Yardbarker: Kevin Kolb

Today in Philly Sports History: McNabb Out, Kolb In, 2008

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

If anyone had said the Eagles were making the playoffs after this one... The Birds entered their game against the Ravens on November 23rd of last year as a 5-4-1 team, fresh off the humiliation of their tie with the deplorable Bengals the week before. Somehow, they managed to briefly make fans forget about the ignominy of that performance with an even bigger **** sandwich the next week against the 6-4 Ravens. Donovan McNabb went just 8-18 with no scores and two interceptions, before Coach An...

Kevin Kolb Is the Emergency Third Quarterback

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:49:00 -0500

Kolb is inactive, and the third quarterback this week.When Michael Vick was signed, everyone wondered what the Eagles would do with their quarterback situation. Keeping three active every week just doesn't seem feasible, but Vick as the emergency third quarterback wouldn't make sense either.Kevin Kolb was asked if he thought he'd be put into that "emergency third quarterback" role, to which he replied that Andy Reid had told him he was the second quarterback, and that it...

He's Back... Donovan's Return, Live

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:48:31 -0500

Nice job, Kevin Kolb, but we hope to have seen the last of you for awhile. It's nothing personal, and we're sure you can handle the Bucs, it's just... well, Donovan's been the man for so long. You understand, right? Join us as we live blog McNabb's first start since his Week 1 rib injury. Can the final product possibly look sharp, or will he make a winless club look competitive? Week 5: Eagles v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DeSean and Kolb's Trip to the Hardware Store; Vick Extras

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:52:35 -0500

After his teammate Kevin Kolb was named the NFC offensive player of the week for putting up 300+ yards for the second consecutive game, DeSean Jackson received the nod today as the NFC special teams player of the month for September. With the two marquee offensive players being sidelined with injuries, the fine play of two youngsters like Kolb and Jackson has been a boon to the Eagles early in the 2009 season. The question in most fans minds is now which game is a better represen...

Kevin Kolb Wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:14:14 -0500

Oh, the Kevin Kolb haters will love this. According to Jeff McLane via his Twitter, Kolb will be named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance last Sunday versus the Chiefs. He completed 24/34 for 327 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. For good measure, he also added a one-yard scoring plunge. Congrats to [...]

Maybe We Should Rename It The Kolb-O-Meter

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:35:18 -0500

Game one of the Kevin Kolb era is in the books, and as promised, the all-knowing McNabb-O-Meter has shifted its forecast. Were 391 yards passing enough to bury Donovan's extension with the Eagles, or will 3 interceptions prove a hefty toll on 4's wallet? Click through to find out. To be clear, the McNabb-O-Meter is not meant to reflect the author's bias. I believe I can comfortably speak for everyone at the Level and say we're all Donovan supporters, an...

Question Emerge After Saints Dismantle Eagles

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:15:00 -0500

Did Kevin Kolb really play that well?Mostly yes. This was an excellent performance for a first time starter. At the very least, it proves the notion Kolb doesn't even belong in the league is incorrect. Not just anybody can come into a game and throw for 391 yards. After being installed in the gameplan and practicing all week, he had better timing and seemed more decisive with the football. If he had that on a weekly basis, he might actually be pretty good.He at least looks li...

Saints march all over Eagles but don't blame Kolb

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:26:00 -0500

(AP Photo/Matt Slocum)With Kevin Kolb starting the game for the Eagles, most expected the Saints to come in to Philly and hang an L on the Birds. What wasn't expected, however, was that Kolb had little to do with why the Eagles lost the game. Instead, poor defensive play, bad special teams play and a litany of penalties led the Eagles to get crushed by the Saints, 48-22.Kolb held his own in his first NFL start, completing 31 of 51 passes for 391 yards and 2 touchdowns. While he did have t...

Saints @ Eagles Live Blog: The Kevin Kolb Era Begins

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:39:29 -0500

That may be overstating the matter a bit, but today is a little special in a bittersweet kind of way. Like Enrico, part of me is very excited to see what the kid can do when the team is his. Maybe you (meaning most of you) are right, the guy is a no talent fraud. One way or the other, we're going to learn something about him this afternoon. Join us to discuss, and as always, follow the WFC as well. Week 2: Eagles v. New Orleans Saints

A Big Day For Kevin Kolb and the Eagles Future

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:19:55 -0500

Don't get me wrong, I'm not happy that Donovan McNabb went down last week with fractured ribs, but part of me is awfully excited to see how Kevin Kolb plays today. I was at Radio City Music Hall the day he was drafted as the Eagles first selection in 2007, and I was scratching my head along with Philly fans everywhere. It didn't make much sense then and it still doesn't make much sense now. All of that said, I'm excited to watch him play today. Sounds crazy, right?...

Koy Detmer Did It, So Can Kevin Kolb

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:26:00 -0500

Did anyone think that maybe Kolb delivers a Koy Detmer-like performance this Sunday against the Siants? We (myself included) are so quick to assume that Kolb will suck it up this weekend. Garcia will enter the game after halftime and then start Week 3 against Kansas City.Hey, the feelings of doom and gloom are well earned based on past Kolb performances. But maybe, just maybe, Kolb has some Koy magic in him. Remember that Monday night game in 2002 (November 25). Donovan McNabb had broken his ...

Kevin Kolb: The New Pariah in Philly

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:21 -0500

We all knew this day would come. The day when Kevin Kolb would finally get his shot. I’m not talking about insignificant preseason contests, clean-up duty in blowouts or two quarters on the road against a ferocious defense. No, I mean getting all the first team practice reps in preparation to run onto Lincoln Financial [...]

It's Time to Give Up on Kevin Kolb and Re-sign Feeley

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:43:00 -0500

Is this the image we want next week against New Orleans?It's time that everyone in Philadelphia, along with Andy Reid, realize that Kevin Kolb is not now, nor will he ever be, a passable NFL quarterback. There's no other way to say it. He just does not have what it takes to play in this league and it's time to give up on him.With Donovan McNabb going down, and possibly missing some time, the Eagles need someone other than Kolb to lead the Eagles offense in what could be a shootout...

What? Philadelphia Eagles Sign Mike Vick?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:40:57 -0500

If we had to choose a team interested in taking a chance on Vick, the Eagles would have been pretty far down the list. With Donovan firmly entrenched as the team's starter for at least the remainder of this season, and Kevin Kolb still presumably the backup when he returns from what was thought to be a minor injury, it seems there is a little room for a guy who's been out of the league for three years.Apparently, that's not the case as ESPN reports the club has agreed to a two ye...

Kevin Kolb Did NOT Tear His ACL

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:37:42 -0500

Maybe the Eagles luck is slowly turning. Despite a few bogus reports,(you know who you are) backup quarterback Kevin Kolb did not shred his ACL this morning. Whew! Of course, I realize there are a few haters out there who wish he did (you know who you are). Alas, poor Kev suffered a sprained MCL. [...]