If you listen to anyone who knows and follows the Eagles, they will tell you how much they love Kevin Kolb. They love Kolb even more than they loved Donovan McNabb when he was just coming into the league.
But what does the Eagles' love for Kolb mean for McNabb?
Well, my inside connections have told me that the Eagles were actually planning to let go of Donovan this past offseason. They did not do so because things look like the team could go somewhere this season. So they held onto Donovan, not quite ready to move on.
The same source says that it is almost certain inside the organization that this is Donovan McNabb's last year with the Eagles since they decided not to let him go this offseason.
So you could say this is their last chance to bring something big home for the next few years until Kolb develops.
But let me go further into the love the Eagles have for Kevin Kolb.
I'll start off with this: the Eagles think of Kolb so highly that they look at him like Joe Montana. Of course they don't think he will be Montana, but they think he has so much potential that he compares to Montana and others.
They love the poise he has shown. They love his football knowledge even more. He has already shown how much he truly knows about the quarterback position and the game of football. He has also shown off his great arm strength.
Finally, the Eagles love the fact that in all the action he has been in in practice and the preseason, his receivers have not been dropping his passes. They say he throws very "catchable" balls.
So does all of this really spell the end for Donovan? I say yes.
The Eagles were supposedly done with Donovan last year, but changed their minds for this season because things look promising. But I do think the Eagles are done with McNabb after this season.
I say that because of the inside source I have, and because of all the rave for Kevin Kolb from the Eagles.
It is truly time to move on, and after this season Donovan may not be the only one to go. It's also almost certain that Brian Dawkins will not be with the team, either due to retirement or a lost roster spot. And the same will go for Jon Runyan, and maybe Tra Thomas.
Also, Brian Westbrook will not be able to continue what he is doing for much longer, so you will need another running back very soon. And while most of the defense is young, the safety position will be a big need this offseason, along with offensive-line and especially the wide receiver position.
That's why I think you will see at least three offensive lineman drafted by the Eagles this year, and at least one safety taken. You will also see a few wide receivers taken, and maybe a running back (but I think they will wait one more year to draft that running back).
It looks like this is the Eagles' last year before their rebuilding begins.
If all this happens, will it take long for this team to get back to form? I say no.
If Kolb can play like the Eagles think he will, and if they draft the right running back, offensive lineman, wide receivers, and safeties over the next few years to fill the shoes of those leaving, they will be a very good team within two years of the rebuilding year.
So Eagles fans, let's try and cherish this year as much as we can, as it may be our last year with a good team for a few years.
8 comments Last one added 10 months ago — Leave a Comment
Sean Crowe 10 months ago
Kolb is great if you only want to throw the ball 5 - 10 yards down the field. He has absolutely no vertical passing talent. He was good in college, but he didn't exactly play in an NFL system. He's a classic "great looking bust" type quarterback.
I'm not a big McNabb guy, but the GM who replaces him with Kolb should be fired and banned from running future NFL teams.
Put it this way, if Kevin Kolb is the answer, they should fire the guy who's asking the question....
Edit Comment Cancel
Christian Karcole 10 months ago
I agree and disagree. It does seem crazy that Kevin Kolb is going to take McNabb's spot, but they really love the way that Kevin Kolb looks. It's like Rodgers taking over for Favre. Now of course the Packers didn't cut Favre or push him out, but they drafted Rodgers and moved on once they felt it was necessary.
And he really does have a good arm. He's shown that in all the playing time he has gotten in practice and the pre-season.
Edit Comment Cancel
Michoel Botwinick 10 months ago
Wow, interesting! I wonder if you may be right about this being the Eagles' last stand before going down the rebuilding road...
If they do rebuild though, I think DeSean Jackson will be a big part of the future Eagles.
Edit Comment Cancel
Christian Karcole 10 months ago
I would hope so. He seems like a great talent, and he looks like he could shine in the NFL...but of course we are biased Eagles fans, so we need to wait and see what happens.
(BTW, my DeSean Jackson jersey came today! Wahoo, just in time for the opener!)
Edit Comment Cancel
Thomas 10 months ago
hm...interesting. So Philli doesnt like McNabb anymore? too bad for him.
Edit Comment Cancel
Christian Karcole 10 months ago
It's not that they don't like him...they just are in love with Kolb.
Edit Comment Cancel
Jameson Fleming 10 months ago
Inside connections?
The Eagles still love Donovan...Kolb isn't taking over for him next year unless McNabb has another injury filled season. Kolb was awful in training camp and decent in the preseason.
Edit Comment Cancel
Christian Karcole 10 months ago
I know quite a few people inside the organization, and they all say that they love Kolb, and last month there was an article I read which said the same thing the people I know said.
And he didn't play awful. He didn't play exceptional, but he did decent.
Edit Comment Cancel
Leave a Comment
You must register to post a comment.