Kevin Kolb: "I Want To Be Starting Next Year"

by JasonB on Apr 20, 2011 2:00 PM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

"I want to be starting somewhere next year. I really want to be," Kolb says. "I'm in my fifth year now, so it's time to prove myself as a starter." (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kevin Kolb has made no secret of his desire to start somewhere next season, whether it's with the Eagles or elsewhere. And the good news is that he appears to be a desirable commodity around the NFL. There's been multiple reports of teams having interesting in him and the Eagles appear willing to deal... But the bad news is, whether he wants to move, the team wants to move him or another team wants him, he's not going anywhere. As long as the NFL labor dispute drags on, player movement is not allowed.

In any other year, there's very little doubt that Kolb would be in his final week or two as an Eagle, if he hadn't been traded already. Speaking to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Kolb said that thinks it's time for him to get a shot to start.

"I want to be starting somewhere next year. I really want to be," Kolb says. "I'm in my fifth year now, so it's time to prove myself as a starter. Andy and I have a great relationship. It's always, 'You tell your side, and I'll tell mine, and hopefully we can make this thing work.' That's usually what happens. I know he'll do the right thing here."

But as the labor dispute drags on, the chances of him starting somewhere next year grow smaller. The Eagles desire to trade him will no doubt lessen when this year's draft passes and the best they can get for him is 2012 draft picks. As for other teams, their interest in paying a big price to make him their starting QB next season is going to wane as each day of valuable playbook study, offense install and potential practice is wasted away as the NFL and NFLPA squabble in court. With this possibility in mind, Kolb says he's prepared to come back to the Eagles as a backup if that's what has to happen.

"I'll go to work as a backup if that happens," Kolb concedes. "That'll be my job. That's a possibility. I hope it doesn't happen."

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Poor Kolb

I really feel for this guy. He’s been so patient and has had such a great attitude even with getting thrown under the bus a few times (i.e. the Ravens game).

Now he actually has a chance to be traded and become a starter, but the CBA screws him over. It just seems like a case of terrible timing where nothing works out for someone. I really hope he finds a place and becomes a franchise QB. He just better not be too good

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by David_K on Apr 20, 2011 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

He’s been a trooper, that’s for sure.

AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a fucking clock.

by KByars on Apr 20, 2011 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

If they dont trade him

I would put money on him holding out.

by Easedel on Apr 20, 2011 2:26 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll take that bet. I would seriously doubt he’ll hold out. He seems like he’s a team player, and wouldn’t be ‘that guy’ if he dosen’t get his wish to start.

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by SGTSteve on Apr 20, 2011 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

What does holding out get him? The Eagles are already trying to get rid of him, if it doesnt happen, it will be because no other team was actually interested. If he holds out, he stands to lose this years salary and gain nothing. He might as well just show up, collect his paycheck and move on next year.

by philiafan14364 on Apr 20, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

No way he holds out. He’s sat for 5 years already, has been pushed around a little, and has been nothing but a good leader and teammate. He’s not gonna hurt his bottom line by adding “possible diva” to his resume.

I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.

by corn on the kolb on Apr 20, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions

nothing diva about it

the guy was drafted to be the heir to mcnabb, sat around for 5 years and watched someone else take over that spot. id be pissed if anything.

by Easedel on Apr 20, 2011 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Thats why you aren't a NFL quarterback.

And I’m glad. Kolb might be annoyed, but he isn’t getting all pissy because 1) he’s mature enough to understand how the NFL, as a business, works and 2) He’s not a little whiny bitch who thinks he’s better than everyone like a lot of players in this league.

So yes, it is very diva.

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by David_K on Apr 20, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Holding out doesn’t really do him any good. Guys that hold out successfully are usually players that know their team will suffer without them, and usually do so because they want mor money, not because they want to be traded. With Kolb, he’s already a backup anyway, so it’s not like the Eagles are going to be in a panic to get him into camp. There’s no way he holds out.

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by JimmyK on Apr 20, 2011 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions

What purpose would holding out get him?

Both he and the Eagles have an interest in dealing him, so there would be no reason to hold for a trade since it’s obvious that’s not an issue. And he obviously wouldn’t hold out for a new contract. There is just no reason he would hold out.

by NOLACuse on Apr 20, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Holding out for what?

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by JasonB on Apr 20, 2011 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Doesn’t he also risk his free agency by holding out? He’s a backup QB, he can’t hold out, he’s on the bench regardless. And if Vick were to get injured, he would hold out and pass up a starting position with the Eagles because … ?

by cin7 on Apr 20, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

2012 picks should be significantly higher in value than 2011. Expecting at least a 1st and 3rd. If that first ends up being a top 10 pick, we will have a good shot at Luck, Barkley, and Jones. I really hope Andy does not draft a QB high this year because next year’s class is stacked.

by Route36 on Apr 20, 2011 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

I'm still upset Reid went with Vick this past season.

Ok, sorta. Not really. Yes I am. I’m not sure.

Nothing against Vick, but I honestly believe that if Kevin had the job for the year that we would have done no worse. If he was given the promised start against Jacksonville, which we would have won whether he played well or not, then he would have had a game under his belt for the Skins, which we barely lost to. We know how he did against Atlanta and Tennessee and I think with him under center the rest of the season we still would have made it into the first round of the playoffs. But, while Vick was getting worse as the year went on, Kolb might have kept improving. . .

Ok, let me have it. In the end, I don’t think there was a wrong decision for Reid. It would have been the ‘right’ decision to stick with Kolb and it was the ‘right’ decision to go with Vick.

Its kind of like trying to choose a DQ blizzard. Mint oreo and Reeses PB cups are equally good decisions. = )

by Chris33hos on Apr 20, 2011 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

Vick was the runner up for the MVP… How could we ever have expected Kolb to be anything close to that?

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by JasonB on Apr 20, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

did you see Kolb against the Falcons?

Ugh, arguing with JasonB. Why even bother? I lose.

Maybe not MVP consideration but maybe among the better QBs by years end.

by Chris33hos on Apr 20, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

"done no worse" with kolb?

We would have lost to the Giants (among others) and not even made the playoffs.

by cin7 on Apr 20, 2011 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions

since we're conjecturing. . .

We lose to the Giants, we beat the Skins, we beat the Vikings. 1 better.

I think we would have been in the playoffs with either guy. I really truly believe that.

And since I’ve already put myself out there. . .

Now, instead of having an aging QB who we hope can find the magic again, we would have an up and coming QB who we could lock in for many many years.

by Chris33hos on Apr 20, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh, another Kolb debate...

Kolb did play for 3/4 of the Redskins game and scored 1 FG and 1 TD, are you suggesting if he had played 4 quarters we would have won? I don’t buy that, sorry. Besides, that game is 100% on our defense giving up 14 points in the 1st quarter – I don’t think Kolb at QB for Q1 changes the outcome of that game.

I just don’t see the comparison of Captain Checkdown to Vick. I don’t think Kolb has the arm for our offense or the legs for our OL problems. We could build our team around him? Maybe. But could he have taken the Eagles to the playoffs last season? I still say not.

Since you want to throw yourself out there, I’ll do the same – Kolb’s a bad fit for our team. I see him doing much better in a traditional west coast offense. Djax’s whole playstyle is a waste with Kolb’s arm.

Kolb’s best win in 2010 was probably vs. the Falcons:
REC YDS TD LG
Maclin 7 159 2 83
Avant 5 62 0 21
Celek 4 46 0 24
McCoy 4 21 0 13
Jackson 1 34 1 34

See anything that stands out there?

Vs. the 49ers 2010:
REC YDS TD LG
Maclin 6 95 0 41
McCoy 5 46 0 17
Celek 3 47 1 32
Jackson 2 24 0 20

by cin7 on Apr 20, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions

If you would have read the whole thread. . .

I said Kolb would have started the previous week against the Jaguars. I think having that game under his belt would’ve been enough to give the Eagles a W. Even with the Eagles’ QBs’ (Vick and Kolb) subpar performances in the Skins game, they were still so close to winning.

by Chris33hos on Apr 20, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair...

In ‘09, DeSean had 101 and 149 yards in Kolb’s two starts that season.

Now, I don’t see why anyone should be mad at Reid’s decision right now. Vick is getting older – meh. Considering Reid’s record with quarterbacks, there is nothing wrong with drafting and grooming Vick’s successor next offseason (not this draft – this QB class sucks) and continue starting Vick.

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by Imp on Apr 20, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions