Philadelphia Eagles: 5 offseason needs in 2019

By Jon Dove | Feb 21, 2019

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 06: Head coach Doug Pederson talks to Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before the NFC Divisional Playoff against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

1. Quarterback

What happens with Nick Foles this offseason will be a major headline in Philadelphia. This is a quarterback who brought the team a Super Bowl Championship and led them on a strong run to end this year.

Philadelphia is in a tough spot because they are tied long-term to Carson Wentz. It’s not a terrible problem to be stuck with a young quarterback who has flashed MVP type ability. However, Foles has an almost cult-like following with this fanbase.

The big picture is that the Eagles are losing a top-end backup quarterback who has seen a lot of action due to injuries to Wentz. It’s way to early to call Wentz injury prone, but the fact remains that he has missed a lot of time in his young career.

Philadelphia likes what they have in Nate Sudfeld and appear willing to give him a shot as the backup. However, he is unproven and an unknown commodity.

The Eagles have been spoiled with Foles and are entering a bit of a cross roads. They have to stay with Wentz, but it’s a decision that could look bad down the road. There will be plenty of teams lined up to give Foles a shot prove his staying power.

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