Does McNabb fit the Raiders’ offense?
McNabb has been playing in the West Coast Offense since he came into the NFL. The Raiders’ offense is built on the receivers running longer routes and calls for longer throws. McNabb has the arm strength, but he does not have the legs he once had. The Raiders’ offensive line is not very good and has to be upgraded immediately. If McNabb does not have the time he needs to get rid of the ball, what difference does it make who is playing quarterback? 8. Is McNabb worth a top 42 pick? The Eagles want a top 42 pick for McNabb. The Raiders own the 39th overall pick; is he worth it? The Raiders really need to investigate this trade hard. Giving up such a high draft pick could continue to keep this team where it is. There are so many areas that need to be addressed on this team, that giving up such a high draft pick for a short-term fix could really hurt the Raiders. 9. What would trading for McNabb do for the business side of the Raiders? It has been a long time since the Raiders had a true f
