Kevin Kolb, Philadelphia Eagle

[Sgt PSN]

Apparently, my quick wit was the major selling point in getting him in here.  I really hope this guy doesn't end up sucking. 

[Eagaholic]

Apparently, my quick wit was the major selling point in getting him in here.  I really hope this guy doesn't end up sucking. 

The initial signs aren't promising

[Sgt PSN]

My point exactly. 

[WeaponX]

I dont think Kolb is going anywhere because I dont believe a deal will get done before the draft.  Smith has seemed to 'full retard' in his negotiations tactics.  I read the NFL doesnt want to talk to settlement lawyers so I'm assuming they think they can win in court.

Ried seems to be on his way out and I think he is in a must win season (atleast a playoff game).  All this leads me to believe if he doesnt go before draft he wont go at all this year, which would leave us with getting nothing for him next year when he leaves, which seems in line with some of the decisions management usually makes.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

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[Eagaholic]

Personally, I don't think Reid is on his way out, at least not as long as they are selling out the Linc. With Vick (Reid decision) they became one of the top 3 or 4 most watched teams.

[WeaponX]

Personally, I don't think Reid is on his way out, at least not as long as they are selling out the Linc. With Vick (Reid decision) they became one of the top 3 or 4 most watched teams.

True, but with Vick playing Atlanta-esq in the end of the season, teams learning how to play him again and Reids inability to adjust patience is wearing thin.  I think it will be hard to justify keeping him if we go another year without a playoff win.  They'll probably try to take more power from him and he'd just leave on his own terms at the end of the year.

[ice grillin you]

i cant imagine the eagles not selling out the linc in reids lifetime much less his eagle coaching career so if thats the standard by which they will judge andy then hes here for life

[Sgt PSN]

The Eagles will most definitely go through a period of suckage where they don't sell out every game.  It's part of the ebb and flow of the game.  And if they don't get back to making deep playoff runs, you may start to see it sooner rather than later in this crappy economy. 

[ice grillin you]

you mean no shows....because with the small number of non sbl seats and a large waiting list theres little to no chance there are actual non sellouts in the next 25 years

[SD]

King reported, and McLane confirmed, that they have an offer for a #1 pick for Kolb once the mess gets straightened out.

McLane speculates that its #25 from SEA

I think the Eagles can do a lot better, like a higher pick or a second. Reid and King are supposedly good friends so this could be one of two things:
1. Reid is feeding King legit info

or.

2. Reid is trying to drum up interest for Kolb and knows putting this out there will do so.

Regardless, at the very least I think they either get a top 20 pick for him or a late 1st and a 2nd or 3rd.

[ice grillin you]

clearly the eagles are the source of all these reports...doesnt mean they werent offered a one but its far from a given that its happened

[Sgt PSN]

you mean no shows....because with the small number of non sbl seats and a large waiting list theres little to no chance there are actual non sellouts in the next 25 years

I agree that sellouts will be harder to come by because season tickets will always be sold and ticket "brokers" are scooping up the majority of single game seats the minute the phone lines open up.  So even if they can't sell those tickets, they already count towards a sellout.  But if the Eagles were to go through a 3-5 year period of awful football....say 6-10 at best in any 1 of those seasons, then I'd say there's a good chance of missing sellouts.   Timing plays a big role too......should the Eagles field a really bad team for a few years while the economy is down, brokers and such will stay away as will the fans and there will be lots of unsold seats. 

It's a long shot, I give you that.  But a lot can happen in 25 years.  Hell, look where the 49ers were 25 years ago compared to today. 

[Sgt PSN]

http://www.csnphilly.com/03/21/11/Source-Arizona-expressing-most-interest-/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=445548&feedID=704

Now the Cards are in the mix. 

[SD]

very nice