Mortenson on McNabb-Redskins contract

Quarterback Donovan McNabb today had one of his best outsings in hia worst NFL season, leading the Washington Redskins (5-5) to a 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans.  His new contract extension with the ‘Skins has generated some controversy, but it turns out that from Washington’s perspective the deal is less about McNabb himself than about what will happen when the NFL salary cap ends at the end of this year.  Here’s ESPN’s Chris Mortenson explaining the team’s thinking.

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