Philadelphia Eagles: A Flashback at the Kevin Kolb Trade

March 18, 2012   ·   Giorgos Kassakos   ·   Jump to comments

On the 29th of July, 2011, the Philadelphia Eagles traded Kevin Kolb to the Arizona Cardinals and received in return Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 NFL draft second-round pick. Kolb was not needed in Philly, since Michael Vick was the undisputed starter at quarterback, and Andy Reid opted to cash in while Kolb’s value was still high.
Less than eight months later, the Eagles can be labeled as the winners of the deal. They get to pick twice in the second round of the NFL draft, holding the No. 46 and No. 51 overall picks—the latter was acquired from Arizona.
Additionally, they have Rodgers-Cromartie on their roster. In his first season with the Eagles, Rodgers-Cromartie did not justify his “first-round pick” status and was accused of “giving up” plays. He recorded no interceptions and only 28 tackles in 13 games.
However, Rodgers-Cromartie was not a regular player on the field and had to play many times as the nickel cornerback&m...

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