Kolb, the mystery team and the 1st-round offer
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Kolb, the mystery team and the 1st-round offer
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Earlier this week, SI.com's Peter King got people guessing about who the team is that reportedly has already put a first-round pick on the table for Kevin Kolb.
King wrote that the Eagles were now looking for a team that possessed a higher first-round pick, leading many (including yours truly) to guess that he was probably originally talking about the Seahawks, who have the 25th pick in the first round.
But today, King Tweeted that he's hearing the Seahawks are not the team that put the first-round pick on the table.
A point that I (and several others) have made multiple times is that the Eagles are in great position because there are so many QB-needy teams this offseason. By my count, there are 14. If we take away the Seahawks (per King's Tweet) and the Raiders (who do not have a first-round pick), here are the 12 teams remaining, along with where they pick in the first round:
Panthers (1), Broncos (2), Bills (3), Bengals (4), Cardinals (5), Browns (6), 49ers (7), Titans (8) Redskins (10), Vikings (12), Dolphins (15) and Jaguars (16).
As you can see, nine of the teams that pick in the top 10 could use a quarterback, so it's hard to figure that the Eagles would be looking for a higher pick if they had a top-10 selection on the table, but then agian, you never know.
The Vikings could be the team King's talking about. They pick at No. 12 and have pieces in place where they could probably take a nice leap with the help of a good QB. Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier spoke glowingly about Kolb to reporters, including the Inquirer's Jonathan Tamari, earlier this week.
While it's fun (for me, at least) to try to figure out which team King is talking about, don't be surprised if the team that emerges as Kolb's most aggressive suitor is a surprise. Remember a year ago when no one thought the Eagles would trade Donovan McNabb within the conference, much less the division? Or a couple Augusts ago when the Eagles, with two quarterbacks in place, decided to take a shot on Michael Vick? This is a guarded franchise that has had the tendency to surprise us in recent years.
Some other Kolb links and notes to pass along...
* CBS analyst Rich Gannon told The Sporting News that a team with other pieces in place should take a serious look at Kolb.
"Then you’re maybe a little more anxious to pull the trigger on a guy like Kevin Kolb as opposed to rolling the dice with a quarterback in the draft and hoping the guy turns out to be a franchise quarterback," he said.
* The Dolphins have Carson Palmer atop their quarterback wish list, according to Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald. I have to say, I don't really see it. Palmer will turn 32 next season and has thrown 57 interceptions in his last 52 regular-season starts. When the reports about Palmer wanting a trade surfaced, I wrote that I didn't think it wold affect Kolb's value much because teams would prefer Kolb over Palmer. But maybe I was wrong?
* NFL.com's Michael Lombardi thinks the Titans could make a move for Kolb:
The Titans will have to sign a veteran free agent regardless of which round they select a quarterback. Tennessee is another team that might have to make a call to Washington to check on the asking price for McNabb, as well as a team that might be in constant dialogue with the Eagles concerning Kolb.
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The mystery team is San Francisco and their #7 pick. New HCs always look for a solid QB to anchor their coaching tenure. In this case Jim Harbaugh will use his brother, John, to get a clear read on what Kolb is truly capable of. John obviously has a strong relationship with Reid and can provide the straight scoop.— snj7195- this article title could also read one of two ways: 1. colonel mustard in the library with the candlestick or better yet 2. kk in the red zone with a pick six...wolf— wolf 4
- Trade Vick for a dog collar and build around KK -- Vick was exposed against Minny, and Frazier isn't a genius.— NCNovaguy
- It doesn't matter what they get for Kolb, because Andy will blow the pick anyway.— phink
- I love people like snj who "KNOW" who the mystery team is. You're an idiot, but then again, you're an Eagles fan so it goes with the territory.
Wolf, speaking of idiots, weren't you belowin Kolb all year last year and the year before? What happened, didnt taste right?— seaonasdad 
Comment removed.- KOlb wants out so he can win a Super Bowl. Not going to Happen with the birds and Dog Killer as their QB. Great move Kolb in wanting out of LoserVille.— MRD
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I wouldn't dismiss Carolina where descendent's from the Reid coaching tree rule and philosophically shares Reids mantra to start their team with a franchise QB. The Bills, Broncos, Browns, Washington are the teams least talked about with interest in Kev. Which increases the likely-hood that Andy will want to deal. Unfortunately it all could hinge on a decision to lift the NFL lockout by a Judge that would cause the NFL to go by some of the 2010 agreements. I for one hope this happens. This could turn out to be a very special year for my Eagles.- Who cares. Just get the highest pick you can.— p-diddy
- I am not real impressed with Peter King and think he is overrated. I remember that when before McNabb was traded, he said the Eagles would get a top 15 pick in the first round. He also predicted the Chicago Bears would win the Super Bowl 2 years ago. With supposedly 14 teams interested in a QB, he may get this one right.— watsonmr
- I'm thinking that if the CBA clears the way for a pre draft, or draft day trade, the Kolb deal will include at least three teams.— CoolRunnings
- Yes, give him to a team that knows what he can do. The Eagles picked Mike NcVick, niow they are stuck with him for better or worse. My bet is they will finish in third place in the East below the Cowboys and Giants. After which Reid, Vick and Marty will get awards from local organizations, but Marty will be off the list of potential new coaches as he was last year when Vick started to fold.— marioP
- Kolb looks like a chipmunk storing nuts for the winter in that picture. Another wiff fantasy...— tpizza
- The jury is out on KK. He could be the next coming or just another Jeff Garcia. I don't know how anyone can really know just yet. Reid should get the best deal he can and move on.— RichieAshburn
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