Kolb Trade Official; Ex-Card Says DRC Great Pickup
After a whole bunch of waiting, it is what we thought it was, to mangle a paraphrase from former Cardinals coach Denny Green.
Kolb Trade Official; Ex-Card Says DRC Great Pickup
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
After a whole bunch of waiting, it is what we thought it was, to mangle a paraphrase from former Cardinals coach Denny Green.
The Eagles have confirmed that the trade of Kevin Kolb to the Cardinals is happening, for corner Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round pick. ESPN 97.5 radio reporter Adam Caplan says Kolb has agreed to a $63 million contract extension with Arizona, over 5 years, about $20 million guaranteed.
Eagles corner-kick returner Jorrick Calvin was a Cardinals rookie last year, before being traded to the Eagles Aug. 30 Rodgers-Cromartie recently mentioned Calvin as his only friend on the Eagles. Calvin was happy to hear the trade confirmed.
"That's my dude!" Calvin said. "Real good guy, real good person ... He brings a lot of speed, real good coverage ability, (he's) a lockdown corner.
"He took me under his wing when I got to Arizona, he taught me a lot of things at corner, taught me how to be a good pro -- making good decisions, on and off the field. That was one of the guys I really looked up to in Arizona."
Rodgers-Cromartie, anointed last night by Andy Reid as the right side starter though he has primarily played the left for the Cards, will have to learn Juan Castillo's defense on the fly.
"He's a real smart guy at corner," Calvin said. "It will be no problem for him to come in and learn the defense."
Observers were starting to compare the Kolb trade talks to Congress's debates on the debt ceiling.
"I think process takes a long time, whatever you do," Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said, when asked about the negotiations. "You want to make sure that you're exploring all options for your team and getting the best possible outcome for both sides."
"It's a busy time, We're constantly looking at options and evaluating options. We're not done," Roseman said. He didn't want to talk about other possible moves, but you have to think if Vince Young is being released, as reported, the Eagles would have interest as a backup. Running back Darren Sproles and lionebacker Stephen Tulloch also have been linked to the Birds.
Kolb, drafted in the second round in 2007, a year ago was opening camp as the designated successor to Donovan McNabb. But he suffered a concussion in the season opener and lost the job to Michael Vick.
Reports about a Kolb trade involving Rodgers-Cromartie began to surface before the 2011 draft in April, at a time when the lockout prevented teams from trading players. Trades were allowed starting Tuesday morning, and fans grew frustrated that Kolb hadn't been dealt. But the Cardinals probably did not want to part unconditonally with a second-round pick, a pretty prized commodity in the NFL. The Eagles probably had to do some squeezing.
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Also today, the Eagles have placed Brandon Graham and Winston Justice on the physically unable to perform list for the start of camp. Asante Samuel and Jeremy Maclin were excused from reporting and practicing today for personal reasons.
Corner Trevard Lindley and left tackle Jason Peters left the afternoon practice early. Peters was sweating profusely.
Now we need a RB, LB and get Plaxico. We might not need him 100% of the time but the Giants do. Get him before they do. We know what they look like with him on their team. GET HIM NOW!!!— LMUNIZ- Good trade for both.— P Even
- Finally! Welcome to Philly DRC!— paulNC
- Good deal for both sides... Cardinals get a potential stud at QB, while the Eagles recoup the 2nd rounder they spent on Kolb plus get a starting CB. Could be the rare win/win for both teams.— Zaknafein
arizona better be right about kolb....thanks for the nice bounty AZ— kdub13
We robbed the Cards.— DixonBunz- We should bring back Garcia as the backup for this year if the V. Young thing doesn't pan out.— LMUNIZ
- Love the deal. Kolb does nothing for me. DRC is a solid young starting CB in the nfl. I just hope andy doesnt trade that 2nd round pick to move down and acquire 5 4th round picks lol.— Frenchy79
- How pathetic is your life when you run to every post to be one of the first and all you have to offer is Joe "Nickels" Banner!— John663
- "potential stud at QB"; damn, you're one funny guy!— JBinPA
- Game 3. Vick gets blind side because we have no left tackle. Out for year. Eagles stumble through 7 and 9 season. Everybody wants to fire Reid. And the beat goes on...— GA in Blue Bell
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