Soup of the Day

[GimmedaBall]

Looks like Foles is now the QB 'Soup of the Day.'

He played a great game vs. the Pats and their mediocre D. The win over the Vikes was more impressive considering the high the Vikes were on with their miracle win and the fact that the Vikes D much better than the Pats. Plus, you know the Vikes wanted to play the SB in their new home stadium

For a QB hungry team like the Cards, it is to be expected that we have the quick twitch reaction to trade for Foles. Even PP called for either Cousins or Foles---and this was before the SB was even played.

We need to stifle our enthusiasm---don't want to be like a bunch of cockroaches looking for crumbs in the empty pantry.

Is Foles a match for this team? Does his skill set match what McCoy/SW want to do with the offense? Do we have the players to compliment Foles---our OL is nowhere near the Eagles OL that kept Foles protected in the SB.

We have some former QBs of our own to evaluate---we need to give Gabbert, Stanton, and even Barkley the eyeball test under the new coaching staff and their playbook.

BA liked all three for being able to run his O and toss the rock downfield. None had outstanding success. In fact, for all of BA's 'QB Whisperer' and his staff of coaching legends, Gabbert had the exact same stats that he put up for his previous 6 years. Stanton never seem to progress beyond average despite his years under BA and knowing the playbook. Barkley has the desire but was also let go by BA in favor of Stanton.

Foles history shows that some QB just need to right system, the right coaching. Got to keep that in mind going forward and consider some previous 'Soup of the Day' QBs before we mortgage the draft choice future.

 

[SunCityCarl]

The Cards have not had good luck when going after Philly QB's i.e.: Kevin Kolb & Foles may only be available for a kings ransom with Carson's knee injury possibly keeping him out until October/November.

 

[JeffGollin]

We'll probably have to overpay for a veteran QB but the vibe doesn't feel like that QB will be Foles.

No doubt it will be a talented dude who has one or more serious risk-factors (an ACL or funky shoulder, AARP membership or series of nagging owies).

And yeah, as far as success is concerned, luck will be part of the equation.

 

[GimmedaBall]

The Cards have not had good luck when going after Philly QB's i.e.: Kevin Kolb & Foles may only be available for a kings ransom with Carson's knee injury possibly keeping him out until October/November.

Kolb and Foles are an NFL eternity away from each other. Both played for the Eagles but that connection is superstitious thinking to avoid Foles because Kolb came over from the Eagles.

Kolb only had a two-year stint with the Cards and was done in by injuries and concussions. I was surprised to see his stats and he is only 33 yrs. old---without the injuries adding up he may have been our QB today.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KolbKe00.htm

 

[GimmedaBall]

We'll probably have to overpay for a veteran QB but the vibe doesn't feel like that QB will be Foles.

No doubt it will be a talented dude who has one or more serious risk-factors (an ACL or funky shoulder, AARP membership or series of nagging owies).

And yeah, as far as success is concerned, luck will be part of the equation.

If AARP, funky joints, and owies is the benchmark, I'm going to try out for the job.

 

[TRW]

It's hard to say exactly what Foles would bring. He playedl lights out against the Vikings and in the SB. If McCoy is, indeed, flexible in his coaching a la Pederson and Reich it could work. RPO and quick reads, along with a decent running game may work.

If DJ is back and KW keeps his solid play I am leaning toward thinking Foles might just be good enough. I certainly don't hold his tenure with Fisher as any yardstick in measuring his ability. Remember, Keenum was stuck in that cesspool of an offense too.

With the right offense he might be a good risk to take. He was dropping dimes last night, ALL night.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Let the Browns or Jags have Foles. I would prefer trading up a few spots for Gosh Allen or Baker Mayfly.

 

[Mitch]

It's hard to say exactly what Foles would bring. He playedl lights out against the Vikings and in the SB. If McCoy is, indeed, flexible in his coaching a la Pederson and Reich it could work. RPO and quick reads, along with a decent running game may work.

If DJ is back and KW keeps his solid play I am leaning toward thinking Foles might just be good enough. I certainly don't hold his tenure with Fisher as any yardstick in measuring his ability. Remember, Keenum was stuck in that cesspool of an offense too.

With the right offense he might be a good risk to take. He was dropping dimes last night, ALL night.

Dimes of all kinds---fades, digs, quick posts, wheel routes, corner passes---with zip when needed and with touch when needed. It was a passing clinic.