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The Donovan McNabb discussion is still going on. For those of you who missed it, I'm not going to post the interview on here...just my reaction.

First, the sporting world has been the leader in breaking the race barrier. Going all the way back to Jackie Robinson, he played in his first Major League Baseball game seven years before Brown v. The Board. Last year, it could not be stressed enough that the first African American coaching square off would take place in the Super Bowl. Professional sports world has been a major, if not the major player in breaking any race barrier. If African American quarterbacks were "not wanted" would a VA Tech QB be selected first in his draft year, Vince Young third in his, and McNabb himself third as well?

McNabb is not playing well. He has had a great career. McNabb also plays in one of the best football towns in America. In the best football towns comes unforgiving fans. When you don't perform, you get bashed. That's the way it is. McNabb is being hit hard by the media because of his play and nothing else.

Carson Palmer and Peyton Manning are not getting bashed simply because they play well. Palmer is in a tough spot where he can put up 35+ and lose. Palmer isn't playing free safety on the side. Manning doesn't do anything wrong ever. They perform, they get praise. Go figure.

Finally. There are two quarterbacks whose performance gets scrutinized more than anyone: Tony Romo and Eli Manning. When they don't produce, everyone gets on them, coast to coast. New York and Dallas are unforgiving football towns with high expectations. Eli just can't get anything right, and in my opinion, only went to New York because his daddy wanted his two boys to play each other in the Super Bowl. Philip Rivers couldn't be happier. The shot of Romo on the one yard line with his hands on his facemask has become about as famous as the shirtless Brandi Chastain.

If Donovan McNabb wants to do anything, he needs to focus on his performance and winning football games. That's how you get rid of media attention. Right now, he's only bringing it upon himself.