Would Kolb make sense for Cleveland?
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Would Kolb make sense for Cleveland?
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
A flurry of links to get to today.
We start with a column from Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post, which suggests an Eagles-Browns deal involving Kevin Kolb would make sense for both teams. What should the Birds ask for in return? Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.
Writes Lombardi:
Rogers would be a gap closer on the field. He would give the Eagles a dominating inside player, something they don’t currently have on their roster and someone who can match up with the Cowboys’ size along their offensive line. Rogers is signed to a long-term deal, he’s kept his weight down and he was a model citizen in Cleveland last season - all of which would be appealing to the Eagles. Kolb gives the Browns a future quarterback, something Holmgren knows he needs, without having to part with a draft pick. This trade might be a win/win for both teams.
As I said earlier this week, I don't see how it makes sense for the Eagles to part ways with Kolb. From all indications, he's their quarterback of the future, regardless of the direction they choose to go in next season. If they stick with McNabb, Kolb provides a serviceable backup, which they need. If McNabb's dealt, Kolb gets his chance to start. He's under contract for another year and would become a restricted free agent in 2011.
I can't envision a scenario where they'd deal him for a defensive tackle that will turn 31 before next season, especially when their current DTs are former first-round picks. But then again, I didn't envision the scenario where they drafted Kolb in the first place. And I didn't envision the scenario where they brought in Michael Vick last summer.
In other words, I don't envision a lot of things the Eagles do beforehand, so I can't say anything would surprise me at this point.
McNabb and Denver
An ESPN report surfaced Sunday that said the Denver Broncos were one of a handful of teams that had discussed the possibility of adding McNabb. But two sources tell The Denver Post's Jeff Legwold emphatically that there is "no truth" to reports that Denver would be a landing spot for him.
Lito's Bonus
Thought this was funny. Manish Mehta of the Newark Star-Ledger Tweeted about Lito Sheppard yesterday. He said he asked Lito if he was flexible on the $10M bonus he's due. "I think I'm worth it," Lito said. "That's flexible."
Vanden Bosch
The Titans' Kyle Vanden Bosch has been mentioned as one of the few pass rushers that could be available in free agency. Last week we wrote about Vanden Bosch's comments that a return to Tennessee seemed unlikely, but coach Jeff Fisher seems to disagree.
"Kyle's not the first player who's not been contacted," Fisher told Gary Estwick of The Tennessean . "We had some discussions prior to the start of the season."
I mena really, how can anyone know exactly where K.Kolb would fit in? He may be a great QB for any of us know. When Kurt Warner was bagging groceries, I bet no one thought he'd end up like he did. All anyone kind do is speculate. Cleveland has had some decent QB's I'm guessing they have other areas to address first.— PhillyFanSouth
will you all STFU!- i always feel like someone is watching me— Frank_Drebin
- Philly isn't trading McNabb, get over it. Why would Philly trade Kolb? He's under contract for another year and then he's a restricted free-agent so we can keep him after that too. If they end up deciding to move on from McNabb at some point, you need Kolb there. What are they going to do...bring in some new guy that has to learn their system and offense or draft a rookie? No, you want a guy with experience in the system that can step in. Other teams may want McNabb or Kolb but, unless Philly is motivated to trade them, it isn't going to happen. Not sure why there is all this speculation about Kolb, no need to trade him anywhere. This is nothing more than reporters thinking out loud. We can all sit around and make up speculation based on a trade that we might think "fits" for both teams, but honestly, there is absolutely no need to trade Kolb so that's a waste of time to speculate about.— JimG
- is this the same mike lombardi who said the Eagles would only trade vick for a 1st-round pick? The guy is a shill for the org... if we all just ignored him, hed go away.
- kolb is the only accurate passer on the eagles roster. i'd trade both mcnabb & vick for picks to rebuild the defense.— philafan
- If they let go of Kolb I'm done as an Eagles fan. McNabb's air guitar BS was about as childish as you can get. He's a little kid in that big body and he can't deal with pressure........Good Luck Lito....I'll tell you what he may not be worth 10mm but his wife sure is..WOW!!!— mainstreet
- Our number one concern has to be the secondary. Next are the linebackers. Bradley will not be ready mentally with the knee until spring 2011. Then comes the offensive line. Trade both the A brothers. Next, I have always been a McNabb fan but his trade value this year is very high. If we can benefit greatly from dealing McNabb, then do it. Finally, and I hate this more than saying trade McNabb, is to trade Westbrook. I thought we were going to have a great year last year but it didn't happen. Who knows what next year will bring.— jimayr
- mainstreet: I would be a great day when Santa Spitter's like you quit supporting the Eagles. We can not wait for the day Angelo Cataldy Bots will stop bothering rest of the fans.— Seed
- Another national media type in love with McNabb— watsonmr
- Yeah, lets get rid of the kid with potential and keep the old has-beens.— JamesJ
- Why are we all debating the McNabb vs. Kolb vs. Vick trade. If the team decides to keep McNabb, keeeping Vick for the long term makes absolutely no sense. The backup has to be Kolb. There's no good QB coming out in this year's draft, so why waste a pick there and start all over again with a training period like Kolb has gone through? Kolb may be the Eagles Aaron Rodgers. But next year's schedule is going to be tough on whoever is over center. I hope it's Kolb.— 1republican
- DerbyBound, I like the scenario you propose!— southphilly42
- Lombardi is the ultimate dart thrower. If you listen, there's zero logic to his rumors. After watching the SB last week I'm sure of two things: 1) McNabb, while good during his time here, is not great and therefore will not win with a west coast offense and a coach that's pig-headed about throwing the ball, and 2) we better get some cornerbacks and safties that can play - and tackle.— fly eagles fly
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