There is more talent on this roster than you might think

[GroundedBird]

You gotta get some NFL guards and a different D scheme and this team can turn around quickly

Peters might still be a question mark. In that case we need 2-4 starting OL

[BirdBrawn]

I agree with this. Outside the OL and WR this was a decent team

[4dabirds75]

I agree with this. Outside the OL and WR this was a decent team

They've got to play better at both CB spots.

[bobbyuk]

He missed 2 1/2 games and still threw for over 3700 yards. How many TDs did his recievers drop and how many INTs did he throw in the end zone trying to be too fine with his throws? He also set a franchise record for completion pctg at 65%.

[Maniac]

Also if they cannot re-sign Bradford they are f*cked.

Ready to give Bradford a blank check? I suspect that's what he'll be looking for since this next contract will probably be his last chance at big bucks. I can't see the point. Mid 80's QB rating, 19 TDs - 14 Ints. Those aren't franchise QB numbers.

I think the Eagles have more than 30 expiring contracts in the next two seasons. That money needs to be used elsewhere.

Bradford is not the guy you're building around and will be too expensive for a stop-gap.

[Maniac]

He also set a franchise record for completion pctg at 65%.

That's 14th in the league. And 26th in yards per attempt. Not worth a big contract.

[Loki]

Who else then?

[Snakebitten]

Nick Foles had impressive stats under Kelly, too. I just don't see this guy winning a championship. I get statistics may not tell the whole story but these stats are a bit underwhelming. Don't forget: This is coming from a QB playing in the worst division in the NFL.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/qbr

[Maniac]

Who else then?

Free agent at the best price plus hopefully a developmental draft pick. Not Sanchize though.

They tried to extend Bradford before the season and he didn't bite. He's looking for a big time deal. That doesn't make sense for the Eagles right now. I don't see how you build around him.

If Bradford was 25 and a top ten QB without an injury history then I'd pay him.

Would you pay Kirk Cousins? His numbers were far better across the board. Bradford is Ryan Fitzpatrick.

[phillyeagles36]

Nick Foles had impressive stats under Kelly, too. I just don't see this guy winning a championship. I get statistics may not tell the whole story but these stats are a bit underwhelming. Don't forget: This is coming from a QB playing in the worst division in the NFL.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/qbr

Nick Foles had DJax for a year, Maclin, McCoy, and a solid OL. Bradford had none of those.

[McCarthy12]

I think you have to look at his season in the context of someone who was learning a brand new scheme after two years out of the league. His last six games had qb ratings in the 90's. I saw a stat that he had I think 6 games of 320+ yards and 65% completion. Only 5 or so qb'so have done that. Guys like Brees, Warner etc. I'm not saying he's as good as those guys but when you look at those numbers, particularly given who he was throwing to, and his progression through the season, I think you can be fairly optimistic about him. It'll cost some money to keep him but there is no better alternative. Going with Sanchez is akin to throwing a season away.

[Snakebitten]

They're going to have to draft a QB sometime. Let's hope they see something in Paxton Lynch or someone else. I know nothing about Lynch. Maybe the Auburn game makes his stock drop? Who knows? If Sanchez has to play the Doug Pederson 'band aid QB' role, so be it. We're going to sit through bad football next season anyway.

[Brett27]

well stated.

I think you have to look at his season in the context of someone who was learning a brand new scheme after two years out of the league. His last six games had qb ratings in the 90's. I saw a stat that he had I think 6 games of 320+ yards and 65% completion. Only 5 or so qb'so have done that. Guys like Brees, Warner etc. I'm not saying he's as good as those guys but when you look at those numbers, particularly given who he was throwing to, and his progression through the season, I think you can be fairly optimistic about him. It'll cost some money to keep him but there is no better alternative. Going with Sanchez is akin to throwing a season away.

I'd keep Sambone and Sanchez. There are *theoretically three good RBs on the team. A decent pro offense would allow these guys to thrive in a more natural habitat. Gotta get at least two quality guards in the draft though. That would be priority #1.

[Maniac]

I think you have to look at his season in the context of someone who was learning a brand new scheme after two years out of the league. His last six games had qb ratings in the 90's. I saw a stat that he had I think 6 games of 320+ yards and 65% completion. Only 5 or so qb'so have done that. Guys like Brees, Warner etc. I'm not saying he's as good as those guys but when you look at those numbers, particularly given who he was throwing to, and his progression through the season, I think you can be fairly optimistic about him. It'll cost some money to keep him but there is no better alternative. Going with Sanchez is akin to throwing a season away.

Compare him to Cousins.

No way I'm paying Bradford. Next season is going to be a rebuild, like it or not. Winning the division would be a booby prize.

[Loki]

I have full confidence that Howie will draft the next Akili Smith or Tim Couch