Chip Kelly's Projected QB in the 2013 Draft

[shylo3716]

I may be a little biased, but the only QB I can see Kelly going after in the draft that will be perfect for his system will be E.J. Manuel. I actually think this pick is a lock in the 2nd or 3rd round.

[San Diego Chicken]

I think he'll stick with Foles but I can see him drafting Foles' former backup Matt Scott in the 4th or 5th. He excelled in his only year running a read option, has nice size and a live arm. He's got NFL traits, nobody's really talking about him yet. I'd easily rather have Scott in the middle rounds than Manuel in the top 3 rounds.

[Robbieb7]

Manuel sucks! Chip will likely roll with Foles.

[mightytitan9]

I still think he should call up Dennis Dixon and Darron Thomas and Josh Johnson, Tavarius Jackson etc.

In the draft I agree, Manuel is projected 4th round right now and seems like a good fit.

Ultimately, I think he'll go with Foles but he'll likely bring in his own QB whether in FA or the draft

[SolidGold]

Originally Posted by mightytitan9

I still think he should call up Dennis Dixon and Darron Thomas and Josh Johnson, Tavarius Jackson etc.

In the draft I agree, Manuel is projected 4th round right now and seems like a good fit.

Ultimately, I think he'll go with Foles but he'll likely bring in his own QB whether in FA or the draft

So every mediocre black QB is fair game for Kelly?

[bruschis4all]

I think the Eagles go after Alex Smith. Let Vick walk. Smith has experience in the read option from Utah and SF runs it too. Already an accurate short range passer. And, wicked smaht.

[nobodyinparticular]

Originally Posted by SolidGold

So every mediocre black QB is fair game for Kelly?

Mediocre? I believe you mean downright awful-to-putrid.

[iowatreat54]

Originally Posted by SolidGold

So every mediocre black QB is fair game for Kelly?

Whoa, that's a little much...



None of those guys is close to being a mediocre QB on their best days.

[Babylon]

Originally Posted by SolidGold

So every mediocre black QB is fair game for Kelly?

He'd probably take Mariota or Manziel if it were next year so there is that.

[mightytitan9]

Originally Posted by SolidGold

So every mediocre black QB is fair game for Kelly?

Two of those have experience from Oregon, Dixon . Jackson many believe will compete for a starting job somewhere and Johnson is athletic and many people still feel can be an NFL QB in the right system.

I never said they were going to start for him, but bringing in Dixon or Thomas who both have experience with Kelly could be good.

I doubt Kelly wants to just hand Foles the job, if he's half the coach I think he is he'll have a QB competition. It may not even go into training camp, but he'll have one.

So your attempt at playing the race card failed.

[mightytitan9]

Originally Posted by mightytitan9

I still think he should call up Dennis Dixon

Called that

[BallerT1215]

Originally Posted by mightytitan9

Called that

Thankfully it wasn't Darron Thomas

[princefielder28]

I think Matt Scott would be a smart guy to try and develop in his offense.

[Armchair Scout]

I think he will/should go with Foles. Vick isn't a long-term answer and neither are any of the free agents available. With this being a weak QB draft, the Eagles should stick with Foles, who I think could surprise some people with his ability to run an uptempo offense, and wait for the right prospect down the road. Their are some really good sophmore and freshman QBs in college right now with dual-threat ability.

[b316]

I dont think he is going to put in his full offense till he gets his perfect guy. Could be 2/3 years, using stop gap fixes.

[Duffman57]

1: He's not running the read option like he did in Oregon and 2: He's well known and on record for really; REALLY loving Nick Foles. Like he has a serious hardon for Foles, he's going to roll with Foles, thats certain.

[SolidGold]

Not sure why people are down on Foles - he played pretty well all things considered this season. Why would Kelly draft Manuel who is not even as good as Foles to replace Foles? I did hear that Kelly has talked down the notion that all his QBs have to be runners - citing Darron Thomas as a prime example.

I fully expect this spread option trend to be figured out sooner rather than later. The only thing that could stop that from happening are more rules hampering defenses.

[bitonti]

Originally Posted by Duffman57

1: He's not running the read option like he did in Oregon .

people say this... why? Chip Kelly invented an awesome tweak on offense that several playoff teams imitate, including SF in the Super Bowl. Why would he go to the NFL and become Air Coryell? How is that even possible?

Chip is gonna make the QB disposable in Philly. Vick, Dixon whoever, They will run alot and be treated like running backs. One gets hurt the next one goes in the game.

This idea that Chip Kelly is gonna run some sort of WCO or whatever is based on a fantasy. All the evidence from this man's career says he's gonna run read-spread.

[BallerT1215]

Manuel not as good as Foles?.....alrighty, now i've heard it all...

[Armchair Scout]

Originally Posted by BallerT1215

Manuel not as good as Foles?.....alrighty, now i've heard it all...

Could you elaborate? What has Manuel done to show that he is even that close to being as good as Foles? Foles has his weaknesses, but he has easily superior decision making and more consistent accuracy, and he has already shown an excellent to run the hurry-up. Just look at what he did against Tampa Bay in the regular season and against USC in college. Foles may lack the consistent accuracy and timing to be a great starter in the league, but he has a much better chance to establish himself as a solid starter in the league than Manuel.

[BallerT1215]

Originally Posted by Armchair Scout

Could you elaborate? What has Manuel done to show that he is even that close to being as good as Foles? Foles has his weaknesses, but he has easily superior decision making and more consistent accuracy, and he has already shown an excellent to run the hurry-up. Just look at what he did against Tampa Bay in the regular season and against USC in college. Foles may lack the consistent accuracy and timing to be a great starter in the league, but he has a much better chance to establish himself as a solid starter in the league than Manuel.

Ok, I'll try to show you I'm not being biased since I am a Noles fan, and first let me tell you I'm not the biggest fan of EJ but....

First off EJ has every tool in the book to be a successful NFL QB. He can make every throw there is, over the middle, post, and has a cannon for an arm. Add in the fact that he can run with ease and power. When EJ finds a lane, he does not go down easy and has plenty of big time runs in his career at FSU. At the same time, people dont talk about it as much because he prefers to throw the ball first. He could have easily racked up numbers but Jimbo Fisher's playcalling is very suspect and really does not call for that.

The games that Jimbo let EJ shine and carry the offense?? (Clemson - 300+ passing and 100+ rushing yds)...Game after our NC State loss when people hammered Jimbo for not letting EJ make enough plays, he lit it up again.

I give you that his accuracy does wane. That is without a doubt, but EJ Manuel is a total package and has performed everytime that Jimbo allowed to perform out on the field with his playcalling. Do you know We had 2 starting 6'6 WR's and I can count on two hands the amount of times Jimbo let EJ throw down the field??...

Did he perform the way we hoped when he came from Virginia as a 5 star? No because he sometimes let balls float and did not hit the open man. He also has a tendency to take the sack because he isn't willing to let a play die when there is nothing there.

But don't tell me Nick Foles is better than EJ Manuel....EJ Manuel isnt a "project" either as some people are labeling him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v8OOY7AHRE

vs clemson...:41 mark run showing his speed with his size....

[ChiFan24]

It'll either be Foles or a GOOD quarterback with the #4 pick. The E.J. Manuel suggestions are just stupid.

[FUNBUNCHER]

EJ Manuel IMO just doesn't have a great natural feel for the position. I just don't see it with him and I'm totally buying the Jason Campbell comparisons.

IMO Kelly waits until the 2014 draft to look for a QB if Foles or whoever can't get the job done next season.

[Babylon]

Originally Posted by FUNBUNCHER

EJ Manuel IMO just doesn't have a great natural feel for the position. I just don't see it with him and I'm totally buying the Jason Campbell comparisons.

IMO Kelly waits until the 2014 draft to look for a QB if Foles or whoever can't get the job done next season.

That's how i see it. New guys come in and either try to hit a homerun right away or if they're smart build it from the ground up. Being as you don't have the stud QB to mortgage the farm for you wait till next year and pick from 2 or 3 guys you can build the franchise around at the QB position.

[bendert58]

I think trying to take a marginal prospect who just fits a system would be a mistake. They need to just roll with Foles and see how he does. He showed a lot of promise early last year and I think their system will look more like the Pats this year than Oregon. They'll run a lot of plays but won't rely on the read option. They have a lot of building blocks with the amount of speed they have on offense.