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Does Nick Foles deserve to have his number retired by Philadelphia Eagles?

By Alex DeMarzo

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during a football game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on October 12, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Evan Habeeb/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass during a football game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on October 12, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Evan Habeeb/Getty Images) /

Closing the books on chapter one

Coming off a career year, everyone was wondering if Foles can carry the magic over into the 2014 season. With No. 9 under center, the Eagles started the season on fire. Philly was 6 – 2 before Foles’ season was cut short due to a broken collarbone.

Foles finished the season by completing 59.8 percent of his passes for 2,163 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions with an overall passer rating of 81.4.

When the season concluded, then-head coach Chip Kelly was back at it again trying to undo the team Andy Reid built, and he sent Foles packing to what was then the St. Louis Rams.

The trade included Foles, a 2015 fourth-round pick and a 2016 second-round pick in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round pick, a conditional 2016 pick and Sam Bradford.

Foles only spent the 2015 season with the Rams and started 11 games before getting benched for Case Keenum. Foles completed 56.4 percent of his passes for 2,052 yards, seven touchdowns, 10 interceptions with an overall passer rating of 69.

After being released by the Rams, Foles reunited with Andy Reid and joined the Kansas City Chiefs to backup Alex Smith.

Foles only played in three games (including one in which he started) but made the most of his opportunities. He completed 65.5 percent passes for 410 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions and an overall passer rating of 105.9.

While being shuffled around between a couple of teams over the past few seasons, Foles claimed he lost a passion for the game and contemplated retirement.

Nevertheless, he decided to give it one more go and re-signed with the Eagles for two years to back up Carson Wentz.

Though Foles didn’t know it yet, he just made the best decision of his career.

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