So Begins the QB Controversy

Michael Vick has proven he can still play in this league, leading Philadelphia's offense to 35 points. Kolb has a lot of work to do if he is to ensure it is not in Philadelphia

Well, as much as Andy Reid will play this down, the quarterback controversy in Philadelphia has officially begun. All we will hear for the next few weeks is "who will start at QB?"

Michael Vick has shown us again that he has what it takes to be a starter in this league, while Kolb has yet to do that this season. His performance against Jacksonville will do little to avoid the controversy, as if he has a great game against the Jaguars, that means there will be great hype as to who to start in Philly. If he plays poorly, then there will be great hype as to whether or not Reid will keep him as the starter.

Will Kolb be able to rally the offense as well as Michael Vick did?

And then, it only gets more interesting. Questions will emerge as to who should suit up against Donovan McNabb in week 4. McNabb, as I expected, has not missed much of a step so far. He just came off a game passing for over 400 yards and nearly engineered a victory over a team that knocked off the heavyweight Indianapolis Colts. While Andy Reid may know how to exploit McNabb's weakness, the same can be said of Donovan.

Kolb obviously needs his chance, but unless he has a phenomenal game, passing for at least 3 TDs and no more than 1 pick, then I will want Reid to stick with Vick. Vick has impressed me with his ability to handle pressure. True, it was the lions, but the lions have a very impressive pass-rushing force. Kyle Vanden-Bosch and Ndamukong Suh are a formidable force and Vick was able to avoid pressure and make plays both with his legs and, most importantly, his arm.

Unfortunately, the better version of Michael Vick is a Washington Redskin, and will be back with a vengeance. #5 plays his very best football when he has a chip on his shoulder

Vick still has many flaws. He is prone to injury as he takes too many unnecessary hits. And he throws into coverage too often, as he nearly had 2 interceptions. However, maybe it's his rejuvenated athletic ability, or his strong arm, or perhaps just the way the offense seems to click around him. To me it is clear he would give the Eagles the best chance to win this season.

Of course, Kevin Kolb has his chance now to prove me wrong. If he does not perform well, Reid has a big decision on his hands. I know what he said, that Kolb is the starter, but I also believed him when he said McNabb would be the starter in 2010. In the end, he is a head coach and his responsibility is to the success of the team. Let's hope he makes his decisions with that in mind, rather than preserving his dignity.