Eagles 2008 Season Log: Week 12, The Window of Opportunity is Closed

As I write this, there're still three minutes left in 4th quarter of the Eagles-Ravens game, and the Eagles are losing 36-7. After throwing 2 INTs and losing a fumble, Andy Reid did the unthinkable and benched Donovan McNabb at halftime. He really had no choice, as McNabb has been playing the worst football of his career over the last few weeks. He was replaced by 2007 2nd Round Draft Pick Kevin Kolb, who unfortunately didn't fare much better, throwing an INT that led to the longest INT return for a TD in NFL History. Sure, it's a rough environment for Kolb to learn the ropes in, but there ain't nothing like game time experience. The game was within reach when Kolb took over, but now it's not. And neither are the playoffs. So, as we bid a likely goodbye to the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia, we're also bidding goodbye to the 2008 season. It's time to start thinking about 2009 and beyond.

I'll be back for more as the week continues, but for now, thanks for your service Donovan. I will always be a fan and wish you nothing but the best. You were a great QB for Philly, and you brought us to a level of competitiveness that we hadn't seen in decades. You're a good man, a good football player, and a good teammate, but it's time for the Eagles to move on. The window of opportunity is officially closed.