Nick Foles: Philadelphia Sophomore QB has Room for Improvement

COMMENTARY: Flashback to 2012 when Michael Vick befell to several injuries, Nick Foles opportunity came to be the Eagles signal-caller for six games.

Nick Foles first season as a fill-in Eagles QB happened to be packed with up and down feel good moments.

A baptism under fire Nick Foles would soon experience and learn that his Pac-10 days as an Arizona collegiate QB had little relation on how well he could perform in the NFL during his 2012 fill-in campaign.

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Minus 3 -- Fifteen Things Rookie Quarterbacks Can Learn from Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning experienced two losing seasons in his storied NFL career thus far. During 1998, Peyton Manning led the league with 575 pass attempts, but the rookie signal-caller would also throw a league high 28 interceptions. The Colts 3-13 record in 1998 and their 6-10 record in 2001 were Peyton Mannings’ two seasons of loses during his tenure as an Indianapolis Colts top-notch signal-caller.

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Week 3 NFL Hot Pick Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs 24 – Philadelphia Eagles 34

Former Coach Andy Reid returns to his old stomping ground, but there will be no cheers from the Philly crowd as their ex-coach face a hostile Eagles defense. This NFC versus West showdown will be a hard fought battle on both fronts, and the Eagles new head Coach Chip Kelly will be bettered prepared to face a coach who knows all of the Eagles prior game plans.

Coach Chip Kelly will have a few tricks up his sleeve to combat the stout Kansas City defense. The offensive play calling of ex-Coach Andy Reid will play in Michael Vick’s favor, as he will use this to his advantage against the 3^rd rank defense in the NFL.

This week 3 matchup will be a game that both coaches will place an emphasis on pass protection as well as defensive turnovers. This will be a huge test for the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line – as they face a well disciplined Kansas City Chiefs defense.

This will be a coming out game of sorts for Michael Vick, indeed, a game that may determine a divisional playoff run for Super Bowl 48.

Several syndicated networks and sports analyst predict that Alex Smith will not be able to keep pace with Michael Vick, but my prediction is just the opposite. My Alex Smith prediction is that the veteran QB will help the Chiefs lead in the 2^nd and 3^rd quarter, which will make it a much closer game predicted by the majority of fantasy sports players.

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Week 2 NFL Hot Pick Prediction: New York Jets 17 – New England Patriots 30

Even though the Patriots may have a depleted receiving team, Tom Brady is not happy with last week’s performance against the Buffalo Bills. Forget about the infamous Mark Sanchez "buttfumble" game in which Tom Brady and the New England Patriots single handily massacred the New York Jets during last year Thanksgiving Day game. Gino Smith will not have the same success as he did against his 18-17 win over the Tampa Buccaneers.

The film room this week will not help Gino Smith in his attempt to clear a victory over the sluggish Patriots defense. Coach Bill Belichick week 2 game plan is to have his defense in sack mode. Even though Gino Smith will have some growing pains in this rival AFC match-up, this trial under fire will be his coming out game.

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Despite the many injuries the Patriots are dealing with, there will be a few players that will step up their game and help the Patriots seal a victory in week 2.

Tom Brady 3 touchdown scores will be a better outing for the franchise QB, as his 98.9 passer rating will be a pleasant outing for a team seeking to stay above the pack in the AFC wavering division.

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Tim Tebow vs. the NFL: Top 10 Reasons Tebow will never be an NFL QB

The drama and debate about Tim Tebow’s current decision to opt out of the Patriots organization probably will be a very bad move pertaining to his learning curve as an NFL QB. Tebow has without the shadow of a doubt has squandered away an opportunity to play with one of the best teams in the NFL, and he may have ruined his chance of ever becoming a first string QB in the ranks of the NFL.

Tim Tebow may not fully become conscious that he lacks the skill to be converted into a starting quarterback in the NFL, until teams no longer accept his offers at the QB position. Tim Tebow does not have the skill set to be an NFL QB, and he will never be a starting QB in the NFL for a prolonged period of time. My top 10 reasons why Tim Tebow is not an NFL QB is based on his prior performances, and a 10 step analysis on why he should reconsider playing football in the NFL.

#1 Tim Tebow under pressure; bad decisions lead to bad throws, and this is where Tebow has not improved or impressed other NFL teams to give him the opportunity to play quarterback in the NFL.

#2 Given the opportunity Tebow has not proven to be a reliable QB under pressure that is why Coach Belichick decided not to invest time in trying to improve on something that is not there. This may be one of the harshest realities for Tebow to consider.

#3 Time is running out for Tebow. Even though Tim Tebow is twenty five years old, his biological clock to play in the NFL is winding down.

#4 Tebow is not the only NFL player who has been slighted to play another position besides what they were groomed for. Tebow should have felt privileged that the Patriots organization chose him to play for a team that had so much to offer. Tebow blown opportunity may have cost him one of the best opportunities of his life; simply put, learning from Tom Brady, one of the greatest QB’s to play the game today.

#5 What Tebow should have learned from other QB’s who have had little to no success in the NFL. Tim Tebow will not be the last quarterback who had an opportunity to switch positions for the better good of their NFL career.

#6 Quarterback efficiency means success in the NFL. Can Tim Tebow look himself in the mirror and honestly feel that he can be a successful QB in the NFL?

#7 Size does matter in the NFL, and despite Tebow’s dream to play quarterback, his size suggest he would be a better fit at the running back or tail back position.

#8 NFL coaches know best, and after reviewing Tebow’s quarterback skills, only a team in desperation will let Tebow play at the QB position in 2013, even that option would be no guarantee for an extended period of time.

#9 Durability in the NFL equals success. Tebow’s unpredictable style of play invites the fate of injury - that places him on a short list as first string QB nominees. Tebow should consider playing in the Arena Football League for a year or two at the quarterback position. Change may be just what Tebow needs to reevaluate his quarterback skills, and if his faith in God is as he says it is, then just maybe he will accept what God has in store for his NFL future.

#10 What does the future hold for Tim Tebow? There may come a time this season when Tim Tebow has the opportunity to play at the quarterback position, but the reality remains, Tebow will never be an NFL QB.

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