Brian Westbrook Says Former Eagles EVP Joe Banner is to Blame for McNabb/T.O. Rift

Eagles great Brian Westbrook was in studio for the latest episode of Surf & Turf and when talking about the mid-2000s Eagles demise, he pointed the finger squarely at former Eagles Executive Vice President Joe Banner. After a huge year in 2004 which had the Birds come up three points short in the Super Bowl, Terrell Owens was looking for a new contract and went to Donovan McNabb for support. Banner did not want to re-do T.O.’s contract with too many years remaining on it and T.O. looked to Donovan for support. McNabb felt that wasn’t his area to speak up and the rest is history.

Listen to the full interview where we relive that epic 2004 Eagles season, discuss Andy Reid’s coaching styles and clock management, what it was like when McNabb got hurt and Jeff Garcia came in, & much more…

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