What Do The Philadelphia Eagles' Trade Demands Really Mean?

Jason La Canfora of NFL Network is reporting that the Philadelphia Eagles trade demands for Kevin Kolb is two first round picks. If you're inquiring about Franchise Quarterback Donovan McNabb, be prepared to give up a first round pick.

In my eyes, this is the Eagles way of saying what has been reported on this website from the beginning, "We're not trading our quarterbacks unless we're blown away with an offer.", and that's the way it should be.

The Eagles have a "log-jam" at quarterback, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. You have Donovan McNabb who has nearly singlehandedly brought the Eagles out of mediocrity since he was drafted in 1999.

Kevin Kolb is the young predecessor to McNabb, but he seems to be growing restless on the bench.

Then we have Michael Vick, who was the teams answer in 2009 in short yardage situations. He contributed sparingly, but was still a factor while also re-implanting himself in the NFL.

With the price tags given by the Eagles, the most attractive target has to be Donovan McNabb.

While Kolb is still young, and his tape widely respected around the league, two first round picks is a steep price tag for the same young guy with only two starts under his belt while appearing in four total games. Although, Jay Cutler and his 26 interceptions was traded for two first rounders and a third.

McNabb, however, is worth a first round pick. He will be 34 during the 2010 season, and still has a few good years under his belt, despite being called old this off-season. Note that he is a year older than Tom Brady, and a year younger than Peyton Manning. No one considers eitehr of those guys old.

I could see a team with a late first round pick making a play for McNabb, and that would make the most sense, but it still all comes down to McNabb. If McNabb does not like where he's getting traded, than he won't sign an extension. No team will trade a first rounder for a one-year rental.

Don't look for anything to happen quickly, but rather expect a deal, if anything, to go down closer to draft day. The Eagles consider everyone on their team an asset. They will not "lose" any trade, so don't expect them to throw around players just because it seems like "the right thing to do at this time."