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Chargers @ Colts Pregame Thread (Wk 16)
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Originally posted by Bolt4Knob View PostNick Foles will start at QB for the Colts
Ryan is being benched
Foles takes over for Matt Ryan, who is benched for the second time this season. The first time Ryan was benched, rookie Sam Ehlinger took over, the Colts lost the two games Ehlinger started, and head coach Frank Reich was fired. When Saturday was installed as interim head coach, he immediately put Ryan back in the starting lineup.
But now Saturday has decided to go to Foles, the veteran who has a Pro Bowl season and a Super Bowl MVP on his resume but has mostly been a backup since that Super Bowl MVP-winning performance for the Eagles five years ago. Foles has only played in one game this year, and only for the final two snaps of a 24-0 loss to the Jaguars.
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Originally posted by Bolt-O View Post
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As for Foles - maybe he lights a spark in that team. Chargers should win either way
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Originally posted by Caslon View PostAll I can say is Staley better not lose this game coming out of red zones with no points going for it on 4th downs and getting stopped. Trust your defense, take the damn 3 points!
I'm more concerned about ints, fumbles or penalties that kill a big play. Don't screw ourselves. It's ugly to watch.
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I think Nick Foles starting is worser for us than Ryan. Both are not very good at this point, but Ryan is just washed out. Foles might be able to make a couple plays.
Don't understand...
1. Why start Foles? Why not the young guy (Ehrlenger?) just to see if he is worth anything? Foles is Foles. A sub average backup with no ceiling.
2. Why would Saturday announce this now and give Staley time to prepare?
TGLike, how am I a traitor? Your team are traitors.
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Originally posted by Heatmiser View PostI think Nick Foles starting is worser for us than Ryan. Both are not very good at this point, but Ryan is just washed out. Foles might be able to make a couple plays.
Don't understand...
1. Why start Foles? Why not the young guy (Ehrlenger?) just to see if he is worth anything? Foles is Foles. A sub average backup with no ceiling.
2. Why would Saturday announce this now and give Staley time to prepare?
TG
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Originally posted by Heatmiser View PostI think Nick Foles starting is worser for us than Ryan. Both are not very good at this point, but Ryan is just washed out. Foles might be able to make a couple plays.
Don't understand...
1. Why start Foles? Why not the young guy (Ehrlenger?) just to see if he is worth anything? Foles is Foles. A sub average backup with no ceiling.
2. Why would Saturday announce this now and give Staley time to prepare?
TG
The Colts should be tanking hard these last three games to get the best possible draft pick.
Chargers need to help the tank!
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Originally posted by Bolt4Knob View Post
I don't get why they started Foles over the younger QB unless they see Foles in practice and realize he gives them the best chance to LOSE these last three games. They benched Ryan because of money.
The Colts should be tanking hard these last three games to get the best possible draft pick.
Chargers need to help the tank!
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Originally posted by richpjr View Post
More likely the desperate delusion of Saturday thinking he can somehow salvage his prospects of the HC position if he wins out. Ryan is done and the rookie isn't ready so go with Foles.
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