Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagle

[Don Ho]

Numerous publications had him rated as the second QB in the draft.  Two had him possibly going in the first.

I agree with you bobby, DMac's injuries are a big concern.

[hunt]

36. Philadelphia (from Dallas through Cleveland) — Kevin Kolb, QB Houston: A four-year starter for Houston, he became tremendously effective and good at ball security cutting down on his interceptions. The type of quarterback who potentially becomes a top starter after a few years as a number two, he could be a star in the right system and should be fantastic with time to work and learn at a pro level. He'll be a long-time NFL starter.

kevin "tex" kolb video highlights:  http://video.msn.com/v/us/foxsports.htm?f=33&g=73d8768e-5bd0-43fc-bb78-ea61a2b292ef&p=&t=m1490&rf=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/6751032&fg=/nfl/stories/writers/Pete+Fiutak

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Where are you getting these blurbs, hunt?

[hunt]

Where are you getting these blurbs, hunt?

from the intraweb.



http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draftTracker?round=1&year=2007

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Ah, thanks.

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

We should be so lucky!  I just love the way he plays the game.  He's an ol'-fashioned gunslinger!

[shorebird]

The media caught attention to Kolb in 2006 as he put together one of the finest seasons in Houston history. The Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award finalist and Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award semifinalist ranked fifth in the nation in passing efficiency (162.72 rating), eighth in total offense (283.07 ypg), 10th in points responsible for (14.57 ppg) and sixth in passing yardage (3,809).

Kolb connected on 292 of 432 passes (67.6 percent) with 30 touchdowns and four interceptions. He rushed 111 times for 154 yards (1.4 avg.) and four scores, gaining 3,963 yards in total offense. He was sacked 33 times, but turned the ball over just once on a fumble. He also recorded two tackles

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This pick is a slap in the face for Dmac. I can agree with Susq to a point. They do need to look towards the future with all Dmac's injuries, but with the first pick of the draft?? I'm not the coach of this team, but I was perfectly comfortable with Feeley backing Dmac up for the next two years. Marty must have a serious hard on for this guy.

[shorebird]

With the other needs on this team, this pick makes no sense at all to me, but what the farg do I know?

[Susquehanna Birder]

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."

Bingo. I was thinking that McNabb was trade bait this year...but he needs a year to prove that his injury prone ways are behind him. If he can't do that, then it'll be past time to choose a suitable successor. And Feeley makes a good fill-in, but he's not the starter of the future. Kolb is a smart move right now.

[ice grillin you]

they could have had trent edwards in the third round

what an indictment on mcnabb...its going to be very interesting to see how softy handles all this

[SD_Eagle5]

Shooting spree

[Susquehanna Birder]

they could have had trent edwards in the third round

It's clear that they valued Kolb more than nearly any other available QB. I have no problems with that.

[ice grillin you]

you really think theres a two round difference in kolb and edwards

[Seabiscuit36]

How did every other team in the first manage to get 2008 1st round picks for trades, except the great Eagles F.O.?

[SD_Eagle5]

How did every other team in the first manage to get 2008 1st round picks for trades, except the great Eagles F.O.?

I put this in the other thread but here's your answer:

In a deal consummated by a phone call between the two owners - Jeffrey Lurie and the Cowboys' Jerry Jones - the Eagles picked up an extra selection in the third round - 87th overall - from Dallas, giving them four first-day selections.

[Susquehanna Birder]

you really think theres a two round difference in kolb and edwards

I honestly don't know. But it's not about what I think anyway.