"I'm shocked. It was shocking," said a reticent Donovan McNabb, in response to how he felt about the Philadelphia Eagles drafting quarterback Kevin Kolb in the first round. Surrounded by press that did not include the usual Eagles' press at a skating rink in New Jersey, he quickly continued his sentence. "I'm not upset though. I'm the quarterback of this team and I plan on putting myself in as the starter when pre-season games start up. I think it is important for them to groom somebody for 10-15 years down the road, though, when I'm ready to retire."
There was a light feeling on the ice, as the reporters present laughed at McNabb's joke...for a moment.
"What's so funny? Seriously, what'd I say?"
One reporter from a small newspaper on the outskirts of Philly asked McNabb why he was so upset over the pick if he felt his job was safe.
"Like I said before, I'm not upset. I'm shocked, I'm flabbergasted, I'm even a little pissed off, but I'm not upset. Stop asking me why I'm so upset! I'm only 30, I'm still young, and no unproven rookie punk is going to take my job, especially now that Garcia is gone. Everybody says it gets harder after 30, but I think it's getting better. Look at all the time I've had off with the injuries I've sustained. When I get healthy enough to play again, I'll be really well rested."
"So, you're not upset?" replied an anonymous voice in the crowd, giggling uncontrollably.
An infuriated Donovan McNabb finally stood, trying to make out the face who asked the question while speaking. "NO, I'M NOT UPSET, and if you ask me again, I'm gonna punch you!!!! ...TO, is that you?"
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