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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[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by scott free

A short article in todays USA Today says that while nothing is "in the works" yet, a source familiar with KC's thinking says they are very much interested in Foles.

Dont shoot the messenger...

Q

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by scott free

A short article in todays USA Today says that while nothing is "in the works" yet, a source familiar with KC's thinking says they are very much interested in Foles.

Dont shoot the messenger...

[mcaj22]

lol poor scott free

[Frankie]

Scott my man, I guess they done shot the messenger.

[Bump]

I would rather get Alex Smith than Foles, just saying. But **** em both.

GENO or DIE

[tony77]

I like foles . He should of been a chief last yr.

[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by Bump

I would rather get Alex Smith than Foles, just saying. But **** em both.

GENO or DIE

In your case hopefully the former.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by B14ckmon

In your case hopefully the former.

ha! dumbass mean "latter", and ****ed it all up. Stupid jagoff fan.
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[B14ckmon]

Originally Posted by Sweet Dick Willie

ha! dumbass mean "latter", and ****ed it all up. Stupid jagoff fan.
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No, I meant former. Why would I want him to die you sick ****er.

[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

[Rausch]

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

Hell no...

[saphojunkie]

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

Eagles can lick my nut crust, I told a source.

[scott free]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Scott my man, I guess they done shot the messenger.

Heh, oh wells, just trying to stir the pot a bit.

[Messier]

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 fun to dream.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Frankie

Technically true. But realistically they won't get that much. I hear draft charts are no longer the drafting bible.

That was probably true when no one wanted to take on the insane contracts demanded by top 10 picks (see when the Jets traded up for Sanchez in 2009). However, with the new CBA, the chart has become relevant again. Obviously, it's not written in stone but it is a good ballpark.