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Eagles: C+
His accuracy percentage (completion percentage adjusted for receiver drops and other factors) was 74.7 percent, which was seventh best among 41 qualifying quarterbacks. The last time he played a full season was 2012, when he was above average, grading out at a plus-8.5 in his PFF pass rating.
The obvious concern with Bradford is his health. In every year since becoming a starter Bradford was pressured more than the average quarterback, which leads to more hits and sacks. In Philadelphia, he will be behind one of the best lines in the league, so he should take fewer sacks and hits -- which lowers his injury risk.
The move looks like an upgrade for the Eagles. While Foles played well in 2013, his play deteriorated in 2014. His accuracy percentage in 2014 was 68.6 percent, which ranked in the bottom 10 among quarterbacks.
Rams: C-
One of Foles' biggest problems is his play under pressure. He completed just 39.8 percent of his passes under pressure and posted a 4-to-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
He goes to a Rams team whose offensive line had a pass blocking efficiency of 75.7, which was the fifth worst in the league. The Rams have already released Jake Long, who was one of their best pass protectors in 2014. The only players who we know will be starters on the offensive line in 2015 are Greg Robinson, who struggled badly as a rookie, and Rodger Saffold.
In making this trade, the Rams now have less upside at the QB position for potentially a second-round pick in 2016.
Eagles: C+
His accuracy percentage (completion percentage adjusted for receiver drops and other factors) was 74.7 percent, which was seventh best among 41 qualifying quarterbacks. The last time he played a full season was 2012, when he was above average, grading out at a plus-8.5 in his PFF pass rating.
The obvious concern with Bradford is his health. In every year since becoming a starter Bradford was pressured more than the average quarterback, which leads to more hits and sacks. In Philadelphia, he will be behind one of the best lines in the league, so he should take fewer sacks and hits -- which lowers his injury risk.
The move looks like an upgrade for the Eagles. While Foles played well in 2013, his play deteriorated in 2014. His accuracy percentage in 2014 was 68.6 percent, which ranked in the bottom 10 among quarterbacks.
Rams: C-
One of Foles' biggest problems is his play under pressure. He completed just 39.8 percent of his passes under pressure and posted a 4-to-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
He goes to a Rams team whose offensive line had a pass blocking efficiency of 75.7, which was the fifth worst in the league. The Rams have already released Jake Long, who was one of their best pass protectors in 2014. The only players who we know will be starters on the offensive line in 2015 are Greg Robinson, who struggled badly as a rookie, and Rodger Saffold.
In making this trade, the Rams now have less upside at the QB position for potentially a second-round pick in 2016.
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