with John DeFilippo again."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Eagles StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Eagles NewsYahoo Eagles Team PageYahoo Eagles ReportYahoo Eagles Depth ChartYahoo Eagles TransactionsYahoo Eagles PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁旴reaking NewsThe Eagles' 2019 draft class is finalized 脳NFL Free AgencyNick Foles talks opportunity to be a franchise quarterback in Jaguars introductory press conferenceNew Womens Darren Sproles Jersey ,95commentsThe quarterback is also excited to work with John DeFilippo again.EDTShareTweetShareShareNick Foles talks opportunity to be a franchise quarterback in Jaguars introductory press conferenceNick Foles penned an emotional goodbye to Philadelphia, and is now officially the starting quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had his introductory press conference on Thursday, and there were a few notable bits for Eagles fans.It was a bit of a different vibe than the introductory pressers by the Eagles, with Foles sitting next to the Jaguars’ Tom Coughlin, David Caldwell, and Doug Marrone — rather than by himself at a podium.On being the franchise guyHe said it’s a really special moment in his career to be a franchise quarterback, and having a team put that kind of faith in him and his potential.“My wife and I love Philadelphia, that’s why we sent our thank you letters. And they know that.”But Jay Ajayi Jersey , the opportunity to be a franchise quarterback is the reason he chose to pay back his bonus with the Eagles in order to explore free agency. They felt it was that time in their lives to make a move and take on a bigger role. On wearing No. 7Foles said that’s always been his number. He always wore No. 7 when he was a kid and in high school, but even as early as his college career veteran players already had it. This is his first opportunity in his adult career that he’s had a chance to wear No. 7 again.On his relationship with DeFilippoHe said that’s someone he’s been with on the biggest stages, and they are super familiar with each other and know how each other works. He said he’s excited to have that established familiarity, because you don’t always have that when going to a new team.I guess when you’re paying a guy over $50 million in guarantees, you get your money’s worth of following his every move.This is him arriving on the plane:Here’s 19 minutes of him arriving to TIAA Bank Field for the first time:He also got a new haircut:This is him signing his contract: Coming off the best year of Pro Picks — yep, plus-22 against the spread if you're counting — the challenge is to repeat such wizardry in the NFL's 100th season.It all gets started Thursday night at Soldier Field with pro football's oldest rivalry.In emphasizing its centennial celebrations, the league chose to go with Packers at Bears rather than having the traditional matchup hosted by the Super Bowl champs. New England gets the spotlight on Sunday night instead, with Pittsburgh visiting.AP Pro32 voters were optimistic about Chicago's chances this season http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-jason-kelce-jersey , ranking the Bears No. 6 in the preseason poll released Tuesday. Green Bay, with a new coaching staff and tons of question marks, is at No. 16.But the Packers have Aaron Rodgers, who tends to work magic against the Bears. Remember the fourth-quarter rally in their first meeting a year ago?Pro Picks, which wound up 136-114-9 against the spread in 2018 and 176-89-2 straight up, envisions the current Monsters of the Midway to be, well, monstrous enough in the opener to cover the 3-point spread.BEARS Womens Chance Warmack Jersey , 23-16KNOCKOUT POOL: Two games figure to be the focus here, Baltimore at Miami and Cincinnati at Seattle. We'll go with the SEAHAWKS.No. 12 Baltimore (minus 6 1-2) at No. 32 MiamiLet the tanking begin on South Beach.BEST BET: RAVENS, 17-3No. 24 San Francisco (plus 2) at No. 29 Tampa BayJimmy Garoppolo and Jameis Winston have plenty to prove. Going with Jimmy G here.UPSET SPECIAL: 49ERS, 21-20No. 15 Houston (plus 7) at No. 3 New Orleans, Monday nightSaints might be the most talented team in NFL and have super motivation.SAINTS, 30-20No. 2 Kansas City (minus 4) at No. 17 JacksonvilleOr maybe Chiefs are the most talented team. Jags' D could provide a slight test.CHIEFS, 27-17No. 25 Detroit(minus 1) at No. 31 ArizonaNeither of these is close to most talented.CARDINALS, 20-17No. 8 Pittsburgh (plus 5 1-2) at No. 1 New EnglandTwo contenders with new looks — except at quarterback Nick Foles Jersey , which never seems to change.PATRIOTS, 30-23No. 19 Tennessee (plus 5 1-2) at No. 14 ClevelandThe start to the Browns' explosion. Or implosion.BROWNS, 20-16No. 21 Buffalo (plus 3) at No. 23 New York JetsA battle for AFC East runner-up supremacy.JETS, 24-23No. 30 Cincinnati (plus 7) at No. 7 SeattleSeahawks' aggressive offseason and recent moves put them in spotlight.SEAHAWKS, 30-19No. 13 Atlanta (plus 3 1-2) at No. 11 MinnesotaTwo coaches who need playoff performances for their job security.FALCONS, 31-26No. 26 New York Giants (plus 7) at No. 9 (tie) DallasDitto. And something within reach for the ...COWBOYS, 26-10No. 27 Washington (plus 9) at No. 5 PhiladelphiaEagles are one of NFL's best if they can stay healthy. That means you, Carson Wentz.EAGLES http://www.eagleslockerroom.com/authentic-deandre-carter-jersey , 28-20No. 4 Los Angeles Rams (minus 3) at No. 18 CarolinaRams are loaded, but Super Bowl losers often struggle in next year. Not here.RAMS, 20-10No. 20 Indianapolis (plus 6 1-2) at No. 9 (tie) Los Angeles ChargersLuck-less Colts will be better than many think. But this is tough matchup.CHARGERS, 24-20No. 22 Denver (pick-em) at No. 28 Oakland, Monday nightNot sure what to make of either team.RAIDERS, 23-19