From the time he was booed at the NFL Draft, and his subsequent reaction, Eagles fans always questioned whether or not McNabb was made for this town. Was he tough enough to sustain the criticism that goes with being the starting quarterback in a town starving for its first Super Bowl championship, and first NFL [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Kevin Kolb'
Kolb tops NFL.com list of players on the hot seat this season
June 30th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles
By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
It didn’t take long for Kevin Kolb to jump into the hot seat previously occupied by No. 5. For a decade, Eagles fans scrutinized Donovan McNabb’s every move. It wasn’t anything personal; that’s just the life of an NFL quarterback.
As the QB goes, the team goes. The same fate awaits Kevin [...]
Jeff Garcia right guy for Eagles?
April 11th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles
By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor
Rumors have been running around the Internet the last couple of days concerning a possible reunion between Jeff Garcia and the Eagles. According to Les Bowen of the Daily News, Garcia would only return if Michael Vick is moved so that the Birds could draft another signal caller in the later rounds [...]
Tags:Donovan McNabb·Jeff Garcia·Kevin Kolb·Michael Vick·Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb trade ends best decade in Eagles football
April 4th, 2010 · 2 Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles
The window just got slammed shut.
For years, we’ve been hearing about how the Eagles window of opportunity was getting smaller. It goes back to when Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor were sent packing to make room for unproven corners Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown.
After years of retooling, the window is shut on the best era [...]
Kolb staying, McNabb going?
February 13th, 2010 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles
We’re planning to take a look at the quarterback situation later this weekend on DailyPhiladelphian.com, but we have to address the rumors that the Eagles have offered a contract extension to Kevin Kolb.
Gary Cobb reported yesterday on GCobb.com that negotiations were ongoing. The Eagles, meanwhile, have disputed that report. Which side should the fan base [...]
Young bucks step up in 34-14 win
September 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Eagles
If injuries and age force the Eagles to truly rebuild their offense in the near future, they have a trio that can answer the call.
No McNabb. No Westbrook. No problem, for today.
Third year quarterback Kevin Kolb, second year wideout DeSean Jackson and rookie tailback Shady McCoy propelled the Eagles to a 34-14 win over the [...]
Tags:DeSean jackson·Kevin Kolb·Philadelphia Eagles·Shady McCoy
Kolb earned another start
September 21st, 2009 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles
Early in the second half during Sunday’s 48-22 thumping, boos cascaded down from the upper bowl of Lincoln Financial Field.
Surprisingly, Kevin Kolb was not the main target. Even more surprising? Chants for Jeff Garcia didn’t overtake the stadium at any point on Sunday. That’s how well Kolb played.
Making his first career start, the third year [...]
Tags:Andy Reid·Donovan McNabb·Jeff Garcia·Kevin Kolb·Michael Vick·Philadelphia Eagles·quarterback
Saints smack Eagles, 48-22
September 21st, 2009 · No Comments · NFL, Philadelphia Eagles
For a half, you thought the Eagles would have a chance to pull out a win even without Donovan McRib.
Then, two costly turnovers by Hobbs and Kolb made Eagles fans want to sob.
Ellis Hobbs started the second half by fumbling the opening kickoff, and the Saints then marched into the end zone to take a [...]
Tags:Brent Celek·DeSean jackson·Drew Brees·Kevin Kolb·New Orleans Saints·Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb's ribs impact roster
September 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Eagles
Comcast SportsNet’s Derrick Gunn has just reported that Donovan McNabb has cracked ribs and will be out 2-4 weeks at a minimum. The offense looked weak today, and going the next few games with Kevin Kolb could set this team up for a freefall.
In fact, the Eagles only have one quarterback left right now. Michael [...]
Tags:AJ Feeley·Donovan McNabb·Kevin Kolb·Michael Vick·Philadelphia Eagles
Vick is Koy Detmer 2.0
September 6th, 2009 · No Comments · Sports
A few short weeks ago, Kevin Kolb was prepping for his second season as the Eagles unquestioned backup quarterback. Then, he injured his knee and the team signed a guy named Vick.
Suddenly, questions about his place on the team arose. Was he still The Man should anything happen to Donovan NcNabb? Or would he play [...]
Tags:Andy Reid·Donovan McNabb·Kevin Kolb·Koy Detmer·Michael Vick·Philadelphia Eagles
