** Official 2014 Philadelphia Eagles Thread ** (1 Viewer)

[Deranged Hermit]

No reason why we shouldnt roll the Panthers. Green Bay is going to be a lot to ask for though.

Would be happy with 1-1 over the next 2 weeks. Heading into the home Titans game at 7-3 is just fine with me. I've already counted that GB game as a loss so this Monday is huge.

I'm not so quick to put the GB in the loss column. That game could have big implications come playoff time. IMO, we have 4 big games remaining - GB, Seattle & 2xDallas. Yeah they're all big, but those 4 have more playoff importance especially since we already lost to Arizona.

And is it just me or does it seem like the Eagles are ALWAYS going to Green Bay? When did GB last come to Philly in the regular season?

Even Seattle is playing pretty badly the last few weeks. Even with Sanchez I like Philly's chances. I definitely was not impressed with how they played against OAK, despite the final score.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

So if Foles is out for the remainder of the regular season and the Eagles make the playoffs, can they possibly start Foles in a playoff game if he's ready?

I guess it depends on how good Sanchez is playing to get them there.

Ya obviously it depends how good Sanchez is playing at that point.

It's an interesting thing to think about too... we are all hoping Foles is back for playoffs, but that would be awful and look very bad on Chip if Foles comes back for the first playoff game and we lose it. I think Chip is more worried about what people say about him then he let's on and that he doesn't put himself up for scrutiny that much. This week he was pretty quick to decline that Houston holding penalty, and go for it on 4th down down there after he got roasted for making the contrary calls last week. I don't see Foles being our playoff QB unless he gets 1 or 2 regular season games in him first.

If they win despite Sanchez, Foles will be the QB in the playoffs. If they win in part because of Sanchez, it will be a much harder decision.

 

[CentralPA]

So if Foles is out for the remainder of the regular season and the Eagles make the playoffs, can they possibly start Foles in a playoff game if he's ready?

I guess it depends on how good Sanchez is playing to get them there.

Ya obviously it depends how good Sanchez is playing at that point.

It's an interesting thing to think about too... we are all hoping Foles is back for playoffs, but that would be awful and look very bad on Chip if Foles comes back for the first playoff game and we lose it. I think Chip is more worried about what people say about him then he let's on and that he doesn't put himself up for scrutiny that much. This week he was pretty quick to decline that Houston holding penalty, and go for it on 4th down down there after he got roasted for making the contrary calls last week. I don't see Foles being our playoff QB unless he gets 1 or 2 regular season games in him first.

I'm pretty sure he gives absolutely zero ####s what people think about him. He is about adapting and not doing the samething over and over again and hoping for a different result. Otherwise known as the "Andy Reid complex".

 

[Bigboy10182000]

So if Sanchize plays just as well as Foles, where does that put us at QB with Nick's contract running out? Do we assume Foles wasn't that special and anyone competent can run this offence? If so, does Foles price come down and we sign him for a reasonable long term deal? Does Chip try and move up and pick up his ideal mobile (and cheap for 5 years) QB in the draft? Let him learn under one more year of Foles? Will be interesting to see how things play out at QB this year and in the future.

If Sanchez performs well enough, I would let Foles ride off into the sunset or try and trade him to a needy team for whatever I could get. Sanchez has better physical tools than Foles.

I think you guys have this backwards--Sanchez is only under contract for this year. NIck has this year and next. So if Sanchez plays just as well as Nick he more then likely gets a better deal somewhere else IMO

 

[Wooderson]

So if Foles is out for the remainder of the regular season and the Eagles make the playoffs, can they possibly start Foles in a playoff game if he's ready?

I guess it depends on how good Sanchez is playing to get them there.

Ya obviously it depends how good Sanchez is playing at that point. It's an interesting thing to think about too... we are all hoping Foles is back for playoffs, but that would be awful and look very bad on Chip if Foles comes back for the first playoff game and we lose it. I think Chip is more worried about what people say about him then he let's on and that he doesn't put himself up for scrutiny that much. This week he was pretty quick to decline that Houston holding penalty, and go for it on 4th down down there after he got roasted for making the contrary calls last week. I don't see Foles being our playoff QB unless he gets 1 or 2 regular season games in him first.

I'm pretty sure he gives absolutely zero ####s what people think about him. He is about adapting and not doing the samething over and over again and hoping for a different result. Otherwise known as the "Andy Reid complex".

I got chills when your reminded me of the fat man and his lack of change.

 

[Snotbubbles]

So if Sanchize plays just as well as Foles, where does that put us at QB with Nick's contract running out? Do we assume Foles wasn't that special and anyone competent can run this offence? If so, does Foles price come down and we sign him for a reasonable long term deal? Does Chip try and move up and pick up his ideal mobile (and cheap for 5 years) QB in the draft? Let him learn under one more year of Foles? Will be interesting to see how things play out at QB this year and in the future.

If Sanchez performs well enough, I would let Foles ride off into the sunset or try and trade him to a needy team for whatever I could get. Sanchez has better physical tools than Foles.

I think you guys have this backwards--Sanchez is only under contract for this year. NIck has this year and next. So if Sanchez plays just as well as Nick he more then likely gets a better deal somewhere else IMO

Fully aware Sanchez is on a one-year. He'd be more likely to re-sign here though and he wouldn't cost much unless he tears it up. You could get him on a 2 year deal as a stop-gap for a guy you draft this year.

 

[Insein]

So if Sanchize plays just as well as Foles, where does that put us at QB with Nick's contract running out? Do we assume Foles wasn't that special and anyone competent can run this offence? If so, does Foles price come down and we sign him for a reasonable long term deal? Does Chip try and move up and pick up his ideal mobile (and cheap for 5 years) QB in the draft? Let him learn under one more year of Foles? Will be interesting to see how things play out at QB this year and in the future.

If Sanchez performs well enough, I would let Foles ride off into the sunset or try and trade him to a needy team for whatever I could get. Sanchez has better physical tools than Foles.

I think you guys have this backwards--Sanchez is only under contract for this year. NIck has this year and next. So if Sanchez plays just as well as Nick he more then likely gets a better deal somewhere else IMO

Fully aware Sanchez is on a one-year. He'd be more likely to re-sign here though and he wouldn't cost much unless he tears it up. You could get him on a 2 year deal as a stop-gap for a guy you draft this year.

If we finish with 10-12 wins, I don't see what kind of QB we're going to get that's starting caliber.

 

[jon007]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

So if Sanchize plays just as well as Foles, where does that put us at QB with Nick's contract running out? Do we assume Foles wasn't that special and anyone competent can run this offence? If so, does Foles price come down and we sign him for a reasonable long term deal? Does Chip try and move up and pick up his ideal mobile (and cheap for 5 years) QB in the draft? Let him learn under one more year of Foles? Will be interesting to see how things play out at QB this year and in the future.

If Sanchez performs well enough, I would let Foles ride off into the sunset or try and trade him to a needy team for whatever I could get. Sanchez has better physical tools than Foles.

I think you guys have this backwards--Sanchez is only under contract for this year. NIck has this year and next. So if Sanchez plays just as well as Nick he more then likely gets a better deal somewhere else IMO

Fully aware Sanchez is on a one-year. He'd be more likely to re-sign here though and he wouldn't cost much unless he tears it up. You could get him on a 2 year deal as a stop-gap for a guy you draft this year.

If he ends the season as the starting QB and we make the playoffs you are not getting any stop gap 2 year deals with him. You will enter a bidding war or franchise him. Neither will happen here IMO.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

I'm sure its the very popular opinion and as soon as he loses it will be followed with the "what will it cost to get Marriota" one

One extreme to the next in this city

 

[unckeyherb]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

I don't know if this is the case, but I think that Foles may have started his last game as an Eagle.

ETA-This is assuming a 6-7 week recovery time.

 

[Deamon]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

I don't know if this is the case, but I think that Foles may have started his last game as an Eagle.

ETA-This is assuming a 6-7 week recovery time.

Foles hasn't had his best year, but we are comparing it to a historic year he had last year. We were 6-1 under Foles... can't see any reason he's not the starter next year.

 

[dhockster]

Since last year's 3-5 start, the Eagles are 13-3. I think this Chip Kelly knows something about Football.

 

[Billy Bats]

So if Sanchize plays just as well as Foles, where does that put us at QB with Nick's contract running out? Do we assume Foles wasn't that special and anyone competent can run this offence? If so, does Foles price come down and we sign him for a reasonable long term deal? Does Chip try and move up and pick up his ideal mobile (and cheap for 5 years) QB in the draft? Let him learn under one more year of Foles? Will be interesting to see how things play out at QB this year and in the future.

If Sanchez performs well enough, I would let Foles ride off into the sunset or try and trade him to a needy team for whatever I could get. Sanchez has better physical tools than Foles.

I think you guys have this backwards--Sanchez is only under contract for this year. NIck has this year and next. So if Sanchez plays just as well as Nick he more then likely gets a better deal somewhere else IMO

Fully aware Sanchez is on a one-year. He'd be more likely to re-sign here though and he wouldn't cost much unless he tears it up. You could get him on a 2 year deal as a stop-gap for a guy you draft this year.

If he ends the season as the starting QB and we make the playoffs you are not getting any stop gap 2 year deals with him. You will enter a bidding war or franchise him. Neither will happen here IMO.

You give him the ol' 4 years "but it's really a 2 year deal when we cut you before year 3" and draft your future QB this offseason.

 

[GoBirds]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

Just like Kirk Cousins had for the Skins when we faced them.

 

[Insein]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

No its just a stupid opinion.

 

[Mighty Mice]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

I don't know if this is the case, but I think that Foles may have started his last game as an Eagle.

ETA-This is assuming a 6-7 week recovery time.

Foles hasn't had his best year, but we are comparing it to a historic year he had last year. We were 6-1 under Foles... can't see any reason he's not the starter next year.

Agree, no reason to expect Foles isn't the guy here.

Foles is 14-4 as a starter w/Kelly. (8-2 in 2013, 6-2 in 2014). And, he's on the last year of a cheap rookie contract in 2015.

Sánchez may look as good (dare I say better?) as Nick was not sharp. But if that's the case, he's going to be a highly sought after free agent, and given the above, I doubt Philly needs/wants to pay him.

 

[Snotbubbles]

So if Sanchize plays just as well as Foles, where does that put us at QB with Nick's contract running out? Do we assume Foles wasn't that special and anyone competent can run this offence? If so, does Foles price come down and we sign him for a reasonable long term deal? Does Chip try and move up and pick up his ideal mobile (and cheap for 5 years) QB in the draft? Let him learn under one more year of Foles? Will be interesting to see how things play out at QB this year and in the future.

If Sanchez performs well enough, I would let Foles ride off into the sunset or try and trade him to a needy team for whatever I could get. Sanchez has better physical tools than Foles.

I think you guys have this backwards--Sanchez is only under contract for this year. NIck has this year and next. So if Sanchez plays just as well as Nick he more then likely gets a better deal somewhere else IMO

Fully aware Sanchez is on a one-year. He'd be more likely to re-sign here though and he wouldn't cost much unless he tears it up. You could get him on a 2 year deal as a stop-gap for a guy you draft this year.

If he ends the season as the starting QB and we make the playoffs you are not getting any stop gap 2 year deals with him. You will enter a bidding war or franchise him. Neither will happen here IMO.

Kaepernick and Dalton both got essentially 2 year deals on their last contract. Sanchez isn't landing a monster deal.

 

[ShaHBucks]

This may not be of popular opinion but I think out franchise QB just took his first snaps of the season.

I'm sure its the very popular opinion and as soon as he loses it will be followed with the "what will it cost to get Marriota" one

One extreme to the next in this city

This is gospel. Talk radio fans just don't know what to do when we finally have something nice going. This is what they wanted behind closed doors anyway. PM me when Sanchez is anywhere close to 14-4 with 42 TDs/ 12 INTs in 'the system' btw. And I actually like the guy.

 

[Bernman2]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

 

[Donny Loved Bowling]

Any thoughts about how we might address our lack of depth at ILB this week? Will Marcus Smith be shifted inside, or could we add a veteran free agent? Perhaps poach a player from another team's practice squad?

Any intriguing names?

 

[Snotbubbles]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

 

[CentralPA]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

Also have to remember that 80% of the starting line (and an improved Matt Tobin) are back again. If they stay together Foles should play better.

 

[Snotbubbles]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

Also have to remember that 80% of the starting line (and an improved Matt Tobin) are back again. If they stay together Foles should play better.

Comparing Foles to other QBs in his draft class, the ones who are starter material don't have that skittish look. Foles looks petrified of the rush. So can we dispense with the young QB angle. Also, saying that he will play better with an improved offensive line? No duh. If you give any NFL QB time, they will light you up. That's not really saying much. If the Eagles OLine give Sanchez time he could make the ProBowl.

 

[JaxBill]

With the Eagles signing Chris Prosinski, thought it would be a good time to recycle this:

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/jacksonville-jaguars-funny-business/2012/11/8/3617974/jaguars-news-things-jumping-chris-prosinski#3894283

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

Also have to remember that 80% of the starting line (and an improved Matt Tobin) are back again. If they stay together Foles should play better.

Comparing Foles to other QBs in his draft class, the ones who are starter material don't have that skittish look. Foles looks petrified of the rush. So can we dispense with the young QB angle. Also, saying that he will play better with an improved offensive line? No duh. If you give any NFL QB time, they will light you up. That's not really saying much. If the Eagles OLine give Sanchez time he could make the ProBowl.

If he's petrified of the rush things like this dont happen

@Jeff_McLane: But Foles stood in before taking pop on 1st play of next series & hit Maclin for 54-yd TD. All is not lost: http://t.co/YioK6sqC77

If you watched Russell Wilson play just a week ago against Carolina you would understand

 

[Snotbubbles]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

Also have to remember that 80% of the starting line (and an improved Matt Tobin) are back again. If they stay together Foles should play better.

Comparing Foles to other QBs in his draft class, the ones who are starter material don't have that skittish look. Foles looks petrified of the rush. So can we dispense with the young QB angle. Also, saying that he will play better with an improved offensive line? No duh. If you give any NFL QB time, they will light you up. That's not really saying much. If the Eagles OLine give Sanchez time he could make the ProBowl.

If he's petrified of the rush things like this dont happen

@Jeff_McLane: But Foles stood in before taking pop on 1st play of next series & hit Maclin for 54-yd TD. All is not lost: http://t.co/YioK6sqC77

If you watched Russell Wilson play just a week ago against Carolina you would understand

Those type of plays can still happen even if he's petrified of a rush. I know there are a lot of people here that WANT Foles to be the guy. He's not, it's ok. Chip can make chicken salad out of chicken ####.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

Also have to remember that 80% of the starting line (and an improved Matt Tobin) are back again. If they stay together Foles should play better.

Comparing Foles to other QBs in his draft class, the ones who are starter material don't have that skittish look. Foles looks petrified of the rush. So can we dispense with the young QB angle. Also, saying that he will play better with an improved offensive line? No duh. If you give any NFL QB time, they will light you up. That's not really saying much. If the Eagles OLine give Sanchez time he could make the ProBowl.

If he's petrified of the rush things like this dont happen

@Jeff_McLane: But Foles stood in before taking pop on 1st play of next series & hit Maclin for 54-yd TD. All is not lost: http://t.co/YioK6sqC77

If you watched Russell Wilson play just a week ago against Carolina you would understand

Those type of plays can still happen even if he's petrified of a rush. I know there are a lot of people here that WANT Foles to be the guy. He's not, it's ok. Chip can make chicken salad out of chicken ####.

There's plenty of tape and videos out there and the general concensus is that its a mechnical flaw often found in younger QB's. Take from it what you want. When we get our new QB you'll be here saying the same stuff. McNabb had happy feet as well...

 

[Awful Waffle]

Herremans to IR. Tobin to RG. Todd's the weak link, but still sucks. May be his last season in Philly.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Herremans-to-have-surgery-and-go-to-season-ending-Injured-Reserve.html

 

[babydemon90]

I think Bill Davis is doing a good job - but man, we let Todd Bowles go. Guy is impressive as a DC.

 

[Late225]

I think Bill Davis is doing a good job - but man, we let Todd Bowles go. Guy is impressive as a DC.

Isn't he just keeping Ray Horton's defense intact? Arizona reminds me of KC last year - absolute frauds as a playoff team and a first round exit. I think they keep getting lucky and they are good, just not an elite team.

 

[Billy Bats]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

 

[Snotbubbles]

I'm surprised nobody mentioned the benefits to Foles here. I'm of like mind that he's not going anywhere just because he got injured. But this will be the first time in a while that he gets a stretch of games to actually watch, and study the offense he runs, working (or not) under someone else. I think that will be HUGE for his overall development. And I wouldn't be surprised to see him come back from this injury: 1) Smarter. 2) Stronger. and 3) More patient, but willing to make the quick strike when it is given to him.

Mark it down.

Watching isn't going to fix his back peddling. He looks skittish out there.like a lot of young QB's do out there.

Also have to remember that 80% of the starting line (and an improved Matt Tobin) are back again. If they stay together Foles should play better.

Comparing Foles to other QBs in his draft class, the ones who are starter material don't have that skittish look. Foles looks petrified of the rush. So can we dispense with the young QB angle. Also, saying that he will play better with an improved offensive line? No duh. If you give any NFL QB time, they will light you up. That's not really saying much. If the Eagles OLine give Sanchez time he could make the ProBowl.

If he's petrified of the rush things like this dont happen

@Jeff_McLane: But Foles stood in before taking pop on 1st play of next series & hit Maclin for 54-yd TD. All is not lost: http://t.co/YioK6sqC77

If you watched Russell Wilson play just a week ago against Carolina you would understand

Those type of plays can still happen even if he's petrified of a rush. I know there are a lot of people here that WANT Foles to be the guy. He's not, it's ok. Chip can make chicken salad out of chicken ####.

There's plenty of tape and videos out there and the general concensus is that its a mechnical flaw often found in younger QB's. Take from it what you want. When we get our new QB you'll be here saying the same stuff. McNabb had happy feet as well...

Over the next 8 games we're going to find out if the Eagles were winning because of Foles or in spite of him.

 

[CentralPA]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

 

[Bojang0301]

Chip Kelly is to QB's what Mike Shanahan is to RB's.

 

[ShaHBucks]

Chip Kelly is to QB's what Mike Shanahan is to RB's.

Vick and Barkley were studs in this offense.

 

[JaxBill]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

I guess it comes down to your definition of “sour”. Did they want to bench him voluntarily (pre-injury) for Sanchez? IMO, probably not. Would they want to sign him to a long-term costly extension? Probably the same answer.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol.

You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Sanchez has to just not turn the ball over if possible....I just heard that since 2009 he is #1 in turnovers per game. I knew he had issues but I didn't know it was that bad.

 

[Deamon]

I think Bill Davis is doing a good job - but man, we let Todd Bowles go. Guy is impressive as a DC.

We also let Sean McDermott go many grumbled about how awesome he turned out last year.... now look at him.

 

[Billy Bats]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol. You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

In his defense he's been(was) an Eagles beat writer for a long time so I'm sure he has contacts to talk to, definitely knows more NFL people than me and you.

 

[Insein]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol. You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

They were also spot on with Deseans gang ties.

 

[babydemon90]

Yea, this will definitely be an interesting remaining 8 weeks. If Sanchez stinks up the joint, they'll definitely be sticking with Foles. Outside of a great trade offer they aren't getting rid of Foles next year anyway - if Sanchez does well, perhaps it will be an open competition in training camp next year (with Sanchez or unknown QB). Where would Sanchez go if he did plays really well (and let's be honest - he isn't going to be playing at Manning levels - his "lights out" will likely be 250-300 yds, 2-1 TD/INT ratio. Bills/Texans/Titans probably the top options? Jets "would" make sense, except there is no way that relationship would work again, on either side. Bucs will draft a QB almost certainly...

 

[Deamon]

Yea, this will definitely be an interesting remaining 8 weeks. If Sanchez stinks up the joint, they'll definitely be sticking with Foles. Outside of a great trade offer they aren't getting rid of Foles next year anyway - if Sanchez does well, perhaps it will be an open competition in training camp next year (with Sanchez or unknown QB). Where would Sanchez go if he did plays really well (and let's be honest - he isn't going to be playing at Manning levels - his "lights out" will likely be 250-300 yds, 2-1 TD/INT ratio. Bills/Texans/Titans probably the top options? Jets "would" make sense, except there is no way that relationship would work again, on either side. Bucs will draft a QB almost certainly...

I think 2 of the bucs/jets/titans likely will be the two teams drafting mariota/winston anyways, so they're kind of out of it. Bills would be an interesting one for sure, and boy would that NY media go crazy whenever they played the Jets.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

After Foles' injury, NJ.com reported, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the Eagles' plans, that the team was beginning to sour on the young signal-caller and "isn't sold that he's the guy going forward."

On Thursday, Kelly denied the report had any shred of credibility.

"I don't know where that stuff comes from," Kelly said, per PhillyMag.com. "I know this, I know I control the roster. And I think you guys can say first-hand, I don't talk to anybody. So whoever says they have a source in terms of what's gonna go on with roster maneuvers or people going up and people going down, they never talked to the right person because that comes from me, and that never was the case.

"I've got great faith in Nick, and I think he's a hell of a quarterback, and I think sometimes he gets banged too much, but I wish there was more people like Nick Foles in our lives."

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol.You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

They were also spot on with Deseans gang ties.

That stuff was all over Instagram before they ran that story. He was taking those pictures and posting them and they ran with that after he got cut.

It seems off that as soon as Nick is hurt they say this...

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol.You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

In his defense he's been(was) an Eagles beat writer for a long time so I'm sure he has contacts to talk to, definitely knows more NFL people than me and you.

Unless his source is Kelly it's nothing but something to get clicks IMO:

After Foles' injury, NJ.com reported, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the Eagles' plans, that the team was beginning to sour on the young signal-caller and "isn't sold that he's the guy going forward."

On Thursday, Kelly denied the report had any shred of credibility.

"I don't know where that stuff comes from," Kelly said, per PhillyMag.com. "I know this, I know I control the roster. And I think you guys can say first-hand, I don't talk to anybody. So whoever says they have a source in terms of what's gonna go on with roster maneuvers or people going up and people going down, they never talked to the right person because that comes from me, and that never was the case.

"I've got great faith in Nick, and I think he's a hell of a quarterback, and I think sometimes he gets banged too much, but I wish there was more people like Nick Foles in our lives."

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol.You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

They were also spot on with Deseans gang ties.

That stuff was all over Instagram before they ran that story though. He was taking those pictures and posting them.

it seems to me that that story was more or less fed to nj.com or ESP by the Eagles as propaganda. I don't know if the nj.com connection plays a role in this instance, but it might, and Eckel is probably not going to write that without some type of source. he may be overplaying it a bit, but I'm sure he got it from somewhere reliable.

 

[Bigboy10182000]

Mark Eckel writes that Foles future was in doubt before his injury.

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/11/eagles_started_to_sour_on_nick_foles_before_his_injury.html

Interesting...like Snot said I guess these next 8 games might determine Foles fate.

Am I the only one who actually read the quotes from the "League Source" and laughed? NJ.com has league sources now lol.You can't even find out who we have visit here FA wise or heard a peep before we hired Kelly but NJ.com has a solid league source who knows. I bet

They were also spot on with Deseans gang ties.

That stuff was all over Instagram before they ran that story though. He was taking those pictures and posting them.

it seems to me that that story was more or less fed to nj.com or ESP by the Eagles as propaganda. I don't know if the nj.com connection plays a role in this instance, but it might, and Eckel is probably not going to write that without some type of source. he may be overplaying it a bit, but I'm sure he got it from somewhere reliable.

I'm not disputing there was a source but there seems to be a ton more writers here who have pretty solid team sources and no one mentions this. Things are usually ran tight here and this came off like to me from the jump. Even the quotes seem very vague and kind of simple. One guy says "If he doesnt play well he may not get a deal" The other says "If he plays better in the second half he may"-- Seems like a "duh" type of article with no real substance. The Desean story had much more to it than this. Much more.