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Prediction: Kolb to flirt with 4,000 yards

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07:23 AM ET 07.14 | With hopes "he will present more short-level accuracy than [Donovan] McNabb," Kevin Kolb, for better or worse, is the Eagles' main man. The jury's still very much out on Kevin Kolb -- he'll have the benefit of [Andy] Reid's West Coast Offense and talented receivers around him, but as it is with any NFL quarterback, he'll have to learn the subtleties of the game (like how and when to look off a smart defender) the hard way. ... Based on the Eagles' current offensive production and efficiency, and Kolb's familiarity with that system, Football Outsiders projects a 2010 season for Kolb that looks like this: 324 completions in 518 attempts (62.6 completion percentage) for 3,968 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.

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July 14, 2010  07:37 AM ET

It never hurts to hope...

July 14, 2010  07:42 AM ET

Andy Reid's offense will give him plenty of pass attempts, for sure. He'll get his chance, assuming his arm doesn't fall off by mid-season.

July 14, 2010  07:46 AM ET

Kolb could also go the Roethlisberger route and just flirt with 4,000 coeds instead. It might win him a quick Superbowl, too. Worked for Ben.

July 14, 2010  07:53 AM ET

Good luck with that.

July 14, 2010  07:56 AM ET

I still don't know what to make of the Iggles... it truly does come down to young Mr. Kolb.

July 14, 2010  08:06 AM ET

Put down the pipe and step away away from the baggie...

July 14, 2010  08:37 AM ET

" ... 3,968 yards ..."

Will be mowing those yards when he washes out with the Eagles?

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July 14, 2010  08:58 AM ET

hahahahahaha, yeah and Laurence Maroney is gonna get 1000 yards this year

July 14, 2010  09:21 AM ET
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Nah... He wanted the job, he's got it now, and with it comes critisism...Philly fans will be calling for his lynching by week 5.

we don't criticize for no reason... so what are your reasons to criticize? it's the off-season!

July 14, 2010  09:26 AM ET

So. did they predict how many wins? In today's game, with those weapons and that offense There are twenty QBs who could throw for 4,000 yards.

July 14, 2010  09:45 AM ET

And he is allowed to leave the State of Pa. without seeking permission from his probation officer. Cool!

July 14, 2010  09:48 AM ET

Hasn't played a friggin down and already an all pro. Give me a break.

July 14, 2010  09:48 AM ET
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I still don't know what to make of the Iggles... it truly does come down to young Mr. Kolb.

Not unless he's going ironman on us. It truly comes down to the defense. If it's as bad as last year, Mr. Kolb is in for a long season regardless of his stats. With some improvement, it will take a lot of pressure off of him and give him some leeway to develop.

July 14, 2010  09:59 AM ET
QUOTE(#17):

Hasn't played a friggin down and already an all pro. Give me a break.

as the article states, the jury's still out, but he averaged 360 yards per game in 2 starts last season.

July 14, 2010  11:37 AM ET

Sorry fellas...Kolb is not throwing for 4000yds...

McNabb could not get there and he is a better QB...

My guess is Kolb and Philly find out PAINFULLY that they made a mistake in letting McNabb go, especially to the Redskins.

Dallas goes 11-5, NY 10-6, Philly 8-8 and Skins 8-8...

Mark it down....

July 14, 2010  11:53 AM ET

Kevin is going to make philly fans forget McPuke the 1st game.

July 14, 2010  12:00 PM ET
QUOTE(#22):

My guess is Kolb and Philly find out PAINFULLY that they made a mistake in letting McNabb go, especially to the Redskins.

news flash: 8-8 would NOT be more painful than last season.

i wish donovan the best, but i'm glad that he's gone... and so are the receivers' shoelaces.

July 14, 2010  12:06 PM ET

Kolb is taking over just as the entire rest of that division look to be better this year.It smells like he will be the Captain of a basement dweller.Maybe they challenge NY nut the division goes to the Boys or the Skins.

 
July 14, 2010  12:20 PM ET
QUOTE(#25):

Kolb is taking over just as the entire rest of that division look to be better this year.It smells like he will be the Captain of a basement dweller.Maybe they challenge NY nut the division goes to the Boys or the Skins.

Look, as an Eagles fan, I hate the Cowboys. Having said that, I can understand someone saying they are the division favorites this year. I don't understand, however, how someone could say with any hope of being taken seriously that the Eagles and Giants will be battling each other to avoid being the last place team while the Cowboys and Redskins will be battling for the division title. The Redskins have made some improvements, but they're still the worst team in the division. Not as bad as it sounds given the division, but they still have the most holes to fill right now.

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