There’s no debating the fact that Kevin Kolb isn’t the quarterback of the future for the Philadelphia Eagles. However, just because he’s currently delegated to a backup role doesn’t mean other teams don’t view him as a possible long-term answer.
Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, there are “at least” three teams interested in trading for Kolb. While Schefter doesn’t name any team specifically, he states that every team from the NFC West — minus the St. Louis Rams — should consider dealing for Kolb.
The Cardinals, 49ers, Titans, and Redskins are also thought to be in the mix for the fifth-year vet. As previously reported, the Eagles have been open to trade offers.
Of course, because of the uncertain state of the league, no roster moves are allowed to be made before a new CBA is reached, though they can still be discussed.
Kolb has been the odd man out in Philadelphia ever since it was first announced that the team would keep Vick around via the franchise tag, which is expected to serve as a precursor to a long-term deal. Because of Vick’s storybook comeback with Philly in 2010, Kolb had no chance of recapturing the starting role there and would be best served on another team.
All of the aforementioned clubs are in desperate need of a quarterback, with the Arizona Cardinals likely at the top of the list. Receiver Larry Fitzgerald reportedly pushed the organization to go out and get Kolb, though he later denied making those comments. The Cards have Derek Anderson, Max Hall, and John Skelton atop the depth chart, but those three are far from quality starting options.
Whoever lands Kolb would be acquiring a very talented player. The jury is still out on how he will fare over a full 16 (or 18) game schedule, but there’s little doubt he’d be an upgrade over the likes of Anderson, Alex Smith, and Kerry Collins, among others. Since his demand is at an all-time high level, Kolb should net the Eagles a fairly high draft pick (or two).
