Car$on Wentz

Posted: June 7th, 2019 | Author: | Filed under: Philadelphia Eagles | 7 Comments »

Carson Wentz is a rich man.

Okay, he was already rich, but now he’s pretty much set for life.

This is good news. Maybe great news.

QB is the most important position in sports. The right guy can define your franchise. Tom Brady with the Patriots. Peyton Manning with the Colts. Ron Jaworski with the Eagles. Randall Cunningham with the Eagles. Donovan McNabb with the Eagles. Kevin Kolb with the…sorry, I must have dozed off while typing.

I know Nick Foles was the man who actually won the Super Bowl, but Wentz has been the key to the Eagles since he was drafted in April of 2016.

Wentz led the team to a 3-1 start as a rookie. Lane Johnson got suspended and the team struggled to a 2-8 record without him. Johnson returned and the Eagles went 2-0. The next year Wentz played at an MVP level and had the Eagles off to an 11-2 start before tearing his ACL. The team was good enough to continue winning with him on the sidelines.

Last year Wentz was coming off a torn ACL and playing with a banged up offense. He posted solid numbers, but scoring was down and the team was just 5-6 with him as the starter. For the second straight year, Wentz finished the season injured and on the sideline.

There is a risk in paying Wentz. He has had consecutive injuries, and serious ones at that. He could turn out to be one of those guys who struggles to play 16 games on a regular basis. You’re always going to be nervous about his durability.

You won’t be worried about his ability, though. At his best, Wentz is one of the top QBs in the league. He can run the base offense and move the ball up and down the field. Wentz is special because of his ability to make plays on his own.

That ability to move around and elude defenders and then to fire the ball downfield means the Eagles are a threat to score on every play. Defenses can have the perfect call and still get burned. That is a coach’s dream. They can scheme all day long, but coaches love having a player who can create when things break down.

You can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries.

2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year.

Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability.

This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever.

One of the keys to this is the Eagles commitment to Wentz. He was the guy they coveted in 2016 and traded up to draft. They made him the face of the franchise and Wentz has fully bought into the role. This is a true partnership. The owner, GM, head coach and QB are all on the same page. That’s how you build something special.

The Eagles have handed a boatload of money to a talented QB who is driven to succeed. While that sounds really good, the financial angle will be an ongoing issue. The Eagles won’t be able to keep every player they want. They will have some limitations in pursuit of free agents in the future. Still, you’d rather have a franchise QB than financial freedom. Cap space doesn’t win games. Star QBs are invaluable.

You could question the timing of the deal. The Eagles could have waited, but I’m not sure what that would have accomplished. Dak Prescott and Jared Goff are also waiting for new deals. Instead of Wentz wanting more than them, he got the first deal of the trio.

If Wentz has a great season, he might have cost even more. If he gets hurt, you’re still going to have to pay him. Despite Donovan McNabb’s odd comments, the Eagles are committed to Wentz. They were not going to move on from him any time soon. The Eagles might be rolling the dice on Wentz’s durability, but they fully believe in his ability and his character.

The Wentz era began in 2016. We don’t know when it will end, but we know it will be going on for several more years. That’s great news for the Eagles and Eagles fans.

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Interesting perspective from a neutral observer.

That is a lot of talent.

Can’t wait to see what this group can do.

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Former NFL agent.

And Joe knows a thing or two about deals as well.

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7 Comments on “Car$on Wentz”

  1. 1 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is "the best quarterback in the division by far and it's not even close" – Bleeding Green Nation | CNNews network said at 7:26 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries. 2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year. Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability. This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]

  2. 2 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is “the best quarterback in the division by far and it’s not even close” - Bleeding Green Nation – Global Start News said at 7:47 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries. 2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year. Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability. This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]

  3. 3 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is "the best quarterback in the division by far and it's not even close" – Bleeding Green Nation | Homeless Lives Matter Berkeley said at 7:48 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz will not enjoy at his 2017 degree on a common foundation, but I imagine he can. Last year was odd. The run match struggled. The OL was banged up for element of the 12 months. The obtaining corps was not entirely healthful. Wentz couldn’t defeat that whilst dealing with his individual accidents. 2019 will be a enormous year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthful. His blockers are healthier. His receivers are nutritious. His key RB is healthful. Wentz has extra weapons than at any time and he’s now obtained 40 NFL commences less than his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can guess Wentz figured out a point or two very last calendar year. Wentz is a pretty driven person. He will do what ever it normally takes to realize success. Wentz is coming off a disappointing period and also experienced to deal with some criticism. Somewhat than running from this as numerous pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he desires to be greater on and off the subject. He’s transformed some of his workout to check out to assistance his toughness. This is a dude you want to pay big revenue to. Some gamers get the funds and allow up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]

  4. 4 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is “the best quarterback in the division by far and it’s not even close” – Bleeding Green Nation | Unhinged Group said at 7:48 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries. 2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year. Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability. This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]

  5. 5 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is “the best quarterback in the division by far and it’s not even close” - Bleeding Green Nation | CKIN 106.3 FM | Radio Cina said at 8:22 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries. 2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year. Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability. This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]

  6. 6 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is “the best quarterback in the division by far and it’s not even close” – Bleeding Green Nation – Special Sale Offer said at 8:28 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries. 2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year. Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability. This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]

  7. 7 Eagles News: Carson Wentz is “the best quarterback in the division by far and it’s not even close” – Bleeding Green Nation | Naijajury said at 8:41 AM on June 7th, 2019:

    […] Car$on Wentz – Iggles BlitzYou can argue that Wentz won’t play at his 2017 level on a regular basis, but I think he can. Last year was odd. The run game struggled. The OL was banged up for part of the year. The receiving corps wasn’t completely healthy. Wentz couldn’t overcome that while dealing with his own injuries. 2019 will be a huge year for Wentz and the Eagles. He is healthy. His blockers are healthy. His receivers are healthy. His primary RB is healthy. Wentz has more weapons than ever and he’s now got 40 NFL starts under his belt. Experience is critical for QBs. You can bet Wentz learned a thing or two last year. Wentz is a very driven person. He will do whatever it takes to succeed. Wentz is coming off a disappointing season and also had to deal with some criticism. Rather than running from this as many pro athletes would, Wentz has embraced the challenge. He has admitted he needs to be better on and off the field. He’s changed some of his workout to try to help his durability. This is a guy you want to pay big money to. Some players get the money and let up. Wentz is more driven than ever. […]