Tagged: Nick Foles (81 Results)
Around the NFL: Two QBs enter, no QBs leave?
Virtual press conference are going on across the league, welcoming new players to teams via Skype and whatnot. The Bears had one yesterday for new quarterback Nick Foles. He'll be given every shot to unseat Mitchell Trubisky as the starter. It looks like a pretty low ceiling regardless. more »
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Jaguars expect big jump from QB Minshew
After trading veteran quarterback NICK FOLES to the Chicago Bears, the Jacksonville Jaguars are expecting big things from young quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW heading into the 2020 season. Minshew’s 21 touchdown passes… More and 3,271 yards last season were the most in franchise history by a rookie. Head coach Doug Marrone expects Minshew to build on his rookie season, with more steadiness and fewer mistakes. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Around the NFL: Bad news Bears
Bill O’Brien has pretty much sewn up the title as the league’s worst GM. Tough to outdo giving away one of the game’s very best receivers for a second-round pick and a bad running back contract. But Ryan Pace is making a little noise himself in the Windy City. more »
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Bears trade for QB Foles
The Chicago Bears traded for veteran quarterback NICK FOLES on Wednesday. Foles has played previously for Bears head coach Matt Nagy, offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, and quarterbacks coach Jon DeFilippo. Time… More will tell how the Bears will split the workload between Foles and fellow quarterback MITCH TRUBISKY, who has been a disappointment in both fantasy football and the real version. Less
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Around the NFL: Nick Foles
The Jaguars shipped A.J. Bouye to the Broncos yesterday. They're apparently also hoping to deal veterans like Andrew Norwell and Brandon Linder. And Nick Foles, last offseason's free-agent gaffe that helped put the team in its current salary cap mess. Good luck with that one. more »
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Jaguars hire McAdoo as QB coach
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Wednesday that former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo will join the team as quarterbacks coach. McAdoo previously interviewed for the Jaguars offensive coordinator position,… More but the team hired former Washington head coach Jay Gruden for that role. McAdoo’s job will now be to further develop youngster GARDNER MINSHEW and veteran NICK FOLES, who are expected to battle for the starting quarterback job in training camp. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Minshew Mania returns to Jacksonville
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone announced on Monday that sixth-round rookie GARDNER MINSHEW will be taking over as the team’s starting quarterback once again. With Minshew moving back into the… More starting lineup, high-priced free agent NICK FOLES returns to the bench. Minshew is 4-4 as the starter for the Jaguars, while Foles went 0-3 before his demotion. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Foles benched in Jaguars loss
Jacksonville quarterback NICK FOLES was benched at halftime of Sunday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Foles had three straight turnovers that led to 22 Bucs points and a 25-0 halftime… More deficit. Quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW (of “Minshew Mania” fame) provided a spark in relief of Foles by leading two scoring drives during his second half performance. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Jaguars sticking with Foles
Jacksonville head coach Doug Marrone confirmed on Monday that NICK FOLES will remain the starting quarterback for the Jaguars. Foles has started the past two weeks for Jacksonville, with the Jaguars… More losing both games. While some might be calling for the return of “Minshew Mania”, Marrone said that he believes Foles gives the team the best chance to win. Less
Source: Team Website
Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule
For the remainder of the season, it looks like most of the teams that will benefit from having easier schedules tend to have lesser offenses. (Washington and Miami, anyone?) While some of the better teams close with difficult schedules. more »
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Foles returns for Jaguars
Jacksonville quarterback NICK FOLES started for the first time in two months in Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Foles, finally recovered from a collarbone injury, started strong with a 34-yard… More touchdown pass to wide receiver DJ CHARK. It was mostly downhill from there as Foles worked to shake off the rust from his two-month layoff. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Podcast: November 15 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 11 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com). more »
Foles to regain starting job
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said on Tuesday that veteran quarterback NICK FOLES will start when the team plays on November 17th against the Indianapolis Colts. Foles has been recovering… More for the past two months from a broken left collarbone. With Foles’ return as the starting quarterback, “Minshew Mania” comes to an end as rookie GARDNER MINSHEW returns to the bench. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Minshew Mania coming to an end?
Fantasy owners had great expectations for Jacksonville quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW heading into Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans in London. Unfortunately, “Minshew Mania” may be coming to an end. Minshew had… More his worst game of the season, with former starter NICK FOLES eligible to return for the Jaguars November 17th road game against the Indianapolis Colts. With a bye-week approaching, head coach Doug Marrone is expected to make his decision on a starting quarterback in the coming days. Less
Source: Florida Times-Union
Minshew Mania returns
Jacksonville rookie quarterback GARDNER MINSHEW II turned in the best game of his brief NFL career on Sunday against the New York Jets. Minshew threw three touchdown passes to three different… More receivers to lead the Jaguars and his fantasy owners. With NICK FOLES working his way back from injury, the Jaguars could soon have a quarterback conundrum on their hands. Less
Source: Team Website