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Arizona Cardinals' Kevin Kolb, right, drops back after taking a snap from Adam Snyder (68) during NFL football training camp at Northern Arizona University on Thursday, July 26, 2012 in Flagstaff, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
There has been chatter about the Arizona Cardinals' search for a "franchise quarterback" since Kurt Warner decided to retire from the NFL following the 2009 season.

That chatter is present even now as the Cardinals begin preparation for their fourth season A.K. (After Kurt).

Some are questioning whether Arizona should pick a QB like West Virginia's Geno Smith or USC's Matt Barkley with their first round pick. Others are speculating whether the Cards should pursue trades for veterans like Kansas City's Matt Cassel or New England's Ryan Mallett.

It seems nobody is considering any of the Cardinals' in-house options as a viable solution for 2013 and beyond. Even Kevin Kolb, who led the Cardinals to a 4-0 start before suffering a serious rib injury in Week 6 against Buffalo, is being discounted by the masses -- and one of Kolb's teammates is tired of it.

Offensive lineman Adam Snyder, who started 14 games at right guard and center in 2012, took to Twitter late Thursday to vent his frustration on the matter.

Kolb has been the subject of much speculation because of his hefty contract and his inability to stay healthy. ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported earlier this month that the Cardinals will try to re-work Kolb's deal, but if that can't be done, the two sides will "move on".

Earlier this offseason, team president Michael Bidwill spoke publicly about Kolb's contract and the need to restructure it.

"Kevin's contract is probably something we're going to need to address," he said. "It's a big number and given the productivity and the questions about durability and everything, that's something that I think the reality is we need to sit down and discuss."

Before his injury, Kolb completed 109-of-183 passes for 1,169 yards and despite playing in only six games, still led the Cardinals with eight touchdown passes.

Kolb is due a $2 million roster bonus on March 15.

Vince Marotta, Web Content Editor - ArizonaSports.com

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    hm wrote...
    I could
    not understand why the Cardinals gave Kolb such a big contract and then had open competition for the QB position in training camp. Give Kolb the FB block for him and he'll be fine.
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    DanTheTimid wrote...
    Maybe in the media
    Maybe the media is discounting Kolb, but I think just because new names generate buzz. I know a lot of fans in AZ though, myself included, were very impressed by Kolb last year and saw enough to believe he could be a franchise QB if we can block for him. Now, all that said, his contract is obnoxious, thats the kind of money you only give to proven players, not ones with as many Qs as Kolb still has, so I will understand if we release him and go another direction if he won't restructure, but if we can keep him I think he should start even if we do draft geno.
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    CoachK wrote...
    Snyder is right
    The offensive line let Kolb down, not the other way around. Kevin was on a roll before being beaten like a poor stepchild.
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    crusaders wrote...
    Build the line
    Build a good O-Line and Kolb will be fine. He showed is a pretty QB and a lot of toughness last year before going down. If we had picked up Peyton Manning last year with the line we started with he would have been on the IR early and probably would have retired.
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    cbarnes40 wrote...
    Blame Snyder, not Kolb
    I agree with Snyder. Kolb did look good last year, but Snyder struggled. As the Tackles began to play pretty good down the stretch the guards seem to still struggle. I remember one play where Snyder was turned around and facing the QB right after the ball was snapped. So in a sense Snyder literally saw what Kolb was facing with the blocking issues.
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    strangemale wrote...
    Kolb
    Threw almost 60% completion rate while having his head handed to him...LOVE to see what he could do with a good to above average line.
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    mesa mad man wrote...
    Agree
    I agree with what has been posted in this. Snyder is the last person i want to here this from - he was our "big" free agent get that would solidify our line and provide leadership and all he turned out to be was a turn style. I also dont think fans have a problem with Kolb being the QB of this team - the problem is that he is extremely overpaid for what he has accomplished and it is handicapping the team in other areas. If he restructured all would be well..
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    DisgustedD wrote...
    I agree Snyder BUT
    Kolb has a history of injury problems. Yeah our O-Line was subpar but at the same time he was hurt leaving the pocket. He has a history of concussions & that just doesn't disappear. It's not like a knee injury where you can repair it, rehab it, & get it back to normal. I'd give Kolb 2013 while revamping the O-Line & go from there but you still have to draft a QB for the future regardless IMO.
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    AZSPORTFAN wrote...
    Kolb
    I believe Kolb could be the QB of the future for the Cardinals. As much as I liked Whiz he had no clue on building a team around a QB's strengths. The only thing Whiz did was totally screw with all the QB's minds. You DON'T bring in a QB for that kind of money and then have an open competition. Whiz should have been working with Kolb from day one on what he does best and then build the o-line to his strenghts. I hope they do keep Kolb because if they dont it will be a HUGE mistake. I also get sick & tired of people calling Kolb fragile or weak.
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    AZSPORTFAN wrote...
    Kolb
    No QB would have lastest behind that disgrace of what they called an offensive line.
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