Nick Foles Released **merged**

[Dodger12]

Foles played well as a system QB for Chip and I think he's still young with very little tread. I think he's far better than Moore and this team should be looking to upgrade where possible, especially at the back=up QB position.

 

[CCBoy]

Did you watch kellen Moore? I think Foles could manage to win a game or two.

Agreed. I think he would be as good a backup as was Jason Garrett when he was a backup.

 

[Dodger12]

Me too. Foles just is not a very good QB.

It's not just a question of how good Foles is.......the question should be if he's better than Kellen Moore and I think that's a no brainer at this point.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Buyer beware....

Remember Matt Cassel had Pro Bowl success in KC at one point in time and that didn't translate. I'm all for taking a flyer on Foles to compete with Moore but it's a stretch to assume he's already better than Moore. Just like with Cassel I don't have big expectations for Foles.

Not really a stretch. They both same into the league in 2012. Foles drafted in the 3rd, Moore undrafted. Foles a starter since his first action with a pro bowl appearance, Moore never saw the field until the Cowboys starting him in desperation at which point he lost all three of his games with 4 TD to 6 Ints.

 

[Bullflop]

The fact that Dallas is interested in Foles indicates to me that there are at least some on our staff who think he'd be an attractive acquisition.

Knowing how our front office works with Stephen and Jerry operating on an ultra-frugal basis, I suspect the $$ offer would be a modest one.

 

[Idgit]

It's not just a question of how good Foles is.......the question should be if he's better than Kellen Moore and I think that's a no brainer at this point.

I don't. Foles isn't good a good player. He did have a very good statistical season a couple years ago in a very different offense. But the Matt Cassel experiment should have made it clear that a recognizable name and a previous good season don't guarantee a guy can still play.

Like I said, I don't mind bringing him in for competition purposes. If I'm wrong, he'll stick and we'll have upgraded QB2. That's great. I just think Moore would beat him out fairly handily.

 

[DFWJC]

wut?

wrong year

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

I would think the Jets should interest him the most of he's intent on starting, but Dallas could definitely be in the mix if they choose to.

I figure Dallas is mentioned to garner attention. To your point, there are probably several teams that would show interest, which I expect would quickly bring him out of our tolerance of spend.

 

[Dodger12]

I don't. Foles isn't good a good player. He did have a very good statistical season a couple years ago in a very different offense. But the Matt Cassel experiment should have made it clear that a recognizable name and a previous good season don't guarantee a guy can still play.

Like I said, I don't mind bringing him in for competition purposes. If I'm wrong, he'll stick and we'll have upgraded QB2. That's great. I just think Moore would beat him out fairly handily.

The Matt Cassel experiment was a direct result of going cheap at the back-up QB position with Weeden and we're about to make the same mistake twice. But even then, you can't compare Cassel and Foles because Cassel is washed up and over the hill, where as Foles is still young. Foles still has the tools to be a decent back-up QB at this stage. We should absolutely try to upgrade and Moore is just not an NFL QB.

 

[Idgit]

The Matt Cassel experiment was a direct result of going cheap at the back-up QB position with Weeden and we're about to make the same mistake twice. But even then, you can't compare Cassel and Foles because Cassel is washed up and over the hill, where as Foles is still young. Foles still has the tools to be a decent back-up QB at this stage. We should absolutely try to upgrade and Moore is just not an NFL QB.

Cassel wasn't bad because he's old. He was bad because he didn't take care of the football. Foles is younger, but he's not very good.

I'm also not so sure Moore can't actually handle the job. I just want him to have to win it. If that ends up being with him competing with Foles, fine. As I said, he's not my choice, but then there aren't a lot of better choices on the market now anyway.

 

[DTown214]

I could't imagine why we'd not be interested in him. Bring him in as the number 2, let Dak be the 3 and roll with that group. Put Moore on the practice squad.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

Honestly, he might not be better than Moore today. Again, have any of you watched him play recently? He sucks.

I'll kick the tires on him if he's dirt cheap. if he costs little to nothing it's worth a look but if they are talking about handing him a couple of million, hells to the no.

I agree, I think people remember a few years ago and that's it. He couldn't win the starting job for the Rams.....need I say more

 

[Floatyworm]

Bring him and compete. Romo won't b seeing a lot of reps anyway.

Foles=progress stopper....

You would be taking snaps away from Moore...who could use the time to develope.

Kills me how so many complained about wanting to get KM more reps last year...and now that the time is here...Let's throw another cog into the works.

And then you have Prescott....

So you want to ****** his progress by taking away his snaps too? Talk about not having any direction...and just keep throwing darts @ a wall hoping something sticks.

That would be a complete waste of another draft choice.

Could Foles come here and be part of the mix? Sure...but I really think you are getting too many cooks in the kitchen....and that's not a good thing....

 

[Denim Chicken]

Cassel wasn't bad because he's old. He was bad because he didn't take care of the football. Foles is younger, but he's not very good.

I'm also not so sure Moore can't actually handle the job. I just want him to have to win it. If that ends up being with him competing with Foles, fine. As I said, he's not my choice, but then there aren't a lot of better choices on the market now anyway.

It will not be possible to sign Foles to compete. If you sign him, the money will make him the backup.

 

[Bullflop]

Cassel wasn't bad because he's old. He was bad because he didn't take care of the football. Foles is younger, but he's not very good.

I'm also not so sure Moore can't actually handle the job. I just want him to have to win it. If that ends up being with him competing with Foles, fine. As I said, he's not my choice, but then there aren't a lot of better choices on the market now anyway.

What you've described here seems to me to be a reasonable slant on things. Let Moore and Foles duke it out during TC if it's meant to happen.

 

[Idgit]

It will not be possible to sign Foles to compete. If you sign him, the money will make him the backup.

I think DEN or NYJ get him anyway, if they want him. If I'm bringing him in, he's not guaranteed anything unless he's on the roster and then I pay him well.

 

[Denim Chicken]

I think DEN or NYJ get him anyway, if they want him. If I'm bringing him in, he's not guaranteed anything unless he's on the roster and then I pay him well.

He'd never go for $0 guaranteed.

 

[CowboyChris]

Foles would be a huge upgrade over Moore. Infact i would cut Moore and sign Foles.

 

[Nirvana]

I like the idea - sign Foles. See ya Moore.

 

[dogunwo]

Why would he sign here? He just asked for his release because he isn't going to start.