Donovan McNabb Sparks Controversy After Saying NASCAR Drivers Aren’t Athletes

Donovan McNabb has found himself in hot water for a negative comment that was geared toward NASCAR competitors. During an appearance on Fox Sports Live on Friday, the former NFL quarterback refused to classify Jimmie Johnson as an athlete. The comment came during a segment determining the most dominant athletes of the last decade. Despite his statement, McNabb ranked Johnson third behind Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant, saying he respects Johnson's accomplishments. McNabb, who is 36 years old and played 13 seasons in the NFL, did not hold back in his assessment. According to Jeff Gluck of USA Today, he said the following about Johnson on the show: "He’s not an athlete. He sits in a car and he drives. That’s not athletic… Wha...

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