The Linc - Is Kolb More Likely To Stay?

Assessing the last five linebacker draft classes
As third-round pick Stewart Bradley has shown, starting linebackers can be found after the first two rounds of the NFL draft. By Jared Sherman

How decision on quarterback Kolb could impact Reid's future with Eagles | Philadelphia Daily News | 02/22/2011
There is no question that Kevin Kolb is of maximum value to the Eagles, as an asset to be traded, right now. But with the NFL's uncertain labor landscape, Kolb will probably stay in Philadelphia.

What's a franchise tag worth for Vick? - NFC East Blog - ESPN
Very simple. Under the franchise tag, a player gets 120 percent of his previous season cap number or the average of the top-five cap numbers from the previous year, whichever is greater. Manning had a cap number in the $19 million range. The 120 percent increase took him to $23 million. Vick got the top-five average, which was $16 million.

Negotiating an N.F.L. Contract in the Social Media Age - NYTimes.com
Dozens of players and agents have taken to Twitter during the N.F.L.’s labor strife, giving fans an unvarnished view of their thoughts.

The Philadelphia Eagles Want What For Kevin Kolb? - Daily Norseman
Vikings fans evidently fail to understand the art of negotiation.