The Rock
Defillipo has had a positive influence working with Foles one on one since he entered the league with the Eagles. He knows what Nick thrives on and I think you will see a different Jags team offensively this year right out of the chute. A couple of good receivers with that defense and they could make some waves. No matter how good Foles is, and he is, he can't throw the ball and catch it to. I am now a Jags fan and hope he has me clapping. I gotta go get me a Jaguars cap now and catch hell from my buddies. ;-)
The Rock
The Rock
Sorry, Rocco, I just don't see what you see in Foles. I wish him the best with the Jags, but I'm not expecting much.
Matt
That said, I feel like he's above average... Not next level, but above average for sure, and that's a huge upgrade for a team who hasn't had a good QB since maybe Mark Brunell in the 90s!
His throwing skills are poor and other than dinking with short passes, he's not very good.
On passes which travel more than five yards beyond the line of scrimmage, he's ranked 30th in the league in passer rating.
Matt
Jacksonville will be better with Nick Foles than any other QB they have had. Get him some receivers who can catch and they will be in every game. We will see but I already know.
The Rock
No other QB in NFL history has as many records in as few games. No one close.
Yes. A mediocre QB who comes off the bench COLD 2 years running and blows away the comp. I just heard the JAGS are working out their towel boy for a receiver spot.
The Rock
The Rock
Matt
And Alabama was going to destroy Clemson in the Championship game, right?
How'd that turn out for you?
Alabama 16, NOT THE SEC 44!
I agree.
Kyle,
What is your point about Alabama? How about all the times they won? That don't count? How about I was the only one here who said Trump would "landside" the bitch. That does not count either I guess because you never mentioned it. What are we doing here posting our wins and losses?
I am talking about Nick Foles. Not Alabama.
The Rock
Then Clemson destroyed Alabama.
Get my point now, Rocky?
No I don't. Show me where I said I was THEE expert on football and yes you would have to be foolish to say that the SEC has not dominated football.
What up? You didn't get laid last night?
The Rock
Just saying.
Matt
NO one posted more stuff proclaiming his supposed knowledge of football than you did.
Not even close!
NOT THE SEC 44, SEC 16!
I think the Jags overpaid for Foles, especially considering their awful salary cap position. They will have to shed talented older players with big contracts, just to make room for Foles' bloated deal. I think the Jags may actually be worse with Foles. It's the same trap the Vikings fell into with Kirk Cousins. How'd that turn out for them?
Matt
Name one post where I "proclaimed" my knowledge of football. You gotta move closer to a stream and trap a little more beaver. That should make you happy again. ;-)
Zbone,
Why not? How would you know so much about Carson Wentz? The Philly sports talk show guys with their inside information don't know or hear a thing I imagine. Forward your phone number and I will send it to them for all things football that you could inform them upon which they could ever know. They may even send you a invitation....
........just saying.
The Rock
Oh, PLEEZE!
Over and over and over again you told us how far above the rest of the NCAA conferences the SEC was and how ALABAMA was the best of the best.
Over and over and over again you told us how Alabama would destroy Clemson in the CFB Title Game.
Instead, it was ALABAMA which got destroyed by team which was not in your much beloved SEC.
Given a very good QB is both the hardest thing to find and the most important thing to find in today's NFL, the risk of overpaying there is worth it. If the Jag's have to cut/trade a really good D lineman/linebacker etc... Bummer, but survivable in today's league.
Not sure they have the horses to be the "next" big hit. But outside KC, who in the AFC looks capable of filling the Pat's shoes in coming years? Maybe the Colts? Texans? There really feels like there is a lack of talent, especially behind center. If Foles makes the Jags a consistent playoff team for several years, and they get a shot at the super bowl... sure seems a worth while investment by todays standards in the NFL.
Certainly not Jacksonville!
If you look at Fole's stats over the past couple of years, they, at best, match Bortle's stats.
That does not spell 'WINNER' to me.
I most certainly did blow the horn for Alabama my favorite , your nemesis. I can not and will not deny anything I said or claimed about Alabama. I also said things in the past about them and they proved me correct. No one can predict perfectly who will or will not win a game of chance. All we can do is pull for our team that we believe is superior. I continue to believe the SEC has dominated the college ranks and has the record in National Championships to prove it. I also believe they will be a major force in college DIV 1 football in the foreseeable future.
As far as Clemson is concerned I said that Alabama would beat them easily, but, and you could check this out to verify, I followed that up in the same post that "Clemson is tough and ACC which is basically the same as the SEC". Read the remainder of that post and you will also discover I said the that the final could be Alabama/Clemson or Alabama/Georgia and "Alabama would beat them both on the same night". I was wrong and the sun shinned the next day as bright as ever. I did not see it that way but that is what I was told. I am presently in the Lenten season and must control my responses to be reasonable with respect regardless of the venom cast upon me. This thread was about Nick Foles and the young man's accomplishments and you manipulated that to target me that must have been burning inside you for some time. I understand when life is not all that it is cracked up to be occasionally for miserable old men. If you feel better about this unwarranted attack against me for childish reasons I submit as I would to a child, be myself right or wrong. If not and your anger is not satisfied, there are many more posts that I have made which you could reference my shortcomings. Cranberry juice in volume may help to ease your misery at this time of the month. ......but getting to the heart of the matter here....you should post evidence that I proclaimed my superior knowledge of football over anyone here on the CF or elsewhere. That hurt. That also was uncalled for and below a man of your age and experience. My opinion of the team or teams I prefer to follow and favor effusively or otherwise is my opinion and honestly my right as fan. You can and have responded in the negative but that is your right also.
I would appreciate an apology and from what I have gathered from my time here that you have impressed upon me that you are a big enough man to offer such, with embarrassing overtones aside and inconsequential , and myself to accept. It is not my intention at this time to rain guilt upon you. Handle this with the comfort and class of your convictions as you see fit.
Sincerely,
The Rock
......KS........
I call in argue with these guys 2-3 times a week when football is in on both stations. You may be right because I DVR many games and sometimes these guys miss many plays. Other times they are right on the mark. They do get inside info though sometimes it pans out and others times just rumors.
The Rock
Winning is more important than statistics. Some guy named Elway seldom had good stats, but he won. You may remember him.
Alex Smith had solid stats in KC but could never win a playoff game.
Rock, Matt owes you no apology. You came on hard about your knowledge, just as you did on the past Trump thread Matt posted. Enough said.
He and Kyle are cut from the same cloth. Both are bandwagon jumpers. ;-)
Matt
Thanks for clearing that up.
Frank, tsk, tsk, tsk. Hard to get happy after that blunder. Hey we all make them.
Brots, Now that was good.
The Rock
You like the game. Go to youtube and put in Highlights of T.J. Hockensen. This guy is out of Iowa and will be a game changer in the NFL. I am hoping the Jags draft him for Nick Foles who loves franchise TE''s. The only problem why they could pass on him is because their blindside tackle sucks and they must replace him and a top pick OT will be on the board at the same time. I am really impressed with this Hockensen.
The Rock
Iowas got 2 impressive tight-ends. That kid Fant is no slouch, either. Both will likely go in the top 2 rounds.
Matt
Yes. I posted on the other thread about him to. They are saying he is going to drop a bit in the draft after his combine was not spectacular but this kid's size makes him go get it. I know you don't like Foles but if the Jags could bookend these two you may change your mind. Foles loves a double TE set. I am dreaming here though and will be happy if they sign one of them. I think I will put Iowa in the SEC by proxy this year with all this talent they are producing. ;-)
