He would be an instant upgrade at QB over JaMarcus Russell and Bruce Gradkowski. But at what cost and is it worth it?
I say no way.
Along with the Raiders there are other teams who have inquired about Donovan: the SeaHawks, the Rams, the Bills, and likely a few others. With multiple bidders, only the team willing to give up the most will land him. And currently, with the Raiders team full of holes on offense and defense, and already down a 2011 first-round draft pick, they are not in a position to give up much in a trade.
The Eagles are said to be asking for at least a first rounder.
But allegedly the Eagles came to an agreement with the Rams already. The Eagles are allegedly willing to send McNabb to St. Louis for a second rounder (33rd overall) and a player. A second rounder that might as well be a late first rounder.
Only one problem. The Rams will not agree to the terms of the trade unless McNabb agrees to re-sign to a multi-year deal. McNabb wants a ring and to at least play for a contender, something the Rams are not.
The sad reality is McNabb has no say in what team he goes to. But if the Eagles trade him to the Rams or Raiders without a long-term deal, chances are McNabb will play out the one year remaining on his contract and find a contender next year as a free agent.
What's to say this wouldn't happen if he were to sign with the Raiders? Some Raider fans believe the Raiders aren't that far off of being contenders. Good luck convincing McNabb of that.
An early second pick and a player is a heavy price to pay to rent a player for one year. McNabb only has one year on his contract and if the Rams, Raiders, or any other team trade for him nothing is stopping him from finding another team next year. Except for a franchise tag, I...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
