Not only do you trade McNabb but to the Redskins??? 
After months of trying to trade Donovan McNabb, the Eagles finally found the unlikeliest of destinations for the one-time franchise quarterback.
On Sunday night, the Birds sent the former No. 1 draft pick – a quarterback who led them to five NFC championships and one Super Bowl – to the divisional rival Washington Redskins for a pair of draft picks.
So not only is No. 5 not under center for the Eagles – they’ll also have to play against him twice a year.
The Eagles will receive a second-round pick (37th overall) in this month’s NFL draft and either a third- or fourth-round pick next year.
McNabb was selected to the Pro Bowl six times in his 11 seasons here and owns the franchise record for passing yards. But his inability to win what would be the team’s first Super Bowl championship – plus his contract status – made him expendable.
McNabb was due a $6.2 million roster bonus on May 5, a factor that may have scared off some other suitors. He is due to make $5 million in salary this fall, the final year of his contract.
Kevin Kolb, who has started two games in three seasons, becomes the starter. Michael Vick is the current backup.
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/sports_breaking/20100404_Eagles_trade_McNabb_to_Redskins.html
Kolb did okay in his two starts last year; he could be good, but I am not sure he is equal or better than McNabb is right now. This could be a Favre-Rodgers kind of deal. Let’s hope.
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