Andy Reid trying to save McNabb in Philly

[Dpantherman]

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 5, 2010 7:05 AM ET

As the quarterback saga in Philadelphia continues, the latest report says that Eagles coach Andy Reid wants to keep Donovan McNabbb, but others in the Philadelphia front office want to trade him.

Fox 29 in Philadelphia reports that, "internally the Eagles' brass wants to move [McNabb] but Andy Reid does not."

It's not clear which members of the "Eagles' brass" want to trade McNabb, but it is clear, at least if the Fox 29 report is to be believed, that there's internal division over whether or not McNabb should be the Eagles' quarterback in 2010.

Fox 29 is also hearing, as PFT reported Thursday, that the Eagles haven't heard from the Rams yet.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/05/report-reid-wants-to-keep-mcnabb-others-want-to-move-him/

for the record, I want to keep with the youth movement here.

[CatMan72]

At this point I'd vote to sign a veteran QB as a backup to Moore, not the other way around.

[Johnny Rockets]

Andy should swallow McNabb and hide him in his belly to keep him safe until the season starts.

[monstercat]

Can somebody explain to me exactly why they would want to get rid of McNabb?

[Happy Panther]

racism?

[pstall]

Hard to argue with the Eagles track record on letting guys go due to age, contract etc.

[jramsey4]

I love McNabb. He is one of the best and most underrated QB's in history. With that being said. No TY for 3 reasons

1: This happens every year it seems. He is supposedly on the trading block and yet guess what hes still there come opening day. I once again think this is bored off-season speculation.

2: Even if he were available he is a West-Coast QB. Nuff Said

3: Even I was sure he could play in our system (which I'm not), why stunt Moore's progression by taking the one thing he needs away from him, playing time. So have a 1 or 2 year starter or take a chance on developing a young, talented, and high upside QB. No brainer to me. Not to mention Moore has been here 3 years, he knows the system (I would hope so but then again this is why many said he wasn't starting sooner), receivers, and coaches.

[Johnny Rockets]

Can somebody explain to me exactly why they would want to get rid of McNabb?

He has run his course with the Eagles. We have a young receiver group, a young RB group, and retooling our offensive line, so why not go ahead and make the inevitable change that is going to happen after this year now and get something in return for him?

The Eagles are not going to win a champsionship with Reid and the helm and McNabb as the QB, they have had plenty of chances. Reid isn't going anywhere so.....Also, the young receivers have stated they have a great connection with Kolb both on and off the field and look forward to working with him when the chance comes. Even veteran payers have stated off the record that the have grown tired of McNabb in the locker room and on the field and would welcome a change.

Bottom line is.....I think it's just time for a chance for both the Eagles and McNabb. I just hope that if it happens, it works out well for both of them.

[monstercat]

So Kolb is the guy who will win a Super Bowl for the Eagles? Forgive me, but I'm skeptical.

[Johnny Rockets]

So Kolb is the guy who will win a Super Bowl for the Eagles? Forgive me, but I'm skeptical.

Not at all, he very well may be a bust. Not sure anyone thinks that but the end of the road his here for Mcnabb and the Eagles whether it is this year or next so why not get something for him.

I am expecting McNabb will be the starter this year which I am fine with because I am not on the get rid of Mcnabb bus like so many others. For all I know, they might even trade Kolb which would blow everyone's theories out of the water.

[monstercat]

Not at all, he very well may be a bust. Not sure anyone thinks that but the end of the road his here for Mcnabb and the Eagles whether it is this year or next so why not get something for him.

I am expecting McNabb will be the starter this year which I am fine with because I am not on the get rid of Mcnabb bus like so many others. For all I know, they might even trade Kolb which would blow everyone's theories out of the water.

That makes sense. I guess I kind of misunderstood what you were saying. I do think it's a shame to so many Philly fans seem to have never appreciated McNabb though.