The Linc - With McNabb gone, what is Vick's role?

by JasonB on Apr 6, 2010 9:33 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

With McNabb gone, what is Vick's role? | National Football Post
Reid will still use Vick, but impact will be minimal.

Paul Domowitch: Kolb is better fit for Eagles' West Coast offense | Philadelphia Daily News | 04/06/2010
Enter Kolb, who is a rhythm passer, who does get the ball out quickly, who is very good at getting the ball to his receivers in stride and taking advantage of their yards-after-the-catch ability.

Sixers reflect on McNabb trade | Philadelphia Daily News | 04/06/2010
Sixers coach Eddie Jordan is excited to see McNabb traded to his hometown Redskins. My guess is that he'll have plenty of free time to watch McNabb next year.

Eagles should get leader of defense Bradley back | National Football Post
While the Philadelphia Eagles plot a course of action with the man at the center of their offense, they’re feeling better all the time about the man at the center of their defense.

Eagles officially reject claim that trade was timed to upstage other events | ProFootballTalk.com
The Eagles have faced an unusual amount of criticism for stealing the thunder of Major League Baseball, NCAA basketball, the Masters, and all of Christianity by trading quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Redskins in the early evening of Easter Sunday.

Eagles are Kolb’s team now | National Football Post
Eagles are Kolb’s team now

Pressure on Kevin Kolb will be immense | National Football Post
Pressure on Kevin Kolb will be immense

Raider's Losing Streak Continues in to Spring | NBC Bay Area
As Oakland Raiders fans coped their Monday blues the morning after losing out on the Donovan McNabb sweepstakes, the first wave of post-trade Internet gossip isn't going to make them feel any better.

Kolb checks in with the Beast - NFC East Blog - ESPN
Eagles starting quarterback Kevin Kolb had a series of interviews set up in Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, but he was gracious enough to place a phone call to the NFC East blog

Schefter: Skins talk extension with McNabb - NFC East Blog - ESPN
The Washington Redskins have begun talking to quarterback Donovan McNabb about a contract extension, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Amaro, Phillies React to McNabb Trade
The players on the Phillies might have a more hard line approach. When trading an elite player like Cliff Lee or Donovan McNabb, the players would rather send that guy to a team where he can’t come back to haunt them. There’s no chance of Lee getting revenge on the Phillies for trading him since Seattle is not on the schedule this season.

Ashley Fox: Kolb to lead Birds' young guns | Philadelphia Inquirer | 04/06/2010
On his first day as the Eagles' starting quarterback, Kolb got to the NovaCare Complex at 8 a.m. He lifted weights for about 45 minutes, and then walked through the locker room. "It's time to go," he said to DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Jason Avant, Celek, and the other pass catchers. "He just grabbed me and was very excited," Jackson said. "There is a lot of good, positive energy going around our team."

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Vick's role? backup and change of pace QB

With McNabb gone, Vick is clearly #2 behind Kolb. The only way he will be starting is if Kolb either stinks horrendously or gets injured. He might get used on a few wildcat plays (although that could easily get predictable, especially if he and Kolb are both in the backfield), or as a sort of misdirection player (might get a series to shake up the opposing defense a bit, especially if Kolb hasn’t done well in the specific game).

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by Rabbit T on Apr 6, 2010 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

Right.

Same as it was at the end of the year. And if they trade him this year, i’d be shocked silly.

by IggleGreen on Apr 6, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Veteran QB

Eagles bring back Rodney Peete for veteran role

by armyeaglesfan on Apr 6, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

If and only if they both draft a project/third string QB AND sign someone with experience is in this system (Garcia, or Feeley if he unexpectedly becomes available…I can’t think of anyone else that’s a likely target)

And some QB gets hurt in training camp and they think they can get a good deal for Vick, I think they would trade him.

I think he will finish the year with the Eagles, but I think if they have a chance to move him for value in the retooling effort, they will.

by BrianS on Apr 6, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

I know it's early and meaningless

But I like the cut of this kid’s jib (however the hell that phrase originated). And I’m happy all the young guns don’t seem too upset that McNabb is gone. That makes me a little more comforted.

P.S. Nice burn on Eddie Jordan.

by ajay on Apr 6, 2010 11:10 AM EDT reply actions