Well, that didn’t take long at all. Just hours after I examined the status of Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles, McNabb’s been dealt. The Washington Redskins have sent the 37th overall pick and either a third or fourth rounder in 2011 to their division rivals to acquire McNabb. Here’s how the move affects the NFL landscape:

Washington

Clearly, Mike Shanahan wants no part of Jason Campbell. Or Jimmy Clausen for that matter. In acquiring McNabb, Washington has made it’s big offseason move. After sitting out free agency for the most part, owner Dan Snyder and his new management team wanted to make a splash, and did they ever. Shanahan’s opening up a new offence in Washington, with McNabb at quarterback and an open competition for running back between incumbent Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson and Willie Parker. There were rumblings that either Albert Haynesworth or LaRon Landry would be going the other way, but for a second round pick, Washington just picked up a proven quarterback, who at age 33 still has plenty of great football ahead of him.

Philadelphia

Wow, I didn’t see that one coming. Philly’s clearly confident that putting McNabb on a division rival won’t hurt their team in the standings, or twice a year. Kevin Kolb now gets the world thrown on his shoulders in Philadelphia, and when the NFL releases its schedule, you can bet everyone will be circling the first meeting between the Redskins and the Eagles. The Eagles are probably expecting a Drew-Bledsoe-esque turnout to this deal, when New England shipped it’s former starter to division rival Buffalo, and Bledsoe wasn’t able to lead the Bills to any sort of success. Philadelphia was able to get one of its rumoured targets – a pick in the top 42.

Jason Campbell

With McNabb in the capital and Rex Grossman signed, I expect Campbell to be put on the market. It doesn’t make any sense to keep him around, so why not try and acquire a draft pick for his services? At first glance, Buffalo seems like an option to me.

The Draft

So much for the Redskins taking Clausen or trading up for Sam Bradford. The Redskins will now target a left tackle to replace Chris Samuels with the number four overall pick, with Russell Okung, Bryan Bulaga and Trent Williams being options. As for the Eagles getting an extra second round pick, I can see a number of options. Safety will be addressed with one of their first two picks, and I wouldn’t be shocked to see a cornerback taken as well. They also have ammunition to trade up, or acquire more picks to move down.

All in all, I think this is a good deal for both sides. Washington picks up a starting quarterback, and Philadelphia is able to start a new era of its franchise. Another major hurdle has been cleared out of the path to the NFL Draft, and maybe now it’ll be smooth sailing until April 22.

College of Sports Media Game of the Night:

It’s turkey day across the border and that means one thing: a full plate of NFL football. Three games on the docket today. The Green Bay Packers (6-4) take their show on the road as their in the Motor City to take on the Detroit Lions (2-8). Both teams are coming off big week 10 wins, but both got are dealing with some serious injuries. The Pack dumped the 49ers 30-24 and in the process lost both defensive end Aaron Kampman and corner back Al Harris for the season. Kampman leads the team in sacks and Harris is a great cover corner. The Lions beat the Browns 38-37 i n the final seconds of their game. Quarterback Matt Stafford dislocated his shoulder at the end of the game, but he’s toughing it out and will be behind centre today. Who knows how effective he will be.

Next up the Oakland Raiders(3-7) are in Dallas to take on the Cowboys (7-3). At first glance this one looks like it’ll be one-sided. Oakland is coming off a monster win over the AFC North leading Cincinnati Bengals last week and the Cowboys have struggled mightally on offence. The Raiders finally benched JaMarcus Russell and gave Bruce Gradkowski the starters job. He responded with two touchdown passes, including a last second score leading to the upset win. Over the last two weeks the Cowboys offence has been less then effective. Over the last two weeks the ‘Boys have scored two touchdowns. If they don’t get things together they may end up being the turkey in a Raider’s feast.

The last game is probably the best as the New York Giants (6-4) battle the Denver Broncos (6-4). Both teams limp into this one. Denver has lost four straight and they got pummeled 32-3 last week by the San Diego Chargers. New York has dropped four of five and needed overtime to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-31. The Giants come into this one banged-up, on three days rest and have to play in the mile-high air. If Denver can take advantage they just might end their skid.

College of Sports Media Game of the Night:

The NLCS kicked off last night as the Philadelphia Phillies used the long ball en route to a 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tonight it’s the American League’s turn to get things going. Barring any type of weather postponement the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels kick off game one of their series tonight in the Bronx. At first glance this looks like a classic example of David versus Goliath. New York had the best record (103-59) in the AL. The Yanks hit the most home runs (244) in the regular season and continue to do so in the playoffs. They have the three hard throwing pitchers that there going to rely on and they have arguably the best closer in the history of the game. On yeah they’re yearly payroll is close to 208 million dollars. The Angles had the second best record (97-56) in the AL and are arguably the best small ball team in baseball. They’re great at stealing bases, moving runners over and getting the timely hits with runners in scoring position. They have crafty pitchers, who can strike batters out with a little heat or use some of the off-speed junk to get hitters missing. During the regular season they played against other ten times and each team won five games (NY 3-1 vs LA @ home, LA 4-2 vs NY @ home). Tonight New York starts CC Sabathia. Sabathia dominated the Minnesota Twins in game one of the ALDS, going six and two thirds, striking out eight and giving up only one earned run. Los Angeles counters with John Lackey. Lackey was just as dominant in his first start against the Boston Red Sox. Lackey went seven and third, gave up four hits without giving up an earned run. Weather may be a factor tonight and if that’s the case Sabathia has the edge. Not only is he used to pitching in New Yankee Stadium, but he was once a Cleveland Indian and used to the frigid temperature.