Sports Illustrated NFL Preview

submitted by DonovanMcNabb

August 27, 2008 | 70 comments |

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I have always been a big sports fan; way back for as long as I can remember. The seasons changed and I went from baseball to football to basketball but one thing was certain - I was going to participate and compete AND I was going to watch the pros play. When you grow up in Chicago that means watching Walter Payton and the Bears, Michael Jordan and the Bulls, and Andre Dawson and the Cubs.

Back then, I would always get the weekly edition of Sports Illustrated. I couldn't get enough. I would even cut out the pictures and the covers and tape them to my walls.

I've been a pro football player for 10 years now and I have been fortunate enough to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated one time. Many times at autograph sessions I have been asked to sign the cover for people. It never gets old for me to see that magazine.

This week, Sports Illustrated is putting out their 2008 NFL Preview Edition. I was informed that there will be six different regional covers and that I will be one of them. The other five players featured in the regional covers are Patriots QB Tom Brady, Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Dallas QB Tony Romo, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew and Vikings RB Adrian Peterson.

It's still a thrill for me to be on the cover.

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70 Comments On: "Sports Illustrated NFL Preview"

	fillyphan86 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+4 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats Donovan. You are a leader and you deserve it.

	smithr690 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	It's lame I was expecting my SI magazine with Donvan gracing the front....a collector's issue in my humble opinion but guess what.....my cover came with Ladanian Tomlinson on the front!!! I COULD DIE....!!!! I don't care about LT!!! I want my Donovan cover.

	smithr690 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Also I notice Peter King snubbed you Donovan in his 50 best players list. He put Westbrook way up, deep in the list...pretty much a snub for him too. Stupid Peter King!

	deserteaglefan , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	It must be a very proud moment for you and your family. Congrats. I cant wait to get mine in the mail. Good luck this year.

	deatricebsk , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats on being on the cover of "Sports Illustrated NFL Preview", that is a big deal! Good luck this season!

	pipoto77 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Hey now the front magazine says Bring it the best Linebackers and backfield do they mean that Mcnabb is saying Bring it or that our Linebackers and Backfield are saying Bring it LOL i need some enlightment how can i get or subscribe to this magazine to get Mcnabb on Sports illustrated the magazine LOL well im glad some show of respect to the Man he deserves it he is a great elite qb my fav. player/athlete go EAGLES

	EAGLESxFAN1933 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+4 pts \| \| \|
	if Dmac stays healthy there is no reason why he cant go to the pro bowl.

	Y2kbug , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+5 pts \| \| \|
	PRO-BOWL?!?! SCREW THE PRO-BOWL I'M THINKING SUPERBOWL INSTEAD!!!

	rhcp879 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	lol, i'm thinking both.

	EAGLESxFAN1933 , August 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	i don't want to say super bowl yet. the season has'nt even started yet. i don't want to get jinxed.

	MsEaglesAllDay , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats on making that coveted cover! I just saw this on the Eagles website yesterday and cussed to myself. I let my subscription expire two weeks ago, so I have to go hunt this down. I hope I can get a copy. Had I known....

	BirdsFan536 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	number 5 to number 10 all year....donovan you deserve that 3 letter award...MVP

	pipoto77 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	And the Trophy so Everyone Can Hush up about Mcnabb and how he is Successful he will prove it the Window of oppourtunity hasnt shut down..... The Eagles went from the Basement to the 1st to second place in the NFC EAST they are right behind the Cowboys tails.....

	pipoto77 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	and icant wait for that Game on Sept. 15 8pm eastern time...... Against the Cowgirls

	Ph1llyF4n13 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I better not get the Brady cover. I'll cancel my subscription. Go 5 =]

	Ebliterate , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Lookin sharpe "5"

	TruePhillyPhan , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Get used to it, 5. After this season, you're going to be on a LOT of magazine covers!

	DFnLynn , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	So Donovan... which is better... being on the cover of SI or being on the Madden cover???????????

	Pinkpanthrrr , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I wouild have to say for the fans sake the SI cover is way better...there isn't that whole curse thing to worry about!

	naldy777 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	He's my quaterback man, my teammate lol, ur my favorite player u n b west n b dawk GO EALES, GOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS OUR BELOVED BIRDS!!!!

	rjajr99 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	I hope I can still find one in two weeks when I get back home!

	5forlife , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats on making the cover, and you and the Eagles have looked great this preseason. Good luck to you and everybody else on the team, and have fun this year!

	Philly , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats Donovan, I think you are going to have your best year to date! Just stay loose, have fun and if NEEDED I'd love to see you kick over a watercooler once to fire up the team.

	BRINKSTER , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Best SI Cover in years!

	BookerT , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	speaking of SI which i just got in the maillll........heres who they had in top 50 players.....and Donovan wasnt even in their, Peter King is a dummy....... http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/LIST_Sports_Illustrated_Top_50_NFL_Players_for_the_2008_Season/313749

	squish059 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	great to see you gettin that recognition by being on the cover.... you know you've earned it. It's pretty cool to see you get excited still after all these years and on field accomplishments. You find the perfect balance between great and humble

	KatieWalton , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Go Donovan! Everyone can't stop talking about how great your camp and preseason has been. You looked awesome Friday night. Can't wait till the season. KEEP IT UP MAN!!

	metalpuck , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats Donovan! Very much deserved although i wonder, along with DFnLynn if being on the Madden cover feels cooler or this is pretty much the same great honor. :)

	nikki0155 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Looks like I need to head out to get my copy.

	nikki0155 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Looks like I need to head out to the store today to get my copy.

	Pipes12 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congradulations Donovan, it is great you are getting recognized in this way. I am afraid my area will have the Romo issue, but I will try to find one online.

	polevault1543 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Way to go Donovan, you have done a great job for us throughout the years and there is plenty more success to come! Keep working hard we love you!

	LILEAGLE , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	JUST WIN A SUPER BOWL!! I DON'T WANT YOU TO WIN MVP!! I DON'T WANT YOU TO JUST MAKE THE PLAYOFFS!!! I WANT YOU WIN THE SUPER BOWL!!! THEN WHEN YOU GET A RING YOU CAN GO OUT ON TOP AND STICK UP T.O.'S AZZ!!!!

	Annt74 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	TO and all the guys who said he would never...

	Y2kbug , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Amen! Ament to that!!!!!!

	Annt74 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	D-Nabb=livin the dream bitches

	Jollygreen , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Hell yea... we still believe in you mac and if the front office ever decides to get rid of you before your time is truly up.... im finding a new team.... Make us proud to be EAGLES fans!!!

	FlyEaglesFly83 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	Congratulations Donovan. I can't think of to many people more deserving of being put on the cover of SI. I always will support you, you are a leader and a hell of a player. We have the best chance of winning that trophy with you behind center, and I hope you're here for a long time. Take it down this year! Go Birds!

	WaymondDH , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	I have been a huge Eagles fan since I was 9 y.o. and I think you are one of the best things to happen to this team in all that time. I have a copy of the first SI cover and I am going to have to figure out how to get one of the new ones. I might have to find an excuse to make a trip to Philli. I live in Texas and I'm sure that all I'll find around here is Tony Romo, oh well I'll see what I can do. I hope you and the rest of the team have a great season. GOOD LUCK !

	brettman , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	D-mac in the cover, SWEET!!!

	eagles22 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Wow i Got the Brady cover

	ejames1981 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	the eagles need to step up and get boldin so we can win the super bowl and get the critics off dmacs back...... GO EAGLES!!!!!!

	jerseys12 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+2 pts \| \| \|
	Go for it dmac--your best and on and off the field---could not have happen to a better person---true future hall of famer----GET THAT SUPER BOWL TROPHY BABY!!!!!!!!

	jerseys12 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	ejames true that !!!!!!

	NCeagles93 , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	i hope i get the Mcnabb cover! i would be pissed to open up my mail box and see Tony "Homo" stair back at me!

	Justwannawinna , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	+1 pts \| \| \|
	CONRATZ DONOVAN!!!!!

	funkediva , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats Donovan! I will have to find the SI with you on the cover...

	bdnookie , August 27, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats Donovan. We are all pulling for you my man

	EaglesPTC , August 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Bring it home this year #5 we all got your back!!

	yoitsvic1126 , August 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	wats poppin, 5. congrats on that cover man. thas a good look. hope u have a great season except when u play my giants. if the giants f up, then ill have ur back. stay focused and have fun. when ur on ur game, there aint many in the league that can touch u. prove the critics wrong and good luck, D. peace

	birdsrule , August 28, 2008 \| Reply	0 pts \| \| \|
	Congrats D-MAC! 5!

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