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I think even if he came here he would still get quite a bit of PT whether at RB or WRReggie Bush?Really?I'm sure he can't wait to come to Philly to be a back-up. This off-season is so frustrating. I for one will be thrilled when the lock-out ends and we sign Nmandi, Bush, Plax and HaynesworthToo bad most of the rumors don't involve guards, CBs and LBs who don't suck
ignoring the huge question of why would he even want to come here.He could split time with McCoy (when he could have signed elsewhere and not have to split as much). And I guess he could replace Avant as the 3rd wide on early downs. He of course would come off the field for Plax on 3rd downI think even if he came here he would still get quite a bit of PT whether at RB or WRReggie Bush?Really?I'm sure he can't wait to come to Philly to be a back-up. This off-season is so frustrating. I for one will be thrilled when the lock-out ends and we sign Nmandi, Bush, Plax and Haynesworth
Sorry, just don't see why he would want to come here as Harrison's replacement
I can't see many teams if any who would view him as a starting RB and give him starter type money. We can be competitive financially. With his skill set and abilities he would play more then the average back-up RB that's been here in years past. He'd be a shoe-in on special teams and probably see 40% of the offensive snaps IMO. We almost drafted McCluster a year ago as well so I believe there is an interest in a player with his skill set for the offense.ignoring the huge question of why would he even want to come here.He could split time with McCoy (when he could have signed elsewhere and not have to split as much). And I guess he could replace Avant as the 3rd wide on early downs. He of course would come off the field for Plax on 3rd downI think even if he came here he would still get quite a bit of PT whether at RB or WRReggie Bush?Really?I'm sure he can't wait to come to Philly to be a back-up. This off-season is so frustrating. I for one will be thrilled when the lock-out ends and we sign Nmandi, Bush, Plax and Haynesworth
No but there may be a team where he thinks he can be the starter or at least "the guy". I don't see how he can look at Philly and see that.Interesting note about McCluster but like I said, is there anyone who the Eagles have ever said that they aren't interested in? LOL'Bigboy10182000 said:I can't see many teams if any who would view him as a starting RB and give him starter type money. We can be competitive financially. With his skill set and abilities he would play more then the average back-up RB that's been here in years past. He'd be a shoe-in on special teams and probably see 40% of the offensive snaps IMO. We almost drafted McCluster a year ago as well so I believe there is an interest in a player with his skill set for the offense.'Shane Falco said:ignoring the huge question of why would he even want to come here.He could split time with McCoy (when he could have signed elsewhere and not have to split as much). And I guess he could replace Avant as the 3rd wide on early downs. He of course would come off the field for Plax on 3rd down'Bigboy10182000 said:I think even if he came here he would still get quite a bit of PT whether at RB or WRReggie Bush?
Really?
I'm sure he can't wait to come to Philly to be a back-up. This off-season is so frustrating.
I for one will be thrilled when the lock-out ends and we sign Nmandi, Bush, Plax and Haynesworth
Too bad most of the rumors don't involve guards, CBs and LBs who don't suck
Sorry, just don't see why he would want to come here as Harrison's replacement
I'll see what I can find out, but there is ZERO chance its Fitz. Matter of fact, Kolb will be a Card because of his number one cheerleader.(Fitz)
I assume it's Washington, who would surprise a lot of Eagles fans given our penchant for not valuing the linebacker position. I really, REALLY hope it's not Wells.
Any word, my man?
. Washington would be #3 behind DRC and Wilson. I was hoping we would draft Washington a few years back..but ol' Andy...I think Haynesworth makes his way here now. I don't think a lot of people realize how big of a deal it is to have Vick here now - as far as recruiting other guys. Most of these guys were in awe of him when he came out and was on the cover of Madden...etc when they were either in HS or College. I am betting on Plax too. Plax would have caught that ball against GB instead of Riley Cooper. Anyway, lockout looks to be ending soon, so this should be probably the craziest/intense spurt of free agency we have ever seen. And like Bart Scott - CANT WAIT!!I don't see Minnesota taking taking a chance on him. In fact, I think he may find it difficult to find a starting gig anywhere. My thoughts on a McNabb return were that there isn't anyone that knows the system better in the league. He would be able to help both Mike's out quite a bit if he was willing to sign for a cheap price. Would be a shame that talk radio would take the time to worry about a #2 QB if he would be humble enough for clipboard duties.'Terpman22 said:I couldn't take mcnabb back in Philly...yet. Its just too soon. Go and lose in Minny for a few years, then when Vick is busted up/shipped out, Donny Mac can come and back up the new guy we draft next year. No way we get Bush, I think teams will overpay for Babin, so that's a no also. I would LOVE Adrian Wilson - hadn't thought of that. Then sign NA. That would be a nice secondary for Nate Allen to learn in
I talk about this every day. I think he is absolutely loved by the locker room and a majority of the players in the NFL.'Terpman22 said:I couldn't take mcnabb back in Philly...yet. Its just too soon. Go and lose in Minny for a few years, then when Vick is busted up/shipped out, Donny Mac can come and back up the new guy we draft next year. No way we get Bush, I think teams will overpay for Babin, so that's a no also. I would LOVE Adrian Wilson - hadn't thought of that. Then sign NA. That would be a nice secondary for Nate Allen to learn in
Considering Bulger, Henne, Jason Campbell, Volek, Gradkowski, Hasselbeck, Kerry Collins, Beck/Grossman might be starters at the beginning of the year, McNabb is favorable to most or all those guys more or less. He could Culpepper himself out of the league pretty quickly, and Washington was a fiasco of the largest scale, but I think he gets one more chance. He definitely at least will find a team with a legit chance to compete. It seems neither Arizona or Minnesota want him, but there's still a lot of teams with need. Considering he'll be on a new team with a shortened preseason, it will be interesting to see if he's willing to put on a wristband now.
How many jobs are open across the league? Newton has 90% of the playbook down and with Clausen & Pike on the roster I wouldn't expect them to pursue a vet cause there isn't any room for them. Ponder & Dalton were both drafted because they are supposed to be game ready. I don't think Minnesota would be any better off with McNabb over Webb anyways. Whitehurst will likely battle some competition in Seattle, but I don't see them paying Donovan anything to come in cause they are a young team anyways. Lets put Hass in Tenn, Kolb in Arizona, where else? I don't see McNabb as an upgrade over Campbell or Henne at this point. Both of them have shown signs of being a good QB. Henne needs another chance to be that guy as he's only really started 1 season and sometimes it takes longer. So that leaves where? Washington? (which obviously isn't going to happen) Is San Fran going to bring in competition for Alex Smith? Wouldn't that just take reps away from Kaep?
If they do it will be Volek and he'll only start 3 or 4 games.
Cincy wouldn't surprise me at all. Dalton could use a year to learn the WCO. McNabb should be able to step into their system.Ponder will have less of a transition. We could start right away. I think Minnesota is less likely to be able to guarantee McNabb he'll start most of the year. It doesn't seem they want him anyway (maybe because they just crashed and burned with an old vet).
I think it's more likely Whitehurst is the QB3 in Seattle than the QB1. Given they offered Hasselbeck $7 mil to come back for a year, there's a good chance they'll grab a vet.
I think he'd be a plan D at Miami if they miss on Palmer, Orton, and Kolb. If you don't view him as an upgrade over Henne or Webb, I don't know what to say. I think Oakland could have some interest too. They were reasonably close to a playoff team last year and could view McNabb as a last piece. Certainly Davis has a fondness for QBs almost on the scrapheap (Plunkett, Gannon, etc.).If no team is able to give him a straight line to starting, he could go to Buffalo, KC, CLE and push the starters there, and be ready to try to come in when the teams are losing.If memory serves Buffalo and Oakland were the two teams who wanted him last year, so they might be the teams least soured by his poor showing last year.
they aren't ready to give up on henne, he's only had 1 season under his belt
1. Arizona must think Kolb will be the long term solution, not a 1 year band-aid.2. If you trade for Kolb, it will probably have to come with an extension. The extension will probably be less then having to bid against other teams on the open market.3. You get Kolb a year earlier to learn your system, so you set your program ahead a year.
I think he could do some real nice things in Oakland to be honest. I mean, he was winning with Torrance Small, Todd Pinkston and James Thrash as WR's - and OAK def has better WR's now than we did then. And AL will A)Always dole out the cash and B)Keep a QB around forever. McFadden is a bit Westbrook-ish too. I know my Raider friends would like this (was calling it last year...)
If Al think Campbell is the next Plunkett, why would he pay McNabb? this is not the same McNabb that won with those guys, but yeah Ford, Murphy, Moore, Schilens, DHB, and Miller are by far better than what he played with 15 years ago
True...buuut Campbell showed he is not and Al Davis is crazy and he just wants to win baby? Do you take him at his word all the time? And McNabb was drafted in '99, not '96. Not a big deal, until you are making a man who is age 34 now 38. Obviously he is not the guy finishing runner up for MVP like '01, but I mean Al Davis had Gannon in Oak until he was 40 or something and did a nice job of resurrecting his career( I know, it was more Jon Gruden...). Dealing with the Raiders on any level is never a certainty....
I believe Ten makes the most sense
I think Collins retired because they told him that they are gonna go with Locker
I too believe Akers is done in Philly. Henery should come in and be a top 10 kicker in year one. With that said, Akers is still a great kicker and will be signed by some team to start week 1 shortly after the lockout is lifted.
From what I've seen, Akers will likely be in Washington or Dallas. I think he'll go to Dallas if he has a choice - although I'm sure that'd be a little weird for him either way.
If he goes to Dallas it will remind me of the Buddy Ryan era. Bounty bowl anyone?
I'm surprised this post didn't get any replies. The lockout is ending any day and players will be on the move soon. I have NO reason to doubt what GKing says about Kold being in AZ throwing to players. Have any media outlets reported this? I would think that some reporters in AZ would be around these workouts, especially with the heavy Kolb to AZ rumors that we have seen. I guess I believe his post but I am just wondering if anything has been written about this. If not, at this point I'm still taking GKing at his word.....
G-King is well connected, with Kolb. Let's remember that. He's obviously one of Kevin's personal friends, but he can't speak for what other organizations are planning on doing other than what their people have hinted to Kevin's people might happen.That said, I agree G-King is certainly a proven insight into what Kevin's handlers (and Kevin himself) are being told.
I'll chime in too, since I spent two days with my buddy in Wildwood. * Kolb is going to AZ, the deal is already done.'Jason Wood said:G-King is well connected, with Kolb. Let's remember that. He's obviously one of Kevin's personal friends, but he can't speak for what other organizations are planning on doing other than what their people have hinted to Kevin's people might happen.That said, I agree G-King is certainly a proven insight into what Kevin's handlers (and Kevin himself) are being told.'JetMaxx said:
Or what the Birds will be getting in return for Kolb?
Thanks for jogging my memory, yes, Joseph was the guy he was talking about. He considered getting JJ a remote possibility, but possible depending on the new CBA verbage. As for what they might possibly get for Kolb....I don't know. He did say that 'your internet buddies' should be happy though.
Bush/Sproles/Addai IMO.
Not too sure about Addai. We didn't discuss him at all last week, but from previous discussions, I don't think the FO thinks too highly of him. I know they like Bush though, but ultimately he'll prob want too much $$$$.
