Good analysis, @wonderingwhy and @Snarp! Kolb played in one game last year (that I can recall) and he looked very sharp. He is more accurate, I think, than McNabb. His passes, anyway, looked prettier, for what that’s worth. Three years of training under the Andy Reid system should make him very effective.
I don’t know why, but McNabb never seemed to get the support here in Philly that other star quarterbacks get. He brought us to the playoffs, and deep into the playoffs for many, many years—a stronger run than all but the best of teams. But, no superbowl. So fans—many of them—got tired of him. I have to wonder if fan pressure through the sports radio stations influenced Reid’s decision.
Reid does have a preference for keeping the team young. McNabb is prone to injury. I guess it’s not unexpected. I, also, think the trade seems uneven, but what do I know? I have no idea how good second and later round players are. I think Reid places a lot of trust in his scouting system. I don’t know his record on draft picks, though.
Why do you ask, @marinelife? Do you follow the Eagles?