Article: Chiefs Most Likely Landing Spot for Foles

[RyFo18]

Now that Vick has re-signed with Philly, it makes sense that this stuff would start coming out given the Reid/Foles connection.

Chiefs a logical landing spot if Nick Foles is dealt

By Dan Hanzus
Around the League Writer
Published: Feb. 11, 2013 at 08:12 p.m. Updated: Feb. 12, 2013 at 12:06 a.m.

Chip Kelly said Monday it was his "hope" the Philadelphia Eagles will have both Michael Vick and Nick Foles on the roster come Week 1.

Kelly called it an "open competition" at quarterback and stressed that Foles was kept in the loop on the Eagles' thinking in restructuring Vick's deal. It certainly doesn't sound like the Eagles are about to ship Foles out of town.

That said, Kelly didn't rule out a possible trade. Around The League checked in with NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah, who served as the Eagles' west coast scout from 2010-12. Jeremiah doesn't know the Eagles' internal thinking on the matter, but he pointed to the Kansas City Chiefs as a potential trade fit.

The logic is simple: Andy Reid took over as head coach of the Chiefs last month after 14 seasons in Philadelphia. His staff includes Doug Pederson, the former Eagles' quarterbacks coach who now serves as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator. Foles' skill-set is ideally suited for the West Coast offense, and he spent his rookie season learning the Reid playbook in Philadelphia.

"I know both Andy Reid and Doug Pederson were very high on Nick Foles and his future," Jeremiah said. "They were huge supporters through the entire process and believe in him greatly.

"I would think they would explore that opportunity if it presented itself."

Reid and Pederson love Foles' size and accuracy, two traits they covet at the position. And while we don't imagine the Eagles would bend over backwards to help Reid, it certainly helps that the divorce between coach and team was largely amicable. That Reid now operates in a different conference doesn't hurt, either.

Kelly said Monday that every NFL team needs two quarterbacks. There's logic to that, especially when Vick is one of them. But if Reid wanted Foles enough, the Eagles would have to at least listen.

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[BroncoDork]

You're not gonna get Foles for anything reasonable, but he'd be a good guy to have on your roster. Alex Smith can be had for a 4th and a conditional, that might be a good hedge bet.

Either one of those is better than hanging onto Cassel and Quinn, those two have shot their wad in KC and no way either one of them will impregnate your trophy case with a Lombardi.

Appears to me you guys have to draft Geno Smith, hope for the best, and if it doesn't work out keep drafting QB's until you get it right.

[Rexx]

Originally Posted by O.city

Mary Kay Cabot ‏@MaryKayCabot
#Eagles aren't shopping second-year QB Nick Foles and would want a 1st- or 2nd-round pick to even consider it, source told AP

Well, there is the end of that speculation. Not happening at that price!

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by O.city

Mary Kay Cabot ‏@MaryKayCabot
#Eagles aren't shopping second-year QB Nick Foles and would want a 1st- or 2nd-round pick to even consider it, source told AP

Yeah I got a 2011 Honda Accord. Very good car. I won't sell it to you for anything less than Lexus money.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Rather have Foles than Alex Smith...just sayin.


(I'd rather have Geno or Tyler over the jackwads above...but let's be real. We are the Chiefs)

[suds79]

Originally Posted by O.city

Mary Kay Cabot ‏@MaryKayCabot
#Eagles aren't shopping second-year QB Nick Foles and would want a 1st- or 2nd-round pick to even consider it, source told AP

It's negotiation. You always ask for more than what you think you'll get and you meet in the middle.

To me it sounds like a 2nd in the meet in the middle price. They drafted him in the 3rd, I can't see Philly dealing him for another 3rd.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by suds79

It's negotiation. You always ask for more than what you think you'll get and you meet in the middle.

To me it sounds like a 2nd in the meet in the middle price. They drafted him in the 3rd, I can't see Philly dealing him for another 3rd.

And any team would be STUPID to trade a 2nd for him.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

not...happening.
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[The Franchise]

More bullshit against the wall.

Evan Silva ‏@evansilva

In addition to Nick Foles & Alex Smith, ESPN's Ed Werder mentioned Matt Flynn as a potential offseason quarterback target for the #Chiefs.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

And any team would be STUPID to trade a 2nd for him.

exactly why the Chiefs would do it.

this place would EXPLODE and it would be hilarious

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

exactly why the Chiefs would do it.

this place would EXPLODE and it would be hilarious

I just don't get this. Sorry.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I just don't get this. Sorry.

I totally get it.

There are dozens of "tough guys" blasting anyone who even suggests an alternative to Eugene Smith at #1 overall, many of whom have proclaimed they're "done" with the Chiefs if they do anything other than select him as their starter.

It's ****ing hilarious and pathetic at the same time: Grown men acting like crybabies MONTHS before the draft and weeks before The Combines.

It's taken every ounce of strength not to troll the **** out of people. Seriously.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I totally get it.

There are dozens of "tough guys" blasting anyone who even suggests an alternative to Eugene Smith at #1 overall, many of whom have proclaimed they're "done" with the Chiefs if they do anything other than select him as their starter.

It's ****ing hilarious and pathetic at the same time: Grown men acting like crybabies MONTHS before the draft and weeks before The Combines.

It's taken every ounce of strength not to troll the **** out of people. Seriously.

I agree.

I am all for drafting Tyler [obviously] or Geno #1 overall.

But I also understand that there is a real possibility, and likelihood, that we will not use the #1 overall and a QB. Who would we use it on...I don't know. But I agree in essence that their are posters here with one foot dangling off the bridge already...

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

all we are saaaaaayyyyyying......
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[Nightfyre]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I totally get it.

There are dozens of "tough guys" blasting anyone who even suggests an alternative to Eugene Smith at #1 overall, many of whom have proclaimed they're "done" with the Chiefs if they do anything other than select him as their starter.

It's ****ing hilarious and pathetic at the same time: Grown men acting like crybabies MONTHS before the draft and weeks before The Combines.

It's taken every ounce of strength not to troll the **** out of people. Seriously.

Dane, get off your pedestal. You keep climbing up there and getting knocked off. You would think the repeated falling would be a valuable lesson, but you just keep putting yourself up there.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Nightfyre

Dane, get off your pedestal. You keep climbing up there and getting knocked off. You would think the repeated falling would be a valuable lesson, but you just keep putting yourself up there.

Just go **** yourself.

None of you ****ing assholes that have been screaming about G. Smith for months has absolutely ANY say in the matter.

Get off YOUR high horse, you ****ing moron.