Chip Kelly being hired new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles has created much discussion as to which quarterback would be running his offense.\u00a0 The former University of Oregon coach is known for a fast pace offensive system which requires an athletic quarterback that can handle both passing and rushing.<\/p>\n
Current Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was a candidate for release <\/a>as a high salary and numerous injuries had slowed his production but Kelly saw the athletic Vick as a potential fit for his offense.\u00a0 So the Eagles recently came to terms on a new deal which will keep Vick <\/a>in Philadelphia at least one more year.\u00a0 They\u2019re also considering signing former Oregon Ducks quarterback Dennis Dixon who played under Kelly in college.<\/p>\n Eagles 2012 third round draft pick quarterback Nick Foles<\/a>, 6\u20196\u201d, 243, out of the University of Arizona, skill set isn\u2019t tailor made for the Kelly offense as he\u2019s more of a drop-back pocket passer than a rushing threat.<\/p>\n Foles did have an impressive preseason completing 63.5% of passes with a quarterback rating of 110.1 last year.\u00a0 After Vick suffered a concussion<\/a> week ten of the season against the Dallas Cowboys Foles took over the quarterback position remaining there till the end of the year.<\/p>\n He completed 161-of-265 passes, 60.8% completion, 6 touchdowns, 5 interceptions and a quarterback rating of 79.1 during the regular season.\u00a0 He also had an excellent pass-to-interception ratio of 1.9%<\/a> with 265 passes thrown but only 5 intercepted, ranking fifth best in the league in this category.<\/p>\n While the Eagles had some impressive offensive players like running back LeSean McCoy along with receivers Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson their offense line struggled<\/a> with injuries and poor play most of the year giving up 48 sacks <\/a>as the team ended the season with a 4-12 record.\u00a0 Given the many issues facing the Eagles last year Foles showed the potential to be a successful quarterback in this league.<\/p>\n With Foles possibly being odd man out with Kelly\u2019s offense there has been speculation Philadelphia\u2019s former head coach Andy Reid<\/a>, now coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, would be interested in obtaining the quarterback but if Foles is put on the trading block it would make sense for the Jets to try and acquire him.\u00a0 This page<\/a> will tell you if that helps the Jets Super Bowl chances.<\/p>\n