Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagle

[Susquehanna Birder]

I like the pick. I was a bit surprised, but given the situation, and knowing that Reid likes to draft for longer term needs, it seems like a good choice.

[SD_Eagle5]

Not only did we reach with this pick, we reached for a position we had no need for. If the goal is to win the Superbowl, what sense does this pick make? None.

farging retards, I hope Andy burns in Mormon hell whatever that is.

[Father Demon]

Going to a Methodist church?

[SunMo]

farging retards, I hope Andy burns in Mormon hell whatever that is.

either Vegas or South Beach, i'm thinking

[QB Eagles]

I'm not too bummed out over it. Half the time the Eagles' first pick turns out to be totally worthless anyway. Usually we can't judge these things accurately for a few years, we'll see how the pick plays out. Every player in the draft is a crapshoot, picking a QB here is just be more of a crapshoot than usual.

[Susquehanna Birder]

Andy has said many times that he doesn't draft for immediate need. Remember the 3-DB draft a few years ago? I think this pick shows the realization that McNabb's best days are behind him, and that Reid is looking to the future.

[Wingspan]

At the end of the day, I don't mind this pick at all. We all know how important a good #2 Qb is. And frankly, I think Feeley stinks, and Holcombe will be cut before camp is over. So in the chance that McNabb misses half a season again, Kolb may prove to be useful.

[SunMo]

there is no way Kolb plays over Feely if Donovan gets hurt

this pick has no bearing on what happens next year

[Susquehanna Birder]

there is no way Kolb plays over Feely if Donovan gets hurt

this pick has no bearing on what happens next year

Agreed. Kolb has some learning (and unlearning) to do...but he has talent.

[Magical_Retard]

At the end of the day, I don't mind this pick at all. We all know how important a good #2 Qb is. And frankly, I think Feeley stinks, and Holcombe will be cut before camp is over. So in the chance that McNabb misses half a season again, Kolb may prove to be useful.

see i would agree with this except what was the point of re-signing feeley then? if they knew they were not going to keep holcombe and they think feeley stinks why keep him? why not use that signing for another position? i know you need 2 QBs to survive a full season but you also need LBs and Safeties.

[PhillyPhreak54]

Reason for hope:

Kolb rhymes with Schaub. Maybe this clown can be flipped for picks like Schaub (and Feeley back in the day). I remember when I thought the Eagles would do this all the time. But to take him at 36? STill stupid.

And Andy says this is the first time since hes been here that he could go with the best player there without having any needs.

Whateva.

[BigEd76]

a redneck with a name that isn't spelled how it sounds that wears #4 and can handle the WCO.  OMGWEDRAFTEDFAVRE

[Feva]

The Eagles used the #36 pick, their top pick... for something that may pay off 4 years from now.  Brilliant!!!

[bowzer]

You all do realize, this is karma for stealing that 2nd rounder from miami for aj feeley?

[bobbyinlondon]

I wasn't shocked that the Birds traded out of the first round--after all of their percieved target players were taken, they maybe belived they could get good value trading out like they did--and according to the chart--they did.

The Kolb picked shocked me--however, you have to remember some things--

1. McNabb has been injured and lost for the season the last two years; been severely injured three of the last 5; and even in 2003, he had problems with his thumb, which hampered his game for the first 5 or 6 games of that season. So really, between 2002 and 2006--he only had one healthy year and that was 2004. Think maybe Reid is a little concerned about that?

2. With the Eagles being perrenial playoff contenders and always selecting toward the bottom of the first round, wouldn't it make sense, when there are so many QBs that are close in talent to select one now--when you have the chance--that could possibly be McNabb's replacement? And who says the guy is going to sit the bench for 4 years?

3. I know a lot of us aren't too enamored with Mark Eckel, but in his latest article, he said, "there are already whispers that McNabb, if healthy, comes back and plays this season, and then is traded next year. A possible suitor could be Brad Childress and the Minnesota Vikings."

Maybe perhaps Reid thinks, despite what he says publicly that McNabb has taken them as far as he can, and he wants to go in another direction. They had Kolb rated above Quinn on their board. We know that Reid says things publicly, but then his actions speak differently.

There's already controversy--while Kolb said all the right things yesterday, that he knows McNabb is the franchise's QB, and that he looks forward to meeting him and learning from him, McNabb, according to ESPN, wrote an e-mail to Michael Smith, saying he was "befuddled by the pick". Could this also be Reid getting tired of McNabb's whining (and maybe his family's) every time something doesn't go his way? I'm one of McNabb's biggest fans, but even I winced last season when his mom made her entry on her blog.