I am not an Eagles fan, but a McNaab fan. The Eagles are in a catch 22 here. They can only trade him if he is willing to sign a 3 to 4 deal with another team. Donovan will not go to a rebuilding team, such as the Rams, basically giving himself veto power and making sure he goes to a team in the right situation. So basically, has to be either a sign and trade, or a guarantee that he will sign the contract when he is traded.
I agree that its the def that lets the eagles down, which does need to be addressed, but I do think it needs to be addressed not with a LB, or a cap clogging Peppers. I would really think that they need more help with the DT situation that could help to free up their LBs. Brian Price, UCLA, the PAC 10 defensive player of the year, I would think should be around there and not a reach. Price is an instant upgrade. Kindle the LB out of Texas might actually be better then Spikes.
In a perfect world
Sign and trade McNaab to the Vikes for their first rounder. Get a DT and one of the LBs above.
Kolb is above average and the Eagles go out and get Hasselback, Derek Anderson or Trent Edwards, as insurance, and let Vick and his big salary go. These QBs are nothing special, but the FA market on QBs is pretty dry.
Sign Peppers, like a few of you want, I think this is a mistake though.
Get a big power back in 4th+ round for some insurance.
Grab a safety in the 2nd, not going to be a stud though, as the studs will be gone in the first and early 2nd.
Still think you Eagles fans are crazy for wanting to get rid of a QB who puts up solid numbers year in and year out, and pin your hopes on a guy who has not looked good in preseason, and had what, 2 good games? Not winning the SB in 11 years with McNaab sucks, but crossing your fingers that Kolb will be similar to him, is a pipe dream I am afraid. Best hope that Kolb turns out better then Derek Anderson.
