Everything on this planet is soon going to disappear into a massive black hole. Each Monday, we’ll present those football-related elements that have already been swallowed into the abyss. ↵
Sucked Into the NFL’s Black Hole, Week 5
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McNabb’s Grasp on Reality. I’m not sure if Donovan McNabb was just frustrated by his offense’s complete ineptitude against the Redskins outstanding defense or that his team blew an early 14-0 lead or a combo of both, but this is what the Eagles QB said to the TV cameras after Philly’s 23-17 loss yesterday:↵
↵↵⇥“There is no way that you can look at this game and say that, and not taking anything away from them, but there is no way that this team is better than us.”↵↵So, let me get this straight. The better team lost to the worse team … at home. The better team lost in Dallas, a game that the worse team won. The better team is 2-3, the worse team is 4-1. Yep, the Eagles are clearly better than the Redskins at everything. Except, you know, winning football games.↵↵I know you’re delusional right now, McNabb, so I’ll let you in on what really happened out there: Your team was better than the Skins for half a quarter. That’s it. The rest of the game was dominated by Washington. But cheer up, buddy. You guys play the 49ers this week. I’m confident that your Eagles actually are better than San Francisco. ↵
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↵T.O.’s Complaining. It’s amazing what winning can do for Terrell Owens’ attitude. After last week’s loss to the Skins, he complained about not being targeted enough, despite being thrown to 18 times. Yesterday, after only catching two passes in Dallas’ 31-22 win over the Bengals, he showed his modest side. Wait, did I say modest? I meant he showed his insane side. Totally freakin’ insane:↵
↵↵⇥“This was a great team win,” T.O. said. “It was frustrating out there, but I kept with it. My teammates stuck with it. ... God used me today for his glory. Reality is where glory resides. That’s all I’ve got to say.”↵↵I have no idea what that’s supposed to mean, but clearly, God loves him (her?) some Cowboys. Unless they’re playing Washington. ↵
↵Ted Thompson’s Approval Rating. Sure, Aaron Rodgers played well, and with a bummed shoulder, but Green Bay lost at home to the Falcons. Repeat: They lost in Lambeau to the freakin’ Falcons. This is all GM Ted Thompson’s fault. There’s no way the Packers lose to Atlanta if Brett Favre’s still the team’s QB. I have no evidence to support that statement. But I think Tony Kornheiser would agree with me. ↵
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