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 . . .
lonewolf 10: There is a shelf life on your comments. '(T)ea and flatbread' had expired prior to its last use a couple days ago. Wolf, stay out!
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McNabb will have the same numbers as Jason Campbell. Big strong armed qbs that cant read defenses, rely on the long ball and hold the ball too long. McNabb will take ill advised sacks, throw inaccurately on first and third downs. He wont turn it over, but wont light it up... an 82 qb rating.. same as Campbell. The Oline will be blamed for the pressure and the wr for not getting separation... KOLB could be Hoying 2.0... who knows, but McNabb has the same skill set without his legs that Campbell has.— 1st and goal- Wolf! Always enjoy your posts; you crack me up, I love your attitude towards Kolb, I too like the attitude he has and the leadership he seems to exude, I hope he can stay healthy with that line this year and give us Eagle fans hope for the next 10 years. I am super concerned about the defense and the o-line, even though he hasn't played much, I am not worried about Kolb, I think he will be fine.— cgrant
- LoneWolf, you can now put your sheet and hood away and take down your burning cross. Real All american,translation white guy. Your guy Kolb won't last 8 games into the season.— oldeaglesfan
a change at starting qb from a pro bowler to an unknown on perennial playoff team is a top 20 story in the nfl. Ya think. I would say it is top 5 across the country. I live in Iowa and the talk about it on local sports radio. The only story close to this is what will Bradford do in St Louis. Favre isn't a story cause we know how that book will end this season.— willbert31- McNabb is going to have to run for his life this year, that OL in WASH is 1 gigantic question mark. As for our QB, I think he will be far more impressive than most here are forecasting. He really couldn't ask for a better situation to walk into. Our OL could make it a lot harder for him if they do not gel and perform MUCH BETTER than last year, but I think they will also be more impressive than most here are forecasting, even Stacy Andrews.— The Reddgie
- Agrodave: McNabb never won a SuperBowl so what? Does that mean he didn't hate to lose. Its sounds to me like you're saying he like to lose. OOOOOK...Anyway, here's a list of quarterback that haven't won SuperBowl and you tell me if they should have been run out of town the way Philly ran McNabb out: Current: Phllip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers, Matt Schaub, Tony Romo, Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan Retired: Warren Moon, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Fran Tarkenton, Dan Fouts, Boomer Esiason, Dave Krieg, Ken Anderson, Jim Everett, John Hadl, George Blanda, Sonny Jurgenson,— sedale
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top 20 stories out of 32 teams. whoa. kinda like the way the nhl playoffs used to be. everybody got in except the very last place teams.— Evilvet- All of the facts will come to light by game 16. Until then it's all a bunch of bunk. Ya'll can make all of the prediction on either side of the fence....but only time will tell and nobody on this blog, including the "experts" (that propably never played the game)will get it right....there is going to be a lucky guess...and that's all it will be. One thing rings true though all of this...THE COWGIRLS SUCK!— bonnerlou
- Hey Lonewolf 10....you'd be more believable as 'lonewolf' if your last line was typed like this: "kevin kolb,,,,,my man,,,,,wolf out!— reils
- oldeaglesfan--despite your name, you haven't been around this board long, have you? lonewolf 10 is poking fun at the original lonewolf...the sarcasm is OBVIOUS...in fact, it's pretty apparent that lonewolf 10 is a McNabb LOVER that is using sarcasm well--and fooling some. "11-20 pro bowlers"...."04-04-10 t-shirts"....you couldn't sniff out the sarcasm? Wow.— reils
- Hey sedale...just because you voted for OBAMA dont take it out on my EAGLES— joebill
- Just don't put him on the cover!!!— sawgrass
