Eagles 2009 Draft Thread

[Feva]

Yeah, I forgot about Kolb (as I repressed any memory of his sorry ass from my mind).  I guess he'll make the FO think twice about it.  If Andy does stay on after this year, he would have to know that in '09 he would be coaching for his job.  I would think he'd want to go to war with McNabb in that situation rather than Kolb.

Again though... given that the hunchbacked money-grubber is always lurking in the shadows... McNabb restructuring would be a huge factor in him returning.

[Drunkmasterflex]

The FO should just get rid of both and start from scratch, won't happen but it should.

[General_Failure]

Oh god, McNabb's due a lot of money next year. How will they ever be able to sign Reggie Brown to an extension?

Tra is probably gone. Runyan, same. Dawkins. Lito. LJ. Maybe Andrews. Who the farg else is there to pay right now? Omar Gaither? Are they going to go nuts in free agency? No. McNabb's money should be irrelevant.

[ice grillin you]

beleive me id love to rip the front office over being cheap and not wanting to pay mcnabb but in this case i dont think its a primary factor....they value the qb position very much and would have no problem paying it big time money....

again i believe if mcnabb leaves its because they want to go with kolb and move into the future...not because they dont wanna pay mcnabb...i think they will like the idea of freeing up money but i dont think that will be the reason they get rid of him (if he even does)

[PhillyPhreak54]

Unless its a major front being put up by McNabb, he genuinely seems to want to stay. Judging by his comments on the NFLN post game show, he said he is going to talk to Andy and the upper management and clear the air. He said he hopes and wants to stay here.

If they think Kolb is not good, which judging by Spads' comments they think he is going to be really good, then they'd pay McNabb.

I think they will offer to restructure his deal to avoid the huge cap hit, he will refuse because the restructure will not be favorable and the Eagles will trade him. Then they'll tell us that they really wanted to keep him but the numbers did not work out and Kolb will be shoved down our throats.

[ice grillin you]

its inexcusable to black ball safeties and linebackers and not put the best players on the field at all times but its a whole nother thing to do it with the quarterback

if they mess with what is arguably the most important position in all of sports and have anyone but the best guy for the job out there next year...meaning if money dictates who gets the job then the nfl should take the franchise away from lurie

[PhillyPhreak54]

its inexcusable to black ball safeties and linebackers and not put the best players on the field at all times but its a whole nother thing to do it with the quarterback

if they mess with what is arguably the most important position in all of sports and have anyone but the best guy for the job out there next year...meaning if money dictates who gets the job then the nfl should take the franchise away from lurie

You're right. But we all know that the only thing that runs through the FO's mind is dollar signs and revenge. And then they always try to spin it as the whole "who us? We are trying to win! This is the best!"

McNabb is by far the best guy to be out there. He should not be released or traded. Anyone, especially the people who run the team, who thinks that is flat out insane.

[General_Failure]

If they do pull a penny ante move with McNabb, would someone please be so kind as to wake me up when the next owner takes over?

[Feva]

its inexcusable to black ball safeties and linebackers and not put the best players on the field at all times but its a whole nother thing to do it with the quarterback

if they mess with what is arguably the most important position in all of sports and have anyone but the best guy for the job out there next year...meaning if money dictates who gets the job then the nfl should take the franchise away from lurie

It damn sure won't be on-field play that decides if they boot McNabb or not... at least not entirely.  McNabb has had his struggles... somw HUGE farg ups.. you can't dispute that, but he's still worlds better than Kolb.  I don't give a flying farg what the FO tries to spin at me or sell me on Kolb.  I've already seen the Pennington-like noodle arm.  I've already seen the happy feet.  Like I believe you said earlier... he looks the same as he did back in TC/preseason last year.  This kid has only been taking snaps from under center for less than 2 years IN HIS LIFE and he's supposed to be a better option than McNabb at this point?  No. Career backup if I ever saw one.

There will be a dramatic drop off in QB play if they go with Kolb in '09.  We all know that.... so what do you come back to?  The money.  Look at the history of this FO... they've viciously cut corners, nickel and dimed their way to the "salary cap championship" for years.  Why would this situation with McNabb be any different?  I completely agree that they put a lot of value on the QB position, and if we were talking about a proven young QB... I'd agree that they wouldn't consider money to be much of a factor, but I don't know if they're licking their chops to pay a 32 year old QB who's been here for 10 years with an injury history (when again, the FO is likely to be looking for a scapegoat for missing the playoffs).

I think like Phreak said, the FO will make the money "the issue" and go on about how bad they wanted to keep McNabb, but his refusal to restructure left them with no choice.  See: D. Moore, M. Lewis, J. Trotter, R. Hood, etc.

[ice grillin you]

I think like Phreak said, the FO will make the money "the issue" and go on about how bad they wanted to keep McNabb, but his refusal to restructure left them with no choice.  See: D. Moore, M. Lewis, J. Trotter, R. Hood, etc.

ill be shocked if they do this...they are almost 9 million under the cap...if you wanna save money at safety or linebacker thats one thing but when youre under the cap you cant use money as an excuse as to why you got rid of your starting quarterback and a pretty good one at that

i think mcnabb comes back...and i put it at a pretty confident 90%

if tho mcnabb gets jettisoned it better be because they truly believe kolb is ready and can play in this league

[rjs246]

If Andy Reid is back next year none of this matters. They'll go 1-15 with their sole win coming after the bye because that's how Andy do.

[reese125]

Every one of these moves mentioned will most likely be the opposite and no doubt something completely unexpected will happen.

This franchise has left the fans viciously scratching their heads for years whether its the draft, free agency, off-season/in season moves and in-game play. That being said, there is no reason to think just because McNabb is a former pro-bowl qb and gives the team the best chance to win that he will be here.

[ice grillin you]

something that will never be unexpected: your idiocy

[reese125]

god you need to be punched hard

[Father Demon]

C-C-C-C-C-CAT FIGHT!!