Eagles coach Andy Reid’s bold trade of Donovan McNabb could easily backfire
Article By cbrown.tsn on 5th April, 2010
Trading quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins is the biggest gamble ever taken by Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid. Here are five reasons why:
1. McNabb can get quick revenge. Sending McNabb to an NFC East Division rival is a bold decision that could backfire big-time. Imagine the heat Reid will take if McNabb beats the Eagles twice next season or if the Redskins make the playoffs and the Eagles do not.
"That's what makes this so intriguing," ESPN analyst and former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski said Sunday night. "If Donovan had gone to the Raiders, or Buffalo, or St. Louis, he wouldn't be in position to hurt the Eagles as badly as he can with the Redskins."
The Eagles still have to deal with the Cowboys and Giants, too, and McNabb gives the Redskins a proven starting quarterback. At age 33, McNabb could make the Eagles pay, not only this year, but for seasons to come.
The glare now falls on Kevin Kolb with Donovan McNabb out of Philly. "He's going to help the Redskins be a better football team," Reid said on a conference call. "Time will tell on the rest of it. I'm pretty confident that this is the right thing to do."
2. Kevin Kolb might not be ready. Kolb, 25, only has two career starts and will face far more pressure now. The city of Philadelphia can be hard on starting quarterbacks. Just ask McNabb, who never totally won over Eagles fans despite leading the team to five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl.
"I was impressed with Kevin's accuracy last year, but now it's time to go out and play," Jaworski said. "No matter how many reps you get in the practice and in preseason, your whole world changes when you become the starter. We'll see if Kevin can handle it. I'm not even sure if Kevin knows, but we'll find out soon enough."
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1. McNabb can get quick revenge. Sending McNabb to an NFC East Division rival is a bold decision that could backfire big-time. Imagine the heat Reid will take if McNabb beats the Eagles twice next season or if the Redskins make the playoffs and the Eagles do not.
"That's what makes this so intriguing," ESPN analyst and former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski said Sunday night. "If Donovan had gone to the Raiders, or Buffalo, or St. Louis, he wouldn't be in position to hurt the Eagles as badly as he can with the Redskins."
The Eagles still have to deal with the Cowboys and Giants, too, and McNabb gives the Redskins a proven starting quarterback. At age 33, McNabb could make the Eagles pay, not only this year, but for seasons to come.
The glare now falls on Kevin Kolb with Donovan McNabb out of Philly. "He's going to help the Redskins be a better football team," Reid said on a conference call. "Time will tell on the rest of it. I'm pretty confident that this is the right thing to do."
2. Kevin Kolb might not be ready. Kolb, 25, only has two career starts and will face far more pressure now. The city of Philadelphia can be hard on starting quarterbacks. Just ask McNabb, who never totally won over Eagles fans despite leading the team to five NFC championship games and one Super Bowl.
"I was impressed with Kevin's accuracy last year, but now it's time to go out and play," Jaworski said. "No matter how many reps you get in the practice and in preseason, your whole world changes when you become the starter. We'll see if Kevin can handle it. I'm not even sure if Kevin knows, but we'll find out soon enough."
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