faba Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 ESPN.com news services Free agent quarterback Mark Sanchez is going back to the Philadelphia Eagles on a two-year deal with a maximum value of $16 million, $5.5 million of which is guaranteed, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Sunday. Sanchez, 28, signed a one-year contract with the Eagles last offseason after being released by the New York Jets. After being a first-round pick, earning the nickname "The Sanchize" with trips to the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons, Sanchez injured his throwing shoulder during the 2013 preseason and was replaced by rookie Geno Smith. Sanchez felt that playing in Eagles coach Chip Kelly's offense would help get his career back on track, and his gamble paid off. While Nick Foles was unquestionably the Eagles' No. 1 quarterback, Sanchez had a strong preseason and was ready when Foles broke his clavicle during the Eagles' Week 9 game in Houston. Sanchez finished that game, a victory, and started the Eagles' final eight games. He completed a club record 64 percent of his passes (198 for 309), for 2,418 yards. Sanchez threw 14 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions. His record as a starter was 4-4. After leading the Eagles to their 33-10 defeat of Dallas on Thanksgiving Day, Sanchez was the quarterback for the three-game losing streak that knocked them out of the playoff picture. For Sanchez, the season met his goals of helping him bounce back from his ouster in New York. It also may have exposed his limitations as a starting quarterback. ESPN.com Eagles reporter Phil Sheridan contributed to this report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Somewhere in Buffalo a fatman weeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Somewhere in Buffalo a fatman weeps. that really narrows it down, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 foles actually available ? that would be something if kelly trades foles to move up for mariota I think he will have to get to #2 or #3 or get him tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Maybe Kelly liked what he saw on the nude dancing Sanchez youtube. video with the 2 chicks. So much promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Sanchez is the bridge until Mariota is ready to start. God, I hope we're the team that steals all of those picks from Chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 They signed Frank Gore as well. Very active FA period so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeJet22 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Good for Marky. I still like the kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 foles actually available ? that would be something if kelly trades foles to move up for mariota I think he will have to get to #2 or #3 or get him tho Sanchez is the bridge until Mariota is ready to start. God, I hope we're the team that steals all of those picks from Chip. After Sanchez cost the Eagles a playoff berth, the fact that Kelly still prefers him to Foles should make the Jets, or anybody else, run as far away from Foles as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 **** you Chip Kelly. Seriously. **** you. You have denied me the opportunity to see Sanchez reunited with Rex. I hope you get molested by Frankenstein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 After Sanchez cost the Eagles a playoff berth, the fact that Kelly still prefers him to Foles should make the Jets, or anybody else, run as far away from Foles as possible. Sanchez didn't cost them a playoff berth. The terrible defense did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Sanchez didn't cost them a playoff berth. The terrible defense did. It was a collaborative blame. Sanchez, the defense, and Kelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I am glad Rex and Mark went in different directions. Now we can know which one to blame. Probably both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Sanchez didn't cost them a playoff berth. The terrible defense did. True the Philly defenses wasn't good, but Sanchez did his part. In his first Eagle start vs GB, he threw a 50 yard pick 6 to Julius Peppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Foles was 6 -2 before getting hurt. Sanchez was 4 - 4, but had a tougher line up: GB, Dallas x 2 and Seattle. Seems like Kelly is letting Foles hit the open market because he knows Mariota will be starting in 2015 at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 16 mil for 2 years seems like a lot of money for a back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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