Oh, sure, there was the mid-December injury to rising star Carson Wentz, with Foles stepping in and stepping up. BLOOMINGTON, MINN.—The path Nick Foles has taken, with all the trials and tribulations, successes and setbacks, led to his hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. For Foles — and for his Philadelphia Eagles — there is one underlying theme to it all: perseverance. That’s exactly what Foles and coach Doug Pederson said Monday was the approach throughout the 2017 season by the Eagles. “It’s tough,” said Pederson, whose willingness to stay aggressive was a major reason the Eagles won the NFC East at 13-3, then won three more times in the post-season.

Source: thestar February 06, 2018 01:18 UTC