Mike Kafka's lack of arm strength "would be an issue" if he had to play extended time, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano. Kafka has the backup job sewn up, but it wouldn't be a smooth transition if Michael Vick got hurt. The 2010 fourth-round pick out of Northwestern is more of a dink-and-dunker, lacking the ability to get the ball deep to DeSean Jackson or Jeremy Maclin. We wouldn't bother "handcuffing" Vick with Kafka.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, QB Mike Kafka has the Eagles' No. 2 job "locked up." Beat writer Jeff McLane expects Kafka to hold off Trent Edwards "barring some unforeseen event." It would be a troubling sign for Kafka's NFL future were here to be beaten out by the journeyman Edwards, who is with his fourth team in three years.

Mike Kafka worked ahead of Trent Edwards as the Eagles' second-string quarterback during this week's OTAs. Sporting a stronger arm after hitting the weight room hard this offseason, Kafka is making throws "which he didn't come close to making in his first two years," according to Eagles insider Adam Caplan. Kafka is clearly in the driver's seat to be Michael Vick's primary backup this season.

The Philadelphia Daily News expects Eagles QB Mike Kafka to beat out Trent Edwards for a roster spot. With No. 88 pick Nick Foles locked in as the Eagles' third quarterback, Kafka and Edwards are competing to be Michael Vick's backup. The Daily News believes Edwards was brought in to push Kafka more than truly compete with him, however. It would take an unexpectedly strong camp from Edwards coupled with a disappointing showing from Kafka to shake things up.

Mike Kafka and Trent Edwards are expected to compete for a roster spot after the Eagles used their third-round pick on QB Nick Foles. Whoever wins the competition should be Michael Vick's primary backup, but whoever loses is likely to be sent packing as Foles develops in the No. 3 spot. With two years in the Eagles' system, Kafka is the heavy favorite to beat out the perennially disappointing Edwards.

Mike Kafka will reportedly enter training as the Eagles' No. 2 quarterback with Trent Edwards third on the depth chart. It's a nod toward Kafka's two years of experience in Andy Reid's offense. We're still not convinced the Eagles are done shopping at quarterback with the one of the biggest injury risks in the league as the starter.

Reuben Frank of CSN Philly confirms that Mike Kafka will play in Week 11 only if Vince Young gets injured during practice or the game. Kafka is the Eagles' third-string quarterback and Young is No. 2. Early-week signs point to Young getting the start for Michael Vick, who is dealing with multiple broken ribs. Kafka is about a QB4 for two-QB league purposes.

Eagles declared QB Mike Kafka, CB Curtis Marsh, S Jarrad Page, OL Julian Vandervelde, OT Winston Justice, and DEs Juqua Parker and Phillip Hunt inactive for Monday Night Football against the Bears. Parker is injured. Kafka is the Eagles' third-stringer behind Michael Vick and Vince Young. Hunt is a healthy scratch this week with Brandon Graham returning from PUP. Hunt has recorded just one tackle in five games this season.

Eagles declared QB Mike Kafka, RE Trent Cole, LT Jason Peters, SS Jaiquawn Jarrett, CB Curtis Marsh, G/C Julian Vandervelde and OG Kyle DeVan inactive for Week 5 against the Bills. DEs Darryl Tapp and Juqua Parker are both active for the first time since Week 2. Their returns are well timed with Cole expected to miss roughly three weeks with a strained calf. With Peters out, OT Winston Justice is active for the first time in 2011. Kafka's deactivation leaves the Eagles with just Michael Vick and Vince Young at quarterback, and is a pretty good indication Vick's hand injury is no longer a major concern.

Mike Kafka struggled in place of an injured Michael Vick in Sunday's loss to the Giants, completing 4-of-7 passes for 35 yards and two interceptions. After appearing to catch the Falcons by surprise in Week 2, Kafka did no such thing today, throwing two bad fourth-quarter picks as the Eagles gave away another game. The performance was poor enough that it would be surprising if Kafka gets the call over Vince Young in Week 4 if Vick is held out by his broken hand. Vick owners in two-quarterback leagues who can only afford to stash one of his backups should go with Young.