Let’s see, we learned that Monday was movie night in the Donovan McNabb household, with Lottery Ticket among the two selections. And we learned that he didn’t talk to his family about what happened in Detroit (really?) and that, oh yeah, he’s ready to move on from that whole situation. Aren’t we all. McNabb also said any discussions this week have centered on getting ready to face Philadelphia.
Anyway, here are the highlights from his paid weekly appearance on ESPN 980.
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McNabb on:
How he feels coming off the bye week after going home to Arizona: “It was an opportunity to get away from things and refresh your mind and your body and most importantly just to give your body an opportunity to rest. Physically I feel a whole lot better than I did before I left.”
On if he would have said anything different given a week to digest what happened:” No. What I said early on is what I stand by and what I continue to roll with. For best parties as well as the guys in the locker room, the best way I’ve handled it is moving on. I’m sure we’ll answer questions throughout the week.”
On if he’s had more conversations with Mike Shanahan: “Yeah we’ve talked, myself and Mike and myself and Kyle. Whatever transpired since last week, it’s over to me. I have to move on.”
On if it was a clear the air meeting:” We had talked after the game and we were able to clear the air and we were able to talk about a few other things. It was a welcome back and let’s talk about what we need to do to get things going in these next eight weeks.”
On if he’s satisfied with the answers he’s received: “Yes, I’m satisfied. You get what you ask for and after that you put it behind you and move on.”
On if he’s tired of it: “I am. I put it behind me. I’ve been through a situation like this in Philadelphia. It happened again and I’ll treat it like I did then. I’ll focus on what I need to do for this team to be successful and hopefully put us in a position to go far.”
On if there is a division or just growing pains: “I don’t see any division. I don’t know why that would come up. Growing pains, we’re all in a position where we’re learning new things. If it’s a learning process, if it’s trying to get a feel for different players or coaches, whatever it may be. It’s something that happens in sports and you move on.”
On if he’s heard from the owner or Bruce Allen: “I’ve talked to different people in the organization, but it wasn’t about this situation.”
On if it was a shock to him to hear the rumors – not knowing the playbook, struggling to call plays: “That is hilarious to me. That is really funny to me. For everyone who may not have heard any of this, it’s probably a shock to them. We’re removed from it now. Everyone will say whatever all throughout this week and probably during the game. I don’t focus on it. Everyone else shouldn’t focus on it. Let’s just move on.”
On keeping his meetings with Mike Shanahan private: “That’s not something you come on air and expose to the public.”
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