A regular look at when we can expect to see the 2007 rookie quarterback class on the field. He'll start right away if: A calamity befalls the entire Eagles' depth chart at quarterback, with Donovan McNabb, A.J. Feeley and Kelly Holcomb all unable to play. Andy Reid wouldn't have used his first pick on Kolb if he didn't expect him to start some day, but that day will not come in 2007.
He'll hold the clipboard if: The Eagles are anything short of abysmal in 2007. The only way he could drop the clipboard and put on the helmet is if McNabb gets hurt and they're mathematically eliminated by December.
Most likely scenario: Kolb will show promise in the preseason but also make typical rookie mistakes. The first time McNabb has a bad game, some fickle Philly fans will remember the promise, forget the rookie mistakes, and call for Kolb. Reid will wisely ignore them.
Projected first start: Mid-season 2008. This year Kolb will be the third-stringer. Next year he'll be promoted to second-string, and McNabb will get hurt at some point, giving Kolb the starting job. If he's as good as some folks think he is, he might never relinquish it.
Previously at FanHouse:
Cleveland Browns' Brady Quinn: When Will He Start?
Oakland Raiders' JaMarcus Russell: When Will He Start?
How Should Donovan McNabb React to Kevin Kolb?
Live From Radio City: Eagles Draft Who?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-05-2007 @ 4:19PM
thestorm said...
Let's hold off on Kolb,the Eagles drafted him with the intention of him being the starter someday but he has to show some skill first,he hasn't done nothing yet let's see how he does in camp first then make our predictions
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5-07-2007 @ 1:45AM
George B Vieto said...
Hopefully Donovan McNabb will recover from his injury play a full season this year and Kevin Kolb will learn the Philadelphia Eagle offensive system and play after two years of learning his craft. If he plays this season I'll be amazed.
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6-01-2007 @ 7:56PM
allen steele said...
It was a stupid move to draft Kolb in the first place, every Philly fan knows we need Offense Lineman to protect Donovan, and every fan knows that without a good line you run the risk in getting QB's hurt and Running Backs hurt. I would like for the owner to take notice! What do you want? Players who will lead your team or just have someone throw your money away! Have a say! Help your team and the Fans who support the team. We are die hard fans, we also know what the team needs.
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6-11-2007 @ 12:02AM
randy jackson said...
For those Eagle fans who are upset at the Kolb draft pick RELAX..I have watched Kevin Kolb play since he was in the 9th grade. He is smart, tough, big, fast (for a qb), has a great arm and excellent touch. He can play and he will.. sit back and enjoy... rj
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6-24-2007 @ 12:29PM
robert lang said...
kevin said he was waiting for a face to face meeting with mcnabb; like a gunslinger show down! then he said he was going to meet the rookies! HE'S A ROOKIE!!!!! source of statements is his mouth, written in the burlington county times in willingboro n.j. in about a year from now let see WHAT'S HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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6-24-2007 @ 1:06PM
Mike B. said...
Donavan can relax. Nobody will replace him,unless of course he breaks something. Even then he has A.J. & Kelly ahead of him. They are backups however and Kevin is the future.....in about three years.
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