Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009, 5:46 PM | 32 comments |
 
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Now it gets really interesting. As Post Patterns said earlier in the day, there were a lot of reasons why A.J. Feeley might not be returning to the Eagles (they did get him a job indirectly with the Panthers, though), but the addition of Jeff Garcia leads to whole new set of conclusions.

Garcia has always been a starter. Even though he's 39 years old now, he thinks of himself this way. It might be he has to adjust his expectations a bit -- being out of work will do that -- but it still makes no sense that he would come here as the fourth quarterback (when McNabb is able to play and Michael Vick is eligible).

That makes you wonder if Garcia was added not because of what the front office and coaching staff saw happen to McNabb on Sunday but because of how ineffectual and disappointing Kevin Kolb was... again.

The Eagles have a very good team, maybe good enough to finally win a Super Bowl. If the performance put in by the defense wasn't a mirage on Sunday, that's about half a ticket right there.

Would the Eagles bet the promise this team holds on either Kolb or Vick as the quarterback if McNabb's injury keeps him out a long while or if he sustains another? Don't think so.

This move could be far more about what the football film says about Kevin Kolb than about what the X-ray film says about Donovan McNabb.

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Here's the earlier Post Patterns on A.J. Feeley's decision -- and, of course, that picture of Heather.

Posted by Bob Ford @ 5:46 PM  Permalink | 32 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:29 PM, 09/14/2009
    No way Kolb doesnt start on Sunday if Donnie cant go, right Bob? they only have one active quarterback this week if mcnabbs out, thats what its about.
    phillyphan70336
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:36 PM, 09/14/2009
    Garcia has not always been a starter, including when he was on our roster in 2006. More awesome writing from our Daily News Team. Garcia is for emergency purposes only. That's your whole story, but have fun trying to stir the pot again, losers.
    cjancay
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:00 PM, 09/14/2009
    I must say, I really like these posts on the potential 3rd string QB for the Eagles. Both contain pictures of them - not in action - but with their very good looking wives/girlfriends. This truly is excellent reporting.
    catnameddomino
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:01 PM, 09/14/2009
    It hit me this afternoon that you have to look at the Eagles like a good TV series. For entertainment only. If you take it too seriously it's unhealthy.
    Dan Bernstein
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:03 PM, 09/14/2009
    I don't see Garcia replacing Kolb, look at the age difference. Garcia is fill-in now, Kolb is in the future. Next year it will either be McNabb, Garcia, Kolb OR Vick, Garcia, Kolb. Given past history I can't imagine Garcia staying if McNabb is still here. If Vick isn't starting here, he'll be starting somewhere else. After his former huge contracts, he's not going to be happy with the chump change he's getting now once the NFL cuts the chains, especially if the salary caps are not in place for 2010.
    atp2007
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:19 PM, 09/14/2009
    where is lonewolf? He is such a bitter girl...
    mebphila
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:31 PM, 09/14/2009
    "Garcia More Likely to Replace Kolb Than McNabb" In other news, the sky is blue and grass is green.
    phillyfan412
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:32 PM, 09/14/2009
    "Garcia More Likely to Replace Kolb Than McNabb" In other news, the sky is blue and grass is green.
    phillyfan412
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:40 PM, 09/14/2009
    More garbage posting and so-called journalism... Kolb should get at least one start in his professional life before he is burned at the stake.
    jkidd49
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:00 PM, 09/14/2009
    wiff, what's your favorite flavor shoe leather? Does it go well with a side of crow? Tick, tick, tick, wiff. When is Donation Day? Can't wait.
    tpizza
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:30 PM, 09/14/2009
    Kolb gets the start this week. It's on him after that. He hasn't shown anything that makes it worth the team's while to settle for some losses while he develops his incredible upside. But he deserves his shot.
    rzzzzz
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:39 PM, 09/14/2009
    Kevin kolb will not disappoint the Eagle Fans this Sunday when he Directs the team to a Big Win on Week Two.....His Day in the Spotlight was long overdue....Again the Big "D" will play a big part in the game...The various Weapons,a Real Fullback and Kevin's Accurate passing will be the Big Factor in the Win.....Welcome Back Jeff, Nothing like extra Insurance.
    xmar
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:46 PM, 09/14/2009
    Trading Baskett would be disappointing but you have to admit, Garcia's wife is much hotter than Kendra.
    don julio


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