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6. And what he said about black quarterbacks

Mon Feb 3, 2020, 11:42 PM

Feb 2020

PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb has been to three straight Pro Bowls and two consecutive NFC championship games, and was runner-up for NFL MVP in his first full season as a starter.

Still, commentator Rush Limbaugh saw fit to question the quarterback's credentials.

Before McNabb led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 23-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills, Limbaugh said on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" that McNabb is overrated. However, Limbaugh injected his comment with racial overtones that have set off a controversy.

"Sorry to say this, I don't think he's been that good from the get-go," Limbaugh said. "I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. There is a little hope invested in McNabb, and he got a lot of credit for the performance of this team that he didn't deserve. The defense carried this team."

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Remember Rush Limbaugh's TV show? [View all] Archae Feb 2020 OP

I think I saw it once, and I remember one thing from it... Wounded Bear Feb 2020 #1

It was on the 7pm time slot in Cincinnati Norbert Feb 2020 #8

I remember him comparing Chelsea to a dog. LaurenOlimina Feb 2020 #2

My sister and BIL actually got tickets to see the thing. (That's when I knew I'd failed her as an deurbano Feb 2020 #3

Used to smoke weed before that show brokephibroke Feb 2020 #4

Remember when he was on Monday Night Football? Poiuyt Feb 2020 #5

And what he said about black quarterbacks dalton99a Feb 2020 #6

That was his dream gig. He always wanted to be a sports personality. Johonny Feb 2020 #13

I do not envy his journey. I never smoked but I didn't believe in 2nd hand smoke illness ... marble falls Feb 2020 #7

The classic episode when he had to clear out the audience brokephibroke Feb 2020 #9

That was actually Limbaugh sitting in for Pat Sajack rsdsharp Feb 2020 #11

Remember the Rush Limbaugh Tie Collection? Norbert Feb 2020 #10

I worked for a large men's clothing retailer at the time. You'd know the name. Aristus Feb 2020 #14

I remember his spectacular flame out at ESPN best. One of the funnest brief NFL careers ever. Johonny Feb 2020 #12

His T.V. audience looked like a page out of Mad Magazine! n/t Greybnk48 Feb 2020 #15

But, but, but they were ALL wearing ties Brother Buzz Feb 2020 #16