Rumor: Eagles and Rams Finalizing Trade Involving McNabb

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GMScud

He turns 34 this year. Even if he's still putting up solid numbers, he's on the downside age-wise for sure. Come on. This year will be his 12th season.

QB's aren't RB's and they can play for a long time. If he keeps himself in shape he can play til he's 40. That's 6 more years. Warner, Farve, Kerry Collins, Vinny Testaverde are examples. Jeff Garcia could probably be someones back up. It depends on the individual. If I was Arizona I'd give up a 1st rounder for McNabb.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

QB's aren't RB's and they can play for a long time. If he keeps himself in shape he can play til he's 40. That's 6 more years. Warner, Farve, Kerry Collins, Vinny Testaverde are examples. Jeff Garcia could probably be someones back up. It depends on the individual. If I was Arizona I'd give up a 1st rounder for McNabb.

See but a QB like McNabb needs to land in the right place. You're right, if I was Arizona, I would trade my #1 in a heartbeat for McNabb. Off the top of my head, they are one of the few teams drafting late in the first round that has a bit of a QB situation. Arizona had the adequate offensive line to protect him (since he is no spring chicken), with him they'd be a contender, and they have the offensive weapons (Fitz and the WR group, a young Beanie Wells, etc., etc.)

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

See but a QB like McNabb needs to land in the right place. You're right, if I was Arizona, I would trade my #1 in a heartbeat for McNabb. Off the top of my head, they are one of the few teams drafting late in the first round that has a bit of a QB situation. Arizona had the adequate offensive line to protect him (since he is no spring chicken), with him they'd be a contender, and they have the offensive weapons (Fitz and the WR group, a young Beanie Wells, etc., etc.)

That's a great call Ruhskins. I couldn't think a better fit for DMc, or Vikings if Favre finally throws in the towel.

[Audi]

I think Kolb is overrated based on his body of work so far. Can he be good, sure, but I don't think he's proven anything yet.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Audi

I think Kolb is overrated based on his body of work so far. Can he be good, sure, but I don't think he's proven anything yet.

He threw for 391 against the Super Bowl Champs and 327 against KC in back to back weeks. That didn't happen by accident.

[Kalisto2010]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

He threw for 391 against the Super Bowl Champs and 327 against KC in back to back weeks. That didn't happen by accident.

True, but once they get some real film on him expect those numbers to go down, way down. I don't think KC or NO's game plan was to stop Kevin Kolb. Once he's the permanent starter, they'll start tailoring defenses that negates his strengths.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Kalisto2010

True, but once they get some real film on him expect those numbers to go down, way down. I don't think KC or NO's game plan was to stop Kevin Kolb. Once he's the permanent starter, they'll start tailoring defenses that negates his strengths.

He is pretty young and inexperienced. It is possible that he is a stud and those games are just the beginning.

[Audi]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

He threw for 391 against the Super Bowl Champs and 327 against KC in back to back weeks. That didn't happen by accident.

Kansas City and New Orleans have below average passing defenses, so I agree it wasn't by accident.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Audi

Kansas City and New Orleans have below average passing defenses, so I agree it wasn't by accident.

Manning didn't do that to New Orleans.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

That's a great call Ruhskins. I couldn't think a better fit for DMc, or Vikings if Favre finally throws in the towel.

A couple of months ago the McNabb to Vikes rumors were really, really, really strong. But they've since died down

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A couple of months ago the McNabb to Vikes rumors were really, really, really strong. But they've since died down

I think they strongly expect Farve to come back. It will take a horrible year or a Super Bowl Victory for Farve to retire at this point and I believe the confidence in Farve coming back is part of the reason they're so calm about everything right now like "yeah take as much time as you need Brett." If they felt he was going to retire I would expect the tone to be different.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

See but a QB like McNabb needs to land in the right place. You're right, if I was Arizona, I would trade my #1 in a heartbeat for McNabb. Off the top of my head, they are one of the few teams drafting late in the first round that has a bit of a QB situation. Arizona had the adequate offensive line to protect him (since he is no spring chicken), with him they'd be a contender, and they have the offensive weapons (Fitz and the WR group, a young Beanie Wells, etc., etc.)

Yes!!...The way Arizona's team is currently constructed he would be a much better fit there than in St Louis. Arizona is equiped to win now, you would think that's the type situation Donovan would be looking for at this point in his career. There is no "getting better" for McNabb, what you see is what you get, he's undoubtably already played as well as he's ever going to play.

[Kalisto2010]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Yes!!...The way Arizona's team is currently constructed he would be a much better fit there than in St Louis. Arizona is equiped to win now, you would think that's the type situation Donovan would be looking for at this point in his career. There is no "getting better" for McNabb, what you see is what you get, he's undoubtably already played as well as he's ever going to play.

There's no way in the world that Jeffery Lurie would trade him to the Cards, even though that would clearly be the best spot for him to land.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Yes!!...The way Arizona's team is currently constructed he would be a much better fit there than in St Louis. Arizona is equiped to win now, you would think that's the type situation Donovan would be looking for at this point in his career. There is no "getting better" for McNabb, what you see is what you get, he's undoubtably already played as well as he's ever going to play.

Although, St. Louis with the right adjustment could be a good place. The Rams have a young offensive line that has had a year to grow up and they should have Jason Smith back healthy. They have a great running game, which the Eagles seemed to lack from time to time. The only issues outside of that would be if they can get some receivers in the draft and whatever is left of free agency, and if their defense can somewhat hold up.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

QB's aren't RB's and they can play for a long time. If he keeps himself in shape he can play til he's 40. That's 6 more years. Warner, Farve, Kerry Collins, Vinny Testaverde are examples. Jeff Garcia could probably be someones back up. It depends on the individual. If I was Arizona I'd give up a 1st rounder for McNabb.

Well, all the guys you mentioned began running into health issues late in their careers. McNabb hasn't been the most durable player during his 11+ seasons in the league. So even if he's lucky enough to play 6 more seasons (which I think is a stretch), it's generous to say at this point he's entered the last third of his career. AKA the downside.