He said plenty in the summer, when he proclaimed the Chicago Bears would win a Super Bowl if McNabb joined them.
The Bears will get an up-close look at the quarterback when they visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The odds they will get him in a Chicago uniform anytime soon appear slim, however.
McNabb said Wednesday he expects to end his career with the Eagles.
"I do believe that," said McNabb, a Chicago native. "Again, like I said, I just love being here. I love playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. I love the fans here, and you just want to continue to win and have success here."
Harris raised a few eyebrows during McNabb's charity golf tournament during the summer, when he said he would "love" to have him in Chicago and added: "If he comes to Chicago, we'll definitely win the Super Bowl." Although Harris apologized and said he was just joking, the comment was seen as a shot at Rex Grossman.
On Wednesday, Harris said, "That's under the bridge. It's gone. I cleared it up."
And McNabb claimed ignorance.
"Did he say that at my event?" he asked.
Yes.
"I really didn't hear that," he said. "I was working with the kids. I wasn't really paying attention to that. I don't know what happened."
McNabb was enjoying one of his best seasons before it ended in Week 11 last year. Then, he watched as Jeff Garcia led the Eagles to the playoffs in his absence and stewed when they drafted quarterback Kevin Kolb with their first pick. That fueled speculation that his best days were over and his relationship with the organization was eroding.
Drafting Kolb may have said more about how the Eagles feel about McNabb's ability to stay on the field than what he does on it. A 2-3 record aside, they believe they are built to win now and that hinges largely on their veteran quarterback.
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