I have to admit I thought the trade for Bradford was daring and applauded it. But I do think, in hindsight, the trade for Bradford was the turning point for this franchise. Spielman planned on the team getting a window with a QB on a rookie contract, and that plan blew up with Bridgewater's knee.
I don't know about your Foles idea - I think his success with the Eagles was a unique set of circumstances. But what if Spielman had said, "OK, we take a year with Shaun Hill and try to bring Teddy back next year or draft a new QB, and stick to the plan." Bradford went 7-8 after taking over from Hill...how much worse would we have finished, maybe 6-10? Want a real mouthwatering fantasy, imagine they finished 6-10...and that draft pick used to get Bradford could have picked Patrick Mahomes or Deshaun Watson.
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