Questioning Kolb's value
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Questioning Kolb's value
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
As Kevin Kolb's future continues to be a frequently-discussed topic nationally, opinion on the quarterback's value seems to vary.
The latest analyst to chime in is NFL Network's Michael Lombardi.
Lombardi joined Sports 620 KTAR in Arizona and said he doesn't see Kolb being worth a first-round pick.
"It's hard to watch tape on Kevin Kolb and think he's worth a first round pick," Lombardi said. "It's going to require somebody selling him in the building and someone has to know him.
"When you study the tape on Kolb, it's not overly impressive," Lombardi continued. "It's very disappointing at times. I know Philadelphia doesn't like me when I say this, I think ultimately if he did have to play Philly would have been a 7-9 team. If it wasn't for Michael Vick it would have been bad."
The truth is there are probably NFL teams that agree with Lombardi. Kolb has only attempted 319 passes in his career. Whichever club trades for him will be taking a risk. But that's the case with all the other quarterbacks that will be on the market, and it's also the case when teams draft QBs.
There are certain schemes that will fit Kolb's skill set better than others. I think that's why you hear such varying opinions on his talent and his future.
As I've said before, the key to the Eagles' compensation is the market. If there are multiple teams showing serious interest in Kolb, the Birds are more likely to get a first-round pick. If it looks like most teams have filled that need and only one franchise is interested, the Birds might have to settle for less compensation.
Meanwhile, Lombardi said he thought Cleveland could be a landing spot for Kolb. The Browns have been pretty clear all offseason that they will not pursue him, though, and that has continued. A league source tells Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer the Browns won't be making a run at Kolb. As always, what teams say and what they do can be different, but right now, it doesn't look like Cleveland will be a player.
And finally, while Lombardi doesn't think Kolb is worth a first-round pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks the Eagles will get at least that much. Schefter says the Birds were offered a first-round pick and more last offseason, and he expects that to happen again this offseason once moves are allowed to be made.
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Kolb's less of a risk than drafting a QB out of college. Don't be suprised when Cam Newton turns out to be a dud in the NFL. Put Kolb on a team with a West Coast offense and he's a decent starter who will probably get better.— p-diddy- dont b suprised when cam newton win multiple superbowls — vickfan79
- If McNabb is willing to be a backup, I'd take him. He isn't willing to be a backup though. He can still start somewhere, or at least legitimately compete for a starting job somewhere.— p-diddy
- Kolb will bring the equivalent of a middle first rounder - at least.— borntosuffer
- Nothing to see here. Same old, same old. At least try to show SOME creativity reather than rehashing the same topic.— Hiding Behind My Keyboard
- Can anybody remember so much being said of someone with so little accomplishment? I thought the Domonic Brown 5 tool bullsh*t was bad, but it's only a distant second to Kevin Kolb in this town.— escapedcamden4monterey
- Please stay stupid Arizona, please, please, please stay stupid...and shut up Lombardi.— tpizza
- The GM that trades a No.1 pick for Kolb will be out of football in 9 months.— Dexter
- Kolb sucks! But then again, everyone already knows that so I'm not enlightening anyone with new information. However, with that said, I hope the Eagles can dupe some team out of a first round pick (and hopefully more) for him, but I won't get my hopes up.— Penfold18
- If the Eagles could pry away a few tackling dummies from some team for Kolb, I would be ecstatic. It would significantly help this team in two monumental ways. First, it would rid this team and its fan base of the "questionable" Kolb factor, thus ending any QB "controversy." Second, it should and would presumably help the defensive guys learn how to tackle better, which would have an instant impact on this mediocre defense. I like this plan. Do it!— Penfold18
- K.K may be heading to Miami,they need Q.B help real bad
and they are getting desperate!— frank martino - Anyway to keep Kevin around would be greatly appreciated. As long as he's on the team, I look better.— Mike McMahon
- And coming in to replace the injured Mike Vick is...............?— dsg00
- Good news. I copied this article on your opinion of Kolb;s value
and saved it. I will send it back to you on January i, 2012 to prove you, Reid and the fired general manager who can't get a team to hire him are the best minds in football or if you clowns don't have a clue. BTW, we will also see where your home boy Vick takes us. The Superbowl> NFC championship. The East division crown? Get your excuses ready. I can't wait— marioP - Kevin Kolb the so called 4th round bust, who will bring first round draft picks and more. Sorry people its a win,win for the eagles brass.— littleman163
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