Thread: Foles or Cousins?

ugh. . . PFT is reporting that we could make a run at AJ mccarron if he becomes an unrestricted free agent. . .

Originally Posted by dogfish

ugh. . . PFT is reporting that we could make a run at AJ mccarron if he becomes an unrestricted free agent. . .

yuuuuck...

Originally Posted by dogfish

ugh. . . PFT is reporting that we could make a run at AJ mccarron if he becomes an unrestricted free agent. . .

This tells me (if true) that they're targeting a QB in the draft. AJ would be a placeholder unless he shocks the world.

God help us if they are interested because they still have faith in Lynch. Or maybe Kelly has shown them something?

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

This tells me (if true) that they're targeting a QB in the draft.

i would certainly hope that's the case, and that it's one of the top QB prospects. . . you never know this time of year, though. . .

Originally Posted by dogfish

ugh. . . PFT is reporting that we could make a run at AJ mccarron if he becomes an unrestricted free agent. . .

Why would that bother you?

Originally Posted by slim

Why would that bother you?

because mike glennon. . .

i don't think AJ is anything special at this point in his career, but somebody could still make him a fairly substantial offer based on the current QB market. . . also, i would have some trepidation about the possibility that the FO might view him as a starter--especially if they do give him a decent sized contract. . . now, if he's coming here on a two-year, $15 million deal as a bridge starter for a highly drafted rook, then fine, i guess. . . but i don't want him at $15+ mil/year for multiple years, and as a presumptive starter, with only a mid-round developmental guy and lynch/kelly behind him. . . i want darnold/mayfield/rosen, or captain kirk. . . not a fan of investing any significant assets into the likes of tyrod taylor, teddy B, AJ, or any of the other likely to be available vets in hopes of making them into an effective starter. . . really, get cousins, or draft a kid high and throw him in the fire. . . if he can't handle that pressure, you probably got the wrong guy anyway. . .

No source this time a year (or any time of year really) is worth taking at their word. This includes Cugel's sources as amazing as those sources are.

"Sources" make interesting listening/reading and make interesting conversation, but I wouldn't take what any of them have to say with a grain of salt.

Just get Nick Foles. Draft a top OT in the 1st round. We are good!

Foles can throw, run, and catch. Offensive coordinator can create a new name for Foles to catch the ball. (Mile High Special!)

Again, which Foles are we talking about?

The 1 that had 1 awesome year under Kelly and 1 great playoff game, or the other Foles.

Originally Posted by Rick

Again, which Foles are we talking about?

The 1 that had 1 awesome year under Kelly and 1 great playoff game, or the other Foles.

Or, we could talk about the choices based on being a Superbowl MVP, or someone who hasn't been to the playoffs yet?

Ummm.....Foles is under contract with Philly, and with Wentz coming back from surgery, why the hell would Philly give him up? It would take a full on ruhtard offer to pry him away. Not happening. Neeeeext.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

Or, we could talk about the choices based on being a Superbowl MVP, or someone who hasn't been to the playoffs yet?

EDIT: He did play in two playoff games. One in 2012 (he was an excellent 3-10) The other in 2015 after a really good 9-7 season resulting in a wildcard playoff game.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

Or, we could talk about the choices based on being a Superbowl MVP, or someone who hasn't been to the playoffs yet?

One was a fluke who crashed and burned. The other was a self-made man who proved everyone wrong, repeatedly.

Now, Foles got hosed by Chip Kelly, I don't disagree there. And, he was never given any room to make mistakes and still keep his job. So, to the Foles supporters, I get it. I think I've been too harsh on him.

I think both are risky and I am now in favor of a full blown rebuild. If not, and we 'have' to pick one, Cousins would be my route.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

Or, we could talk about the choices based on being a Superbowl MVP, or someone who hasn't been to the playoffs yet?

Are we really going to hang his hat on 1 superbowl game? Compared to a guy who has put up pro bowl caliber numbers for 3 straight seasons?

He played a great game but what happened during the season and his 79 rating? What happened when he was given the chance to start in St. Louis? Why didn't he hold the job in Philly? Why didn't he steal the job from Alex Smith when they clearly wanted to replace him?

He is a journeyman capable of having a great game.

Nick Foles is more than 1 football game. He has played very well for a good chunk of his career. I would alsdo Sao his failures have come with as lot of extenuating circumstances.