YoloinOhio Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 (edited) The Browns wanted Nick Foles, offering the 35th overall pick to the Eagles for the Super Bowl LII MVP, Mike Silver of NFL Media reports. The Eagles presented the deal to Foles, who said he would prefer to remain in Philadelphia. The spurned Browns turned to Plan B, sending a third-round pick to the Bills for Tyrod Taylor. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/report-eagles-turned-down-trade-with-browns-who-offered-35th-pick-for-nick-foles/ So Eagles let Foles decide? Edited May 22, 2018 by YoloinOhio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 what a waste of talent and ambition. Enjoy the bench Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Reminds me of the time the Bills tried to sign Titans backup QB Billy Volek and he declined the chance to start in Buffalo to remain a backup with the Thumbtacks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I'm surprised that the Eagles actually considered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 He must have REALLY wanted to be a starter again. Honestly though, can you blame him? It's not like the Browns were going to build around him like their Franchise QB. They were still going to take a guy at the top of the board. Next year he will be able to choose his destination and have multiple suitors. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 So the Eagles would have traded Foles for just an early-2nd rounder? Ugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Cool of th Eagles to offer Foles a choice. That Superbowl win earned him a lot of love and respect in that town, and surely in that front office. Good on them. 4 minutes ago, Doc said: So the Eagles would have traded Foles for just an early-2nd rounder? Ugh! Only if that's what Nick chose. See above. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 He also knew the Browns would be taking a QB #1 overall and the fans would be clamoring for his head early if he didn't start off well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, BUFFALOKIE said: Cool of th Eagles to offer Foles a choice. That Superbowl win earned him a lot of love and respect in that town, and surely in that front office. Good on them. Only if that's what Nick chose. See above. Sure, but if he said "yes" the Eagles would have traded him for just an early-2nd rounder. Just now, Kelly the Dog said: He also knew the Browns would be taking a QB #1 overall and the fans would be clamoring for his head early if he didn't start off well. Not if a huge long-term deal was worked out beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Just now, Kelly the Dog said: He also knew the Browns would be taking a QB #1 overall and the fans would be clamoring for his head early if he didn't start off well. It likely didn’t come with a raise either. He could have played a few games in Cleveland for $9M or potentially a few games in Philly for $9M. I get why Foles elected to stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: He also knew the Browns would be taking a QB #1 overall and the fans would be clamoring for his head early if he didn't start off well. Yep. The Browns were going to take a QB with their 1st pick irrespective of Foles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The Browns wanted Nick Foles, offering the 35th overall pick to the Eagles for the Super Bowl LII MVP, Mike Silver of NFL Media reports. The Eagles presented the deal to Foles, who said he would prefer to remain in Philadelphia. The spurned Browns turned to Plan B, sending a third-round pick to the Bills for Tyrod Taylor. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/report-eagles-turned-down-trade-with-browns-who-offered-35th-pick-for-nick-foles/ So Eagles let Foles decide? Strange move by the Browns if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Strange move by the Browns if true. If I recall correctly, Dorsey signed Foles in KC so he must have thought highly of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The Browns wanted Nick Foles, offering the 35th overall pick to the Eagles for the Super Bowl LII MVP, Mike Silver of NFL Media reports. The Eagles presented the deal to Foles, who said he would prefer to remain in Philadelphia. The spurned Browns turned to Plan B, sending a third-round pick to the Bills for Tyrod Taylor. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/05/22/report-eagles-turned-down-trade-with-browns-who-offered-35th-pick-for-nick-foles/ So Eagles let Foles decide? Not surprising - the Eagles made it clear the deal needed to work for both parties. My guess is they asked Foles before countering because I don’t believe that pick was enough for the Eagles. When Foles said No thanks - both teams moved on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 It is not like the Browns will not have more early picks next year. I think that IF the Browns were able to get Foles they may have reevaluated whether they wished to use #1 pick on QB and may have traded down for more picks taking a QB with pick #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rochesterfan Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Doc said: Sure, but if he said "yes" the Eagles would have traded him for just an early-2nd rounder. Not if a huge long-term deal was worked out beforehand. Not necessaryily - if Foles had said yes - Cleveland would have been acceptable - maybe Philly still counters and asks for more, but since Foles said nope - it was done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Lets remember that the Browns picked up that roster bonus as well as Pick 65 which saved the Bills some cash in a tight year cap wise... Pick 65 was an a great outcome for the Bills on top of the Cap savings.. I assume that there must have been other offers that the Browns had to trump... probably Arizona offered up their third Round pick... I also recall that there were rumours that the Bills offered the Eagles one of the 2nd Rounders for Foles but the Eagles said no... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: This is a great exchange. Methinks Silver protests too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: This is a great exchange. Methinks Silver protests too much. Everyone knows Silver and Hue are boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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