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Marcus Mariota: Should the Eagles “Do The Deal”?

By Geoff Zlobinsky

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Dec 7, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports

According to Charlie Campbell of WalterFootball, “The Texans and Titans would both have an interest in Nick Foles if he were made available.”

This is good news for the Eagles because the Titans are currently in possession of the 2nd overall pick in the draft. While it will take more than just Nick Foles to move from the 20th pick to the 2nd, the potential deal is not as crazy as it may sound.

Technically, the Eagles would have to jump fewer picks than the Falcons had to in 2011. Having a plethora of draft picks to choose from, is this move so far-fetched?

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Using the Falcons and Browns trade as a guideline for a deal between the Eagles and the Titans, the Eagles could send the Titans a package that includes … A 1st and a 4th in the 2015 NFL Draft, and a 1st and a 3rd in the 2016 NFL Draft, along with Nick Foles.

Now, the deal could get more complicated by adding in another team to help facilitate the trade, which I won’t even begin to project. However it’s something to keep in mind.

Now, assuming the projected trade would be accepted by the Titans, should the Eagles even consider making a trade of this magnitude?

In Philadelphia, the local radio shows and fans obviously want the Eagles to do the deal because they are convinced that, in Kelly’s offense, Mariota would be able to deliver the Eagles a Super Bowl ring sooner rather than later. As much as the Eagles fans want to see what Mariota can do in Philly’s high-octane offense, does a deal that would bring Mariota to Philadelphia make sense?

The first thing that must be done when trying to analyze this deal is to evaluate the Eagles current quarterback situation.

Currently, the Eagles are penciled-in to to start Foles next season. The quarterback is entering the final year of his contract and is coming off of a season-ending collarbone injury in 2014. Though his performances aren’t the flashiest and his style of play isn’t exactly what people imagine when they imagine a quarterback in Kelly’s offense, Foles is a proven winner, something that should be enough for the fans in Philadelphia.

Remember — in 2013, Foles threw for nearly 3,000 yards, 27 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. Despite an injury, he lead the Eagles to an 8-3 record in games that he did start. In the 2014-2015 season, Foles offered up a 6-2 record before getting hurt.

Not bad for a guy that is in the midst of trade rumors…

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