Bonds is innocent until proven guilty

I'm not very fond of Barry Bonds. I think he was on steroids for a period of time.

At the same time, I think all of the negative criticism he has received while chasing the all-time home run record is not warrented.

While many believe Bonds should not be recognized as the home run king, I think people have to remember that Bonds has not been convicted of using steroids, nor has he ever admitted to using them.

What happened to not being guilty unless proven otherwise?

Bonds has gotten an unfiar shake.

Of coarse, many people do not like Bonds to begin with. He does not seem like a nice guy, he seems selfish. But that should not lead to saying his record should have an asterik next to it.

Commisioner Bud Selig has said he is not sure if he will be in attendance when Bonds breaks the record.

I just don't get that. This is a major deal. This is a major record.

Whether or not Bonds took steroids, he still deserves some sort of congratulations. Sure, juicing makes you stronger. But you still have to hit the baseball.

I am not saying taking steroids is ok. It is not, it is cheating. But to this point, there is no proof Bonds took steroids.

For that very reason, Selig should be there.

If Bonds is ever convicted, then I am all for the home run record not counting.

But he is innocent until proven guilty.

Could McNabb really be headed to the Bears

Sometimes I wonder if journlists even think before they write.

Even more, I shake my head at the fact that some of these stories written can actually get legs and be all over the internet.

In a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquire, the writer suggested the Eagles trade Donovan McNabb to the Chicago Bears for Lance Briggs.

Furthermore, he questioned why in the world the Bears would want to make that deal.

Are you kidding me?

This guy must have been on something when he wrote this article.

Let's look at a few reasons why this would never happen.

1)McNabb is a superstar. He is the Eagles leader. He is one of the best players in the league. The Eagles built their team around him. They are not about to give that up.

2)Although the Eagles drafted a quarterback in the second round, Kevin Kolb is not ready to play and the Eagles are not about to leave their season in the hands of A.J. Feeley or Kelly Holcumb.

3)Lance Briggs is not happy with the franchise tag and wants a monster contract. The Eagles have never been fond of paying big money to a linebacker. They will not start now.

Despite all of this, the story began appearing on all kinds of websites. It was listed a possible rumor.

How, I ask?

Could I just write a story and propose the Eagles will sign Ricky Watters out of retirement and then trade him for Ladanian Tomlinson and then expect the story to garner truth from other sites?

The answer is no, and I can't figure out why this story has any truth perceived to it.

As far as I'm concerned, the thought of this happening is ridiculous.

McNabb deserves a title in Philadelphia

Donovan McNabb started his NFL career by hearing boos from Philadelphia fans.

Eight years later, controversy again surrounds the star quarterback. This time, there is thought that the Eagles have drafted his future replacement.

After all McNabb has done for the Eagles and the city, he deserves to win a Super Bowl with this team. He needs to win it all with this team.

Now is not the time to give up on McNabb, and I am not saying the Eagles are. If he can stay healthy, who knows, maybe the Eagles will trade Kevin Kolb in a few years.

The Eagles and McNabb have come close to a Super Bowl quite a bit. They made it to four straight NFC Championship games four years in a row. They went to the Super Bowl one of those years.

While the fans were very frustrated that they did not win a championship during that time, a lot of credit needs to be given to the Eagles. To make it that far consistently is no easy task.

McNabb deserves more credit than he is given. He is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, a leader, a humble man, a great teammate, and a big part of the community.

But Philadelphia fans want more. They want a championship.

I for one, really want McNabb to be a part of that. It just would not be the same without McNabb in the middle of a Super Bowl title celebration.

Whether or not McNabb will come back from last season's ACL injury fully healthy is unknown. Whether he will stay healthy is unknown.

But it is known that when healthy McNabb is one of the best.

He was having a career year last year before going down. And I would expect more of the same this year. The Eagles saw down the stretch last year that running the ball more helps their team. I would expect more of the same, which will allow McNabb to not be the only one making plays.

McNabb does not deserve the criticism he has received. He did not deserve the boos when he was drafted.

Let's just hope McNabb will end his career with cheers and a Super Bowl title.

I know I will cheer for McNabb to matter what.

Although, a title sure would be nice.

Clemens contract is absurd

The amount of money Roger Clemens is making is absolutely ridiculous.

While The Rocket is one of the best pitchers of all time and most likely will have a big impact on the New York Yankees, there comes a time when enough is enough.

I am talking about 28 million for one year. That comes out to over $150,000 per day and about $6,000 an hour.

And all of this for pitching every fifth day.

George Steinbrenner does not often hold back in spending money. But he has outdone himself this time. Nobody deserves this kind of money.

This much money is unheard of. Even Alex Rodriguez, an every day player, does not make this much per year.

Rodriguez signed a contract unheard of seven years ago, worth $250 million over 10 years. But that only comes out to $25,000 per year.

Keep in mind Rodriguez plays about 140 games a year while Clemens would start about 30 games in a year.

Oh, and Clemens is not pitching the whole year. He is due back in the beginning on June. He will make 18 million this season.

Not bad for a guy who has not pitched since last September.

Clemens will also have the freedom to not always travel with the team.

I guess when you are as good as Clemens you get your way.

The only thing is that Clemens is 45 years old. My guess is that he will not be worth as much money as he will make.

Enough is enough.

Eagles take field for first practice

Football is finally here.

Thank goodness, I am tired of all of the off the field controversial stories surrounding Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb.

This is the real thing. This is what matters - being on the field where the true results will be measured.

It's only a mini-camp and it's only a couple of days but it is refreshing to read about the Eagles being on the field instead of wondering what is going to happen with this and that.

I must say, I have a good feeling about the Eagles this year.

They have the best quarterback in the league, they are really deep at receiver. I think Kevin Curtis is going to be great along with Reggie Brown.

I am exited about Jeremy Bloom being back from injury and seeing how he will impact the return game.

Takeo Spikes is a monster and I think he is really going to do a great job at linebacker. Jeremiah Trotter will play much better this year.

Javon Kearse is back from injury.

Not to mention the competition at punter with Saverio Rocca coming into the NFL from Austrailian rugby. He was booming punts on his first day.

These are the stories I really want to read about.

There is a long way until August and training camp begins. But football is in the air.

There is nothing in Philadelphia quite like the Eagles.

Football is in the air.