[johnnyt]

the reason why they made this move now is that mcnabb was in his last year of his contract as well as kolb. they wanted to get something of mcnabb and not just let him walk next season. the eagles front office and coaching staff like kolb and see him as the future of the eagles. they want him to be the QB. rumors are that kolb also somewhat forced the issue saying he would sign an extension unless given the start QB spot.

as far as why to the redskins. well that has more to do with andy reid and mcnabbs relationship. the rumor is that there were atleast 3 offers on the table for mcnabb. oakland, buffalo and washington. mcnabb didnt want to go to the other two and reid/front office agreed to send him to washington out of respect for what he had done for the organization.