I have been reflecting on the quarterback situation in Philadelphia for quite some time, but wanted to wait until yesterday to see how Mike Vick performed as a starter for the first time since I was a senior in high school (Go Mounts!). And although the Eagles' defense somehow let the Lions put up 32 points, Mike Vick led the birds to a 35-32 victory in Detroit and looked very Virginia Tech/Atlanta Falcons-esque while doing so. He was scrambling and escaping defenders in the pocket and also threading passes I didn't even know he was capable of throwing. If I was happy about one thing on Sunday, it was my decision NOT to buy a Kevin Kolb jersey and instead buy a throwback Randall Cunningham, I say its always safe to go with guys who can no longer let you down or get traded. Kevin has the potential to do both. But not if Andy Reid has anything to say about it. And he has slightly more pull in this situation than I do, believe it or not.
All joking aside, here's my take on the situation. I think Andy Reid has too much pride to put Kevin Kolb on an 'okay, you're starting but if you screw up once, you're getting benched' type of plan. Thats not a good situation for any quarterback or any team. I think Kolb should and will be the starter for at least 3 to 4 games and if he plays well, he'll start all season. If things don't look good for Kolb after 4 starts, I think its time for Andy to put his ego aside and let Michael Vick try to salvage the season. People keep saying 'Michael Vick isn't the long-term answer for the Eagles at quarterback'. Really?...and Kevin Kolb is? If one of these guys has proven that he can play at the highest level at quarterback, its Vick. I'm willing to give Kolb a fair shot but how is he a better long term solution than Vick at this point - its crazy. I think its also equally crazy that Philly fans will torch Kolb the second he throws into triple coverage or God-forbid, throws a pick. Every quarterback does this on occasion, if it becomes a habit, then by all means, torch away my friends. At least we're 'easing' him back into action by letting him start against Jacksonville. I think Ryan Leaf could start for us and we'd still be okay.
My other take-aways from the weekend:
1. Don't count the Vikings out. They've played two good teams to start the year and are plagued by injury at the receiver position. Acquiring Vincent Jackson will bring good energy to the team and soon Brett Favre will be done finishing training camp and actually start playing football circa week 5.
1a. Do count the Cowboys out. Wade Phillips has absolutely no idea what he's doing, Miles Austin will be distracted by his recent breakup with Kim Kardashian, and Dez Bryant will probably get a DUI or assault someone.
1b. Tampa Bay is a fluke, the Bills are horrible, and Cleveland is worse.
2. If the Phillies stay healthy, especially their starting rotation, they will win the World Series.
3. Apparently there is a lingerie football league? Oh, the joys of living with three boys....
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