NFL Trade Verdict

Philadelphia traded Kevin Kolb to Arizona for cornerback…

Philadelphia traded Kevin Kolb to Arizona for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round pick. Rodgers-Cromartie started for two Eagles seasons, and Philadelphia later turned the No. 51 pick into No. 59 and No. 123, selecting Vinny Curry and Brandon Boykin. Kolb made only 14 starts for Arizona across two injury-affected seasons, leaving the Eagles with the substantially stronger return.

Philadelphia Eagles Received

  • player Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
  • pick 2012 2nd round pick (51st overall subsequently traded, Jerel Worthy )

Trade Analysis

Why Arizona Targeted Kolb

After Kurt Warner's retirement, Arizona spent 2010 searching for stability at quarterback. In July 2011 the Cardinals acquired Kevin Kolb from Philadelphia for cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round pick. Kolb was young, had starting experience in Andy Reid's offense and immediately received a long-term contract, making this a major commitment rather than a short rental.

What Philadelphia Received

Rodgers-Cromartie gave the Eagles two seasons of cornerback play before leaving in free agency. The draft pick carried even more value. Arizona's second-rounder became No. 51 in 2012, and Philadelphia traded it to Green Bay for picks No. 59 and No. 123. The Eagles selected defensive end Vinny Curry and cornerback Brandon Boykin, extending the return into two additional contributors.

How Kolb's Arizona Tenure Unraveled

Kolb started only 14 games across his two Cardinals seasons. Injuries repeatedly interrupted his chance to establish himself, and Arizona never received the durable quarterback solution it had purchased. He threw 17 touchdown passes against 11 interceptions for the Cardinals, but availability and limited team success prevented the deal from meeting its purpose.

Why This Trade Still Matters

Quarterback scarcity explains Arizona's willingness to pay heavily, but it does not erase the outcome. Philadelphia sold a blocked quarterback at peak value and received both an established young corner and premium draft capital. The later conversion of that pick into Curry and Boykin widened the gap.

Final Verdict

Philadelphia Eagles Win. The Eagles earn an A- for extracting multiple useful players from Kolb. Arizona receives a D+: Kolb provided some competent starts, but injuries and a short tenure made the price of Rodgers-Cromartie plus a second-rounder far too high.

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