soulman Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) Don't know exactly where to post this so I gave it it's own thread. https://sports.yahoo.com/nick-foles-sounds-ready-colts-182641832.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Nick Foles sounds ready for Colts trade after Carson Wentz injury Adam Hermann Mon, August 2, 2021, 12:26 PM·2 min read Nick Foles sure sounds ready to be traded to the Colts originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia You couldn't write something this ridiculous. After Carson Wentz forced his way out of Philadelphia, seemingly because he felt undermined by the success (and mere presence) of the Eagles' backup quarterbacks during his time in Philly, the 28-year-old QB finally had a chance to re-establish himself with the Colts... but he suffered a foot injury in the first week of training camp and will now miss anywhere from five to 12 weeks after he undergoes foot surgery. And what's that sound in the distance? Oh, nothing. Just Nick Foles, the backup QB who won a Super Bowl with the Eagles after Wentz suffered a season-ending injury, giving a press conference and seeming extremely ready to head to Indianapolis if he's called upon. It's unbelievable. Foles, who is currently the Bears' third-string QB behind Andy Dalton and Justin Fields, met with reporters Monday shortly after the news of Wentz's surgery broke, so naturally the questions turned to potential trade chatter since Foles and Colts head coach Frank Reich got along swimmingly during the Super Bowl year in Philadelphia. Foles began by saying he would prefer to be traded to a team where he knows someone and feels comfortable: "I don't want to go to someone that I don't know. I don't want to be - listen, great coaches - when you have a great coaching staff, it's something special. A big reason we were great in Philly was we had a great coaching staff. We did really well where they put us in position to succeed, and it showed. I think everyone can say it showed. So that being said, I don't want to go somewhere where I don't know 'em, I don't know the offense. I've gone down that road before, and it's not fun." Got it. So, you'd like to be traded to the Colts. Foles then sang Reich's praises forever, and explained why he and Reich are such an incredible fit while acknowleding that "right now" Foles remains a Bear: "Listen, Frank Reich is one my favorite if not my favorite coach of all-time. He understands me as a player, he understands me as a person. I haven't had any talks with them. I'm a Chicago Bear right now. But he knows me. Y'all watched the 2017 season and the playoffs, where he changed the offense and built it around me, and y'all saw what happened. So he understood my mentality as a player, and he was able to build it around me and put me in a successful position, and my teammates. But that being said, they have Carson, and Carson and I have a lot of history. I have a lot of respect for Carson, he's a tremendous player, he's going through a lot of adversity once again, but he'll bounce back. And you know what, he might miss a few games, but I know he'll be back out there. We haven't had any talks, so right now I'm a Chicago Bear and I'm going to keep slinging it with these third-stringers, and we're going to dice 'em up." Got it. So, you'd like to be traded to the Colts. And Foles finished it off by explaining he thinks he's playing better football right now than he did when he won a Super Bowl with Reich: "Listen, I'm 32 right now, I feel great, the version of me right now is much better than the version that played in the Super Bowl, I'll tell you that. And I'm confident in that. So put that through your mind. I know that." Got it. So, you'd like to be traded to the Colts and then win a Super Bowl. Sounds good Nick! We'll see what happens in the next few days as Indy assesses its quarterback room and figures out a plan of attack. Edited August 3, 2021 by soulman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz D. Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Keep in mind that I still haven't soured on Foles to the degree that many around here have. If I'm running the Colts, I'd be far more eager to see what Eason can bring to the mix than forcing Foles into the midst of things. Let's hope the Colts brass views things differently--and a trade goes down tomorrow. That's best for the Bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 At least if Ballard calls and wants to trade Indy isn't a place Foles would object to going. No need to move the family. Get to play for Frank Reich and actually start some games. No wonder he's priming the pump for a trade. Eason or not they're still gonna need two QBs at least until October if not longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugashane Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I'd be willing to make the trade for little. Getting him off the books would be a solid bonus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAF-N72EX Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 As I've said all offseason, there is no way they are going to keep a vet like Foles on the bench as the 3rd stringer. Foles is garbage as a starter but he's still better/equal than most #2s and largely ahead of most teams #3's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Given the talent on Indy's OL right now, it's probably a really good fit for Foles, too. I don't think he's anywhere near as bad as he looked with us last year... He just needs a line in front of him that can carry his lack of mobility, and he can be fine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dll2000 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Bears should showcase Foles in first preseason game and game plan for him. Be a great thing to dump that deal and gain an asset. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Epyon said: Given the talent on Indy's OL right now, it's probably a really good fit for Foles, too. I don't think he's anywhere near as bad as he looked with us last year... He just needs a line in front of him that can carry his lack of mobility, and he can be fine. I would agree. Coming into a new deal without a more typical offseason and camp to prepare coupled with some really porous pass blocking wasn't exactly a recipe for success with an immobile QB like Foles. Indy has the kind of OL most teams can only dream of so I also believe he'd be a good fit. But I also believe Ballard is gonna wait to see what they have in Eason before he commits to spending on Foles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Here's a breakdown of what Foles is still owned based on his current contract. Meanwhile, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets the financial breakdown of what Foles would be owed if acquired in a trade. He’s got a $4M guaranteed salary for 2021. In 2022 he’s got a guaranteed $4M roster bonus with a $4M base salary ($1M of which is guaranteed). Essentially the Colts would have to pay him $4M this year and at least $5M next year if they traded for him. Nothing seems imminent, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear more. It's pretty easy to see why team are hesitant to trade for him. It's not so much his $4 mil salary which isn't all that great for an experienced #2 QB with a SB MVP on his resume but that $4 mil guaranteed roster bonus is probably an issue. Still, if someone planned to keep him for at least two seasons it breaks down to and average of $6 mil per year which is still not outrageous for a vet backup QB with significant starting experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abstract_thought Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, soulman said: Here's a breakdown of what Foles is still owned based on his current contract. Meanwhile, Field Yates of ESPN.com tweets the financial breakdown of what Foles would be owed if acquired in a trade. He’s got a $4M guaranteed salary for 2021. In 2022 he’s got a guaranteed $4M roster bonus with a $4M base salary ($1M of which is guaranteed). Essentially the Colts would have to pay him $4M this year and at least $5M next year if they traded for him. Nothing seems imminent, but we’ll let you know as soon as we hear more. It's pretty easy to see why team are hesitant to trade for him. It's not so much his $4 mil salary which isn't all that great for an experienced #2 QB with a SB MVP on his resume but that $4 mil guaranteed roster bonus is probably an issue. Still, if someone planned to keep him for at least two seasons it breaks down to and average of $6 mil per year which is still not outrageous for a vet backup QB with significant starting experience. IMO the team that trades for Foles will have an unsettled starting job. They'll look at him as a potential bridge starter rather than a backup. Edited August 3, 2021 by abstract_thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dll2000 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, abstract_thought said: IMO the team that trades for Foles will have an unsettled starting job. They'll look at him as a potential bridge starter rather than a backup. No. He can't seem to move anymore - should see clips of him today. He better have an all world OL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz D. Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 14 hours ago, Epyon said: I don't think he's anywhere near as bad as he looked with us last year... He just needs a line in front of him that can carry his lack of mobility, and he can be fine. He's not. And he wasn't even quite as bad as folks remember him being. 12 hours ago, dll2000 said: Bears should showcase Foles in first preseason game and game plan for him. Let's hope the trade goes down before then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 hours ago, dll2000 said: No. He can't seem to move anymore - should see clips of him today. He better have an all world OL. Ya, kinda like Indy has. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkwdw13 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, soulman said: Ya, kinda like Indy has. 😁 Is it still all world if Nelson is out 5-12 weeks? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulman Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, blkwdw13 said: Is it still all world if Nelson is out 5-12 weeks? That would hurt no doubt but I'm more concerned with why our prize rookie is out with a back problem then why Quinton Nelson is out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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