The Facts:
The chance for Chip Kelly to evaluate his quarterbacks has been limited to two months of offseason work that did not include pads, contact, or a live pass rush for his passers to sidestep. Only two-thirds of the offense has been installed. That's why the Eagles coach has elected to exercise patience in the quarterback competition, withholding judgment until it's necessary - or obvious - to make a decision between Michael Vick and Nick Foles, and potentially even Matt Barkley. "We're going to have to name a starter at some point in time," Kelly said after the team's spring minicamp. "That's why I think it would be unfair right now, because there hasn't been enough situations to evaluate. If someone said, 'Hey, we have to play a game tomorrow,' we have to make a decision. But we don't have to play a game tomorrow. We have until Sept. 9, so we'll see how it works itself out."
Reported by RealRedskins.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Eagles' rookies report to training camp July 22. The entire team will check in by July 25. The first preseason game is Aug. 9, and the regular season opens Sept. 9. Sometime between those two 9ths, Kelly will make his decision. Nobody should make any assumptions in advance. Even if Vick is widely viewed as the favorite, he's not a consensus pick -- even among those who follow the team closely. So stay tuned. This is something we'll be following closely over the next month.
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