Eagles To Franchise Vick, Try To Trade Kolb

by Ed Valentine on Jan 31, 2011 3:01 PM EST in New York Giants News

Anyone really surprised by the news that the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles will reportedly use the franchise tag on quarterback Michael Vick and try to trade his backup, Kevin Kolb?

Vick could be a free agent if the Eagles don't franchise him, and how could they let him get away after he just put together a Pro Bowl season and took the Eagles to the playoffs.

Vick would earn in the neighborhood of $20 million if he played 2011 under the franchise tag. Amazing that a guy slated to make $20 million doesn't sound thrilled about it.

"You know what? It is what it is," Vick told The Inquirer Sunday after the NFC's lopsided win in the Pro Bowl. "It's great to know they did want to have me around for another year. I'm going to make the most of it, and I'm going to do everything that I'm asked to do, continue to put myself in the position to excel, and help this team win. That's the most important thing - have a better year this year coming up than last year."

Any thoughts on likely landing spots for Kolb? Do you guys see him as a career backup, or is he a legitimate No. 1 quarterback if he lands in the right place?

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Kolb

i would love to see him in a Carolina Panthers uniform

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by young.pr0ph3t on Jan 31, 2011 3:26 PM EST reply actions

I think Klob is the next AJ Feeley.

He looked good with the Eagles cuz he’s a good fit there, but how many teams run the Eagles system? If there are any, how many of them have a bunch of speedy little midgets that can run crossing routes so Klob can just Jamie Moyer it out there and they catch it and go wild?

Sad to say there’s a lot of dumb organizations. Also this year’s QB class kinda stinks, so someone will try and get him. Probably for a 2012 first round pick or something like that.

Klob should get nothing more than what the Redskins got for Jason Campbell (4th rounder). I know an Egg fan or two will come on and try and sell us on the cute little offensive player of the week award Klob got twice..but no one cares. Ryan Fitzpatrick was good for 2 weeks in a row, big deal.

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by Rorschach44 on Jan 31, 2011 3:46 PM EST reply actions

This could really be accurate

I think Klob is the next AJ Feeley. He looked good with the Eagles cuz he’s a good fit there, but how many teams run the Eagles system?

As an Eagles fan, I’m pretty high on Kolb, but the jury is clearly still out on him.

I think you probably hit the nail on the head here. He’s gonna have value for and will succeed with some teams, and he won’t have value for, and wouldn’t do good in other systems

"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)

by jalarsen1 on Feb 1, 2011 8:48 AM EST up reply actions

No linky love, Ed? Come on man, haha.

by JimmyK on Jan 31, 2011 3:50 PM EST reply actions

kolb will be a starter

Where? Who knows. He maybe an avg player but there r some teams out there that would love to have an avg qb that hasn’t peaked yet. I don’t see him getting top dollar but someone will take him.

by hit_hard on Jan 31, 2011 3:54 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I'll say the same thing about him that I said about Palmer last week

He’s better than a lot of QBs out there. He may not be a superstar, but he can start for a lot of teams and be an upgrade over what they have now. It’s just a question of what the Eagles want in return. I can’t see anyone giving up a 1st or 2nd round pick for him.

by long time listener on Jan 31, 2011 3:56 PM EST reply actions

I think he's worth at least a 2nd to the Eagles

if no one offers that, the Eagles keep him and let him go the next year…

"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)

by jalarsen1 on Feb 1, 2011 8:49 AM EST up reply actions

So they'd rather not get what he's worth

and wait and get nothing for him?

I’d say Klob’s worth a 3rd rounder this year and a conditional pick next year (I’d say a 2nd based on performances). So a backup QB is worth not getting that? Granted with Vick there you’ll probably need a solid backup, but you can always sign one.

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by Rorschach44 on Feb 1, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions

I'm not sure how I want it to look

I generally trust our FO…so yeah, I understand the loss of not pulling the trigger on something now and then losing him next year for nothing, but I don’t know what’s worth it…

in reality, this could go several ways that I’d be fine with…I’d be fine even with tagging Vick, and then trading him for a first since I think Kolb is a fine QB and probably has more years in him than Vick…

but we’ll see.

"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)

by jalarsen1 on Feb 1, 2011 12:52 PM EST up reply actions

Kolb to the 49ers !!!!

that is all

by NYGFAN328 on Jan 31, 2011 4:00 PM EST reply actions

agree

IMO the best fit for him..they still have that spread offense out there…so he’ll fit right in..
starter? backup?
I think he’s an avg. starter for a team that likes to spread their offense out… other than that he would be a legit backup

Fire Quin Movement!!

by 27Tango on Jan 31, 2011 11:37 PM EST up reply actions

I'd say

traded to ARI, MINN or SF

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by The Always Well Dressed... on Jan 31, 2011 4:03 PM EST reply actions

exactly what I was thinking

Id be suprised if the raiders didnt throw their hat in there too. I am sure Tenn will need a QB here too.

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by TheWenz on Jan 31, 2011 4:58 PM EST up reply actions

Cardinals or Vikings

I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t end on one of those two teams. Especially the Vikings which run a west coast type offense.

by John W on Jan 31, 2011 4:06 PM EST reply actions

its almost

the exact same system (unless they make major changes) so he would immediately be better than what they have.

by ryanwk628 on Jan 31, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions

dolphins?

by Ahmad Bradshaw on Jan 31, 2011 4:17 PM EST reply actions

Hmm.. backup that could start traded because the tema has Vick

Sounds awefully Schaubesque to me.

by bigblue777 on Jan 31, 2011 4:23 PM EST reply actions

I actually think

he’ll stay with the Eagles another year. The Eagles have to see if Vick can last a whole season any time and whether he was a one season fluke or not.

I’m probably wrong, but hey.

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by Willgfass on Jan 31, 2011 4:30 PM EST reply actions

good vick is already 30 and he takes way too many hits…id rather deal with vick for 3 more years than kolb for 12 more

fire quinn/ free plax/get nnamdi

by espnsucks on Jan 31, 2011 4:57 PM EST reply actions

Klob is 27

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by Rorschach44 on Jan 31, 2011 5:13 PM EST up reply actions

my bad ...

thought he was like 24

fire quinn/ free plax/get nnamdi

by espnsucks on Jan 31, 2011 6:48 PM EST up reply actions

But Wait

Kevin Kolb is ~~so slow~~, accurate, and a ~~not fast~~ reliable QB. Why would they trade him

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by sejo28 on Jan 31, 2011 4:58 PM EST reply actions

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by Gelatin on Jan 31, 2011 8:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Kolb is good enough to start on a number of teams.

I find it hard to believe that the Eagles would consider commiting to Vick without a viable backup. I think Vick has less than 50% chance of playing the whole season wothout serious injury.

by giant fan since 57 on Jan 31, 2011 5:01 PM EST reply actions

as a Giants fan

I wouldn’t mind at all…

at all.

Fire Quin Movement!!

by 27Tango on Jan 31, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions

VIck

hasn’t played a full season in his whole career. That’s why I think the Eagles don’t trade Kolb unless they get really good value. Our system is hard for a QB to learn, and we’ll definitely need a backup that can play a few games next year

"EFF YOU, WE'RE WINNING ANYWAY!!!!!!" (Bye, Dawk)

by jalarsen1 on Feb 1, 2011 8:51 AM EST up reply actions

Kolb to Titans for VY...

it’s gonna happen

sigh...

by nywins42 on Jan 31, 2011 5:23 PM EST reply actions

I just saw your response...after I just added a comment saying the same thing!

by 62Met on Jan 31, 2011 8:44 PM EST up reply actions

Cardinals

way better option that Skelton/Andersen

mmmmm.... delicious

by Cup Noodles on Jan 31, 2011 5:46 PM EST reply actions

Kolb had a couple of good games and a couple of bad ones..

Too early to tell, but the Titans and the Dolphins will be looking..

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Bring Frank back..or you all can line up and "Kiss my Ass"..This is bullshit..

by Bobbiblue on Jan 31, 2011 5:54 PM EST reply actions

I heard Bomar will be the starting QB for the Titans and Dolphins next season...

I believe it

sigh...

by nywins42 on Jan 31, 2011 6:31 PM EST up reply actions

Vick

is not happy about the tag because he wanted a long term deal. He has so many people he owes money to as part of his bankruptcy. Until he pays them back, his expenses are managed and he has to live like an average joe

by ryanwk628 on Jan 31, 2011 6:12 PM EST reply actions

right...and average joe who happens to be the best athlete that has every played any sport...anywhere...anytime...

NOT…

Yes, I said it…NOT…I can’t remember if that was popular in the late 80s or early 90s. Either way…it’s lame now.

sigh...

by nywins42 on Jan 31, 2011 6:30 PM EST up reply actions

Two words: M J

"Just when I thought you could'nt be any dumber, you go and do this... AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!!

by tommy d. on Jan 31, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions

The plan seems more so to franchise him to make sure he's an eagle

then to negotiate with him on a long term deal

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by Rorschach44 on Jan 31, 2011 6:32 PM EST up reply actions

Totally disagree. With the tag, he’ll clear $20 million in one season. No way the Eagles want to pay that. They’ll look to get a longterm deal done, but at the same time, they’d be crazy not to tag him and give the rest of the NFL a shot at him.

by JimmyK on Jan 31, 2011 6:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

right....

as much as I smash Vick he fits the Eagles perfectly and I’m not sure the organization would be able to survive in Philly if they let him leave.

sigh...

by nywins42 on Jan 31, 2011 6:39 PM EST up reply actions

I'm happy about this

As a Giants fan, I like this move. Yes, I’ll have nightmares about Michael Vick running wild those final 8 minutes for the rest of my life, but I think this is a bad move by the Eagles. Aside from those 8 minutes, Vick’s effectiveness (not to mention health) declined the 2nd half of the season. I suppose I’d be happier if the Eagles signed him to an expensive long-term contract than what looks like a 1-year deal as the franchisee.

by hankwebb on Jan 31, 2011 6:51 PM EST reply actions