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Mon May 21, 2007 2:06 pm EDT

Super shuffle? McNabb, Briggs swap makes sense

By Matt Romig

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Was the recent drafting of quarterback Kevin Kolb a sign that the Philadelphia Eagles might trade Donovan McNabb before the 2007 season?

That's one theory, anyway. As for a possible destination, the Chicago Bears are ready to win the Super Bowl. They might have won it last year except for a glaring weakness at quarterback.

The key to this scenario is Bears linebacker Lance Briggs, who has said publicly that he will never play for Chicago again and who refused to report to minicamp on Friday.

Briggs is, arguably, the best weakside linebacker in the game and is only 26. He could help Philly rebuild its defense while Kolb gets ready to take control of the offense.

Source: Philadelphia InquirerNew Window

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  1. Shahzeb
    1. Posted by Shahzeb Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    hell no
    never happening
    McNabb is leading Philly to the superbowl
  2. Perplexio
    2. Posted by Perplexio Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    shahz_89_2004,
    The Eagles tried that once... and failed. What makes you think the results will be different next time?
  3. adam s
    3. Posted by adam s Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    wow is all i have to say
  4. Shahzeb
    4. Posted by Shahzeb Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    Better running game, better run defense, the best o-line in the country, great d-line, and leadership
  5. Dirty Sanchez
    5. Posted by Dirty Sanchez Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    would be one of the dumbest trades philly would ever make.
  6. Lone Wolf
    6. Posted by Lone Wolf Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    This actually could work out... The eagles already have Feeley and Holcomb and now Kolb, and they do need some help on defense.
  7. Sid K.
    7. Posted by Sid K. Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    i agree with 4
  8. dmcmwc
    8. Posted by dmcmwc Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    HA HA HA HA to shahz_89_2004 Cowboys will make it before a McNabb led Eagles cause McNabb is always hurt and his age has caught him.
  9. brian k
    9. Posted by brian k Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    #8 is a raider fan, lol....
  10. Paul
    10. Posted by Paul Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    If I'm McNabb I would be very happy to see this deal go though!
  11. Jason
    11. Posted by Jason Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm EDT

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    I'm a philly fan, and i hope it happens. Mcnabb is overrated and injury prone. Briggs is unreal.
  12. NoahT
    12. Posted by NoahT Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:42 pm EDT

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    no [profane]ign way thts happeneing. the eaglea arent tht stupid.
  13. brian k
    13. Posted by brian k Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    Reid and McNabb are not parting ways anytime soon. Their relationship is such that McNabb knows his job is safe. If he went to Chicago would his job be safe? Maybe until he gets hurt again. With the eagles he's always got a job.
  14. MROB
    14. Posted by MROB Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:28 pm EDT

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    If this happens Tha Bears will win the Super Bowl this season without a doubt
  15. BuxBandit
    15. Posted by BuxBandit Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    As an Eagles fan, I can only hope that it happens. But it would take a little more then just Briggs.
  16. Chuck D
    16. Posted by Chuck D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    I don't like Philly at all. If this trade happened I would actually feel very bad for there fans. McNabb is still in his prime. Its not like he is Trent Green or anything like that. I don't see how trading a LB for a franchise QB is even a question. The QB is the leader and I don't know about you but I would not be comfortable with an unproven rookie from Houston...a Bad QB at best in Feely...and a journeyman in Holcomb to lead Philly. You might as well give up the season if this happens. Franchise QB's don't grow on trees. Just ask Detroit.
  17. Brian F
    17. Posted by Brian F Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    Just what the Bears need....another injury prone QB
  18. timskowron
    18. Posted by timskowron Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:10 pm EDT

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    brady quinn
  19. drunk_luther69
    19. Posted by drunk_luther69 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Oh this is a great deal for Chicago to accually get a QB and Briggs dosent want be be in Chicago
  20. Shahzeb
    20. Posted by Shahzeb Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:16 pm EDT

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    Briggs is overrated. He is a product of the Tamps 2 system and has the benefit of playing next to Urlacher. Plus, the Eagles traded for Takeo Spikes who is already a will backer
  21. bsugden@...
    21. Posted by bsugden@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:14 pm EDT

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    won't happen. philly doesn't like to pay anybody either. briggs want to get paid!! i'd rather have mcnabb by a long shot. this is a stupid rumor
  22. Jeff M
    22. Posted by Jeff M Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    I'd be all for it if I thought for a second McNabb would stay healthy for more than 4 games. Trent Green for Briggs would make more sense at this point. KC needs D and we need a pocket threat to exploit our receiving talent.
  23. Jammer
    23. Posted by Jammer Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:53 pm EDT

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    Briggs is in no way worth McNabb. He is the franchise.... Briggs just got franchise tagged
  24. brian k
    24. Posted by brian k Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:47 pm EDT

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    I wouldn't trade a long snapper for Trent Green....
  25. Matt
    25. Posted by Matt Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    No one has ever paid attention to the Eagles' defensive philosophy, which greatly disvalues the linebacker position. There is NO way they trade mcnabb for an LB, and I HIGHLY doubt they do a trade at all, though some people like to feed the rumor mill it seems.

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