From Donovan McNabb to Randall Cunningham and a brief spell from Michael Vick, Philadelphia has had luck in recent years with tremendous play from the quarterback position. However, the latest subject may prove to be the best quarterback prospect the city of brotherly love has ever had. A fan-base ravenous for a championship must put their faith in a man that looks like Napoleon Dynamite’s athletic brother, for better or for worse.

At first glance, one could confuse Nick Foles with Shaggy of Scooby Doo fame. But check the stats, and the man who threw seven touchdowns in one game and led the NFL in touchdown to turnover ratio is nobody to make light of. In 20 games under center for the Eagles, 16 of which were starts, Foles tossed 33 touchdowns with just 7 interceptions and posted a 62.5 completion percentage to go along with 4,590 yards passing.

While Foles shines on paper, his fate in the game today will be ultimately decided by the number of championships he wins. Certainly  a 119.2 passer rating from 2013 is impressive, a Lombardi Trophy is the only thing that can quell doubts about Foles’ ability to change a game. And even that may not work, ask Joe Flacco.

In ten games as the starter in Philadelphia last season, Foles completed 64 percent of his passes and thew 27 touchdowns with just two interceptions, and the team went 8-2. But what should we expect from this dynamite in the rough going forward? As Foles goes so will the Eagles, so what shall the Bird’s fate be?

Taken in the same year as Ryan Tannehill, Russell Wilson , Robert Griffin III, and Andrew Luck Foles has been overshadowed in his short career. While he has already outshined the likes of Brandon Weeden, the young gunslinger has much to prove before analysts can expect the world of him.

So is it foolish to expect a repeat performance from the 88th overall pick in the 2012 draft? If Foles’ touchdown to interception ratio is anything to go by, the answer could be yes. The former Arizona Wildcat’s 27 touchdowns and two interceptions set a record in the NFL, and is the most impressive line since Tom Brady threw 36 scores with just four picks in 2010, or Aaron Rodgers ‘s 45 to six stat line from 2011. Foles is in tremendous company at the top of this list, but will he be able to keep up the pace?

In 2013 Foles also led the league in yards per pass completed with 14.2, was first in passer rating, and first in passing touchdown percentage en route to his first pro bowl selection. This ayatollah of the touchdown looks to be on track for another high-caliber performance in 2014, but will he be able to repeat his elite level of play?

DeSean Jackson caught 82 passes in 2013 for over 1,300 yards and nine scores. Replacing this production will be a difficult task, though many expect the Eagles to find a replacement via the draft. For now, Jeremy Maclin appears to be in line to lead Philadelphia’s depth chart at receiver, with Riley Cooper outside and Darren Sproles filling out the slot position. This talented group also included tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz who combined for nearly 1,000 yards, 100 catches, and nearly 10 touchdowns in 2013. If Foles can rely on this crew to complement star-rusher LeSean McCoy, the Eagles should be just fine on offense, but can they be great?

There is no doubt Foles has the tools to win as a starter at the pro level. However, questions remain about his ability to keep up this level of play over the course of multiple seasons. No one should expect the nearly impeccable performance from 2013, but Foles will succeed in the 2014 season, as the Eagles will alongside him. Do not expect the world from the third year quarterback, but modest expectations will be outshined by the new face of the Philadelphia Eagles.