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It's probably true that the media gives McNabb extra credit for being a mobile QB, but I don't think it's unwarranted. Too many people look at QB ratings alone to judge QBs. Those ratings, however, fail to take into account a QB's rushing ability. So although Vick and McNabb may not have the highest QB raing or best passing stats, their ability to run the ball and save broken plays gives them that extra dimension that helps their teams suceed.
Back to Rush: he said the media overrates McNabb becauses he's black, not because he's a mobile QB. Rush never provided any evidence for this other than invoking the "liberal media" boogeyman he hates so much. The only football guy I've seen support Rush is this Sports Nut guy, whose name really says it all. Most people who support him admit they know nothing about football, but that he could be right since they know there's a liberal media. Sorry, but Rush is wrong, period.
Just look at the situation for the Arkansas Razorbacks. They have 2 QBs: Matt Jones, a white mobile QB, and Ryan Sorahan, a white pocket QB. While Sorahan is the better passer, Jones is loved by the media, fans, and coaches. It's obviously not because of his skin color. It's because he brings excitement to the game and gives the Hogs a better chance to win with his running ability. That's exactly what McNabb brings to the Eagles.
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