faba Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Eagles sign QB McMahon to two-year deal NFL.com wire reports For more info on McMahon PHILADELPHIA (March 11, 2005) -- Free agent quarterback Mike McMahon signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles and will compete with Koy Detmer for the backup job behind Donovan McNabb. "If something were to happen to Donovan, then I would have the chance to get some playing time," McMahon said. "They expressed confidence in me to go out and win games if I'm on the field." Detmer has been McNabb's backup for the last five seasons and also serves as the holder for Pro Bowl kicker David Akers. McMahon threw for 1,709 yards, 10 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in four seasons with the Detroit Lions. He also is mobile, having rushed for 291 yards and four TDs on 48 carries. McMahon started seven games in his first two seasons with the Lions under then-coach Marty Mornhinweg, who now serves as an assistant for the Eagles. Last season, McMahon appeared in one game, relieving starter Joey Harrington in the third quarter against Indianapolis and going 11-of-15 for 77 yards in a 41-9 loss. This a shocker to me-I really thought he would want to go to a team with a chance to start. Maybe being from Rutgers (I do not know where he is from originally) he wants to be closer to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I've always liked him as a QB. I was hoping the Jets could take a stab at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 thats a pickup for the eagles...i wouldve like him here too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow19 Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I'm going to say this as politely as I can... Y'all are insane! McMahon cannot hit the broadside of the barn with his pass. He has poor pocket presence. He cannot read defenses. He's not good, in the least. I say this as I have watched him since he was drafted. I'm not shocked he landed in Philly. He's Marty's boy. I wish him luck, but I'm glad he didn't land in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 He's from RU, gotta pull for him and hope he does a good job backing up McNabb. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow19 Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Backing up Detmer, backing up McNabb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 its about time the Eagles found someone to replace that chokster Mcnabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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