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Foles has heard the concerns that he isn't a great fit for a Chip Kelly-run offense. It's hard not to hear them when he's being peppered with questions on the matter. Speaking Wednesday for the first time since Kelly took over as coach of the Eagles, Foles was described as a "little edgy" by NFL.com's Albert Breer. The Philadelphia Inquirer said a "different" Foles met reporters with a "chip on his shoulder." And it's only April. ... "I wouldn't be right here, right now, if I didn't fit," Foles said. "I'd be somewhere else. I want to be here. I love this team. I love this city."
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As NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal notes, there were rumors that the Eagles would trade Foles to the Kansas City Chiefs, but Philadelphia never seemed interested in the move (and the Chiefs apparently had their sights set on Alex Smith all along). Rosenthal went on to note the obvious: Foles doesn't have the same mobility as Michael Vick or other previous quarterbacks who've played for Kelly. But the coach's offense is flexible. It will play to his quarterback's strengths, and Foles is a promising prospect. "I feel like I can go in and run anything. ... I have no concerns," Foles said. ... Nor should he. He'll go in and compete with Vick for the starting job and losing out to the veteran this year doesn't mean Foles won't be a factor at some point. In case you haven't been paying attention, Vick isn't known for his durability these days.
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