Eagle’s Kevin Kolb: Improving Vertical Passing Game Is Key to Success

October 4, 2010   ·   Carl Ragsdale   ·   Jump to comments

After Michael Vick injured his ribs in Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins, Kevin Kolb was given a second chance to prove that he can be the face of the Philadelphia Eagles' franchise in a rivalry game against the man who Kolb replaced: Donovan McNabb. 
In terms of pure statistics, Kolb was decent, but it was obvious to anybody watching the game that the Eagles' offense was instantly much worse once Kolb replaced Vick in the starting lineup.
The Eagles only scored 12 points against a Redskins defense that was ranked 31st in the league in total defense.
What was the problem with Kolb? It was his inability to threaten the defense deep. Take a look at these stats for some of the Eagles' receivers:
Desean Jackson: 3 receptions, 19 yards (6.3 yards/reception)
Jeremy Maclin: 1 reception, 15 yards (15 yards/reception)
Jason Avant: 4 receptions, 31 yards (7.75 yards/reception)
Brent Celek: 3 receptions, 27 yards (9 yards/reception), TD
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