Jim Thomas: Foles “Quickly Establishing” Himself As Leader

[RamBill]

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rams beat writer Jim Thomas joined The Hollywood Casino Press Box on Tuesday to discuss some select topics surrounding the team’s training camp, which is in full swing.

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On the likeability of Nick Foles:

"Foles has quickly established himself as a leader. He's one of those guys who have a presence. Even Les Snead was talking about it the other day. He has an ability to relate to people. Your natural instinct is to compare that to Sam Bradford. Does that mean Bradford didn't have the people skills or the leadership skills? I don't know. But it sounds like Foles is establishing his leadership presence. And you really need that. Beyond knowing the playbook, being able to make the throws. It'll be an ongoing process. You just don't become everybody's best friend on the offense in a matter of months. But it certainly looks like he's getting there."

 

[jjab360]

I don't think Bradford was a bad leader, per se, but it's pretty clear he was a lead by example type guy and kept to himself more than most.

Foles is clearly more of the vocal type who wants to be the guy teammates look to for a pep talk in the heat of the moment. Maybe that's what a young team like ours needs to take the next step?

 

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[Force16X]

i'll let you know about Foles once he leads the Rams on a late TD drive giving them the win with seconds left. i'm hoping for the 13 Foles and not the 14 model.

 

[VegasRam]

I'm really glad Foles has whatever he has, but why does ragging on Bradford always have to be part of the conversation?
It may help the team, but not as much as giving SB another second to throw, or catching his passes. I hope he kills it this year.