02-04-2019, 08:10 PM
Something that doesn't directly affect Vikings, but fun to speculate about. Rumor/announcement came out this week that the Eagles are going to franchise tag Foles and trade him.
Is this just to test interest? Because I think it's going to be marginal. Foles as a UFA would draw some suitors, I'm sure - but QB franchise tag contract was +$23M last year, will be higher this year. Someone could trade for him and negotiate a new deal, sure. But I think most teams think that Foles plays better in Philadelphia than he will anywhere else. My hunch is someone gives them a 2nd round pick.
Would the Eagles consider trading Carson Wentz instead? Because I think someone might give the Eagles a lot more. Shouldn't the Eagles be thinking, "Is Foles, our proven playoff winner and fan favorite, PLUS a top ten draft pick, worth more than Wentz and a 2nd rounder?" Imagine a deal with Jacksonville that gives the Eagles the #7 overall pick. Foles and Wentz are 30 and 26, respectively, so it's not exactly Josh McCown vs Sam Darnold.
It's probably obvious I would keep Foles on the Eagles. Part of my reason is that Wentz has not started a playoff game - and QBs generally lose their first. So that means they probably won't challenge for another title until 2020, and is their window still open? But a lot of people think Wentz is the next Peyton Manning, so I'm curious to hear that perspective.
Is this just to test interest? Because I think it's going to be marginal. Foles as a UFA would draw some suitors, I'm sure - but QB franchise tag contract was +$23M last year, will be higher this year. Someone could trade for him and negotiate a new deal, sure. But I think most teams think that Foles plays better in Philadelphia than he will anywhere else. My hunch is someone gives them a 2nd round pick.
Would the Eagles consider trading Carson Wentz instead? Because I think someone might give the Eagles a lot more. Shouldn't the Eagles be thinking, "Is Foles, our proven playoff winner and fan favorite, PLUS a top ten draft pick, worth more than Wentz and a 2nd rounder?" Imagine a deal with Jacksonville that gives the Eagles the #7 overall pick. Foles and Wentz are 30 and 26, respectively, so it's not exactly Josh McCown vs Sam Darnold.
It's probably obvious I would keep Foles on the Eagles. Part of my reason is that Wentz has not started a playoff game - and QBs generally lose their first. So that means they probably won't challenge for another title until 2020, and is their window still open? But a lot of people think Wentz is the next Peyton Manning, so I'm curious to hear that perspective.
