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MCNABB/ROETHLISBERGER: TRADE OF THE CENTURY?
Amanda Hughinkisz, Philadelphia
31 March 2010— In what’s being dubbed as the “trade of the century” (never mind that the century is a mere 10 years old), Pennsylvania’s NFL teams swapped their superstar, yet controversial quarterbacks in a blockbuster deal that will keep the blogosphere buzzing for months.
In a hastily convened press conference, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, on a podium immersed with Eagle green, announced the imminent arrival of Big Ben Roethlisberger. The Eagles dealt McNabb and a 2nd round pick to their westerly neighbor in exchange for the two-time Super Bowl winning QB. Analysts were quick to debate which Pennsylvania powerhouse got the better end of the bargain.
“Clearly this is a grand slam for the Eagles organization” opined Roger McLake, of the Allentown Gazette. The Eagles family will always be grateful for Donovan’s character, effort, and gritty determination, but face it. There is just not going to be a ring in our future with #5 at the helm.”
Others expressed a polar opposite view. Timothy Cali, of the Washington PA Weekly Tribune, commented, “I don’t think people realize what a win this is for the Steelers and the Rooney family. This is a quarterback who has suffered at least four concussions, has a slate of ugly legal issues hanging over his head, and is slated to earn $15M this year. When you throw in a 2d round draft pick, it must have seemed like a no-brainer to the organization.”
If nothing else, the trade stands as a testament to the Rooney family’s fanatical sense of character and sportsmanship. Although Ben’s legal quagmires are yet to be resolved, the organization made a clear statement that they would not tolerate the slightest hint of impropriety.
Reactions were mixed throughout Steeler nation. “Chuck”, a local firefighter from Charleston SC, said “good riddance to bad rubbish.” “Lake”, a local financial planner, said “as long as it doesn’t affect Bruce, I’m OK with it.” “Hoosier”, a local reprobate and man-about-town, could not be interviewed because his caustic sarcasm made the interviewer cry.
Roethlisberger himself seemed stunned and perplexed at the news. “I knew when Mr Rooney summoned me for that meeting, and I threw up on him, there could be consequences. But hell, G threw up on his boss and things turned out OK.”
In other news the Steelers denied rumors they would be trading offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for a remastered CD of “Led Zeppelin IV” and a 6-pack of Iron City.
MCNABB/ROETHLISBERGER: TRADE OF THE CENTURY?
Amanda Hughinkisz, Philadelphia
31 March 2010— In what’s being dubbed as the “trade of the century” (never mind that the century is a mere 10 years old), Pennsylvania’s NFL teams swapped their superstar, yet controversial quarterbacks in a blockbuster deal that will keep the blogosphere buzzing for months.
In a hastily convened press conference, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, on a podium immersed with Eagle green, announced the imminent arrival of Big Ben Roethlisberger. The Eagles dealt McNabb and a 2nd round pick to their westerly neighbor in exchange for the two-time Super Bowl winning QB. Analysts were quick to debate which Pennsylvania powerhouse got the better end of the bargain.
“Clearly this is a grand slam for the Eagles organization” opined Roger McLake, of the Allentown Gazette. The Eagles family will always be grateful for Donovan’s character, effort, and gritty determination, but face it. There is just not going to be a ring in our future with #5 at the helm.”
Others expressed a polar opposite view. Timothy Cali, of the Washington PA Weekly Tribune, commented, “I don’t think people realize what a win this is for the Steelers and the Rooney family. This is a quarterback who has suffered at least four concussions, has a slate of ugly legal issues hanging over his head, and is slated to earn $15M this year. When you throw in a 2d round draft pick, it must have seemed like a no-brainer to the organization.”
If nothing else, the trade stands as a testament to the Rooney family’s fanatical sense of character and sportsmanship. Although Ben’s legal quagmires are yet to be resolved, the organization made a clear statement that they would not tolerate the slightest hint of impropriety.
Reactions were mixed throughout Steeler nation. “Chuck”, a local firefighter from Charleston SC, said “good riddance to bad rubbish.” “Lake”, a local financial planner, said “as long as it doesn’t affect Bruce, I’m OK with it.” “Hoosier”, a local reprobate and man-about-town, could not be interviewed because his caustic sarcasm made the interviewer cry.
Roethlisberger himself seemed stunned and perplexed at the news. “I knew when Mr Rooney summoned me for that meeting, and I threw up on him, there could be consequences. But hell, G threw up on his boss and things turned out OK.”
In other news the Steelers denied rumors they would be trading offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for a remastered CD of “Led Zeppelin IV” and a 6-pack of Iron City.
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