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Ranking the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2017 free agent signings

By Ryan Quigley

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 13, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles (4) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Nick Foles (4) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

Nick Foles

The importance of a competent backup quarterback cannot be understated. If Carson Wentz gets hurt, the Eagles will need someone to step in and take over without skipping a beat. Foles, as Eagles fans should already know by now, is more than capable of doing so.

How can we forget Foles’ magical run in 2013 when he threw 27 touchdowns and just two interceptions in 13 games? It was incredible.

And also very unlikely to ever happen again.

Despite that impressive season, Foles has done nothing to prove himself as a trustworthy starting quarterback. He had his shot with the St. Louis Rams in 2015, but ultimately struggled and lost his job to Case Keenum. But as Alex Smith‘s backup in Kansas City last season, Foles played very well when called upon.

For those expecting Foles to compete with Wentz for the Eagles’ starting quarterback job (yes, those people actually exist), don’t get your hopes up. Foles signed with the Eagles to be a backup plan. Not a starter.

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