Even though the Eagles spent a 3^rd round pick on Nick Foles, they are likely not going to let him compete for the primary backup job behind Michael Vick. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported today that Foles is not expected to compete for the backup job and will be a pure 3^rd string quarterback this season. It sounds like it’s between incumbent Mike Kafka and free agent acquisition Trent Edwards. It isn’t entirely clear what would happen to the loser, but it sounds like he’d lose his roster spot so they can keep Foles for the future.

Kafka would likely have the advantage. He has been in the system two years and played decent last year when both Michael Vick and Vince Young were hurt. Trent Edwards, meanwhile, didn’t attempt a pass in 2011. Vick figures to get hurt at some point once again this season so Kafka should see the field. Foles, meanwhile, has a long way to go in terms of his footwork and accuracy, which is why I was surprised he went in the 3^rd round. It sounds like he’s viewed as nothing but a developmental prospect in the immediate future.