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The Arizona Cardinals quest to find their next signal-caller

By Jim Koch

Sep 3, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley (2) drops back to pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley (2) drops back to pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter of a preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Could Nick Foles be resurrected in the desert?

The sporting life can be cruel. Extremely cruel. It’s in this world that a man ( or woman ) in their 30’s could be considered washed up. In the NFL the red flags usually start ascending when a player reaches their late 30’s.

Which brings us to one Carson Hilton Palmer. He’s a QB that lead his fellow Arizona Cardinals to the NFC Championship game last season. He’s a QB that was in the running for the league’s MVP award

throughout most of the season. He’s also a QB that will turn 37 in December. Not exactly a spring chicken anymore.

So we all know what’s coming. The zip will eventually leave those passes he’s trying to get down field to Michael Floyd, John Brown, JJ Nelson or whatever other Cards’ WRs he’s throwing to at the time. Has to happen. It’s a part of life.

The search for a successor is ongoing. They had hoped Logan Thomas could be the guy. He failed miserably and was let go last season before the first game had been played. At that same time they sent a 7th round draft pick to Philly for Matt Barkley. The jury is still out on him but it seems most aren’t letting their hopes get too high.

There was talk that maybe a QB could be found in this past draft but none was taken. Instead they waited till afterwards and signed Alabama’s Jake Coker. Like Barkley there’s things to like about Coker but some definite question marks as well.

The next name I’d like to introduce into the equation is Nick “Nicky 6” Foles. He was a no-show at the latest set of OTAs for the Los Angeles Rams. He seemingly is not a happy camper and may want out.

Apparently he was on the trade block during the draft but the Rams found no takers. With the Rams’ drafting of Jared Goff and Case Keenum still in the mix all signs point to Foles being released.

Should the Cards take a shot? Could B.A. and Tom Moore work some magic and get the best out of Foles? Physically he fits the Bruce Arians mold. Stands 6’6, weighs 245.

He throws a nice deep ball and has the mobility of Frankenstein but still he seems to be someone Arians and the other coaches could work with. He had an up and down career with the Eagles,  failed with the Rams ( but what recent QB hasn’t failed with the Rams?)

So if Foles does get released it will present an interesting option for Steve Keim. He certainly could do worse than “Nicky 6”.

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