As we approach the start of the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles football season I’m going to say something CRAZY! Something I criticized many Philly writers and a lot of radio listeners for doing. I’m jumping on the Nick Foles bandwagon and crowning him the Eagles quarterback of the future.
I’m not one of those who think that starting quarterback Michael Vick can’t make it through the season. But if he doesn’t, Nick Foles will step in and carry the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win, how about that? However, I firmly believe that the quarterback to give Philly its first World Championship will be Michael Vick!
I keep hearing all the stats and reasons why he can’t or won’t get it done. I keep getting bombarded with “I’m not so sure” and the other opinions that “professionals” try and convince me of. The same ones who tell me why a certain guy is a “can’t miss” out of college or why the Green Bay Packers or the New England Patriots will win the Super Bowl every year or even why the New York Giants will repeat. They get on my nerves too!
We know that MV7 hasn’t done “this” or that he can’t do “that”. We know, because we’ve been told a million times how he’s only made it through one season injury-free. We know that his reckless style of play makes him prone to injury because we hear it every day!
We know that he’s only six feet tall, “if that” because all you professional and veteran media guys and football gurus’ think we don’t know what we know or what we have been watching for years. The whole “he needs to change his playing style” and “he better learn how to slide” is getting so very old. Yeah, I know, and so is Vick getting hurt every other game, right?
So let’s say you’re right and Mr. Vick gets hurt again. Enter NF9, or whatever Mr. Foles’ brand will be. He comes into the game raw indeed but so cool and confident. A rookie quarterback can flourish in the NFL, just ask Dan Marino. Remember the Miami Dolphins of 1983? Remember that Todd Blackledge and Tony Eason were taken before him in the greatest QB draft in NFL history? In fact, Marino was taken “last” out that now legendary quarterback crop. Out of that class, three are in the Hall of Fame. The sportswriters of the early eighties couldn’t predict that could they?
And they couldn’t predict that Ben Roethlisberger, (who?) out of Miami University in Ohio, Pittsburgh’s 1st round pick in 2004 would be the Rookie of the Year that year either and anyone who says they did… well, you have an issue with truth. No one knew Big Ben was going to be the player he has turned out to be winning two Super Bowls. And we know so well the story of a sixth rounder out of Michigan who many consider the best quarterback to ever play… “Tom” something or other.
Some quarterbacks come out of college with all the fan fair and hoopla, ala Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Wouldn’t it be something if Kirk Cousins from Michigan St. ends up having a better career than RG III whether the Redskins keep him or not? Or even Ryan Tannehill, the Dolphins wide receiver, uh, quarterback out of Texas A&M who started only one full season under center. What kind of career will he have?
Troy Aikman had a horrible rookie season in 1989 because he had no help what so ever and we know all too well how that story ended don’t we? (I shudder at that reminder!) Nick Foles looks to have everything a great quarterback needs to win big in the NFL. He’s got great ability, mobility, great football senses, pocket awareness and command. He’s picking up defenses really well and knows how to get rid of the ball. The kid is already learning how not to take a sack! I know he hasn’t had a lot of time against opposing team’s starters but the guy is prepared to play. I will admit though, Foles needs to get the ball out a few seconds earlier on deep routes, other than that, he’s perfect. The biggest thing for Foles though is the wealth of weapons he has at his disposal. With LeSean McCoy to hand off to and DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek to name just a few, he only has to relax, settle in and play ball.
Seriously though, if Vick was to go down this season, which he won’t, we still are in position to make history. Ladies and Gentleman, introducing “NF9”, Nick Foles. NFL Rookie of the Year, 2012 NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLVII MVP!
Marino, Kelly, Elway and Aikman… all Hall of Famers and Brady and perhaps Roethlisberger will join them soon enough. We know the game so well, don’t we? Yeah, what do we really know?
Is it April’s fools day? I looked at the calendar and swore it was september then I read this and realized I’d been pranked on April 1
NF9?? Whatever.
Ummm yeah maybe you should smoke crack after you write this. Foles has potential but asking him to deliver a championship as a rookie. The odds are about as good as finding a unicorn. Thats alive.
I believe Mylow is poking fun at the idiots that are trying to crown Foles before he has done anything in the league. There are a couple on this site and I see one has already posted in this thread.
BoB, he isn’t kidding, read the first paragraph.
*First 2 paragraph’s*
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Talk about putting the cart before the horse! Jeesh! I ain’t one of Vicks biggest fans, but come on Mylow, put down the Wet! Let the kid play a real game first, before nominating him the Messiah!
The thing about foles though is he can take a beating.. That to me is what sets him aside from kolb..But he doesnt have the arm vick does.. that throw to desean that was intercepted was about 20 yards under thrown.. I still believe the coaches tinkered to much with vick … vick had a good season last year with alot of bad luck .. If the bad luck is eliminated he should have a great year .. he should be in the top 5 this year
Mylow.slow down Turbo.you’re getting ahead of yourself
Really?
Most idiotic article ever written on this site, if mike Vick will not get hurt as the author states, then we will not see foles and the whole article is a non read, what the hell is going on here, where is the quality control?
Birdo….”idiots that are trying to crown Foles before he has done anything in the league”
Funny….I could argue you do the same thing with Vick.
At least in the Foles instance, there’s potential for him to do something in the future.
We currently have the third best QB (at best) in the division, let alone vs the rest of the NFC or league. IThat isn’t going to cut it.
The moment will come…sooner than later….when Vick is replaced. That being said, a rookie leading the Birds to the SB is folly.
If Vick is only the 3rd best QB in the division, why does he consistently outperform every QB in the division in head to head matchups?
AS EAGLES QB of course.
That makes no sense, he doesn’t play other quarterback head to head, he plays against defenses. Tony Romo and Eli Manning are both superior quarterbacks to Michael Vick. They aren’t better athletes, but the position is less about athletics than it is about smarts. Michael Vick makes terrible decisions with the football. If he plays like 2 years ago, the Eagles will have a pretty good season and he will likely be back. If he plays like last year, the Eagles will have a bad to average season, and he will be gone.
Manning and Romo are both better quarterbacks then Vick. Not better athletes, but better quarterbacks. I would trade Vick for either of them in a heartbeat.
And RG3 too.
From his web page:
“MYLOW YOUNG is a native of Philadelphia and has struggled with drug addiction for more than half of his life. After several stays at Bethel Colony of Mercy and even serving in that same ministry, consistency in his life was not to be found. After totally surrendering his life to Jesus Christ and discovering his identity in Christ, he has found newness of life. ”
Sounds like Mylow has fallen off the wagon.
I’ve been reading this website for a long time and this was one of the least thought out/conflicted articles I’ve ever seen. “Seriously though, if Vick was to go down this season, which he won’t, we still are in position to make history. Ladies and Gentleman, introducing “NF9”, Nick Foles. NFL Rookie of the Year, 2012 NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLVII MVP!” If Vick isn’t going to go down, how will Nick Foles win all these awards?
Reading this article wasted 3 minutes of my life. I like Foles but this is just a plain waste of time.
Why do my posts keep disappearing? Did somebody forget to feed the squirrel running the little wheel that keeps this site running properly?
You guys, you guys… First of all, I like to write about things that intrigue me, stir my imagination, which not many here seem to have. I admit there are a lot of “what ifs” in some of my stories but isn’t that what we do after every game we watch when the Eagles lose? We all do. I don’t believe Vick will go down this year and I “do” believe that this is the year we win it all. I know there are lots of “if’s” and hypotheticals… that’s all part of sports debate isn’t it? Who ever predicts a qb will go to the HOF when they draft him out of college? Or anyone at any other position? Who really knows who’s going to what in their careers? NOBODY! I have fun with predictions and calling out talent over the years (as I see it). We all like to debate and share what we think we know, right? If not, none of you would ever read any of the articles here. I’m bold ebough to have fun with it. “NF9″? Sounds ridiculous… I know… it’s spoofing… spinnoff … but you can’t see it…
Jakedog, DCar, I thought y’all were cool…
Yo E-MONEY… I have not fallen off the wagon my man… and I’m laughing out loud!!! Btw, what’s the “E” stand for bruh?
atra1781… I would have thought you would say I smoked crack “before” I wrote the article, not after… maybe “you” should pee in a cup… just sayin…
On a serious note, I let people know about my past because there are people who have no hope, who are lost in a world they cannot find there way out of. We have fun with our sports and our debates but if someone who is struggling with a serious life controlling issue and they see what I’ve been through, they perhaps can know that there is hope for them as well. Glad y’all are checking out the website!
You guys are great though, for real, and I enjoy checking out your comments. It would be a trip to see you all around the table… somebody would get their a** wooped… “we” are the best fans in the world and we “usually” know our football! We are passionate! Most people can’t dig it. But this is not life and death though it feels like it sometimes.
So… though I like to keep it real, look for more bold,crazy and even foolish predictions from me… cause you just never know… God bless you guys!!!
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You guys, you guys… First of all, I like to write about things that intrigue me, stir my imagination, which not many here seem to have. I admit there are a lot of “what ifs” in some of my stories but isn’t that what we do after every game we watch when the Eagles lose? We all do. I don’t believe Vick will go down this year and I “do” believe that this is the year we win it all. I know there are lots of “if’s” and hypotheticals… that’s all part of sports debate isn’t it? Who ever predicts a qb will go to the HOF when they draft him out of college? Or anyone at any other position? Who really knows who’s going to what in their careers? NOBODY! I have fun with predictions and calling out talent over the years (as I see it). We all like to debate and share what we think we know, right? If not, none of you would ever read any of the articles here. I’m bold ebough to have fun with it. “NF9”? Sounds ridiculous… I know… it’s spoofing… spinnoff … but you can’t see it…
Jakedog, DCar, I thought y’all were cool…
Yo E-MONEY… I have not fallen off the wagon my man… and I’m laughing out loud!!! Btw, what’s the “E” stand for bruh?
atra1781… I would have thought you would say I smoked crack “before” I wrote the article, not after… maybe “you” should pee in a cup… just sayin…
On a serious note, I let people know about my past because there are people who have no hope, who are lost in a world they cannot find there way out of. We have fun with our sports and our debates but if someone who is struggling with a serious life controlling issue and they see what I’ve been through, they perhaps can know that there is hope for them as well. Glad y’all are checking out the website!
You guys are great though, for real, and I enjoy checking out your comments. It would be a trip to see you all around the table… somebody would get their a** wooped… “we” are the best fans in the world and we “usually” know our football! We are passionate! Most people can’t dig it. But this is not life and death though it feels like it sometimes.
So… though I like to keep it real, look for more bold,crazy and even foolish predictions from me… cause you just never know… God bless you guys!!!
You guys, you guys… First of all, I like to write about things that intrigue me, stir my imagination, which not many here seem to have. I admit there are a lot of “what ifs” in some of my stories but isn’t that what we do after every game we watch when the Eagles lose? We all do. I don’t believe Vick will go down this year and I “do” believe that this is the year we win it all. I know there are lots of “if’s” and hypotheticals… that’s all part of sports debate isn’t it? Who ever predicts a qb will go to the HOF when they draft him out of college? Or anyone at any other position? Who really knows who’s going to what in their careers? NOBODY! I have fun with predictions and calling out talent over the years (as I see it). We all like to debate and share what we think we know, right? If not, none of you would ever read any of the articles here. I’m bold ebough to have fun with it. “NF9″? Sounds ridiculous… I know… it’s spoofing… spinnoff … but you can’t see it…
Jakedog, DCar, I thought we were cool…
Yo E-MONEY… I have not fallen off the wagon my man… and I’m laughing out loud!!!
atra1781… I would have thought you would say I smoked crack “before” I wrote the article, not after…
On a serious note, I let people know about my past because there are people who have no hope, who are lost in a world they cannot find there way out of. We have fun with our sports and our debates but if someone who is struggling with a serious life controlling issue and they see what I’ve been through, they perhaps can know that there is hope for them as well. Glad y’all are checking out the website!
You guys are great though, for real, and I enjoy checking out your comments. It would be a trip to see you all around the table… somebody would get their a** wooped… “we” are the best fans in the world and we “usually” know our football! We are passionate! Most people can’t dig it. But this is not life and death though it feels like it sometimes.
So… though I like to keep it real, look for more bold,crazy and even foolish predictions from me… cause you just never know… God bless you guys!!!
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Who is the fool that wrote this story, wow
I know one thing. Foles passed the 26-27-60 rule for drafting quarterbacks with flying colours.
29 Wonderlick, 36 starts, 69% completion % in college.
So that again provides hope.
Of course Vick did not pass any of the 3 qualifications…coming in at 20 on the wonderlick, 20 college starts, and only 56% completion %
And some of you are still suprised at his lack of success as an NFL QB.
All true but the article was written by an idiot