SI: Kolb's performance one of the top 20 stories of 2010 season
Is Kevin Kolb ready for his big chance? Don Banks takes on the question at the center of the Eagles' season, and foreseeable future, in a column up on SI.com today.
SI: Kolb's performance one of the top 20 stories of 2010 season
Jonathan Tamari
Is Kevin Kolb ready for his big chance? Don Banks takes on the question at the center of the Eagles’ season, and foreseeable future, in a column up on SI.com today.
Banks lists Kolb’s first year at the helm as one of the 20 top issues to consider as fans look ahead to the 2010 NFL season.
He points to some strengths – Kolb’s accuracy and the time he’s had to learn – and potential pitfalls – saying the quarterback might benefit from a stronger running game and defense than the Eagles currently have. Banks concludes that “My sense is Kolb will reward (Reid) with a solid and occasionally spectacular first season on the job.”
In the same column, Banks takes a look at the Donovan McNabb trade and how it will reflect on Andy Reid and his former quarterback once the season ends. If either the Redskins or Eagles reach the playoffs and the other one falls short, he writes, the winner will be obvious. But Banks ultimately sees potential positives for both sides.
“To me, it's pretty clear that the Redskins are significantly improved with McNabb under center, but I'm equally certain that Reid won't entirely lose his coaching touch with No. 5 now wearing burgundy and gold,” he writes.
If Banks' forecast for Kolb holds up, will fans be satisfied? Would it justify handing Kolb the reins?
And, after all the debate about McNabb, do you think the deal actually ends up being good for both parties? Have at it . . .
duh! a stronger running game and defense will make any qb look better. my daughter could have wrote that
I'd be ecstatic if that's how it played out! A "solid" performance even without the "spectacular" is all we can ask. Unfortunately, I think Kolb will have more a learning curve...solid performances from Kolb this year will be gifts rather than the norm.— NancyNancy
It didn't make Cutler better last year...— sima_down_nah- prediction: kolb will have an above average year this year (and the Eagles D will be below average) but next year Kolb will be a pro bowler and our D will be solidified and hopefully we'll have a long run in the playoffs. if we dont make the playoffs this year i think it will be more bc of our Defense than Kolb.— Fire Andy Reid
- McNabb will flourish in Washington while Kolb flops. Desean or Maclin will get injured. No McNabb, No J.Johnson, no Dawkins, no Sheldon, no Westbrook, a less than 100% Bradley = The Eagles lose 13 or more games and finish dead last. All you McNabb haters will look like complete and utter fools as you should, since that is what you are.— sedale
- sima_down_nah -- chicago didnt have a better running game the the broncos last year
- sima-down-nah - Chicago had a running game and good defense?? Ha coulda fooled me...maybe you should SIMA DOWN with the nonsense...— EaglesBleedMoney
Above average? That's a huge understatement. Kevin "Mr. Clutch" Kolb aka The Killer of Wild Boar With His Hands and a Bowie Knife will easily take this team to the promised land. Kolb will also land between 11-20 teammates in the Pro Bowl this season. Kevin Kolb....my man. Wolf Out!- Phil I believe your daughter could have wrote that. My daughters, with English as their second language, could have WRITTEN it !
- I was having tea and flatbread with some afghans on these frontlines and even they shook their heads when I told them about all of the weapons they McNabb failed to utilize properly. Maybe Reid would have gotten better use out of McNabb if he would have had McNabb push the blocking sled instead of Hegamin. Oh well at least we have a real All-American QB as the starter for the Eagles in Kevin "Mr. Clutch" Kolb. They should print out T-Shirts with 04-04-10 "The Day The Eagles Franchise Revived Itself With a Real All-American And Natural Born Leader!! Kevin "Mr. Clutch" Kolb your time has come. Kevin Kolb my man......Wolf Out!
- Eagles secondary is a MAJOR weakness right now (I'm not sure what they're thinking, but I see them getting burned repeatedly throughout the season). And there will definitely be some bumps along the way with this transition to Kolb and the youthful offense. I'd be surprised if the Eagles could go 8-8 this year.— BJG83
Kolb has proven very little so far, except to some lunatics here on this forum. There is little realistic reason to expect a stellar season from Kolb or the team in general, but the trult fanatic will make their case regardless, and even when the team finishes 6-10, some of these people will rationalize that they were better than they performed. Over his career, McNabb won a lot more games in the 4th quarter than he lost and his presence will be missed.- Wolf ... you are too funny, stay safe! I agree with BJG83 about the secondary. I think it's gonna get ugly early and often ... then just get worse. Thus Kolb will be throwing 50 times/game (like McNabb) because the defense can't stop anybody.— RocketC
- An article about an article.— foghelmut
- Can't wait for football season to begin, both college and pro... Best sport there is!— jibberjabber
