Kolb: Can Only Worry About Doing Job
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Kolb: Can Only Worry About Doing Job
Les Bowen
Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb said today that as he takes the reins back from Michael Vick, who has put up 52 points in six quarters in relief of Kolb, he can't worry about public opinion.
"All I can do is deal with what's on the field ... that's me getting out there. I'm anxious to get back on the field Wednesday for practice. It starts there, and then going and getting a win against Jacksonville," Kolb said today. "I think if I just stay focused on those things and just play my game, we'll be fine."
Asked about the support he has gotten from Eagles coach Andy Reid and even from Vick as he returns from a concussion suffered in the opener, Kolb said: "I appreciate it, but I've got to go prove it, too."
"I appreciate the words Mike has said," Kolb said. "I'm proud of him and proud of the team. I thought they did a heckuva job (in Detroit)."
Kolb said Reid is "a trustworthy guy" who "does what's right for the team always."
Reid made it clear after Vick's stunning performance in a 35-32 victory Sunday at Detroit that Kolb will start this week (pending no further problems, of course.) Kolb said he started to feel better last Wednesday, and steadily improved until he was cleared fully on Saturday.
Kolb said he passed concussion tests on the sideline after his face was driven into the turf by Packers linebacker Clay Matthews -- following a finger with his eyes, remembering and repeating things -- but he felt sluggish and slow when he returned to action, forgetting the snap count, for example. He said he thought he was OK "until I got back on the field, and things started moving fast."
He said teammates went to head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder and told Burkholder Kolb wasn't right.
This has been an amazing first couple of weeks, with Vick, an afterthought to most fans when the season began, stealing leaguewide headlines. Outside Philly, most pundits seem puzzled that Reid would consider going back to Kolb, the fourth-year QB who ascended to the top spot when the team traded Donovan McNabb to Washington in April.
"I didn't imagine myself being off the field, first," Kolb said, when asked if he ever could have imagined a scenario like this one. "But that's something I have no handle over. But yeah, I have faith in Mike. I think everybody does. He's a great athlete and a great talent and he's got a step back. We could both see it every day (in the offseason) when we were working out. i knew when I went down there wasn't going to be an issue with him picking it up and rolling with it."
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I've ripped Kolb before, and an impressed with Vick's game this year. But, over everything else, I am a fan of the TEAM. If Kolb comes out next weekend, plays well, and we win, then I have no problem with him as the starter. BUT, if he comes out, looks bad, win or lose I am going to be a bit hesitant to annoint him as the future of this team. I don't care what some people say, as a paying ticket holder, I don't want to hear rebuilding. People said this guy would be better than McNabb, which is fine, but I want to see it instead of HOPE for it. If not, put someone in there who will win, and right now, Vick is doing that.— EaglesBleedMoney- Kolb will respond to the challenge and throw for over 300 yards again and beat the Jaguars...like he did against the Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints and the Chiefs.— Bill20
- 1960 and counting with no end in sight...GO PHILS!!!— tralala
- Sadly, the only Kolb supporters are now Bill20 and Howard Eskin.— brmorgen81
- Korn Kolb is the starting QB. That's his job. When healthy, he should be out there on every single play. There shouldn't be any more QB rotations, to protect him!!!!!— Marchmadness
- Sadly, the only Kolb supporters left are Bill20 and Howard Eskin.— brmorgen81
Bill20 -- just give kk some neck already. you are on this guy nuts!- In many sports fans' minds (can you call them minds?), everything is certain and "I told you so". Going with Kolb was a calculated risk - no guarantees. I would be surprised if the Eagles didn't stick with Kolb through the entire season even if he doesn't do well. It could take that long to determine whether he is the future or a failure. I bet future but would not be shocked if he doesn't cut it.
Give him a chance - I forgot, this is Philly.— RichB - How can I be for KK if Howard Eskin is for him. Is anyone else disturbed by the sideline shots of Andy Reid that have Eskin lurking in the background? Eskin, you give me the creeps.— notch44
- anyone hear djax on firstake this morning. Question: Do you support andy's decision to go back to kolb. Reply: Big chuckle."Reid" between the lines.— sikofit
Reid has to put kolb in better situations & the O.Line needs to block better so Kolb can get the ball to his check down receivers. All he needs to do is get 3 first downs against the jags & he will already so he can improve from game to game. Look for Akers to have a huge game along with the jags DBs.
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Looking forward to seeing a lot of the "Wildcat" offense on Sunday . . .— Leegles
Kevin should sit out two more games at least, until he wanders off Concussion Boulevard and can think clearly. Reid seems determined to kill off Kolb's career before it gets started. But that's what you get with Andy "O-line Genius" Reid. In the meantime, I'm praying for a miracle that KK doesn't his noggin scrambled next Sunday.- If Maurice Jones-Drew Has the type of game Best did...It wont even be close! I predict KK will go 13 for 28 no TD and 1 INT..Vick will loook ok but .....Then comes the showdown...wit D NABB!!! WOW IS THE DEFENSE REALLY GIVING UP 29.5 POINT A GAME.....LOL— riza1976
