QB competition for Birds?

Going into the 2010 training camp the Eagles will be hosting a quarterback competition between Kevin Kolb and Mike Vick. This is an interesting situation for Eagles fans and Eagles organization. This is the first time in a long time the Eagles didn't know who there quarterback would be going into the season. Some say it should be Kolb cause he's sat for two years and contract is up at the end of the year and you don't want to resign a player you never seen play. Others think it should be Vick because of his experience in the NFL already plus the other intangibles he brings into the game. Let's take a look at the two players a little more in depth.

Kevin Kolb drafted by the Eagles in second round in the 2007 draft, with the 36th pick. He came from the University of Huston. He threw for 12,964 yards while in Huston. He also threw for 85 touchdowns. He got his first time against the Ravens in 2008 where he got put into a game where McNabb was getting trounced and then he continued to be trounced. Last season he got two starts while McNabb was out. He started against the Saints and the Chiefs. He threw for more then 300 yards in both of those games.

Mike Vick drafted by the Falcons first round in the 2001 draft, number 1 overall. He was the starter for the whole time he was with the Falcons. He was suspended by the NFL in 2007 for dog fighting charges. He has made 3 probowls and was the only quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in one season. He took the Falcons to the NFC championship game in 2004. He spent some time in jail for pleading guilty to the dog fighting charges and when he came back as a free agent. The Eagles decided to sign him to back up McNabb and add some veteran experience in the position.

Both Vick and Kolb have a lot to prove to Andy Reid before he names the starter for the season. It should be interesting to see what happens in training camp and preseason games. Kolb and Vick both bring two pretty different dimensions to the table. Kolb is going to be more of a pocket passer, he doesn't have the blazing speed to be a mobile quarterback. Though he can do a little with his legs to extend the play if necessary. Vick on the other hand is a mobile quarterback, he has speed and a rocket arm. The only thing about Vick is he can get run happy, and his accuracy is not that great. It looks to be a great time for these two quarterbacks one who is trying to make himself and another who is trying to overcome a black mark on his other wise great career.

By: Shane Murray