Kolb's getting plenty of advice

September, 16, 2009
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Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley


The Eagles aren't going to admit this, but Kevin Kolb could be auditioning for 31 other teams if he starts against the Saints on Sunday. Once Donovan McNabb returns from his rib injury, you'll have four quarterbacks in the mix. Obviously that's not going to work.
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Conventional wisdom suggests the Eagles will simply release Garcia once McNabb's healthy and Michael Vick is reinstated. But what if Kolb has a big game Sunday at home against the Saints? What do you think the Eagles could get for him? I certainly don't think they can get a second-round pick, but it would be an interesting scenario.

For now, though, Kolb's taking advantage of having three experienced quarterbacks in the building. Asked what type of advice he's received, here's what Kolb said:

"Jeff, he’s good about, like I talked about before, tempo, how to run a huddle," Kolb said. "Jeff has all the intangibles and when you are stepping in behind a guy like Donovan, you have to have all of those intangibles. Donovan has always helped me out with you guys and helped me out with the team and just the way he sees it. He never forces his opinion on anybody. He just kind of says, ‘Hey look, this is the way I look at it. Do what you feel comfortable [doing].’ And Vick is kind of a laid-back guy. He just kind of says, ‘Hey, don’t let it get to you, just keep rolling with it.' They all have their own little piece of advice."

If you're an Eagles fan, you have to feel good about what you're hearing from Kolb. I think he's ready to seize this opportunity. I watched him play when he was at the University of Houston. He had some amazing moments, and I think he's capable of bringing some of that to this level. In fact, I think people in Philly, including the media, have been too quick to dismiss him. I think Kolb will end up starting in the NFL. Will it be for the Eagles? I still have my doubts.

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