Chiefs Rams to release Foles - Page 4

Mr_Tomahawk · 07-27-2016, 01:39 PM

Rams expecting to release QB Nick Foles, sources say. Trade never materialized. Release will make him a free agent. Not subject to waivers.

rtmike · 07-28-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rico

Man, I watched that game.. he looked awesome in that game. Holy shit. This guy is able to function/perform very well in the NFL...He looked fantastic that entire season. I was expecting him to be really up and coming, but then he just has sucked the past couple years. He is a very system-specific QB, IMO.

If the Chiefs signed Foles as backup (hell, he was drafted by the Eagles when Reid was HC for them...not like it's totally impossible), I wouldn't be heart-broken. I would be very intrigued, wondering if he can break the TD's record again with the Chiefs. I think Foles is underrated...

This.

I caught a couple of Foles games with the Eagles & I thought he looked outstanding.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-28-2016, 04:32 PM

It would be nice to have Foles in camp competing for the #2 spot but the Chiefs have less than $225k in salary cap space and without an extension (or two) from existing players or a surprise cut, there's no way to fit him.

rtmike · 07-28-2016, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It would be nice to have Foles in camp competing for the #2 spot but the Chiefs have less than $225k in salary cap space and without an extension (or two) from existing players or a surprise cut, there's no way to fit him.

They didn't ask anyone to restructure their contract this year either did they?

Probably hoping someone ala Tom Brady, comes forward.

TRR · 07-28-2016, 04:53 PM

Andy Reid, Jeremy Maclin Praise Rams QB Nick Foles - Sept 4 2015

ST. LOUIS -- Even after an entire offseason, training camp and preseason, it's still hard to know what to expect from St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles in his first year with the team.

But to hear Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and receiver Jeremy Maclin tell it, the Rams made a wise move bringing Foles in and giving him a two-year contract extension. In town for Thursday's preseason finale, Reid and Maclin -- both of whom spent time with Foles in Philadelphia -- were asked about Foles and both players offered high praise for the Rams' new starting signal-caller.

"You are asking one of Nick Foles’ biggest fans," Reid said. "He is smart, he has good accuracy, and he is a big body. A big strong guy, and he is young. He is going nowhere but up here. He is surrounded by good coaches and good skill players. I think he will do fine. He has to get back into this system. And it is just a matter of time.”

Of course, the Rams and their fans would prefer that it's not a matter of too much time as the Rams enter an important year for their future in town. The Rams clearly agree with Reid, having handed Foles a contract extension before he ever plays in a regular-season game for them.

While Reid obviously has ties to Foles that would indicate a bias, he also coached Foles before he stepped into current Eagles coach Chip Kelly's system. Reid runs a West Coast passing attack similar to what the Rams will ask of Foles so he should have at least some idea of how Foles' skills translate to what the Rams want him to do.

Foles played in seven games with six starts for Reid in 2012 after the Eagles used a third-round pick on him that year. Foles only won one of those starts and threw for 1,699 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions for a rating of 79.1, but he earned the respect of Maclin and Reid in the process.

“I feel for starters, people can expect him to go out there and compete every single day," Maclin said. "That’s the type of person Nick is. He’s also a guy that, as far as talent, can make every throw on the football field. I’ve kind of heard the Rams guys saying ‘In 5 we trust’ and all that other stuff so that just goes to show you the type of respect people give him based off of the type of person he is and the type of player he is.”

Foles and Maclin didn't have many chances to play together because of Maclin's season-ending knee injury before the 2013 season, but even on the bench, Maclin said he could see why teammates were drawn to Foles.

Maclin pointed to a Week 3 win against Washington in 2014 as an example. In that game, Maclin said Foles took a borderline late hit as he threw a pass that was intercepted but overturned by replay. Foles bounced back and drove the Eagles to a 27-yard touchdown toss to Maclin that helped seal the victory.

"It’s just that type of will that he has that people just respect," Maclin said. "He was banged up after that, but it did not affect the way he finished the game.

“[He's] always positive. If anything goes bad, he’s the first one to take responsibility for it. For anyone leading the team, that’s kind of what you want.”

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-28-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rtmike

They didn't ask anyone to restructure their contract this year either did they?

Probably hoping someone ala Tom Brady, comes forward.

There three possible candidates at this point in time that could ease the Chiefs salary cap by restructuring: Justin Houston, who just signed his deal last year ($19 million), Alex Smith ($17 million) and Jeremy Maclin ($12 million).

I don't think there's any chance that Houston or Maclin would restructure (and quite honestly, I wouldn't even approach Maclin after the he had and the leadership he's shown this offseason). Houston? Nah. So, that leaves Alex Smith.

Restructuring Alex is a possibility but it would also extend at least two more years to his existing contract. I know the franchise is happy with him as their QB but I'm not sure they're ready to give him starting money until he's 36 years old.

Tombstone RJ · 07-28-2016, 05:09 PM

I'm sure Smiff would be happy to restructure in order to bring in Foles. Makes perfect sense.

jspchief · 07-28-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

I'm sure Smiff would be happy to restructure in order to bring in Foles. Makes perfect sense.

Right?

**Ming the Merciless** · 07-28-2016, 05:22 PM

WOuld be nice to have a guy like that battling for a spot....competition breeds success...

I know nothing about the financial situation, but would be cool to bring him in for a look...

BWillie · 07-28-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

because anyone with half a brain could see the Chiefs were a better team last year. 11 wins by 7 or less won't ever haooen again with out the calls Manning gets.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14...-best-ever-nfl

NJChiefsFan · 07-28-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Yeah Stan Kroenke sure did a disservice to the Rams organization by making them the only football team in Los Angeles with a 2.6 billion dollar stadium.

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

You're a dumbass.

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

No, just bitter.

Who can blame you. Any Chiefs fan that thinks they would see the upside in being in L.A. and having a great stadium is a liar. We would all be pissed and bitter, and that includes fans like me that have never even lived in the same time zone as the team. And anyone thinking of saying the KC and STL aren't the same fan bases is missing the point.

Psyko Tek · 07-28-2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

He would put Denver over the top.

just what i was thinking, dallas take this ****er

rico · 07-29-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rtmike

This.

I caught a couple of Foles games with the Eagles & I thought he looked outstanding.

I remember when Cassel threw for 27 touchdowns, 7INT's. Those are good numbers, but goodness he looked like a scrub putting up those numbers. Bowe was making so many acrobatic catches. Hell, Moeaki was making awesome catches. I remember this one ball Bowe caught, it looked like he was playing hacky sack with the football in the endzone before he caught it. These guys were making sweet catches to bad, Cassel throws. It was crazy because it seemed like when these guys were thrown a rare accurate, nice pass...there would be drops. Especially with Bowe. It was like they were so used to making acrobatic catches to shitty Cassel throws to the point where they would freeze up when the pass was actually good, for they probably weren't used to nice passes being thrown at them. Cassel that year...good stats, looked ugly doing it.

With Foles it was different. It seems like the guy has a lot of specifics that need to be present for him to well. Like the system he is in....the rapport he has with certain players and the quality of his weapons and which weapons he needs to succeed...he's a guy who I believe if he had the right pieces in place, he could be a badass. He looked awesome in that 27 TD, 2 INt season.

Pasta Little Brioni · 07-29-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14...-best-ever-nfl

6-10 swept by KC and Oakland this year

**Rain Man** · 07-29-2016, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14...-best-ever-nfl

So they're looking for nicknames? How about the Late Hitting Eye Poking Gun Mishandling Mass Murderers? Or is that too long?

Setsuna · 07-30-2016, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rams Fan

I'll contribute to this thread by stating the obvious.

**** Stan Kroenke.

Yall still have Alec Ogletree

07-27-2016, 01:39 PM
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07-28-2016, 04:53 PM	#49
TRR The Priest and I Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: CO Casino cash: $9870185	Andy Reid, Jeremy Maclin Praise Rams QB Nick Foles - Sept 4 2015 ST. LOUIS -- Even after an entire offseason, training camp and preseason, it's still hard to know what to expect from St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles in his first year with the team. But to hear Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and receiver Jeremy Maclin tell it, the Rams made a wise move bringing Foles in and giving him a two-year contract extension. In town for Thursday's preseason finale, Reid and Maclin -- both of whom spent time with Foles in Philadelphia -- were asked about Foles and both players offered high praise for the Rams' new starting signal-caller. "You are asking one of Nick Foles’ biggest fans," Reid said. "He is smart, he has good accuracy, and he is a big body. A big strong guy, and he is young. He is going nowhere but up here. He is surrounded by good coaches and good skill players. I think he will do fine. He has to get back into this system. And it is just a matter of time.” Of course, the Rams and their fans would prefer that it's not a matter of too much time as the Rams enter an important year for their future in town. The Rams clearly agree with Reid, having handed Foles a contract extension before he ever plays in a regular-season game for them. While Reid obviously has ties to Foles that would indicate a bias, he also coached Foles before he stepped into current Eagles coach Chip Kelly's system. Reid runs a West Coast passing attack similar to what the Rams will ask of Foles so he should have at least some idea of how Foles' skills translate to what the Rams want him to do. Foles played in seven games with six starts for Reid in 2012 after the Eagles used a third-round pick on him that year. Foles only won one of those starts and threw for 1,699 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions for a rating of 79.1, but he earned the respect of Maclin and Reid in the process. “I feel for starters, people can expect him to go out there and compete every single day," Maclin said. "That’s the type of person Nick is. He’s also a guy that, as far as talent, can make every throw on the football field. I’ve kind of heard the Rams guys saying ‘In 5 we trust’ and all that other stuff so that just goes to show you the type of respect people give him based off of the type of person he is and the type of player he is.” Foles and Maclin didn't have many chances to play together because of Maclin's season-ending knee injury before the 2013 season, but even on the bench, Maclin said he could see why teammates were drawn to Foles. Maclin pointed to a Week 3 win against Washington in 2014 as an example. In that game, Maclin said Foles took a borderline late hit as he threw a pass that was intercepted but overturned by replay. Foles bounced back and drove the Eagles to a 27-yard touchdown toss to Maclin that helped seal the victory. "It’s just that type of will that he has that people just respect," Maclin said. "He was banged up after that, but it did not affect the way he finished the game. “[He's] always positive. If anything goes bad, he’s the first one to take responsibility for it. For anyone leading the team, that’s kind of what you want.”
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