It didn’t take long for word to get back to Kevin Kolb about Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly calling him “scared” and “skittish.”
And Kolb’s reaction showed the kind of backbone Kelly accused him of lacking.
“Scared? Scared of what?” Kolb told Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official website. “Taking a hit? I have never been afraid of anyone on the field and that will never change. That includes Number 93 [Kelly]. There’s a fine line between holding in the pocket and trying to escape to make a play.
“Tommy Kelly is too clueless to know the difference. I don’t mind people criticizing my play. Don’t ever question my toughness.”
What has been questioned thus far, and rightfully so, is Kolb’s ability. But if a little fire provided by an opponent is enough to get his attention, it’ll be interesting to see how he responds next time on the field.