Would you favor replacing Cooper Rush with Nick Foles?

[Hawkeye0202]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/02/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-peter-king/
One of my favorite X factors is Foles, assuming, as many in combine hallways believe, that the Jaguars go with Gardner Minshew. Foles is 31, a Super Bowl MVP, a great team guy, a pocket guy in need of a good offensive line and outside weapons. The more I think of Foles, and the more I think of a landing spot if he’s not a Jag, I think I might be able to talk myself into the Colts. Makes a lot of sense, especially behind that line, and especially with how much help he’d be to Jacoby Brissett.

 

[Stash]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/02/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-peter-king/
One of my favorite X factors is Foles, assuming, as many in combine hallways believe, that the Jaguars go with Gardner Minshew. Foles is 31, a Super Bowl MVP, a great team guy, a pocket guy in need of a good offensive line and outside weapons. The more I think of Foles, and the more I think of a landing spot if he’s not a Jag, I think I might be able to talk myself into the Colts. Makes a lot of sense, especially behind that line, and especially with how much help he’d be to Jacoby Brissett.

You should be more reasonable in your signing expectations.

 

[CowboysRule]

Would I take him as a backup? Of course. I'm not sure he would take a backup role though. I also don't want to spend the money on him for him to be a backup.

Of all the guys who have been starters in this league I think Foles would be the one most likely to accept a backup role. He didn't seem to mind being a back up much in Philly. Kind of odd honestly. You don't see that much.

 

[Stash]

Would I take him as a backup? Of course. I'm not sure he would take a backup role though. I also don't want to spend the money on him for him to be a backup.

Of all the guys who have been starters in this league I think Foles would be the one most likely to accept a backup role. He didn't seem to mind being a back up much in Philly. Kind of odd honestly. You don't see that much.

I think that if he were to accept a backup role, it would be in Philly.

He loved it there and didn't want to leave but essentially had you when they chose to pay to keep Wentz for the long term. If he's anyone's backup, it will be there.

 

[joseephuss]

Aren't the Jaguars in a better position to keep him this year solely based on cap hit? He takes up cap space if they keep him, but a much larger cap hit in dead money if they part ways.

 

[Gorgon]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/02/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-peter-king/
One of my favorite X factors is Foles, assuming, as many in combine hallways believe, that the Jaguars go with Gardner Minshew. Foles is 31, a Super Bowl MVP, a great team guy, a pocket guy in need of a good offensive line and outside weapons. The more I think of Foles, and the more I think of a landing spot if he’s not a Jag, I think I might be able to talk myself into the Colts. Makes a lot of sense, especially behind that line, and especially with how much help he’d be to Jacoby Brissett.

For an organization to admit this huge of a mistake would be astounding. Very, very few times do you see anyone put this much money into someone then give up. (I think maybe David Justice with the NY Yankees in baseball).

 

[garyo1954]

I think that if he were to accept a backup role, it would be in Philly.

He loved it there and didn't want to leave but essentially had you when they chose to pay to keep Wentz for the long term. If he's anyone's backup, it will be there.

I agree. Speculation has Foles going back to Philly.

The Colts have been linked to Phillip Rivers, Tom Brady, and Andy Dalton.
Brady's people did/then say they did not meet Colts at the combine. They did meet with the Raiders and Chargers,

Andy Dalton is also linked to the Patriots and the Bears.

 

[Stash]

Aren't the Jaguars in a better position to keep him this year solely based on cap hit? He takes up cap space if they keep him, but a much larger cap hit in dead money if they part ways.

Youre 100% right. It would cost the Jaguars more to cut him than to keep him. He's not going anywhere this year.

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/nick-foles-9898/

 

[GMO415]

Duh.....yes. Some things you just don't over think it.

 

[Stash]

I agree. Speculation has Foles going back to Philly.

The Colts have been linked to Phillip Rivers, Tom Brady, and Andy Dalton.
Brady's people did/then say they did not meet Colts at the combine. They did meet with the Raiders and Chargers,

Andy Dalton is also linked to the Patriots and the Bears.

Based on the numbers, Foles isn't going anywhere until after this year:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/nick-foles-9898/

 

[Creeper]

I would rather they sign Byron Jones than Nick Foles.

 

[garyo1954]

Based on the numbers, Foles isn't going anywhere until after this year:

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/jacksonville-jaguars/nick-foles-9898/

Yeah, that don't look good for anybody. Unless some team could trade and rework his contract, looks like he's staying in Jacksonville.

Probably the reason he's not getting the Andy Dalton attention.

 

[Stash]

Yeah, that don't look good for anybody. Unless some team could trade and rework his contract, looks like he's staying in Jacksonville.

Probably the reason he's not getting the Andy Dalton attention.

Based on his 2019? Why would anybody touch him? Or even worse, help the Jaguars out of the hind they're in?

No, Foles isn't going anywhere in 2020. He either starts for Jacksonville or he's the league's highest-paid backup in 2020.

 

[Carson]

If they both play on Rush’s contract ... obviously.

But Foles won’t. He will be paid more than we can afford for a backup.

Based on his 2019? Why would anybody touch him? Or even worse, help the Jaguars out of the hind they're in?

No, Foles isn't going anywhere in 2020. He either starts for Jacksonville or he's the league's highest-paid backup in 2020.

He will return to the only place he has been relevant... Philly

 

[USArmyVet]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/02/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-peter-king/
One of my favorite X factors is Foles, assuming, as many in combine hallways believe, that the Jaguars go with Gardner Minshew. Foles is 31, a Super Bowl MVP, a great team guy, a pocket guy in need of a good offensive line and outside weapons. The more I think of Foles, and the more I think of a landing spot if he’s not a Jag, I think I might be able to talk myself into the Colts. Makes a lot of sense, especially behind that line, and especially with how much help he’d be to Jacoby Brissett.

No....but I would be in favor of replacing Dak with Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford, or Jordan Love.

 

[OmerV]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/02/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-peter-king/
One of my favorite X factors is Foles, assuming, as many in combine hallways believe, that the Jaguars go with Gardner Minshew. Foles is 31, a Super Bowl MVP, a great team guy, a pocket guy in need of a good offensive line and outside weapons. The more I think of Foles, and the more I think of a landing spot if he’s not a Jag, I think I might be able to talk myself into the Colts. Makes a lot of sense, especially behind that line, and especially with how much help he’d be to Jacoby Brissett.

Foles signed a pretty sizable contract just a year ago, so he is too pricey to be a backup.

 

[garyo1954]

Based on his 2019? Why would anybody touch him? Or even worse, help the Jaguars out of the hind they're in?

No, Foles isn't going anywhere in 2020. He either starts for Jacksonville or he's the league's highest-paid backup in 2020.

The Jags are certainly not the worst place to be. Speculation has some crazy things happening.......

https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bears/athletic-boldly-predicts-bears-trade-jaguars-nick-foles

 

[JayFord]

Yes

he’s a proven backup...won a super bowl along with SB MVP and has also had one of the greatest statistical seasons of all time tossing 27 tds to only 2 picks

 

[jazzcat22]

No to Foles, he will stay in Jacksonville as posted in previous replies.
Rush is a ERFA or an RFA. Just assume they move on from him also.

They have Thorsen on a reserves / futures contract, and was on the PS last season. Bring in another QB, FA or draft, let them compete.

Which brings the question, how many QB's did MM typically keep in GB?

 

[shabazz]

With Foles on the team we finish 11-5 and win the division last season

No doubt in my mind he wins the Saints, Patriots, and Eagles games.........probably wins the Bills game too.