McNabb Still The Starter In Philly

From ESPN.com:

PHILADELPHIA -- Donovan McNabb will remain the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night, coach Andy Reid announced Monday.

McNabb was benched for the second half Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.

McNabb was 8-for-18 for 59 yards with two interceptions and a fumble in the first half -- a miserable 13.2 quarterback rating. One week earlier, he threw three interceptions and lost a fumble in an overtime tie with Cincinnati.

Seven turnovers in seven quarters was evidently enough for Reid, who benched McNabb and turned to Kevin Kolb, a second-round pick who had attempted nine throws in two seasons before Sunday.

Kolb failed to cure the ailing Eagles (5-5-1), going 10-for-23 for 73 yards and two interceptions -- a 15.3 rating. One of his interceptions was returned an NFL-record 108 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed.

"I expect him to go play his heart out," Reid said of McNabb on Monday.

The Eagles (5-5-1) are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the third time in four years since losing the 2005 Super Bowl. No matter how they finish, this could be McNabb's last season in Philadelphia.

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