Bradford has all the tools and lacks the production people want. I love the guy as a prospect and will point out he's had arguably the weakest WR corps in the NFL each of his years in the NFL and his line early on but....in the NFL I think people consider everything an excuse and simply want production regardless.
Foles is very curious because it's quite uncommon for an NFL team to NOT want a guy that played so well in his second year. Chip was showing interest in Locker and Sanchez as replacements. That is an unusual negative there and stark comparison to what we saw as a rook. Definitely makes ya wonder if there's anything we don't know.
I think it's very possible both reap huge benefits of being in a new environment.
I would guess Chip considers Foles hot or cold and what drives him nuts is the cold weeks. They really should be better if he's a top passer in a top system (as Chip wants). Under 200 yards for the game, couple INTs, less than 50% completion percentage. I figure during these "off" weeks coaches want a certain amount of production as a bottom line and they'll find a way to win. That can't be enough for Kelly to feel comfy with. His ego- It seems like Kelly considers Foles hot weeks just a part of his system and like he's not getting the love we usually give QBs who produce well.
I do see the whole trade Bradford for Mariotta pick setup well, but the Eagles lost Maclin and look like they're also in a great position to get Amari or White. Obviously we've seen Kelly's huge ego so the Marotta trade possibilities seem plenty real now, but if they "have to" add a top WR instead, that is not a bad fall back plan at all.
Kelly would drive me nuts if he was coach of "my team" but I gotta say he makes things interesting and I love his moxie during the offseason. I haven't seen anyone like him since Jimmy Johnson.