Eagles head coach Andy Reid has named Kevin Kolb the starter going into the offseason. That means it will be Donovan McNabb’s job to win back as of today. Though many don’t know what it will do to the Eagles’ Super Bowl chances along with the offseason loss of locker room leader Brian Dawkins, Kolb was originally drafted to eventually be McNabb’s successor.
While many are wondering if a possible trade to acquire Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos will begin to form with the organization Reid has other ideas. He seems very confident in Kolb’s abilities to compete at this level. In fact Andy has mentioned that he likes what he has seen in the young quarterback when he has been given a chance to play.
Remember, while Philly fans booed when Andy picked McNabb they also scratched their heads when Kolb was taken 36th overall in 2007. It’s been a couple of years so the hope is that the young Kevin has matured enough to take the reigns from Donovan. While the decade plus long starter at quarterback for the Eagles will be given the opportunity to win back his job during the offseason and preseason it is a general consensus that the young slinger is ready to lead the Eagles deep offense to a championship. Brian Westbrook and DeSean Jackson have had high praise for Kolb so let’s see where this kid can take us.
Have a happy April 1st, 2009 as we look forward to not only NFL draft weekend, but for bustle of a busy offseason to get ready for a long, successful season.
