Sep 21, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws an 11-yard touchdown pass against Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) let in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles takes a lot of criticism. Eagles fans and national analysts alike are constantly saying that Nick Foles is good, but not great. Nick Foles had a great year last season, but he still needs to prove himself this year. I am going to take a quote from ESPN Gamedays’ Mike Ditka and say “Stop It.”

What more does Nick Foles have to do to prove himself? As a rookie quarterback on an awful Philadelphia Eagles team, Nick Foles, a 3rd round draft choice, got thrown into the lions den and produced very admirably. Foles wasn’t as flashy as former quarterback Michael Vick, but what he lacks in flash, he makes up for in smarts.

Last year Nick Foles had one of the best statistical seasons a quarterback could have in the NFL, but he still gets no respect. Everyone remembers Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s NFL record-tying 7 touchdown game. Fewer people remember Nick Foles’ NFL record-tying 7 touchdown game 5 weeks later.

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