Chase Daniel, Philadelphia Eagle

[rjs246]

I don't even think it would be that stupid for them. A competent starting QB while keeping a top ten pick? Doesn't strike me as the most insane idea for either team.

[hunt]

ESPN's Adam Caplan reports the Eagles are expected to release QB Chase Daniel on Monday.

Daniel reportedly requested his release, and the Eagles are going to oblige. Philadelphia tried to trade Daniel before free agency, but they were unable to find any takers. Cutting Daniel will save the Eagles just $1 million against the cap while trading him would have resulted in a $6 million savings. Philly will certainly be working the phones hard to find anyone willing to take on Daniel's contract before they make the cut official.

[ice grillin you]

basically they signed nick foles for 6 million dollars worth of dead cap space

why?

because doug pederson likes chase daniel

[hunt]

i read something about "offset language" in daniel's contract...and the eagles will "get back whatever his next team pays him".  idk how true it is.

[hunt]

it was a twat. 

Eagles owe him $5m guaranteed but he has offset language, so they'll save whatever his next team pays him. https://t.co/MOjdS886Qv

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2017

[General_Failure]

So if he's a total dick he'll take the league minimum to go back to KC?

[PhillyPhreak54]

All time bad contract here.

[Rome]

Not for a starter, it wasn't. 

[SD]

They gave Foles 2 years $11 million, that's an almost equally bad contract as they gave to Daniel. Don't see the point of making the change. If Daniel is unhappy boo farging hoo

[Rome]

$20M is the going rate for a starter these days.  $5.5M is chump change for a #2.  I'm not saying Foles is worth that, but that's what clipboard holders are getting paid. 

[SD]

Considering the offset of signing Foles and releasing Daniel what was the purpose of this move? Foles is no better or worse than Daniel.

[MDS]

$20M is the going rate for a starter these days.  $5.5M is chump change for a #2.  I'm not saying Foles is worth that, but that's what clipboard holders are getting paid.

its on the high end for a backup but foles has plenty of starting experience, so it comes with the territory

they could pay thad jones less than a mil to be the backup but thad jones has a 0% chance of winning a game should wentz get hurt. foles is...i guess sort of competent? in the least youd expect him to hold the fort down for a bit.

i would allocate my resources elsewhere if i were running a team, but i understand the need for an insurance option, especially when youre not even paying the starter that much.

[Sgt PSN]

Considering the offset of signing Foles and releasing Daniel what was the purpose of this move? Foles is no better or worse than Daniel.

Daniel asked to be released. Guess he thinks he can start somewhere.  Eagles had the opportunity to oblige his request while signing a replacement who is also experienced in the offense. Might not be any net gain,but there's no loss either....though I think they did manage to slightly improve their backup position. 

[Diomedes]

I'm pleased.  Foles is a better QB.

[hbionic]

My girl was asking about Foles of all people just last night. She asked if he was still playing.

I guess I have to give her an update.