Despite a report by St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bryan Burwell that stated the team had “intense internal conversations” with the Eagles about trading for Donovan McNabb, ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes via his Twitter page that the Rams are not going after the veteran QB.

Are Rams really going after McNabb? … They are not. They haven’t had a single conversation with Rams regarding McNabb.

It wouldn’t make sense for the Rams to acquire McNabb. Do they need a quarterback? Absolutely – without question. But they’re not one Donovan McNabb away from competing and they would presumably have to give up at least their second round pick, if not a conditional pick as well.

Michael Vick would make more sense for the Rams, because he would come cheap and could be a boom or bust type of player.

Regardless, the Eagles seemed destined to hang on to McNabb this season anyway. At this point, it looks like he’ll be in Philadelphia for at least one more year and won’t be involved in any trade this offseason.

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In news that will certainly cause some Philly fans to want to punch a hole in a wall Andy Bernard-style, all indications point to Donovan McNabb remaining an Eagle this season.

Despite persistent rumors that the team would be willing to listen to trade offers for the veteran QB, head coach Andy Reid indicated on Tuesday that McNabb would return to the team in 2010. While speaking at Brian Westbrook’s farewell press conference, new GM Howie Roseman echoed Reid’s sentiment by noting that Andy “speaks for all of us.”

Chances are that 2010 will be McNabb’s last year in Philadelphia barring a Super Bowl victory. Kevin Kolb has been patiently waiting for his opportunity to become a starter and if McNabb once again stumbles in the playoffs, the Eagles will probably move on when Donovan’s contract ends after the 2010 season. This is all just speculation on my part, but at some point the Eagles will have to transition to the youngster and 2011 (assuming there isn’t a lockout) seems like a good year to do so.

The Eagles certainly have enough talent to reach the playoffs for the third straight year. They have a roster chock-full of talent on both sides of the ball and a veteran coaching staff that understands what it takes to reach the postseason. But whether or not Reid and McNabb can lift this team to the next level has always been the question. We’ll find out in 2010, which is shaping up to be McNabb’s last hooray in The City of Brotherly Love.

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One of the hot topics this offseason will be whether or not the Eagles will trade one or two of their quarterbacks. Michael Vick is the most likely candidate to be dealt, but there’s also a possibility that Philly commits to Kevin Kolb and thus makes Donovan McNabb available as well.

According to ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio, the Eagles have told teams that both McNabb and Kolb are not available for trade, although it’s likely that the team is just saying that to maintain its leverage. Considering McNabb is 33, injury prone and consistently comes up short in the playoffs, there’s no doubt that Andy Reid will at least listen to offers for the veteran QB. Three years ago, the Eagles asked for two first round picks in exchange for McNabb and while he has diminished value today, the team reportedly still wants at least a first rounder.

But is McNabb worth a first round pick? Well, that depends on what team it is. If the Bills or Rams are interested, then no, he isn’t. Neither Buffalo nor St. Louis is one Donovan McNabb away from competing, so acquiring a 33-year-old quarterback in exchange for a high draft pick would be unwise. Either one of those teams would be better off going with Vick, who is a low-risk, high-reward option at this point in his career because he could be had for a low draft pick.

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