What's next in the Eagles' QB situation?
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What's next in the Eagles' QB situation?
Les Bowen, Daily News Staff Writer
Some thoughts on the quarterback situation:
* Sometime in the next month or so, word is going to filter out that the Birds have approached either Fletcher Smith, agent for Donovan McNabb, or Jeff Nalley, agent for Kevin Kolb, about a contract extension beyond 2010.
And that ought to tell us who's likely to be the starting quarterback.
Of course, they could approach both agents, see what comes back, make the decision from there.
* This is a long shot, but it's worth throwing out ...
What if, after doing due diligence, the Eagles discover Kolb is more attractive as a trade commodity than McNabb?
Would they then look to pick up the option on Michael Vick and go with a McNabb-Vick tandem, along with a 2010 QB draftee, next season?
Reasons why I think it won't happen: 1. I think they really, really like Kolb, and 2. I don't think they are that sure of McNabb as No. 1 for years to come, which you'd have to be, to trade Kolb.
But stranger things have indeed happened.
* Everybody else has weighed in on the awkward Donovan McNabb air-guitar routine in the tunnel before the game in Dallas, so why not me?
I just wish DMac would worry less about what he thinks he needs to project - looseness, confidence, whatever - and more about just being himself, being comfortable in his own skin. If he ever cleared that hurdle, he might really be the guy that could win the Super Bowl.
Try answering a question as Donovan McNabb, instead of as the guy who is ever mindful of the burden he carries as a prominent black quarterback and franchise icon, etc., etc.
Also, someone should tell him the "lovable goofball" bit was more appropriate at 23 than at 33.
Comments (47)
If Mac got some high, very high draft choices, then Kolb, Vick and a kid QB would be the way to go for the future. Time for Mac to go and especially if the Birds can get a 1 or a 2-3-4. And it would have to be a higher choice in either scenario.The Birds need help with or without Mac and perhaps Buffalo , Oakland or even the Rams might just bite.— KGKoons- Note to "DonovanstaysStupidfansleave": before you cast aspersions on any 'stupid' fans or writers, I suggest you check your spelling, punctuation, and syntax. Any point that you may be attempting to make quickly loses validity when you unmask yourself as the real idiot.— ELM
- The draft really doesn't matter. The recurring McNabb controversy doesn't matter. What matters, is that you rocket surgeons just extended Reid's contract for another three years. His deep-shot, all or nothing offensive strategy only works to build stats. If you advance to the playoffs, you will always lose to a team that can run the ball and dominate in field position and time of possession. I guess you people in Philly really are like your "spudcam" boy. Not the brightest lights on the street. Enjoy your mediocrity.— stink-gull
- Your scenario about trading Kolb and keepinh McN and Vick will never happen (I hope). This would leave the Eagles with two aging veterans at QB and no hopes for the future. The Eagles can get a high draft for McNabb this year. If they wait and keep in 2010, his contract is over and he walks.
- Note to "stinkgull": exactly what is a "rocket surgeon"? Whatever it is, you're likely not one; enjoy your own stupidity.— ELM
- lol. you are too dense to understand the play on words.— stink-gull
- "Try answering a question as Donovan McNabb, instead of as the guy who is ever mindful of the burden he carries as a prominent black quarterback and franchise icon, etc., etc." Let's see Les, McNabb got strafed in this town for answering a question (as himself, I presume)honestly about 10 questions into the post-game, and agreed with the reporter that the team made some youthful mistakes, and players that had played well all year were looking for someone else to make a play." So, where did "prominent black qb" or franchise icon come in there? Then after the playoff loss, he puts a positive spin --again, deep into the post-game conference-- and allows that the Eagles still had an outstanding year. And then, the usual amalgam of bitter, low self-esteem fans, and the lowest common denominator sports media imaginable jump all over him. Les, of course, I hold your armchair psychology and sociology in great esteem, but why are you bringing race among other things into this discussion? Yes, it's always been a backdrop to McNabb's career, as he gets killed from all angles, including some African-Americans who must resent his middle-class "privileged" upbringing (and labeled him the "company, um, man", along with some resentful, Neanderthal white "fans." That McNabb is aware of being a role model - and really has not let that get away in how he has comported himself,(I think) is admirable. As for the tunnel display, I really did not notice, pay attention to it, or think it had one iota of effect on him or his teammates. Yes, it inflamed a lot of the media and some fans, who would have found something else that he did (raised an eyebrow too far?) to prattle on about.— MG44
- It's not a play on words. If it were a play on words, it would sound like something else. It's a mixed idiom. Also, so many playoff wins does not constitute mediocrity. Good luck wallowing in denial, buddy.— HandNik
- LMAO...nice try to CYA, troll!— ELM
- In the NFC East, teams are either multiple superbowl champs or mediocre. Which are you?— stink-gull
- Trade McNabb for a 1st round pick and a backup QB. Trade Vick for a 3rd or 4th round pick. Trade Westbrook for a 4th or 5th round pick. Let Kolb take the reigns at QB, and get 7 picks in the first 4 rounds. Dump lots of salary in the process. Draft smart.— southpawprof
- First, by mid-way in the season, what eventually caused the Eagles to fail in the playoffs was quite evident - their inability to methodically and consistently move the ball up and down the field. Sure, they scored more points than any Eagles team in history, but they relied to heavily on the big play. When those big plays were taken away, they lost..plain and simple. Methodically moving the ball demoralizes a defense, it keeps the other teams offense off the field, and it chews up the clock - all things the Eagles failed to do all season long. Second, does anyone really think that Patrick Crayton or Miles Austin are any better than Desean Jackson or Jeremy Maclin? I don't, but Tony Romo certainly makes them look that way. Unlike top tier quarterbacks in the NFL, Donovan is consistently inconsistent...he under throws or completely misses open receivers...he often throws behind them...and even on many of Desean Jackson's deep balls, he underthrew. Had Desean not been so wide open, some of those balls would have been deflected. Also, would Peyton Maning or Kurt Warner ever be seen playing the air guitar prior to an important game? When Tony Romo was on the sidelines, he was seen reviewing game photos and talking with his players and coaches. Donovan stood on the sideline and watched the game slip away. The bottom line, Eagles fans, is that we need a need offensive coordinator - one that's able to devise an offensive scheme that's able to move the ball consistently. We also need a new field general. It's time for Marty and Don to say farewell. Thanks for the memories, but with a host of young offensive players, we can't keep repeating the same mistakes. The fans want a Super Bowl !!— rayc123
- Yawn, more nonsense about how good of an "interview" McNabb is. Fans only care about production on the football field. We don't care about whether he makes your job easier as a reporter by the way he answers questions. Wish the sports reporters in Philly would be honest and admit that their judgment of McNabb's performance is tainted by their dislike for the way he answers (or doesn't answer) their questions.— JimG
- I am surprised how little attention has been paid to lauding how Reid set this up, because it is one of the best things he did. He didn't wait until he needed a QB to draft one, he struck when there was a QB he liked (Kolb), picked him and tied him up for 4 years. So now he has a QB approaching mid-thirties or broadcast booth time for most NFL QBs and a handpicked successor who he has coached for 3 years and who has game experience. When is anyone ever that well prepared for a QB transition? And it would all go to waste if he decided to go with McNabb under center for one more year. Would it be smart to give up Kolb for 2-3 more years of an effective McNabb? Only if he isn't happy with Kolb, and I think if he wasn't he would have drafted another QB last year.— jtj06
- Rayc123, Very well said. My thoughts on this matter exactly. Kolb is not the athlete that McNabb is but Kolb is willing to remain in the pocket and get the throw off even if it means taking the hit. Kolb was hitting his receivers in stride - something I've rarely seen from McNabb. McNabb's strength was his ability to escape the collapsing pocket and make the big play. Those days are over, as McNabb rarely runs anymore. WIthout his legs, his game is greatly diminished. It's time to move on and put our future in the hands of Kolb.— Carcharios
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