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Worried if Kolb doesn't pan out? This is why I'm not.

First off, I'd like to start by stating that Kolb should still be the starter for at least the next couple games. He has earned the chance to prove himself. However, that's as far my patience will run. This team is built to win now. It is not logical to throw in the towel and draft a quarterback in the 1st round next year and wait another 2-3 years until he's ready. People need to remember, Kolb is not a rookie. He has been in the NFL and the system for three years and comparisons to current top quarterbacks that had a rough rookie year shouldn't be made. So far(including the pre-season), he has looked less than stellar to say the least.

Staring down his primary receiver, poor vision, poor decision making, inability to read defenses, standing there and taking sacks, inaccurate, you name it. Again it's a very small sample size, he should and will get his chance to turn it around. IF he doesn't.....IF he doesn't....I believe that we can win the Superbowl with Michael Vick(this is with the belief that he will get extended) and here are my reasons why.

Stats in Six Quarters of Play

37/58 - 63.8 pct - 459 yards - 7.9 avg - 3 TD - 0 INT - 105.5 QB rating - 18 rushing attempts - 140 yards - 7.8 avg

Say what you will about the Packers not game planning for him or the Lions defense being horrible. His play has been incredible. The Packers are a Superbowl contender and the Vick led Eagles nearly made the comeback. Those stats don't even tell the full story. How many times did we see him elude from pressure and making a play due to poor pass protection? With improved pass blocking, he will be even better.

He is also one of the main reasons for McCoy having such a great game yesterday. With Vick at quarterback, defensive ends and linebackers pay extra attention to sealing off the outside just in case Vick gets out of the pocket and rushes. Hence, why we have been so successful running up the middle. ALL four of McCoy's rushing touchdowns came on runs up the middle.


2010 Philadelphia Eagles vs 2004 Atlanta Falcons

Take a look at the roster of the 2004 NFC Championship runner-up Atlanta Falcons team. Tell me the Eagles roster right now is not better than that. That Falcons team was 20th in total offense and 14th in total defense that year, yet they made it to the NFC Championship game and lost to arguably the greatest Eagles team in history. They reached that far primarily for one reason and that's Michael Vick.

I have never been a big believer of Vick's abilities as a quarterback. You could see that by reading this post I created, ironically right before he was signed by the Eagles. However, my beliefs have changed. Vick has shown he still has that ability and is now on an undoubtedly better Eagles team, not to mention, better coaches. If he can take that Falcons team to an NFC Championship game and if guys like Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson can win Superbowls, who's to say Vick can't with this highly talented Eagles team?

An Interesting Nugget the Announcers Mentioned During the Game Yesterday

Gunther Cunningham is the current Lions defensive coordinator. During his time with the Chiefs, he was considered one of the best defensive coordinators in the NFL. In the 2004 regular season, Vick and the Falcons faced his Chiefs. They blitzed the living hell out of the Falcons and dominated them in a 56-10 rout. In other words, he knew how to stop Vick. That same coordinator along with Jim Schwartz couldn't stop the 2010 Vick led Eagles.

Young and Improving Eagles Team

The average age of this team(besides specialists) is 25.5 years. It's fair to say this team is improving every game they play. Our 2010 draft picks will make significant strides next year, upcoming additions through free agency and the draft will make the Eagles Superbowl contenders in the next 1-2 years. Vick still has 27-yr old legs and an absolute cannon for an arm. He will be the same for a good 4 more years. I personally believe this team is just one good SAM backer(Akeem Jordan is not getting it done), one good offensive linemen and maybe a cornerback away from contending.

In Conclusion

Kolb could absolutely light it up next week and we will forget all this Vick talk. Hell, I'm absolutely fine with that. I, along with all you, want what's best for the Eagles. I just want to put it out there that it won't be the end of the world if Kevin Kolb is not the answer. I have noticed quite a few posters saying we should just get a high 1st rounder and draft a quarterback next year. THAT, I am not fine with.