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With buzz continuing to swirl about Chip Kelly's desire for a reunion with his college quarterback Marcus Mariota, speculation around NFL circles has begun about incumbent starter Nick Foles as a result.
Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com reported "several teams" would have interest in trading for the 2014 Pro Bowler if the Eagles are willing to make a trade. Shorr-Parks in particular cited the St. Louis Rams as a team with a strong interest.
The Rams are in need of a long-term option under center, but aren't in any position to select Jameis Winston or Mariota, the draft's two top quarterbacks, at No. 10 without trading up. Adding Foles to the mix would also create a potential immediate playoff contender for Jeff Fisher, whose job may not survive a rebuild around a rookie after three losing seasons.
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The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans are also potential suitors. Houston, like St. Louis, owns a competitive defense, but lacks even league-average play at quarterback and was too good in 2014 to land a franchise signal-caller without a bold move. Tennessee owns the No. 2 pick and is considered a suitor for both Mariota and Winston.
Foles, a former third-round came out of nowhere to lead Philadelphia to a 10-6 season in 2013, suffered a major regression this season. His touchdown rate fell by half while his interception rate went through an exponential growth.
The Eagles were 6-2 in games Foles started and 4-4 in contests after Mark Sanchez took the reins, but their offense showed no serious signs of attrition. Football Outsiders' premium database ranked Philadelphia as the 16th-best offense through eight games and the 14th-best in the second half. The lack of attrition when Sanchez entered the lineup is perhaps the best argument for the Eagles moving on.
With buzz continuing to swirl about Chip Kelly's desire for a reunion with his college quarterback Marcus Mariota, speculation around NFL circles has begun about incumbent starter Nick Foles as a result.
Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com reported "several teams" would have interest in trading for the 2014 Pro Bowler if the Eagles are willing to make a trade. Shorr-Parks in particular cited the St. Louis Rams as a team with a strong interest.
The Rams are in need of a long-term option under center, but aren't in any position to select Jameis Winston or Mariota, the draft's two top quarterbacks, at No. 10 without trading up. Adding Foles to the mix would also create a potential immediate playoff contender for Jeff Fisher, whose job may not survive a rebuild around a rookie after three losing seasons.
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The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans are also potential suitors. Houston, like St. Louis, owns a competitive defense, but lacks even league-average play at quarterback and was too good in 2014 to land a franchise signal-caller without a bold move. Tennessee owns the No. 2 pick and is considered a suitor for both Mariota and Winston.
Foles, a former third-round came out of nowhere to lead Philadelphia to a 10-6 season in 2013, suffered a major regression this season. His touchdown rate fell by half while his interception rate went through an exponential growth.
The Eagles were 6-2 in games Foles started and 4-4 in contests after Mark Sanchez took the reins, but their offense showed no serious signs of attrition. Football Outsiders' premium database ranked Philadelphia as the 16th-best offense through eight games and the 14th-best in the second half. The lack of attrition when Sanchez entered the lineup is perhaps the best argument for the Eagles moving on.
