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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[PGM]

htis. How bouts drafting QB in rounds 1, 2, AND 3. Think of the competition!!!

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

and yet true!

Of course. That was assumed.

[Sorter]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Funny.

And yet sad.

I'd laugh if Gilyard beat out either.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

3rd round picks don't win Super Bowls. Draft one in the first.
Posted via Mobile Device

Not if one year's first rounders are not as good as previous years' 3rd. Not saying at all that this is the case this year, but your theory needs a bit of of tightening.

Originally Posted by Rain Man

You would think that a guy named Foles would be a good fit for the Colts.

Colt McCoy is a much better fit.

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I've heard rumors it could take a 4th to get him...i'd be up for that probably

Our 4th is practically a 3rd. I'd be happier giving them a 5th plus Cassel. Of course in this scenario something needs to be done with Cassel's contract.

Originally Posted by PGM

EXACTLY. If he was worth a shit why would the Eagles give him away. It makes no sense at all.

They have a new coach and a system that may not be a good fit for him.

[SNR]

People are obsessed with what the Redskins did last year.

Maybe it was smart. I know at the time, though, everybody said they were crazy for bringing in another QB in the 4th round like that.

Now some Chiefs fans want to use a 1st and a THIRD round pick (and a high one at that) to get our franchise guy and back up.

This shit has to end somewhere, guys. They're BACKUPS for ****'s sake

[Rudy Was Offsides]

**** no!

[Tuckdaddy]

I have said before that Dysert is being underrated. That kid has an NFL arm for sure and escapeability who can make the play. He will be gold to some team that grabs him after the first. He played on a real shit team.

[Strongside]

I think we should just Draft Geno #1 and trade the rest of our draft to take Wilson at #2 and Barkley at #3. Maximize our chances, ya know?

[Pestilence]

Trading a 3rd would be beyond retarded. You're increasing his value when he hasn't proven he's worth it.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by Sorter

thats so ****ing creepy, I have an ex that looks just like her. Like almost exactly.

[Strongside]

Originally Posted by Sorter

I'd laugh if Gilyard beat out either.

So I went and checked out a few of these 'Boxxy' videos on youtube. I, too, may invest in a net gun. She has a strangely magnetic quality to her.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

meh
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[ChiefsandO'sfan]

Brian McIntyre ‏@brian_mcintyre

RT @EaglesInsider: #Eagles have agreed to terms with QB Dennis Dixon on a two-year deal. http://bit.ly/Z0zept



Eagles really don't need Foles now

[Pestilence]

If anyone should go after Foles.....it should be the Cardinals.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Nick Jacobs‏@Jacobs71

With Vick and Dennis Dixon. I don't see them needing Nick Foles now. #tradebait