Warner vs. McNabb for Hall of Fame
ESPN is going to tackle the issue of who is currently better suited for the Hall of Fame, Kurt Warner or Donovan McNabb. I’ll be interested in seeing that comparison.
I think eventually they both get there, espeically if McNabb defeats the Cardinals Sunday and goes on to win the Super Bowl. Right now though, I think Warner will get there.
Kurt Warner has taken his team to the Super Bowl twice, and with a win Sunday against the Eagles, will take his third team. He has won one of two times in the big game so far. He has a league MVP, and Super Bowl MVP in his resume. He was still competing a the highest level an NFL quarterback can, at the age of 37. He looks like he could go another two-three years. He was under consideration for this years’ MVP before the December swoon.
Warner has the offensive number worthy of Hall of Fame consideration. A lot of people thought he was done and washed up after a brief stint with the New York Giants. He was the starter when he first joined the Cards and then when Matt Leinart was drafted, Warner was relegated to backup status. Since Matt Leinart’s injury in October 2007, Warner has been the guy and kept the starting job despite an off-season committment to Leinart as the starter. Warner revived this franchise in 2008. He is a leader on and off the field and when you combine that with his numbers, he is Hall of Fame worthy.
Donovan McNabb has shown over the past two months he is worthy as well. He brought an Eagles team back from the depths of the NFC East cellar to a wild-card birth and has taken his team on the road for two playoff victories and now possibly a third. He has one Super Bowl appearance in his resume. He is in his 10th season and with his career appearing to be at a cross roads after his benching against the Baltimore Ravens, he has come back and shown he can almost will his team to victory. He, like Warner is a proven leader on and off the field. One message though to McNabb before the Hall comes calling. Please learn the rulebook. There are ties in regular season. Don’t worry though, this week will not end in one.
Scott Allen
It is easy both are in the Hall of Fame. Warner is one of the most accurate passers I have ever seen and I saw him plenty in St. Louis. McNabb is a great leader has won a ton of games and been to the Superbowl. I think he will go to the Superbowl at least twice. In addition he is the ALL TIME leader is interception percentage in the HISTORY of the NFL. That’s righ he protects the ball. So people need to not just talk about the one game he had against Baltimore but the 100+ games he has played in the NFL great success.
January 14th, 2009 at 8:19 pmAnd that’s why you are who you are Vinnie! You are so correct. Thanks for chiming in!
January 14th, 2009 at 8:55 pmScott
Great job on the site. This is a great debate. I will preface this by saying I am a lifelong Eagles fan from Philly and a big McNabb supporter. I think eventually they both get in. If their careers ended now, it might be tough for both of them but Warner would have the edge. They are both winners, and with a ring I think McNabb would cement his legacy. When its all said and done, both will have the stats, the wins, the hardware, etc. Now, let’s see if McNabb can even the NFC Championsip score with Warner at 1-1!
January 14th, 2009 at 9:53 pmWarner yes- McNabb not yet but I think he will get in. Give him as much time as Warner has had.
January 14th, 2009 at 11:25 pm