Nick Foles was at the Super Bowl at Radio Row, and commented on recent rumors that have been surrounding himself and the Eagles’ quarterback situation.
The most interesting thing that came up was that Foles and head coach Chip Kelly haven’t spoken at all since the end of the season.
While Kelly has certainly been very busy with power struggles in the front office and interviewing countless general manager candidates that weren’t interested in working with him, it is a little odd that the head coach and quarterback haven’t had any interaction since the end of the season.
It’s worth noting that Kelly cut off all communication with DeSean Jackson following the end of the 2013-14 season, and ultimately ended up releasing him.
Obviously DeSean and Foles are very different situations.
One was a malcontent. The other simply wouldn’t have a future with the team if the head coach decides to mortgage the future for another quarterback.
But I don’t think the lack of communication between the two can be ignored or discounted.
I wonder how many times Coughlin has spoken to Eli.
I wonder how many times Peyton has spoken to Brees.
I wonder how many times McCoy has spoken to Rivers.
I wonder how many times Reid has spoken to Smith.
I wonder how many times Harbaugh has spoken to Flacco.
Ad Nauseum.
Just to review…..the season hasn’t even finished yet.
No questions about who is going to QB the Giants next year
No questions about who is going to QB the Saints next year
No questions about who is going to QB the Chargers next year
No questions about who is going to QB the Chiefs next year
No questions about who is going to QB the Ravens next year
The Eagles are not in the same situation as those other teams.
With all of the talk swirling around the Eagles QB situation, it is odd that the Coach can’t find two minutes to give Nick a phone call to say…’Hey…dont feed into all the bullshit you are hearing…we are behind you…we support you’
Eli, Brees, Rivers, Flacco dont need that conversation…the checks they have cashed speaks a lot louder than words from a coach!
Foles is done…he’s outta here!
Holy fuck. You are amazing. On top of your idiocy, you now pretend to have private knowledge of who Chip Kelly talks to on the temephone.
Koolbreeze never ceases to amaze.
vinnie…ummm…what “private knowledge” have I claimed? The story we are commenting on says that Nick Foles told us that he hasn’t talked to Chip Kelly!
Get it together Vinnie….your losing it!
I’m losing it???
Koolidiot writes:
“it is odd that the Coach can’t find two minutes to give Nick a phone call to say…’Hey…dont feed into all the bullshit you are hearing…we are behind you…we support you’”
Koolidiot says he knows Chip Kelly hasn’t made a phone call to Foles.
I make joke that now Koolidiot knows who Chip Kelly calls (or in this case doesn’t call) on the phone.
Koolidiot then confused.
Typical.
Foles says they “haven’t spoken too much”
You are the one who then turned that into “Kelly can’t find 2 minutes….” garbage.
When you have no idea whether he’s called Kelly or not.
Again, I called you on your pretend insider knowledge of who and when Chip Kelly makes telephone calls, and now you backtrack as usual.
Koolbreeze cant read and/or comprehend and that right there is example #9305749301349
Dumb asses, vinniedaloser and mhenski, ake teamhurnt, aka spellchecker, aka stupid ass
The post we are commenting on says the following:
“The most interesting thing that came up was that Foles and head coach Chip Kelly haven’t spoken at all since the end of the season”
There is no quote of Foles in Denny’s article post…it simply says that the head coach and Foles “haven’t spoken at all”….
Dumb asses…
Never gets old seeing those two idiots make fools of themselves over and over, if their is no statistics involved Vinnie can’t comprehend anything and Henski Hurnt well nothing really needs to be said.
Left one for you Spellchecker can you spot it? LOL
Lmao! Spellchecker has been sleeping on the job Big Lion lol to busy in and out of those multiple profiles he got is exhausting….he hasn’t had time to check everyone spelling, English usage, and grammar! Lol….lame ass mhenski, Hurnt!
All I know is that if he is traded… Vinnie will lose his friggin mind.
All I know is if he is the starter… Breeze will go ape.
All I know is if the birds don’t land studs in the secondary.. Ill prolly kill something.
Foles said – “We haven’t talked a lot. He has a lot going on,” “This time of year you really just get away from everything. He is busy looking at the draft, doing all that. I saw he is more of the decisions maker. Haven’t really talked to him too much, but I’m sure I’ll hear from him soon.”
Wow, three week without a call from Chip Kelly.
Foles is under contract for next year, I would think it’s more important for Chip to talk to Maclin.
As I recall, Chip did talk to DeSean, he told him “don’t worry about anything and keep working hard and be ready for camp.” Maybe it’s better Foles don’t hear from Chip….
another non-story–
i’m not sure if any of you alarmists or adenda driven people understand that this is a DEAD time in the nfl unless you are in seattle or new england.
there has not been one contract signed or extended since the regular season ended…NOT ONE!
players have exit meetings the day after the last game–whatever chip had to say was said then.
According to a story on an Eagles website 215, a story written by Tim Kelly titled, Chip Kelly to Dine With Lesean McCoy Tonight, Discuss Contract. Apparently Chip is in Arizona to attend the Super Bowl and he and Lesean was scheduled to meet for dinner last night to discuss his contract situation.
On the same day that the Eagles announced that Ed Maryowitz would be Chip Kelly’s Vice President of Player Personnel, Chip Kelly reportedly is in Arizona for the Superbowl, and will meet with LeSean McCoy tonight.
This is interesting, because McCoy told McLane earlier today that he was not interested in taking a pay-cut. That said, McCoy’s problem isn’t his annual salary. He will make just under $10 million this year, according to Pro Football Talk. That isn’t cheap, but part of having established franchise icons is that you have to pay them. The biggest issue for McCoy is that he has a cap-hit just valued at $11.95 million in 2015. Assuming Adrian Peterson doesn’t return to Minnesota next year, that would be the largest cap-hit for a running-back in the NFL in 2015.
More from Section 215
Morning Phil-Up: Can Eagles Afford Jeremy Maclin & LeSean McCoy?1h ago
Phillies Sign Pitcher Chad Billingsley to One-Year/$1.5 Million Deal12h ago
Flyers Coach Craig Berube Says Kimmo Timonen Will Return this Season13h ago
Nick Foles Hasn’t Spoken to Chip Kelly Since Season Ended19h ago
Rob Manfred Doesn’t Need to be as Drastic as Banning Defensive Shifts19h ago
There’s a good chance that McCoy knew of his meeting with Chip Kelly when he made these statements, perhaps an indication that he viewed his interview with McClane as putting pressure on Kelly.
In most senses, McCoy has all the leverage. He’s the greatest running-back in franchise history, and despite what many would deem as a down year in 2014, was still third in the entire league in rushing yards. Also, Kelly alienated some with his move to release DeSean Jackson a year ago. It’s hard to think that he wants to start off his regime as head of player personnel by releasing a running-back still very much in his prime, that the fanbase adores.
McCoy, 27 before next season, has two years left on his current contract. His cap-hit goes down to $8.85 million in 2016 and even further down to $7.85 million in 2017. It seems likely that the Eagles could reduce this year’s cap-hit by spreading some of that money out over the next two years. Whether that move would prove to be beneficial for the franchise in the long-term remains to be seen.
For the record…
Jeff Maclane also tweeted that Lesean and Chip was having dinner last night to go over contract situation. Chip stated a couple of weeks ago that he wanted Lesean back. He never said that about Desean or found time to talk to Desean either.
With the 20th pick in the 3rd round. The Eagles select Ahmeer Abdullah RB Nebraska……
I Like it IJ,
Let him sit and develop for 2015 and then Replace Sproles in 2016
And if hes durable he can replace McCoy as well.
Oh and I think we will see Jonathan Stewart here in free agency to battle it out with Polk.
J Stewart is still under Contract and will not be going anywhere in Carolina… Now the Panthers will cut D’Angelo Williams and asked Tolbert for a Cut/Restructure..
I would love to see Frank Gore picked up by the Eagles
Trade McCoy, and get a couple of Picks, then go with a Backfield of Gore,Sproles & Polk for 2015 and Draft a RB (Abdullah) to groom for Sproles spot by 2016
Gore has 2 more Years at most, and probably can handle a load
of 15 Carries a Game, then Give Sproles 8-10 Carries with Polk another 5-7 Carries… Gore to run in-between the Tackles,
Sproles Runs the edges and goes out in Pass Formations and Polk in for the Short-Yardage/Red-Zone, Blocking.
IJ, do you prefer Abdullah over Melvin Gordon? I will take Abdullah in the second round, not the first. If Melvin Gordon is there at 20, I would seriously consider it, and if I am taking a back in the first, he is my guy.
Oh never mind, I did not see where you wrote in the 3rd round…my bad!
Gordon is a Stud and probably the first RB off the Draft Board and
probably go in the Top 20
T Gurley & A Abdullah & TJ Yeldon are probably a Mid 2nd to early 3rd Rd then RB’s David Cobb,Mike Davis, Curtis Payne, Tevin Coleman, Storm Johnson, David Johnson, Jeremy Langford all 3rd to 4th Rounders
Lots of Good Backs in this Draft
I’ve been reading Todd Gurley is in play end of first to to NE.
EHL I would consider Gordon if he’s there at 20. Father Time will be coming for Shady soon.
Izzell, I have really been thinking about Gordon at 20. If you can get the best player skill wise in the draft….take him. Shady is still good, but, drafting Gordon would open up a lot of options for the team. See now I’m thinking like paul….GOOD GAWD help me!!! lol.
EHL, I said it before last season McCoy was and still is the Eagles best player. IMO the down year of the offense had a lot to do with his struggles (oline injuries played a part) however I think he missed a lot of holes and struggled with living up to his own hype. Plus Shady has never been a straight ahead runner…his game is based off of his athleticism and cutbacks etc. I think at times when this offense bogged down is because he gave up 3-4 yard runs and turned them into 1-2 yard dazzling cutbacks etc that eventually got anything.
You can restructure him into next year and with Gordon walk away the year after that. And if Gordon is a certified gangsta in the backfield you can trade McCoy.
LMAO…Certified Gangsta in the backfield…I LIKE !!! That would be a good way to go…for real!!!!
IJ me and the crew was just throwing Stewart’s name in the hat. I’d love to have him here. No knock on Shady, but if it doesn’t work out…….
I think Chip Kelky gets McCoy to extend-rework
His Deal which has 3 Years and approx $30 Million
Left..
Also reports are that Texans Coach Bill O Brien is very
Interested in Nick Foles
Texans have the 16th Pick in the 1st Round
Word is Eagles are Offering Foles and their early 4th Rd
Pick for the Texabs 16th Overall Pick
This would give the Eagles the 16th & 20th
Selections in the 1st around giving them a lot of Flexibility to
Move up, package picks, etc…
Chip will Resign QB Mark Sanchez as a Safety Blanket
For 2015 Season and use 1st Round Picks to
Get Mariota or Hundley to groom
I sure hope that GCobb does not pay Denny for the shit that he posts…..given his last (2) “articles” I would look for his next one to have a topic like “Kelly seen talking with Katie Perry at the SB, could she be the Eagles next QB coach?”
A lot of people are going to sad when Foles is the starter again next year. There are too many holes to fill to give up picks to get someone who may only be a slight improvement on Offense. We need Defense!
How many more points do we need to score to make up for the D??
***Foles News***
Nick Foles and his Wife with the Band “Motley Crew” were all arrested early this morning for Fighting and Tearing up a Hotel Lobby and Bar and Rooms…
Foles apparently got into a big Fight with MC Singer Vince Neil who was making moves on Mrs Foles and then Nick freaked out and put Vince Neil in the Hospital with Broken Ribs & Nose, and a chewed-off Left Ear….
Mrs Foles was also arrested for Beating up 2 Teen-Age Girls from Nikki Sixx entrouage…. I am hoping to post up some Video…
Chip Kelly says he is aware and has “No Comment”…
LOL…I would not put it past the Motley Crue..one of my favorite bands by the way…I would surprised if Foles had that in him….lol.
oh big dick nick would kick vince neil’s hair band ass!
New Reports circulating down at the Super Bowl in Phoenix that Nick Foles was caught fooling around with Katie Perry and that Mrs Foles plans to do something about it during the Half-Time Show…
Who knew that Nick Foles was a Party-Animal and Womanizer…
I guess Chip has to choose “Culture over Talent”
Deserteagle will get more facts about this Story, once he’s finished cleaning & vacuming his Pool…
Damm haveablunt…..that’s some gay ass stuff….is that the reason some of y’all get so mad about me saying we need to get rid of Foles???
I guess you are unaware of when a reporter asked Kielce or Mathis I think it was..’who is the best endowed eagle? ‘ they said nick… Hence big dick nick
This story is quite interesting especially with the new hire at QB coach.
Wouldn’t there be a call introducing the new QB coach to Foles if they intended on being the starter going forward?
I heard Kelly and New QB Coach are ditching the forward pass game
and will Trade Maclin, let Maclin walk and go a Power Wing-T Backfield
Eagles will still run plays every 20 Seconds but will only Pass 6-8 Times a Game
Paul do not confuse the DELAWARE wing-T with the Single wing…. The wing T offers many passing packages while the single wing pretty much doesn’t!
Didn’t you hear Songs?
Chip told new QB coach Ryan Day to take care of his personal business (finding a place and getting his wife Christina and their three children moved, etc), while he was away scouting.
Ryan will also spend some time studying film. The plan is for Chip and Ryan will hook up when Chip returns.
As for Foles – he would have loved to talk to Chip, but when the season ended Nick and his wife took a well deserved vacation in Tahiti.
As I’m sure you are aware. Nick was born into a very wealthy family and has total financial security for life. In fact, koolbreeze pays more attention to Nick’s disposable (football) income than Nick himself.
Songs, get with me if you need any more information….
Oh now I understand….Nick is already rich so he’s fine with being one of the worst paid starting QB’s in the league!
Smh right!!!
If you want to get comments in philly drop names..Nick Foles. Marcus Mariota, blah blah bs
***McCoy News***
Reports that L McCoy is Upset that HC Kelly stood him up for Dinner Last Evening and wants to be Released out of his Contract and play for a Winner..
Word is that Chip Kelly Is very happy to Oblige…
More Details to follow
GIMME THE SEAHAWKS THIS WEEKEND FOR A TRILLION
You got it mhenski…..
I’ll take the Pats – As long as the refs keep the Seahawks defensive backs clean. If they let them hold the Pats receivers (like normal), then Seahawks will win.
Pats got no shot. Won’t be able to run. Sea got the personnel to shut gronk down and pats shitty wrs will be exposed
Henski damn it you stole my thunder .. I was getting ready to ask… Where are the diva WR’s in this game? I don’t see any!
I think we may see some big-plays right out of the gate..
If you are going to score on Seahawks, you have to strike big and quick
Watch the Pats cone out with 3 WR’s and Double TE’s
And run the Hurry up right out of the gate..
Paulman …back from the pool being cleaned to report here from ground zero…the weather hasn’t exactly ,been chamber of commerce good…but expecting 70s and sunny at game time…the field which gets rolled into the stadium has been soaked ,that may be an interesting thing to observe…last weeks pro-bowl had a ton of guys losing footing..the fan base here representing the hawks is not even close ….the proximity to the pacific north west seems to have brought a migration beyond comparison..I’d say80/20…chip and lesean never had the last supper ..and maclin was seen in a car with the foles at a jack in the box drive through…chip was seen at the princess hotel sap ,miffed as howie was paging him ,trying to find out if he had the 60 or 90 minute massage of his ego….he was seen with cucumbers on his eyes and one …..well…something’s are best kept unspoken…IMO a bird wins this and establishes there defensive stature …both these teams are a pick em ,in the local Vegas haunts or -1…I’ll be down at the game ,scouting ,what I hope is chips next corner …inside info ..chip was hungover celebrating Ed marynowitz hiring ….and blew shady off…
Good Stuff Deserteagle…
Enjoy the Game & Festivities…
Shout out to Kool and songs ..I ran into nick ..he was a bit cryptic ,but I gathered he and chip haven’t spoken ,but nick was excited as chip was sending him hand signals …
My question is what players have had consistent communication with Chip since the season ended? If none, than the article is a waste of time. If many, besides Foles, than it raises eyebrows.
However, what also raises eyebrows is the amount of support Foles has received from his teammates. McCoy, Matthews and now Maclin have all showed support for Foles. Maclin discussed Fole’s struggles last season with the media. He mentioned the lack of having a consistent offensive line as an issue that may have given Foles issues. This falls in line with the comments made by other teammates regarding the inconsistent year Foles had this past season.
What is important, which Maclin hinted at, is the attention needed to be paid to the comradery between teammates. If there is no unity between teammates and continuity of players on a given team year in and year out, the team will not succeed no matter who is on it.
I believe this probably doesn’t mean much. It would be hard for Chip to let a quarterback go who, his teammates claim has all the tools to get it done. It may destroy the team chemistry. The team already rallies behind Foles. They may not do the same for a rookie.
The team will rally around the new QB just as easily, especially if it is a quality kid like Mariota. The current Eagles don’t have any juice…these guys haven’t won anything to have any significant voice on decisions
The team will rally around the player who wins. Foles is 14-4 with them under Kelly. No kidding they support him.
No kidding Maclin supports Foles….have you net seen Maclin’s #s when Foles is the QB (going back to Reid)??
Historically there is an 50% chance Mariotta will be a complete bust and about 80% chance he’ll turn out to be nothing special. Players know this.
If Eagles trade Foles, bring in Mariotta and start the year 2-6 and and the fun will really begin.
I used to think hot air was just stupid…I’m wrong he is a freaking moron!
Tua….it’s all a game of poker ..Chip ,now emboldened,with all the final say is hitting the mute button…what purpose if any ,would he gather by smackin his gums ,talking about this guy or that guy…if he is being sought after by more than one suitor ,nick foles is the (no pun) the biggest chip at the moment ….in the fold…he’s available ….it would be irresponsible ,not to listen to the bidders all ponying up …it’s why in my opinion …this whole new power structure will be fascinating to watch …there was a time when leaks ,and opinions were bantered about in the Eagles past …now …mums the word..pokers the game …
@Desert I never said anything about Chip “smackin his gums.” Instead, I said we don’t know if he actually talks to anyone (any of the players) in the offseason. The article is based on the fact that Nick Foles hasn’t talked to Chip Kelly. The implication is that there is something wrong with Chip and Foles’ relationship because of this lack of communication. However, we have no idea if Chip has talked to any of his players this offseason. There is no indication whether Chip has talked to McCoy, Maclin, Matthews, Ertz, Peters, Johnson, Cox….etc. Therefore, we cannot say that it is a huge deal for Chip to not have been actively communicating with Foles. It could be just Chip being Chip.
Read what I wrote.
Except for the fact that Chip Kelly and LeSean had sat down and had dinner in AZ Thursday night per Jeff Maclane.
If it is true, what about the other 52 men on the roster? Does this then mean Chip is getting rid of everyone else because he is not having dinner with them? He needs to talk with McCoy because of his contract situation. The Eagles realize he’s not worth the money and he does also. Therefore, both sides know they need to restructure his contract.
tua, my point is that neither Shady or Foles’ contract is up for renewal. There is speculation about whether or not Shady will be back due to his salary for 2015, that is why people and the media are questioning his status. Evidently Chip felt compelled enough to sit with him and have a discussion over dinner. As it relates to Foles, the question is will he be back as the Eagles QB or will he be elsewhere due to Chip possibly wanting a Mariota or Hundley (God forbid). If he found time to meet with Shady, he can find a minute to talk with Nick to simply say”Hey, you’re my QB don’t listen to the rumors…I want you”. Chip told the media he wants Maclin, Ryans, and Lesean back for 2015. It would be simple for him to say the same about Nick. …but he hasn’t. When given the chance to endorse Nick..Kelly just said he has to watch and evaluate his tape….I call bull shit on that, you know if a player at that position who has started for you for is you’re guy or not. …stop stalling and hemming and hawing about it! When Jeff and Howie were given the chance to endorse Nick as the Eagles starting QB of the future, neither would touch it..in fact, Lurie’s comments regarding the matter luke warm at best. The Eagles have publically verbally endorsed players like Kendricks and Cox as future building blocks….the same has not been done for Nick.
I know some will read this and say oh the Eagles have not gotten in touch with Foles for this and that reason….all excuses though. Go back and check the thread, I have been an ardent supporter of Foles during the 2013-2014 seasons…more than his coach, that is for sure, but, looking at everything without my blinders on, I do not see the Eagles backing Foles like a team who knows that he is their guy would. That is the reason some fans and the media continues to speculate about Foles’ future…and Nick!
As for Shady, I think he is worth the money from a talent, locker room and team perspective, but hey, it’s not my money to spend. I do believe his contract will be restructured.
Because teams all over the NFL want starting QBs paid like Foles, and no team wants a RB paid like McCoy.
BTW – if they are looking at Mariotta, Hundley etc (and I am sure they are)…then why come out and say, “Nick is our guy” because when you trade him 4 weeks later, you look like an ass.
As for the “endorsements to other players….when asked if he wanted Maclin and Lesean back he said:
“But do I want Lesean back? Yeah. Do I want Jeremy back? Yeah. Is that the reality? I don’t know. I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Wow. Exciting!
In fact, in that same quote about wanting them back he also mentioned they’d consider trades if they were blown away, and he also said, “We’ll look at everything”
So he basically announced to the world they’d be looking at trades, contracts, production….everything in regards to those 2 players too…..same as Foles!
If Foles was a free agent this year and a reporter asked him if he wanted Foles back I guarantee you the answer would have been:
“Do I want Nick back? Yeah. Is that the reality? I don’t know. I don’t know what’s going to happen. We’ll look at everything.”
The exact same thing he said about Maclin and McCoy.
I figure he would have given the exact same answer for just about every free agent. Except maybe Sanchez. ‘Cause Sanchez stinks..
Continually ignored in the old, “we’ll evaluate any position” in Regards to Foles – again the same thing he said about Maclin and McCoy….was this line from the same press conference….:
“I think he’s continuing to grow as a quarterback. And that’s part of the maturation process in this league. Very rarely do you come in early and just light it up. I think you need to kind of almost do something and make that mistake and learn from that mistake. I think that is one thing I admire about Nick is he processes things out well. When he does make a mistake, very rarely does he make that same mistake twice. I think he needs to continue on the trajectory that he’s headed on right now.”
What’s that? AN acnolodgement that a young QB will make mistakes – in fact HAS to make mistakes as long as he fixes them? And that he is fixing them? And that he is on a good trajectory?
Thats weird.
But he didn’t announce that a guy who struggled over the first half of the season and was injured over the second would be the starter and that they’d start contract negotiations before the 2014 season has even ended?
That’s weird.
One thing I do know is this….Chip Kelly knows exactly who came in and saved his ass in 2013. No Foles and you think Kelly is being put in the position he is now? No way…..they were 1-4 and on the verge of a disastrous spiral had 27-2 not come along and saved his ass.
LOL Chip Kelly doesn’t give one damn about 27-2 or 2013. Stop fooling yourself.
You’re right Big, Kelly doesn’t give a damn about 27-2 and 2013, it’s about what can you do for me now… and a year from now.
You do not allow your QB of the future get to FA…the Eagles history is that they lock up their building blocks. You are merely speculating as to what you are saying as it relates to this point because Chip has not said that about Nick, and if the Eagles truly value Nick as their future signal caller, he will not make it to FA.
And honestly HAC, I’m not to concerned about what Chip Kelly thinks about what is and is not silly. I think some of Chip’s philosophies about the draft are silly, if not outright ignorant. Chip is a good coach, he is not the be all to end all though. I am not ready to bow down to his alter yet…he needs to win something and beat some quality teams convincingly first to even get to Andy Reid status in my book.
If you are going to measure every word that Chip said, and think of them as having deep meaning then why do you discount his words about Foles — “He’s the starting quarterback for the next 1,000 years here,” – This is only year 998….
Why did Chip tell DeSean — “don’t worry about anything, just get ready for training camp”, less than a week before his release?
Maybe Foles is going to be traded, maybe not…but to think you can decode Kelly’s intentions based on who he talks to or eats with is stupid.
Then everyone on here is does this stupid thing. To many people on here think with their hearts, feelings and get caught up emotionally. I did the same with DJAX last year. I have emotionally divested myself out of this QB situation, that is why I can look at it more clearly. I am not going to quote stats and get into name calling conversations with Kool, songs, vinny or anyone else over this. I am looking at it differently.
Great point Irish.
DeSean thought he was safe. However, reality showed he wasn’t.
Chip talking to one guy while not talking to another means absolutely nothing. There is an implication that this article tries to touch upon that Foles is going to be released because he hasn’t talked with Chip. We have no idea what will actually happen.
And by the way – there was never a meeting between Kelly and McCoy in Phoenix…
Chip is in Phoenix on behalf of Tostitos. and was never slated to have dinner with LeSean McCoy, as reported by Jeff McLane.
By Eliot Shorr-Parks | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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on January 29, 2015 at 6:04 PM, updated January 30, 2015 at 7:39 AM
On Thursday, Eagles running back LeSean McCoy said he is confident everything will workout with his contract this offseason and he should be back with the team.
Well, he might be about to get a little more clarity.
According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, head coach Chip Kelly is expected to arrive in Phoenix on Thursday night for Super Bowl week, and is slated to have dinner with McCoy.
Although the dinner could be anything from a business meeting to just a chance to catch up, Kelly’s new role as basically the general manager certainly adds a level of intrigue to the meeting.
While walking down radio row Thursday, McCoy insinuated too much was made of the fact that he is slated to count $11.95 million against the cap next season, the second highest total in the NFL for a running back.
“My thing is, that stuff will take care of itself,” McCoy said. “My mindset, I’m not even thinking like that.”
Speaking to the media back in December, Kelly said he wanted McCoy back, but wouldn’t call it a done deal.
“Do I want (McCoy) back? Yeah,” Kelly said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
It is unclear if quarterback Nick Foles, who is also in town for the Super Bowl, got an invite.
Eaglehaslanded, Erroneous!
Tweet from Jeff McLane ✔ @Jeff_McLane
1:59 AM – 30 Jan 2015
LeSean McCoy didn’t end up having dinner with Chip Kelly in Phoenix area.
Or just go read the latest from that high school kid you like to quote, Tim Kelly.
FACT – NOT RUMOR — Chip Kelly is in Phoenix on behalf of Tostitos. and was never slated to have dinner with LeSean McCoy, as reported by Jeff McLane.
Thanks, didn’t see that.
I still think Chip or someone should speak to nick about his situation, and yes part of it is because as a fan I want to know…can’t help but be curious and interested in the direction of this team. Either he is or he isn’t your guy. If it was McNabb in his 2nd or 3rd year, this would not be an issue.
By this time people should understand that sports reporters feel zero need to confirm the stories that they print.
So while McLane was tweeting that he was mistaken about McCoy having dinner with Kelly, Eliot Shorr-Parks was still reporting it as fact….
If you want to form opinions based on erroneous reports feel free. I will wait for Kelly to take action before I believe he plans to trade the starting QB.
Landed… You take too much of what is ‘reported’ by the ‘media’ to heart…. It is trolling, trying to get blog hits short-parks is nothing but a dude in mommys basement trying to conjure up hits… This is the 100% dead time in the nfl, the only time of the year btw … Not one thing ‘reported’ means anything
Irish, you are right, they did not have dinner in the Phoenix area..according to Reuben Frank, they had dinner in Sedona AZ
LeSean McCoy didn’t end up having dinner with Chip Kelly in Phoenix area.”
Will MacMoran @Rambunctious_1 · Jan 29
@jeff_mclane They had dinner somewhere else, far away
Jerry Stizzy @J_Stizzy1124 · Jan 30
@Jeff_McLane Who left a tip?
Frank Reuben @FranksReuben · Jan 30
“@Jeff_McLane: LeSean McCoy didn’t end up having dinner with Chip Kelly in Phoenix area.” for sports science reasons they went to Sedona
To be honest I don’t know if Reuben is being facetious though. However, McLane just stated they did not have dinner in the Pheonix area, he did not say they did not have dinner.
Whatever, we will know soon enough.
GokhanA. @Original_Gok · Jan 30
HAC..perhaps, but hell, it makes for good conversation don’t it?
Eaflehaslanded – You’re kidding right?
That is not Reuben Frank the reporter that you are quoting – That’s some fat imposter named Frank Reuben… lol
Irish…lol, you know what, I got caught on that one. My stupid ass…I have to laugh at myself on that one.
Good conversation? You mean like just make up fantasy conversations and taking them seriously! .? That is not really conversation bro… That’s kind of like fairy dust, make believe stuff…. A bit childish…
Judge by actions not reports on a freaking blog…
Chip doesn’t know who GCOBB is! He really has no idea who the nj guy is… He thinks it’s all silly
And yet you are engaging in the conversation, as you have many of times with posts that you felt were made up….according to you!
Kool …rhymes with fool….what guys are rallying around a rookie qb that hasn’t yet taken a snap under center ? Bwahhhhh…the current eagles don’t have any juice? Translation ?
I’d assume you are referencing ,if you haven’t won a Super Bowl ,players voices are ignored ? Yeah that’s a great strategy ..tune out your shit ass ,know nothing players …just tell them smh…please …fool…my side hurts from that …
Spot on Desert…
Off topic guys and please anyone who feels like commenting please do inform me. But to Jon hart and Gmcliff what do you guys think of Justin Anderson of virginia
Tua ..I read what you wrote ..I’m agreeing with you …chip isn’t required or even would he benefit by yakking it up…to the media or any other public setting…players can do all that…self promotion ,pays the bills.
Dudes…. Everyone knows what a good back is woth.., everyone knows how many years a back is prime. .. Shady will get a fair extension that s cap friendly
I guess Seattle isn’t tired of Beastmode, they reportedly offering him a sizeable extension.
I hope they give him 10 and Wilson 20… Then they gut the defense… Finish 8-8! Would be perfect!
Nfl…. Not everyone can get paid….
Except they aren’t worried about winning the salary cap they want to win the actual Super Bowl.
There’s a big difference. They also know how to draft defensive talent.
Yep, I remember people clowning saying that Marshawn was a goner at season’s end because he’s a cancer, a bad guy, not a culture guy….blah blah blah, that talent speaks volumes, not to mention the Seattle fans love him and so does his team mates. I have gone on to Seahawks websites to see if Lynch was getting killed…they are turning him into a martyr. If he was on the Eagles some folks on here would be gnashing their teeth and bitching to get him out of town because he’s a bad guy. Apparently his behaviors are not so bad that they are ready to let him go as some on here boasted during mid season.
Congrats to Marshawn “BEAST MODE” Lynch…sign that contract Boss!
The Seattle Seahawks reportedly aren’t looking to turn “Beast Mode” off anytime soon.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported Marshawn Lynch, 28, has been offered a “huge” contract extension heading into Super Bowl XLIX:
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The Seattle Seahawks not only want Marshawn Lynch around next year, but they’ve made a significant commitment to keep him on their team, possibly, for the rest of his career.
On the heels of another dominant season for the running back nicknamed ‘Beast Mode,’ multiple sources tell me Seattle has made Lynch an offer on a huge contract extension that would keep him in a Seahawks uniform for years to come.
The deal is believed to include more than $10 million for Lynch in the 2015 season alone. Lynch currently is slated to make $5 million in 2015, the final year of what originally was a four-year, $31 million deal.
The Seahawks believe that Lynch, who has rushed for at least 1,200 yards in each of the past four seasons, has outplayed his contract, sources say. They want to reward him for his work.
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Lynch’s future has been up in the air for some time.
He held out in training camp before the 2014 regular season until the Seahawks gave him $1.5 million in guaranteed money by restructuring his existing four-year, $31 million contract.
Talent Wins..It’s about that talent! I guess he fits their culture after all.
EHL please go on deadspin and look at the clip of Lynch, Gronk and Conan playing mortal kombat video games it is absolutely hilarious.
I saw it Big. Too funny!
One time for the malcontents!
Enjoy the SuperBowl…
I expect a close, hard fought & exciting Game with the Seahawks
Winning 29-27
Seahawk MVP’s TE Willson & Safety K Chancellor
In a losing effort I expect Pats WR Julian Edelman
And LB J Collins to have nice Games for the Pats
Pats looking ready to Play…
Seahawks look a little tight during the
Pre-game Ceremonies…
I like a quick start by Pats coming out
In hurry up, spread WR/TE and march
Right down the field for opening score
That Brady pass was rather Folesish…I mean foolish. Lol…could not resist.
LOL panicked for no damn reason.
Brady had Seahawks DL M Bennett diving right in his face
If your talking about that 1st Int early in 1st Quarter
Terrible throw no doubt…
Jeez, if the Seahawks receivers can’t get open in all that time it’s going to be a low scoring game.
For most teams that’s interference.
Tharold Simon is hot garbage, mvp so far is whoever tackled Lane on that int.
That was Julian Edelman on that Tackle on Simon
What a way to end the half. Clutch pass, clutch catch..who is Chris Mathews….isn’t he a host on MSNBC? What a way to get his name out there!
Russell Wilson is a true buddy Ryan qb…. Don’t blow it and make a couple plays a game… Stud!
Glad to hear Brady was called out on intentional grounding. Of course refs turned a blind eye to it. Glad to see Wagner picked the following pass off. Karma!
Nice play..Seahawks are crazy good!
NO FUN LEAGUE ….bs penalty
Russell Wilson is truly a great young quarterback only getting better each year.
Seahawks Pressure is getting to Brady..
Another Punt, 24-14,
This Series is the game if the Patriots don’t
Stop Seahawks…
Seahawks have Scored 4 Possesions in a Row
CB #41 B Maxwell let Patriots WR Amendola get behind him in the end-zone which Is a huge no-no when covering man to man in a 10 yard End-Zone
RW here in the 4th Quarter is keeping the
Pats in this Game…
2 chances to put the game away and failed to get a 1st Down?
Inaccurate Throws…
He keeps giving Tom Brady chances, Wilson & the Seahawks
Are going to blow this Game and watch the Pats hoist up the Lombardi
Trophy.
Edelman should be MVP in my Opinion
If Pats Win…
Seahawks DL is Gassed,
LB’s are Gasssed..
Pats are going to Win this Game…
All we will here is how Brady led a great comeback
In the 4th quarter…
I call this a flat out choke by RW & the Seahawks Offense & Defense..
Now there are 2 minutes left , who steps up and makes the plays..
Cliffs Boy (#91- Collins) has had a rough game
For the Pats..
Why or how the Seahawks have not been able to isolate
Pats Safety Pat Chung is beyond me…
Bad play by RW & Offense taking too much time and had to burn a time out
Then a goofer lob pass that was lucky it was not picked off
compelling …..justice is a bitch ..bellicheat…hope they score at 00
If only Brady was more mobile
How does that help the Eagles…if only we had Brady!
It doesn’t. It just exposes hac to be no different than the vinnies and fraudman types on this site. can’t even enjoy the game without continuing this mobile vs pocket qb bullshit. Great game. New England challenged that Seahawk defense (28 pts). Because according to some on this site it’s the only reason why Seattle is relevant. Horrible playcall at the end. Great play on the ball by the db. he clearly wanted that pass more than the Seahawk wr.