It has been reported that the Eagles and Donovan McNabb have come to terms on restructuring the final two years of his contract. There were no talks of an extension, rather it appears that McNabb's final two years will be guaranteed along with a modest increase. He was set to make around ten million each of the next two seasons but none of that money was guaranteed.
What does this deal mean for the Eagles? First, it takes the issue off the table and allows everyone to focus on the upcoming season. Second, it keeps their star quarterback happy for now, knowing that he is their guy for the next two years, and finally it gives them time to evaluate their long term options in either extending McNabb's contract or finding his successor.
What does this deal mean for Donovan McNabb? First, it establishes him as the starting QB for the next two seasons. He is not getting paid that much money to sit on the bench. Second, it allows McNabb to focus on the present and let the future take care of itself. Winning a Super Bowl becomes a now or never mission commanding his total attention. Finally, it allows McNabb to prove all the critics wrong and set the stage for him to finish his career as an Eagle.
Given the nature of the Philadelphia media and the fans, this deal will be seen as the final dance between McNabb and the Birds with the fore gone conclusion that he is out in 2012. My view is those things will take care of themselves. For now I see this as a great move in that McNabb is happy, the Eagles are happy and all the focus now shifts to the task at hand; a Super Bowl victory.
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