Bleeding Bills Blue Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 21 hours ago, ShadyBillsFan said: PHILADELPHIA -- Nick Foles was quick to void his 2019 option year with the Philadelphia Eagles and is wasting no time ponying up $2 million as part of that buyout. According to a source, the payment was being taken care of Wednesday, one day after Foles opted out. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25937919/nick-foles-makes-2-million-buyout-philadelphia-eagles The tag alone is more than the year with the buyout penalty. Was pretty obvious it was going down this road. You likely get a better pick trading him (3rd round comp pick is after the round and in the 2020 draft, and you may swing a late 2nd or early 3rd for him on the tag). The only thing that sucks is he's just eating into the cap, and no one is sure when a trade will occur. They're over the cap as it stands now and that's after losing Graham, Tate, & Darby. Franchising Foles means you're basically cutting people (Peters, Bennett, Long, Kelce - that would net 27... the tag is 25). So even after those cuts you can't sign anyone until you trade Foles. You could also try to offload Agholors contract (5th year option so I think somewhat guaranteed, or you net literally nothing) - but expect the compensation to be really low-balled. This is a team in a transition any way you look at it, and they need to get younger. They're likely losing their top 3 pass rushers, and some starters on the offensive line. Get what you can for Foles as soon as possible before the players you want are already gone in FA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSHMEAB Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, prissythecat said: He already has. People like to blame Fisher for Foles woes. But that is an overly simplistic notion Indeed. I'm of the opinion that Foles will come crashing back to Earth next season once he's "the man." The run he had in 2018 was nothing short of miraculous, but some team will regret giving him a big deal IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Foles would have some control over a trade. He couldn't be moved until he signed his tender. Foles would effectively have a de facto no-trade clause or veto power since his cooperation would be necessary in order to be dealt to another team. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-if-eagles-use-the-franchise-tag-on-nick-foles-heres-a-look-at-possible-risks-rewards/ https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agents-take-if-eagles-use-the-franchise-tag-on-nick-foles-heres-a-look-at-possible-risks-rewards/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 1:38 PM, Real McCoy said: How this kid knows this information is what is truly scary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I can see Nick Foles in Miami or Jacksonville Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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