Carson Wentz is now the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts after a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles, which is a big risk but one worth taking.
Recently, there was a level of uncertainty from the Philadelphia Eagles about their commitment to quarterback Carson Wentz. On Thursday, the former No. 2 overall pick was traded from Philadelphia to the Indianapolis Colts, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported.
The Colts are sending the Eagles a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first-round pick depending on Wentz’s snaps in return. The move now reunites Wentz with his former quarterback coach turned NFL head coach in Frank Reich. The Colts, on the other hand, now have a player whom they hope will turn into a franchise quarterback.
Additionally, Wentz and former No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff have now been traded from the teams who originally drafted them in 2016, just 19 days apart. As for Philadelphia, the move was likely made with the intent of making Jalen Hurts the starter moving forward.
The Colts are taking a big gamble with Carson Wentz with the intent that it pays off.
Philadelphia made a heavy investment in Carson Wentz and now they have chosen to move on. The Colts made this move knowing that they have pieces around Wentz that can allow him to succeed. Additionally, Indianapolis is on the come up as general manager Chris Ballard is intent on building a blue-collar football team that can compete for a championship.
Indianapolis has players on the offensive line, including Quenton Nelson, that are fully intent on protecting their franchise quarterback. Wentz didn’t have such luxury in Philadelphia. However, Wentz is no perfect player as, outside of a miracle run in 2017 that unfortunately resulted in a knee injury, his play has largely been spotty.
Carson Wentz is once again back on the clock. He got out of Philadelphia and is in an ideal situation. It is now up to him to deliver the goods for the Colts. They took him in, and he must repay the benefits, or the investment will not pan out. On the other hand, what happens in Philadelphia remains to be seen.