Is Donovan McNabb a Hall of Famer?

[z Revis]

Earlier today on the Jim Rome show, Andy Reid called McNabb a Hall of Famer. At first, I thought 'yeah sure', but at second thought, I'm questioning it. The one obvious thing that holds him back is the lack of rings(zero), but let's break it all down.

In today's world, it's very hard to get into Canton without a Super Bowl ring unless you have superior stats, McNabb doesn't. Statistically, for his career, he's in the top 20 all time lists in passing yards, completions, and attempts. He's also 22nd on the TD's list. Season by season however, he's not that impressive. He's never had a 4,000 yard season. He's only thrown 20 or more touchdowns in a season 5 times in his 12 year career(only 1 time over 30). His career QB rating is average. His career completion % is 58.9. Consider those numbers and the era he's playing in. One argument he does have though is the lack of weapons Philly put around him in his career.

Playoff wise, he's 9-7 in his career. 1 trip to the Super Bowl. 5 trips to the NFC Championship. His stats in the Playoffs are pretty much on par with his stats in the regular season for the most part.

Awards, 6 time Pro Bowler and the 2004 NFC OPOY.

So, is he a Hall of Famer or is he just 'very good'(sort of like a Joe Theismann)? For me, he's borderline. Give him a ring and I think he's definitely in.

[raidersbball20]

I would say so if he had a ring, but that sets him back so much so I say no. I think there has been enough ringless QB's that were pretty good before him that didn't make it in so I don't see it

[Rocky]

Definitely a Hall of Famer...he's not Brady, Manning, Marino, Elway, Montana elite, but the guy was the Eagles offense for a long time. I think we forget just how bad his receivers were from around 2001-2006.

His TD to INT ratio is also the best in NFL history and he will likely finish top 10 total yards and TD's by a QB (passing and rushing).

[Sportsforever]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rocky

Hall of Famer...he's not Brady, Manning, Marino, Elway, Montana elite, but the guy was the Eagles offense for a long time. I think we forget just how bad his receivers were from around 2001-2006.

What, Freddie Mitchell doesn't do it for you?

[ImTellinTim]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rocky

Definitely a Hall of Famer...he's not Brady, Manning, Marino, Elway, Montana elite, but the guy was the Eagles offense for a long time. I think we forget just how bad his receivers were from around 2001-2006. His TD to INT ratio is also the best in NFL history and he will likely finish top 10 total yards and TD's by a QB (passing and rushing).

It's hard to throw interceptions when you're constantly skipping balls at receivers' feet. For me, he's never been an elite quarterback. He is often inaccurate, has never won a Super Bowl, and is woefully bad in crunch time. He's close, but not quite for me.

[Chrisksaint]

Yes but it's gonna take atleast 3-5 years imo maybe longer after he's eligible

[Scottdau]

No. He needs more stats. Maybe if he plays five more years.

[55]

Nope. Just too many other quarterbacks were better than him during his years in the league.