Give me a break! McNabb is such a non issue. If you really want to drum up some controversy ask why it is so hard for white players to become cornerbacks, wide receivers or runningbacks. Ask Jason Sehorn how much harder he had to work, Merrill Hoge how much he was scrutinized, or that young safety from Appalachian State, Lynch, why he isn't at a big division I school. White players rarely get a fair shake at the so-called skill positions in football. Then, don't even get me started on basketball. Ask any scout, coach, GM, whatever involved in the process of choosing athletes. Now if you the media doesn't believe that a "black quarterback"; which is ridiculous to say and illustrates my point, isn't scrutinized more coming up and making it on the pro level talk to Doug Williams or Vince Evans. I don't know how they feel personally but maybe some one that can should ask. It may have become quieter but it is still there. Unfortunately, Donavan has been a target since he was booed on draft day. It has been obvious and the examples numerous. Go back through old articles, interviews and talk show tapes, its there. For someone that has played so great for so long he seems to have never gotten a fair shake, or very rarely. I am a white guy from Baltimore, I don't like the Eagles, but I am sick of the media using race realtions to sell papers or gain viewers. Here is a news flash...white people generally have a lighter skin tone than many African Americans. Why doesn't someone write a groundbreaking article on that.

I'm glad Donovan McNabb is sticking to his guns regarding the scrutiny black QBs receive. The reaction to his comments confirms their legitimacy in my opinion. He didn't say black QBs shouldn't be criticized for poor play. I think he meant that when black QBs are criticized it happens quicker, is often more intense and lasts longer. He should know. Look at what he's done (when healthy) with an offense in which he's been the best player (certainly the best runner) for his entire career. The one year he had an All-Pro receiver the Eagles went to the Super Bowl.

What players on the Eagles' offense, other than McNabb and Michael Westbrook (when he's healthy), causes much concern from opposing teams? During the past 20 years or so there have been plenty of black QBs who haven't cut the mustard (Andre Ware, Don McPherson) in the NFL, but at least they were given a chance. In the 1960s they probably would have been converted to defensive backs or wide receivers.

I read the article above and the man didn't need to mention that he was white. I figured that out when I read his remarks. The answer to the white male from Baltimore question. Black people don't control the NFL nor the NBA. So don't blame black people because there aren't any white runningbacks, widerecievers or cornerback. Also European players don't seem to have a problem making it to the NBA.