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  • I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

  • I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

    @texasag1969 said:

    I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

    So "the Browns fans", I thought there for awhile you were among and one of us.

    We have nothing game proven on hand is the point. We WILL bring in someone who has started NFL games and won a few. I think we are simply saying Foles would be a great get. Not only has he done well he is young. If he happened to work out he could be a long term answer or great trade bait if Manziel turns from shit to shine.

  • @miktoxic said:

    Most of us 'smart' people have been discussing this for awhile now.

    Not exactly the way I'd put it, but...

    @tour2ma said:

    But to go for Mariotta Chip needs lots of ammo...

    But to go for Mariotta Chip needs lots of ammo, like our two first rounders atop the Eagles first. Just so happens that per the latest draft pick charts #12+#19+#20 damn near = #1.

    So let's go Eagle shopping...

    Nick Foles -

    Fletcher Cox (DT) - 24-yo, Former #1, has played DE and DT, 2nd team All-Pro

    Lane Johnson (RT) - 24-yo, Former #4 overall; PED suspension, injured.

    Connor Barwin (ILB) - 28-yo, oft injured vet, but force on the field.

    No way I see all four, but Foles plus 2 and perhaps a later pick?

    @tour2ma said:

    Not exactly the way I'd put it, but...

    But to go for Mariotta Chip needs lots of ammo, like our two first rounders atop the Eagles first. Just so happens that per the latest draft pick charts #12+#19+#20 damn near = #1.

    So let's go Eagle shopping...

    Nick Foles -

    Fletcher Cox (DT) - 24-yo, Former #1, has played DE and DT, 2nd team All-Pro

    Lane Johnson (RT) - 24-yo, Former #4 overall; PED suspension, injured.

    Connor Barwin (ILB) - 28-yo, oft injured vet, but force on the field.

    No way I see all four, but Foles plus 2 and perhaps a later pick?

    Not a chance in hell the Iggles give up Fletcher or Johnson. Those two, aside from a franchise QB are cornerstone's to that team.

    Also, perhaps I'm not understanding the obsession with Foles? He looked great in Kelly's system year one. Not so much in year 2.

    Sanchez looked like he might have his career and 1st round status revived the first few games under Chip, not so much after other teams had film on him.

    Why should we look at Foles any different then we look at Sanchez?

  • @tour2ma said:

    Not exactly the way I'd put it, but...

    But to go for Mariotta Chip needs lots of ammo, like our two first rounders atop the Eagles first. Just so happens that per the latest draft pick charts #12+#19+#20 damn near = #1.

    So let's go Eagle shopping...

    Nick Foles -

    Fletcher Cox (DT) - 24-yo, Former #1, has played DE and DT, 2nd team All-Pro

    Lane Johnson (RT) - 24-yo, Former #4 overall; PED suspension, injured.

    Connor Barwin (ILB) - 28-yo, oft injured vet, but force on the field.

    No way I see all four, but Foles plus 2 and perhaps a later pick?

    Not a chance in hell the Iggles give up Fletcher or Johnson. Those two, aside from a franchise QB are cornerstone's to that team.

    Also, perhaps I'm not understanding the obsession with Foles? He looked great in Kelly's system year one. Not so much in year 2.

    Sanchez looked like he might have his career and 1st round status revived the first few games under Chip, not so much after other teams had film on him.

    Why should we look at Foles any different then we look at Sanchez?

    @tiamat63 said:

    Not a chance in hell the Iggles give up Fletcher or Johnson. Those two, aside from a franchise QB are cornerstone's to that team.

    Also, perhaps I'm not understanding the obsession with Foles? He looked great in Kelly's system year one. Not so much in year 2.

    Sanchez looked like he might have his career and 1st round status revived the first few games under Chip, not so much after other teams had film on him.

    Why should we look at Foles any different then we look at Sanchez?

    Well you can make an argument that the "sophomore slump" is a very real thing with QB's in the NFL. I know this past season was technically year 3, but last year was his first real time starting gig. Again, I think he's a good QB with all the things you want to see in a pocket passing QB. I just think he was a round peg in Kelly's offense because he's not mobile much at all.

  • Multiple sources are reporting there is great interest within Philly to move up. I happen to like Nick Foles and think that Chip Kellys offense was just not a good fit for him. In the year prior he was an excellent down field passer with 2900 yds, 27 TDs vs 2 INT. In my opinion he is more than just a bridge gap for us and the new OC Flip.

    Would you give our first rounder number 19 and our 2nd round pick for Philly's 1st and 2nd from 2016 AND Foles? Flame away

    @jcam222 said:

    Multiple sources are reporting there is great interest within Philly to move up. I happen to like Nick Foles and think that Chip Kellys offense was just not a good fit for him. In the year prior he was an excellent down field passer with 2900 yds, 27 TDs vs 2 INT. In my opinion he is more than just a bridge gap for us and the new OC Flip.

    Would you give our first rounder number 19 and our 2nd round pick for Philly's 1st and 2nd from 2016 AND Foles? Flame away

    Is the 19th pick in the draft worth a 2016 second round pick and a starting QB?

  • Farmer will bring in competition at the QB position. If that competition is a late round prospect or middle of the road FA then he was responsible for the JCF pick. If, however, he uses another high round pick it starts looking like he was saddled with the JCF pick.

  • I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

    @texasag1969 said:

    I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

    "I don't know if our starting qb is in the building.".

    Ag, you're being reasonable- some Johnny thumpers on the other board are gonna kill themselves.

  • @ballpeen said:

    Philly wants to move up. The best way to get Foles is to tade our pick at 19 for Foles, straight up. That way Philly has more ability to do so.

    Yes. But that also means that Philadelphia doesn't see him as a franchise quarterback. So is it worth another number one for us?

    WSS

    @westside-steve said:

    Yes. But that also means that Philadelphia doesn't see him as a franchise quarterback. So is it worth another number one for us?

    WSS

    I am not necessiarly saying that is what we should do, but on a hypothetical note, you don't always need a "franchise" guy. A good solid QB works as well. I think Foles is that. I don't think spending a 1st rounder for a proven solid QB who still has some upside is a bad trade.

    I think the Philly deal is they want a QB who can do more with his feet. A better system fit which could really open their offense.

  • @westside-steve said:

    Yes. But that also means that Philadelphia doesn't see him as a franchise quarterback. So is it worth another number one for us?

    WSS

    I am not necessiarly saying that is what we should do, but on a hypothetical note, you don't always need a "franchise" guy. A good solid QB works as well. I think Foles is that. I don't think spending a 1st rounder for a proven solid QB who still has some upside is a bad trade.

    I think the Philly deal is they want a QB who can do more with his feet. A better system fit which could really open their offense.

    @ballpeen said:

    I am not necessiarly saying that is what we should do, but on a hypothetical note, you don't always need a "franchise" guy. A good solid QB works as well. I think Foles is that. I don't think spending a 1st rounder for a proven solid QB who still has some upside is a bad trade.

    I think the Philly deal is they want a QB who can do more with his feet. A better system fit which could really open their offense.

    well if he can't get mariotta, we have a guy on the bench who is supposed to be mobile. trade that dud straight up for foles.

  • @ballpeen said:

    I am not necessiarly saying that is what we should do, but on a hypothetical note, you don't always need a "franchise" guy. A good solid QB works as well. I think Foles is that. I don't think spending a 1st rounder for a proven solid QB who still has some upside is a bad trade.

    I think the Philly deal is they want a QB who can do more with his feet. A better system fit which could really open their offense.

    well if he can't get mariotta, we have a guy on the bench who is supposed to be mobile. trade that dud straight up for foles.

    @miktoxic said:

    well if he can't get mariotta, we have a guy on the bench who is supposed to be mobile. trade that dud straight up for foles.

    And we can get a bidding war going between him and Jerrah!

    I am sure most are aware that JM had originally committed to Chip at Oregon before switching closer to home with the A&M offer.

    plus the price would not be near as high as it will be for Mariota.

  • @miktoxic said:

    well if he can't get mariotta, we have a guy on the bench who is supposed to be mobile. trade that dud straight up for foles.

    And we can get a bidding war going between him and Jerrah!

    I am sure most are aware that JM had originally committed to Chip at Oregon before switching closer to home with the A&M offer.

    plus the price would not be near as high as it will be for Mariota.

    @texasag1969 said:

    And we can get a bidding war going between him and Jerrah!

    I am sure most are aware that JM had originally committed to Chip at Oregon before switching closer to home with the A&M offer.

    I was under the impression that was because Oregon wouldn't play him at QB though?

  • @texasag1969 said:

    And we can get a bidding war going between him and Jerrah!

    I am sure most are aware that JM had originally committed to Chip at Oregon before switching closer to home with the A&M offer.

    I was under the impression that was because Oregon wouldn't play him at QB though?

    @gftchris said:

    I was under the impression that was because Oregon wouldn't play him at QB though?

    No that was Mack brown at Texas that was only offering as a safety. Kelly wanted him as a QB.

    PS-the fact that JM won the Heisman while Mack lacked a QB is one of the main reasons Texas fired Brown. Manziel was a life long Longhorn fan but would not go anywhere that would not play him as a QB. MB never lived that choice down. Biggest recruiting mistake of an otherwise illustrious recruiting career at Texas.

  • I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

    @texasag1969 said:

    I find it somewhat amusing that the Browns fans are always in search of the next "savior" like Ian Malcolm of Jurassic Park always in search of "the next ex-Mrs. Malcolm".

    It would be nice to allow the new OC to find out for himself what he has on hand before the fans trade again. LOL! 😆

    That's why we're here... to amuse you.

    You always have to be looking for your next QB... especially since we don't have one right now.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Not a chance in hell the Iggles give up Fletcher or Johnson. Those two, aside from a franchise QB are cornerstone's to that team.

    Also, perhaps I'm not understanding the obsession with Foles? He looked great in Kelly's system year one. Not so much in year 2.

    Sanchez looked like he might have his career and 1st round status revived the first few games under Chip, not so much after other teams had film on him.

    Why should we look at Foles any different then we look at Sanchez?

    Like jrb, I liked Foles coming out of AZ. He was my sleeper QB in the class of 2012. He's done nothing but reinforce my opinion that he has nice, NFL-grade, role QB potential. Again, as jrb pointed out, as a role guy in his Chip debut he prospered. As "the guy" in year two, he stumbled. I'm happy with going after him as a piece; I do not see "the guy" in him or anyone else we might have a shot at.

    As for the trade, you never know unless you ask... I agree that Cox is probably untouchable, but he and Barwin would certainly address needs whereas Johnson would "merely" be an upgrade.

    Who knows who else we have on roster that Chip likes?

  • Multiple sources are reporting there is great interest within Philly to move up. I happen to like Nick Foles and think that Chip Kellys offense was just not a good fit for him. In the year prior he was an excellent down field passer with 2900 yds, 27 TDs vs 2 INT. In my opinion he is more than just a bridge gap for us and the new OC Flip.

    Would you give our first rounder number 19 and our 2nd round pick for Philly's 1st and 2nd from 2016 AND Foles? Flame away

    @jcam222 said:

    Would you give our first rounder number 19 and our 2nd round pick for Philly's 1st and 2nd from 2016 AND Foles? Flame away

    if what you are saying is we lease our picks this year and get back potentially slightly less in draft picks next year for foles, yes, do it.
  • I'm calling bullshit

  • I'm calling bullshit

    @baconhound said:

    I'm calling bullshit

    Great thread value. Why would you have to call bullshit, you are swimming in it usually.
  • @baconhound said:

    I'm calling bullshit

    Great thread value. Why would you have to call bullshit, you are swimming in it usually.

    @jcam222 said:

    Great thread value. Why would you have to call bullshit, you are swimming in it usually.

    The whole idea that an NFL franchise would not only get rid of a franchise QB but give up draft choices to get a complete unknown is insane. If Kelly wasn't the coach this would be laughable.

  • Franchise quarterback? Yeah. You think so or is this just another example of that green grass on the other side? Like Kirk Cousins last year.

    WSS

  • Franchise quarterback? Yeah. You think so or is this just another example of that green grass on the other side? Like Kirk Cousins last year.

    WSS

    @westside-steve said:

    Franchise quarterback? Yeah. You think so or is this just another example of that green grass on the other side? Like Kirk Cousins last year.

    WSS

    Foles wasn't great his rookie year but was in year 2. Last season he had regressed a bit and then got hurt. I can't see Philly moving away from him and giving up significant draft picks to get Marriota who has never played a down in the NFL. If you are going to get Tampa to part with the number 1 pick and you are Philly you are giving up at least 2 number 1s and a number 2.

  • @westside-steve said:

    Franchise quarterback? Yeah. You think so or is this just another example of that green grass on the other side? Like Kirk Cousins last year.

    WSS

    Foles wasn't great his rookie year but was in year 2. Last season he had regressed a bit and then got hurt. I can't see Philly moving away from him and giving up significant draft picks to get Marriota who has never played a down in the NFL. If you are going to get Tampa to part with the number 1 pick and you are Philly you are giving up at least 2 number 1s and a number 2.

    @baconhound said:

    Foles wasn't great his rookie year but was in year 2. Last season he had regressed a bit and then got hurt. I can't see Philly moving away from him and giving up significant draft picks to get Marriota who has never played a down in the NFL. If you are going to get Tampa to part with the number 1 pick and you are Philly you are giving up at least 2 number 1s and a number 2.

    Well apparently something changed to drop him to the level of backup. Or below.

    Still any failure on the part of the Philadelphia Eagles will bring cheer to me.

    WSS