the way.

The arrest was McNabb’s second DUI arrest, and he could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days if convicted.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-cops-he-had-cold-blamed-cough-syrup-for-dui/
 

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Former Eagles quarterback told police he had a cold, and blamed cough syrup for his recent DUI arrest.

According to Jim Walsh of the Arizona Republic, Gilbert police stopped him after he rear-ended another vehicle, which was being driven by the wife of a Gila River Tribal Police officer.

“While Donovan spoke, I noticed a strong, fruity odor on his breath. I noticed Donovan’s eyes were watery and very bloodshot and his speech was slurred,” the Gilbert officer wrote in the report.

Asked how much he had to drink, McNabb replied: “Nothing,” and said he had a cold and been taking cough syrup. He then opened his mouth to show the police cough drops.

McNabb was then put through field sobriety tests, which he failed. At that point, McNabb told police he just wanted to get home, saying he’d walk the rest of the way.

The arrest was McNabb’s second DUI arrest, and he could face a mandatory minimum sentence of 90 days if convicted.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-cops-he-had-cold-blamed-cough-syrup-for-dui/

Did he drink the whole bottle????
 

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Sometimes my cold 'medicine' is honey, lemon and some Wild Turkey. Maybe so is his.

Sounds like he.s been boning up on dwi defenses. Plus having cough drops to cover up odor
 

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Seriously though guys, I don't know if it was Nyquil or not but it could have been some sort of medicine. I know for a fact that his Dr. has had him Choke Preventative Medications since he retired.
 

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I am glad I never defended Josh Brent ........ I can enjoy this story.

Josh Brent was a *******. Donovan McNabb needs rehabilitative help. Different, but it's kind of poetic to see someone who was such a ****** (McNabb) end up struggling a bit in life.

Still, I wish no harm on him other than the financial and emotional harm of being arrested for DUI like an idiot.
 
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