NFL Trades: 5 that make the most sense ahead of free agency

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants looks for a pass interference call from the official after the intended pass was broken up by Jalen Mills (not pictured) #31 of the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Eagles defeated the Giants 34-13. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Nelson Agholor #13 (not pictured) against the Houston Texans during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

Nick Foles to the Cincinnati Bengals

This move may come as a shock to some as this isn’t the team Nick Foles has been connected to for the past couple of months. Yet it’s one that makes the most sense. The Cincinnati Bengals have been haunted by one persistent issue during the Andy Dalton era. They can’t win in the playoffs. He got them there multiple times but never played his best in the postseason. Foles is the exact man who can change those fortunes.

In the past two seasons for the Eagles, the veteran backup has stepped into the starting job and has a 4-1 playoff record with a Super Bowl ring and MVP honors. Much of his success though was thanks to an innovative scheme under Doug Pederson, a man who knows how to speak quarterback. The same is true for new Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. He would be able to craft a scheme around what Foles does best to make him a success.

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