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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[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

What makes anyone think Philly is going to do anything but keep him?

Nothing, really. I'm pretty sure they do. It's all just speculation.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by BigChiefTablet

What makes anyone think Philly is going to do anything but keep him?

Welcome to the 21st century NFL, land of 24x7 "news".

[Pestilence]

Reid only started Foles last year because his hand was forced. When Vick wasn't turning the ball over....he was injured. Reid had no other choice. And I may be wrong....but I don't think that Reid was in charge of the drafts last year.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

If we trade for Foles......say goodbye to drafting a QB in the first 3 rounds.

If the Chiefs were to get Foles in a trade with the Eagles (for moving from 1 to 4) along with a 2nd this year and, say, a high pick next year, I could see them picking up someone like Manuel with one of the 2nds. They need to get more than one QB.

[Mr. Pink]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

(countdown to the end of the world)

10

9

8

7

6......

I just LOL'd

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Frosty

If the Chiefs were to get Foles in a trade with the Eagles (for moving from 1 to 4) along with a 2nd this year and, say, a high pick next year, I could see them picking up someone like Manuel with one of the 2nds. They need to get more than one QB.

No they really don't.

I keep hearing this.

Does Denver have more than 1 QB? Does New England or New Orleans?

The solution at QB is quantity.

[BossChief]

They said on mike and mike today that Foles got told by Chip Kelly that he would be given every opportunity to start in Philly.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by BossChief

They said on mike and mike today that Foles got told by Chip Kelly that he would be given every opportunity to start in Philly.

Yep.

This is all a bunch of useless chatter.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

No they really don't.

I keep hearing this.

Does Denver have more than 1 QB? Does New England or New Orleans?

The solution at QB is quantity.

Do you think they will go into next season with only 2 QBs or are you saying if you have a quality starter, it doesn't matter what's behind him?

I was going off of Dorsey's history of picking QB's and letting them sit and develop behind the starter. If you can do that and then translate them to draft picks later, that's a win. Granted, in my original post, a 2nd may be too high for that idea but I was thinking they might hedge their bets in case Foles doesn't continue to develop.

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yep.

This is all a bunch of useless chatter.

There isn't much else to talk about at this point in the season.

The Combine can't get here soon enough.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

No they really don't.

I keep hearing this.

Does Denver have more than 1 QB? Does New England or New Orleans?

The solution at QB is quantity.

Denver's backup was drafted in the second round. NEs was drafted in the third.

I think your last line was a typo...?

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Frosty

Do you think they will go into next season with only 2 QBs or are you saying if you have a quality starter, it doesn't matter what's behind him?

Bolded.

Originally Posted by Frosty

I was going off of Dorsey's history of picking QB's and letting them sit and develop behind the starter. If you can do that and then translate them to draft picks later, that's a win. Granted, in my original post, a 2nd may be too high for that idea but I was thinking they might hedge their bets in case Foles doesn't continue to develop.

Dorsey's history of picking and sitting QBs assumes you have an established veteran in place. Foles is essentially another rookie. Same for Matt Flynn. They're simply not options.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Denver's backup was drafted in the second round. NEs was drafted in the third.

Exactly my point.

Originally Posted by BossChief

I think your last line was a typo...?

Yes, I meant to say the solution is QUALITY, not QUANTITY.

[BossChief]

FTR, if we somehow went into training camp with Geno Smith, Nick Foles and Ricky Stanzi...that would be flat out awesome.

I have been high on all three for some time now...there was a time Foles was talked about as a top ten pick and we all know Stanzi was a second round talent.

[suds79]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

If we trade for Foles......say goodbye to drafting a QB in the first 3 rounds.

I think it's the reverse of that.

Not If they trade for Foles, goodbye to drafting a QB in 1st 3 rounds.

It's..

If the Chiefs don't like this years class and decide "we're not using a top 3 round pick on this crop of QBs for the value", then they trade for Foles.

Probably semantics but I think you get what I'm saying. It will be telling of what they thing about this year's class.

Nonetheless, I think I'm with htismaqe on this one that we can get someone very similar in the 3rd in this years class so maybe we should hold off.