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Saturday, January 6, 2018

Wentz for MVP … Who Cares?

Carson Wentz deserves to be considered for the 2017 NFL season MVP award. Since tearing his ACL, the young quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles has been forgotten. The media outlets have not given him the respect that he deserves while discussing this season’s MVP.

There is no clear winner for who should be awarded the MVP this year. I could see giving Brady a career award for playing in league for as long as he has. The 18 year veteran would be given the award by default. Or maybe Todd Gurley because his 13 touchdowns and 4.7 yards per attempt actually made Jared Goff look like a competent player.

Wentz is not considered an elite player yet, but he is a franchise quarterback. Number 11 of the Eagles was named Fox Sports MVP. However, the Associated Press MVP that will be named the day before the Super Bowl is the one that people care about. Both of these awards have no merit behind because they are voted and decided by a select group sportswriters. The award is essentially a popularity contest. Talent should not be judged by a trophy, but by the impact the player has on the league.

The injured quarterback for the Philadelphia missed the last three games of the season. Even after missing these games, Wentz has the second most touchdowns in the NFL. Without Carson under center, the Eagles are a pathetic team rallying behind the hope that he gave the team.

If the former North Dakota State quarterback wins the MVP award, it would just literally add insult to injury. Winning the Super Bowl is all that matters. Whether Wentz wins the MVP or a different player, who cares? It is a meaningless accolade.

Monday, September 12, 2016

Wentzylvania

Carson Wentz fever has taken over Philadelphia! There is no doubt that the biggest name in the city is Carson Wentz. Many fans would say after game one that he lived up to the hype. Wentz showed many skills in his first game. He showed fans his ability to be accurate and throw on the run. However, Philadelphia let's not get too excited yet. The #2 overall pick has only played in one game against a really bad team. There are going to be several growing pains to come.

The Eagles played extremely well in their first game of the season. Carson Wentz was able to get comfortable on the field right away. However, as the game progressed Wentz did show his weak points. The future of the Eagles still has some things to work on in his game. Carson needs to be more comfortable in the pocket. Though he had a very strong football IQ in college, he does not have an NFL IQ. Wentz throughout the game held onto the ball too long. It caused him to take too many hard hits early on. The Eagles have a strong line but, he needs to put more faith in his arm. He also favored only one side of the field. Wentz throughout the game would go through series where he would only look to one side of the field. If he wants to keep winning this is something he needs to work on.

If you listen to any caller Monday morning on any sports station in Philadelphia fans are overwhelmed. They believe Carson Wentz is a demigod. He passed one test and has several more to come in the future. Wentz did surprise me in his first game, he played very well. However, it was against a Cleveland Browns team who missed many opportunities on offense and who's defense struggled throughout the game. Philadelphia should not get overhyped on their QB yet. It is going to be a waiting game to see how he develops throughout the season. The real test will come in their 3rd and 4th games. Eagles fans it is time to see what this young kid can do.

-Brett

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Sunday, May 22, 2016

Eagles Desireable QB Situation

Besides the elite NFL teams, The Philadelphia Eagles have the most ideal quarterback situation. They are paying their QBs the second most out of any team in the league. Other teams around the NFL are jealous of how the Eagles have constructed their quarterback position for the future. Philadelphia has three quarterbacks that other teams will possibly want to start for their team at some point in the season. With Sam Bradford, Chase Daniel, and Carson Wentz the Eagles are positioned to have bright future.

Voluntary organized team activities is underway, and the spirits are high. Since Daniel has been in the same offense the past three years, he can teach it to Bradford and Wentz. Doug Pederson is bringing the west coast offense back to Philadelphia. Combining Bradford's skills with the west coast offense will propel the team. The future quarterback of Philadelphia, Wentz, can sit back and prepare for NFL competition. He will not be ready for a while, and he should not be rushed. Daniel will be ahead of Wentz on the depth chart. The Eagles success this season will be attributed to how tremendous their quarterbacks play.

Sam Bradford had every right to request for a trade, but it was completely irrational for him to think that another team would come to an agreement with the Eagles for him. Bradford says the trade request was his agent's idea; but he is just able to say that because of the large amount of money he pays his agent. He had his chance to seek a contract with another team back at the start of the off-season, but he decided it was best to come back to Philadelphia. Like the rest of the NFL, the Eagles did not think Bradford is a long term solution at quarterback. Number 7 for the Eagles is stuck in Philly, and he must prove to the NFL that he belongs in the league.

The Eagles organization is hoping their quarterbacks can get along. Bradford knows that he has to to play for his future. If he is a top 5 quarterback this season, Sam should not be traded. The City of Brotherly Love will be obsessed with Bradford if he can be a top QB. There is no rush to start Wentz. While Philadelphia wants to see their first round pick start football games, he is not ready. As Sam is learning the offense and getting ready to prove himself this upcoming season, he has to teach a rookie QB how to play in the NFL.
- Pants (Glen)