Kevin Kolb Fantasy News

Kevin Kolb's concussion lingered into January
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 2:13pm

Cardinals QBs Kevin Kolb and backup John Skelton had eerily similar numbers last year which wouldn't be so bad until you realize that the latter counted $450,000 against the salary cap while Kolb's cap number was $4 million (and it increases to $11 million in 2012). It's why head coach Ken Whisenhunt said in February that both players will get opportunities to earn the job next season.

Perhaps the biggest issue facing Kolb isn't whether he's a capable NFL quarterback but something much more basic than that: can he take a huge hit from a pass rusher after suffering serious concussions the last two seasons? It's a question put forth by the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers.

Kolb missed the final three games of 2011 after sustaining a concussion against the 49ers on December 11. It took more than three weeks after the season before he felt like himself.

"To be honest with you, when I first went home it was still pretty severe," Kolb told Somers. "It kind of worried me because I figured once I got away from the game it would clear up pretty fast. But it didn't and I stayed in contact with our guys here. Within three or four days after that three-week period it was fine. I was glad to be feeling back to normal."

Friday, March 16, 2012, 11:12pm

With everything happening today, Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt released a statement in regards to Peyton Manning and Kevin Kolb. Here it is in its entirety:

“Regarding today’s developments and our quarterback position, acquiring Peyton Manning is no longer an option for us.

“Since the end of last season we made it very clear that our plan was to head into 2012 with Kevin Kolb and John Skelton, let the process play out and – like at every position - go with the quarterback who gives us the best chance to win.

“Obviously something very unique and unexpected presented itself. We’ve said it many times: if there’s an opportunity to make our team better we’ll explore it; we view the potential of adding a first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback as one of those. The organization quickly put together an aggressive plan to go after it. We’re proud of that and feel very strongly about what we have to offer as a team and as an organization. In the end it didn’t work out but from our perspective it was very positive and we certainly don’t have any regrets about it.

“We sit here today in the same spot we were heading into the offseason. That’s with two experienced quarterbacks who have both demonstrated positive things in the past and who we feel good about. Like we said at the end of the season when we won seven of the last nine games, carrying the momentum of that strong finish into 2012 is important and that remains unchanged.”

Peyton Manning reportedly no longer considering Cardinals, will work out for Broncos today
Friday, March 16, 2012, 2:44pm

All signs point to Peyton Manning narrowing his choices to the Broncos and the Tennessee Titans.

Two other Manning candidates, the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins, are close to falling from pursuit.

The Cardinals should know their fate by 2 p.m. MDT today, when they must make a decision on a $7 million bonus due on incumbent quarterback Kevin Kolb.

If Manning picks the Cardinals, the team is expected to release Kolb before he triggers the bonus. If Manning doesn't choose Arizona, the Cardinals are expected to go with Kolb.

Manning is aware of the Cardinals' situation with Kolb and plans to notify them this morning about whether they are in or out. One NFL source says the Cardinals are out.

Meanwhile, Chris Mortensen on Twitter: "Peyton Manning will work out for Broncos today at Duke University. Indoor facility, as of now. Part of process, per sources."

Friday, January 20, 2012, 5:29pm

I know this for sure -- on the night home from Philadelphia a little over two weeks ago - Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan and his father, Mike, had a detailed conversation over Matt Flynn's performance against the Lions.

They were very impressed and pleased to see the results, despite not being able to witness the work. I am told that they have had other conversations about Flynn, and it would appear based on a few sources inside the organization that the Redskins are 'very interested' as one source described to me.

Of course, we shall see when 'rubber meets the road' and it comes down to contract time. I think the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and a few other teams could be in the mix.

Our ESPN 980 Front Office NFL Insider, J.I. Halsell expects a very modest contract for a potential NFL starter, because simply -- teams do not know how good Flynn will be as a starter, with limited experience.

Beanie Wells inactive for Cardinals
Sunday, January 1, 2012, 8:09pm

Cardinals Inactives
Kevin Kolb QB
Kerry Rhodes FS
Demarco Sampson WR
Beanie Wells RB
Stephen Williams WR
Brandon Williams DE
D.J. Young T

John Skelton to get another start
Thursday, December 29, 2011, 11:00pm

La Canfora on Twitter: "Kevin Kolb won't play for the Cards Sun. Team taking every precaution with his concussion."

Cardinals won't cut Kevin Kolb
Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 4:14pm

Kevin Kolb is not going anywhere. The Cardinals traded away too much (cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, second-round pick in 2012) and committed to a five-year contract worth as much as $63 million.

Kolb has missed six starts and most of a seventh game this season due to injury, but the Cardinals are too deep in this relationship to sever it after one year. And just as important, who takes over if Kolb is gone?

John Skelton has shown potential but it's questionable whether he's ready to be a starter.

The Cardinals are paying Kolb a $10 million signing bonus and a $2 million in salary in 2011. He is due a $7 million roster bonus in 2012.

That bonus is guaranteed for injury only, meaning the Cardinals could decide to cut him based on performance.

That's not going to happen, according to sources. Kolb will return in 2012. That will be a defining year for him, however, as his salary increases to $9 million and then to $10 million in each of the final three seasons.

If the Cardinals cut him after 2012, they save $41 million of that $63 million deal, but they will have paid him $20 million over two seasons.

Monday, December 26, 2011, 6:57pm

Kevin Kolb still day to day with concussion.

John Skelton expected to start vs. Bengals
Friday, December 23, 2011, 4:15pm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback John Skelton is expected to start Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals while Kevin Kolb continues to recover from his most recent concussion, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Monday, December 19, 2011, 6:32pm

Kevin Kolb was bothered by light and noise on Sunday, Whiz said, will know more about him on Wed.

Kolb out, Skelton starting for Cardinals
Sunday, December 18, 2011, 8:11pm

Cardinals Inactives
D'Anthony Batiste T
Sean Considine DB
Jaymar Johnson WR
Kevin Kolb QB
Joey Porter OLB
Stephen Williams WR