The Buccaneers are eyeing Nick Foles, reports Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com (Twitter link), who adds the interest is mutual. Tampa Bay is in the market for a new backup quarterback after Mike Glennon signed with the Bears on Thursday.
Foles, 28, appeared in three games for the Chiefs in 2016 (one start), completing 36 of 55 attempts for 410 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions. While his single start was an impressive showing, Foles lacks a history of solid play. After tossing 27 touchdowns with the Eagles in 2013, Foles’ next two campaigns were middling, and he wasn’t able to keep his starting job with the Rams.
Kansas City officially declined its 2017 option on Foles yesterday, and he’s already been linked to the Vikings since that time.
Kansas City is an interesting QB market. I wonder if Andy would take a chance on a guy like Cutler, Ozweiler or Geno as a veteran backup to Smith. Draft slate round kid to groom slowly