What About Kolb?

Disclaimer: What you are about to read deals with issues involving trades, injuries, and contract situations. The writer of this post, awd777, does not necessarily endorse nor oppose any transactions discussed in the following paragraphs. This is simply for hypothetical purposes created to spark up some interesting discussion. Therefore, any comments beginning with combative phrases such as "o bs" or "awd77, ur a idiot" are not necessary. Enjoy. 

In light of recent injuries, specifically the ACL tear of promising rookie Cornelius Ingram, fanposts have been popping up that discuss trading players to bolster the Eagles' wounded tight end group. Tight ends like Vernon Davis and Tony Scheffler have been primary focus points in many of these discussions. However, the most interesting player that a few BGN members have brought up is not who the Eagles would trade for, but who the Eagles would trade. That player is backup quarterback, Kevin Kolb.

I found this very intriguing. The possibility of the Eagles trading away their 2007 second round draft pick would be very slim... but what if someone gave the Eagles an offer they couldn't refuse? The reality is that Donovan McNabb just signed a contract that ends the same time as Kolb's contract, and who is to say that Kolb will want to stick with the team that may never give him a chance to start at the quarterback position? So, several theoretical questions come to mind that warrant some friendly discussion...

Question 1: What NFL teams would Kolb start for?

The Eagles are very fortunate to have a top quarterback handling the offense on a yearly basis. However, not all teams are so fortunate. For example, the San Fransisco 49ers have never had a consistent quarterback since Jeff Garcia left to play for 14 other teams. Right now, the quarterback battle is between Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Also, the Vikings tried and failed in acquiring NFL legend and pain in the neck, Brett Favre. So now, the Vikings are stuck with Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels fighting over the starting QB job (much to the chagrin of their teammates). Could Kolb start for these teams?

Question 2: What would it take for the Eagles to trade Kolb?

Simple answer: a lot. Remember, Kolb was drafted in the second round two years ago, but is he worth a second round draft pick? Is he worth a fifth round draft pick? Reid is the type of coach who would say that Kolb is very valuable to the team, but in the same breath would say that Reggie Brown is a starting caliber wide receiver. Hmmm. As I said before, the price would have to be right to deal away Kolb... but what would that price be?

Question 3: Will Kolb be in an Eagles uniform two years from now?

Two years is a long way away, but this is a legitimate question. The NFL is a crazy business and nobody knows what could happen with a team. Heck, i heard ESPN (aka, the great satan of sports media) discuss Philadelphia as a possible landing spot for Michael Vick. Our resident Mr. Opposite would love that. Not even a year ago, there was so much talk about trading our starting quarterback to a team who really needs a QB. Why not talk about trading our backup? It's a possibility.

So, think about it and discuss. For all we know, we could be trading Kolb away tomorrow for a stud TE, sign Vick as our third string QB, and be on our way to a 13-3 season... or maybe not. Crazier things have happened in the NFL.