What's going on in Philly?

[Brando19]

First, Reid names Kolb the starter, then Kolb goes down at the hands of CM3...Vick starts the next game and does darn good, but Reid makes sure to state that Kolb is the starter and will start next week. Just a few minutes ago, Reid issued a statement saying Vick is their starting QB and many reports indicate he'll be their starting QB all season. Man....I haven't seen this much flip flopping since the annual Brent Faber retirement saga.

[Brandon494]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

[Brando19]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

[Lurker64]

From the perspective of "win now at all costs" making Vick the starter for the rest of the season makes sense. However, when you take a look at the time, money, and effort that they've put into Kolb at this point, this is potentially disastrous. When it comes to young, unproven quarterbacks confidence in the face of adversity is incredibly important. Kolb played one half of football, wasn't very effective, and was subsequently replaced for the rest of the season. How is that guy ever going to be able to play without looking over his shoulder in Philadelphia?

[Joemailman]

This sounds to me like a coach being overruled by someone higher up in the organization. Not sure if Lurie is the type to get involved in football operations like Jerry Jones does.

[retailguy]

From the perspective of "win now at all costs" making Vick the starter for the rest of the season makes sense. However, when you take a look at the time, money, and effort that they've put into Kolb at this point, this is potentially disastrous. When it comes to young, unproven quarterbacks confidence in the face of adversity is incredibly important. Kolb played one half of football, wasn't very effective, and was subsequently replaced for the rest of the season. How is that guy ever going to be able to play without looking over his shoulder in Philadelphia?

Not sure that anyone plays without looking over their shoulder in Philly with beer bottles and snowballs....

Reid is in the process of blowing his mojo, I think. His word used to be golden, now? He's trying hard to win, makes you wonder if there isn't a little unspoken pressure over there?

Kolb got a bit of a raw deal. It happens and it sucks. Should be interesting to see what happens.

[Brando19]

From the perspective of "win now at all costs" making Vick the starter for the rest of the season makes sense. However, when you take a look at the time, money, and effort that they've put into Kolb at this point, this is potentially disastrous. When it comes to young, unproven quarterbacks confidence in the face of adversity is incredibly important. Kolb played one half of football, wasn't very effective, and was subsequently replaced for the rest of the season. How is that guy ever going to be able to play without looking over his shoulder in Philadelphia?

Good post.

[vince]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

They may have said the wrong thing when they traded McNabb, but it was the convenient thing to say at the time. I don't think it means anything. They did the right thing moving McNabb IMO and keeping Kolb and Vick. Say waht you want about Vick as a person, but he's more dangerous QB than McNabb IMO.

[Brando19]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

They may have said the wrong thing when they traded McNabb, but it was the convenient thing to say at the time. I don't think it means anything. They did the right thing moving McNabb IMO and keeping Kolb and Vick. Say waht you want about Vick as a person, but he's more dangerous QB than McNabb IMO.

I agree they're doing the right thing by naming Vick their starting QB. But Reid hasn't done the right thing. He should have kept his trap shut or just said, "Vick is our starting QB" yesterday instead of naming Kolb.

[gbgary]

vick's still got it. hasn't missed a beat. mr broken play lives.

[Iron Mike]

Viva Ron Mexico!!!

[vince]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

They may have said the wrong thing when they traded McNabb, but it was the convenient thing to say at the time. I don't think it means anything. They did the right thing moving McNabb IMO and keeping Kolb and Vick. Say waht you want about Vick as a person, but he's more dangerous QB than McNabb IMO.

I agree they're doing the right thing by naming Vick their starting QB. But Reid hasn't done the right thing. He should have kept his trap shut or just said, "Vick is our starting QB" yesterday instead of naming Kolb.

He hadn't decided that yesterday. It's in noone's interest to start a quarterback controversy in the media by stating that he hasn't decided yet. To the media, things stay the same until they change. That's the best way to handle them IMO.

[Brando19]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

They may have said the wrong thing when they traded McNabb, but it was the convenient thing to say at the time. I don't think it means anything. They did the right thing moving McNabb IMO and keeping Kolb and Vick. Say waht you want about Vick as a person, but he's more dangerous QB than McNabb IMO.

I agree they're doing the right thing by naming Vick their starting QB. But Reid hasn't done the right thing. He should have kept his trap shut or just said, "Vick is our starting QB" yesterday instead of naming Kolb.

He hadn't decided that yesterday. It's in noone's interest to start a quarterback controversy in the media by stating that he hasn't decided yet. To the media, things stay the same until they change. That's the best way to handle them IMO.

I'm pretty sure I heard on Sportscenter yesterday that Reid said after the game that Kolb will play and he will start next Sunday.

[vince]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

They may have said the wrong thing when they traded McNabb, but it was the convenient thing to say at the time. I don't think it means anything. They did the right thing moving McNabb IMO and keeping Kolb and Vick. Say waht you want about Vick as a person, but he's more dangerous QB than McNabb IMO.

I agree they're doing the right thing by naming Vick their starting QB. But Reid hasn't done the right thing. He should have kept his trap shut or just said, "Vick is our starting QB" yesterday instead of naming Kolb.

He hadn't decided that yesterday. It's in noone's interest to start a quarterback controversy in the media by stating that he hasn't decided yet. To the media, things stay the same until they change. That's the best way to handle them IMO.

I'm pretty sure I heard on Sportscenter yesterday that Reid said after the game that Kolb will play and he will start next Sunday.

Right, because he hadn't yet decided to make the switch. In the interest of stability and keeping the media frenzy at bay, he had to say that at that point IMO.

[Brando19]

You dont have to like him but its the right decision.

Vick is a better fit with their horrible O-line play, plus hes a proven winner.

I agree with this decision 100%. Philly is a playoff team with Vick...they win 3 or 4 games with Kolb as their starter. But...Reid is looking like an idiot more and more. Committing to one QB as his starter and a couple days later changing his mind. Goes to show they made a bad decision by getting rid of McNabb and saying Kolb's the better fit.

They may have said the wrong thing when they traded McNabb, but it was the convenient thing to say at the time. I don't think it means anything. They did the right thing moving McNabb IMO and keeping Kolb and Vick. Say waht you want about Vick as a person, but he's more dangerous QB than McNabb IMO.

I agree they're doing the right thing by naming Vick their starting QB. But Reid hasn't done the right thing. He should have kept his trap shut or just said, "Vick is our starting QB" yesterday instead of naming Kolb.

He hadn't decided that yesterday. It's in noone's interest to start a quarterback controversy in the media by stating that he hasn't decided yet. To the media, things stay the same until they change. That's the best way to handle them IMO.

I'm pretty sure I heard on Sportscenter yesterday that Reid said after the game that Kolb will play and he will start next Sunday.

Right, because he hadn't yet decided to make the switch. In the interest of stability and keeping the media frenzy at bay, he had to say that at that point IMO.

No disrespect, but I don't agree. If he was slightly torn...why make that bold statement? And Vick said after the game "This is Kevin's team." Man...how is Kolb supposed to keep his head up after this?