Nick Foles to Start for Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles this year have been horrible for the most part just being lucky for the first few weeks and just plain bad following that. Counting the game against the Cowboys yesterday, they have lost 5 games in a row. While Michael Vick hasn't played as well as he should be playing, it's not all his fault or even the main reason why that offense is so terrible. The offensive line can't protect the QB to save their lives, more importantly Vick's life.

Over the season, Vick has taken shot after shot after shot and yesterday his head had enough when he had to leave the game with a concussion. Nick Foles came in and did alright for a rookie QB. He managed to throw a TD but also threw an interception that was returned for a TD. He went 22/32 for 219 yards as the Cowboys ended up blowing them out in the fourth quarter. Final score: 38-23.

The fact is that the Eagles at 3-6 are out of the playoff hunt and have to start thinking about the future. That being said, the one place they are going to look at is of course Quarterback. With Michael Vick out with a concussion as of now, the opportune moment to start rehearsals for the role has presented itself. Nick Foles will get a fair shake at the job as he has been the named the starting QB for Sunday's game vs. the Redskins. He will get time with the first team this week and show us what he's got this weekend.


As for when Andy Reid's job will be up for grabs, I can see rehearsals for that role just around the corner.

P.S. No matter who is the QB for the team, the one place that needs the most attention during the off season is the offensive line. No QB can be successful without some blocking.

Cowboys Beat Eagles in the Battle of Disapointments and More

As week 10 in the NFL began, two teams stood out among the rest as underachievers, jokes, and all around embarrassments. These two were the Cowboys and the Eagles. Both entered this week at 3-5 and both were looking to keep their seasons alive and avoid media scrutiny.

The game between these two stay close for a bit even when Michael Vick had to leave because of a concussion sustained in the 2nd quarter. Nick Foles came in and was average. The Cowboys, however, started to pull away in the 4th quarter with Dwayne Harris getting a 78 yard punt return for a TD. Then Foles threw an interception that was returned for a 47 yard TD by Brandon Carr. The Eagles did get a TD (missing the extra point) to make it an 8 point game but failed a comeback as Nick Foles was sacked in his own end zone fumbling the ball and being recovered by Jason Hatcher for a Cowboys TD. Cowboys win it 38-23. Cowboys are now 4-5 and the Eagles fall to 3-6 with Andy Reid starting to look for a new job on Craigslist.

As for the other games across the league, the Texans go to Chicago on Sunday night and beat the Bears 13-6. Jay Cutler left the game with a concussion leaving the Bears with no offense. Didn't stop him from throwing 2 INTs before he left, though. Giants get shocked by the Bengals in Cincy 31-13. Giants committed 4 turnovers including 2 INTs by Eli Manning. The Falcons are no longer undefeated as the Saints hold on to beat them 31-27. Can you hear the annoying cork popping by the '72 Dolphins? Last one I'll mention is that the Seahawks beat the Jets 28-7. Jets look awful again while the Seahawks still haven't lost at home this season (5-0 at home).

Week 10 ends tomorrow night with the Chiefs playing the Steelers.

P.S. For my take on the 49ers tie game with the Rams, click here. Be sure to check out the 49ers section at prosportsblogging.com for take on the team before and after the game.