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  • February 24, 2016 at 11:49 pm #39548
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    Nick Foles remains behind on the Rams’ QB depth chart; Jeff Fisher discusses Sam Bradford

    link: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sports/eagles/Nick-Foles-remains-behind-on-the-Rams-QB-depth-chart-Jeff-Fisher-discusses-Sam-Bradford.html#mwrXDJkH8VIprdtK.99

    INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Foles is not in the lead to be the Los Angeles Rams’ starting quarterback, and he remains behind Case Keenum – and in competition with one or two quarterbacks that coach Jeff Fisher plans on acquiring.

    “When the season was over, I made the statement that Case is our starter and Nick and Sean (Mannion) are going to have a chance to come in and compete,” Fisher said. “That’s where we are. There’s probably going to be another one in camp. …That’s a position we look to upgrade.”

    An ESPN report earlier this month indicated that the Eagles are interested in re-acquiring Foles, who coach Doug Pederson coached as a rookie.

    Foles came to the Rams last season in a deal for Sam Bradford. The Rams also acquired a 2016 second-round pick. Foles signed a two-year contract extension worth $24.5 million before the season. He started 11 games and finished with seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

    “Nick got, I don’t want to say overwhelmed, but I have a feeling when guys get into their third or fourth year, sometimes they need a deep breath,” Fisher said. “Because there’s so much pressure on the quarterback position, not [just] on Sundays, but on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays to be perfect. I think that kind of affected Nick a little bit. Nick’s a starter in this league. He can play in this league. He’s proven that. But when you get in a slump, you’ve got to go to the bullpen.”

    Bradford had a better season than Foles. He started 14 games and threw for 3,725 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Fisher, who coached Bradford for three seasons and took the Rams job in part because of Bradford, followed his former quarterback from afar. He texted Bradford good luck on occasions and emphasized the respect he has for Bradford.

    “I thought he played well. He made plays. He dealt with injuries and things like that, defensively,” Fisher said. “I was really happy. Happy he started the first game and finished, because that was our concern – not he wouldn’t, but a concern in the event he didn’t.”

    February 25, 2016 at 6:32 am #39555
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    “Nick got, I don’t want to say overwhelmed, but I have a feeling when guys get into their third or fourth year, sometimes they need a deep breath,” Fisher said. “Because there’s so much pressure on the quarterback position, not [just] on Sundays, but on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays to be perfect. I think that kind of affected Nick a little bit. Nick’s a starter in this league. He can play in this league. He’s proven that. But when you get in a slump, you’ve got to go to the bullpen.”

    But why did he START OUT so well,
    (Seattle game, for instance) ? If he
    was having trouble learning the new system
    it would have showed up early, not later
    in the year. Just kinda curious about
    what all brought about his melt-down.

    I dont want him back, btw. I’d love it
    if they could make a deal with Philly.
    I cant believe thats actually a possibility.

    I’d like a QB with a quicker delivery.

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    February 25, 2016 at 7:53 am #39558
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    But why did he START OUT so well,
    (Seattle game, for instance) ? If he
    was having trouble learning the new system
    it would have showed up early, no

    Some speculations

    Remember, #1, it was more than learning a new system. Basically, except for his rookie year, he mostly played a spread out of the shotgun his whole career. Even dropping back from center while reading a defense was new to him (Kelly puts and keeps his qb in a shotgun).

    In terms of it showing up early, that’s training camp. They just ran plays they had been working on. It’s when he had to adjust to new things that it started to unravel.

    Plus I think JF is being protective. I think he got mentally dinged in the GB game, which also corresponded with OL injuries flaring up.

    Either way you have to account for the fact that he quite simply does not have a meltdown mode in 2014. So you have to ask, where did it come from then.

    February 25, 2016 at 2:01 pm #39564
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    I’d have to agree with the Green Bay game having done some mental damage. Memory is failing me, but didn’t he get the living tar beaten out of him that game?

    I don’t want Foles b/c too many things have to go right for him to be successful. Even if he does “get it”.

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