(04-07-2019, 09:40 AM)jagshype Wrote:

(04-07-2019, 08:13 AM)SeldomRite Wrote: The Jags could succeed with Bortles, the eagles won a Superbowl with Foles starting. None of that changes the truth I just laid on you. If Foles were actually good they'd have done with Wentz what the Patriots did with Garoppolo, gotten what they could, because you don't let actual franchise QBs out the door for nothing, and in that scenario they get something for an often injured QB and still keep their franchise guy. The fact that the Jaguars were bidding against themselves for him also says bad things.

The Jaguars just doubled down on the same bad move they made signing Bortles long term. Of course the team itself is good, so if they stay healthy they can win some games, but that doesn't make the move at all good, just like drafting Fournette was moronic, regardless of the team's success that season.

Comparing the Brady JimmyG situation to the Foles Wentz is laughable. Completely different situations.

Foles said there were other teams involved, so yes there was some bidding AND negotiating going on.

Foles is not a franchise QB. Nor is he getting paid like one.  The cap numbers are in line with what he can produce.

Foles is a clear upgrade to Bortles.
The plan is defense and running. Foles fits into that, has playoff experience, and by all accounts is a leader of men.

Exactly. 

Foles is being paid to be good enough to win behind the strength of a top 5 defense. 
Not to put the team on his back. 

It was a very measured move by the front office. While I’d much prefer they hit on a first round QB pick for sustainability/longevity purposes, this is a good move to take advantage of the anticipated defensive performance from this team in 2019/2020. 

The eagles’ and Jags handling of Foles the way they did doesn’t compare to any of that Garappolo or Bortles stuff being asserted.

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