The 2019 season didn’t end how the Philadelphia Eagles had hoped as they lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card round of the playoffs after Carson Wentz went down with a head injury. Then, instead of giving Wentz more help or improving the defense, the Eagles selected quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. It was all downhill from there. Wentz struggled with a mediocre offensive line, an oft-injured receiving corps, and terrible playcalling. Not that some of it wasn’t his fault. But a lot of what was around him was not up to par.
There is reason to believe that once Hurts was drafted, Wentz’s mindset was destroyed. The quarterback the Eagles paid $128 million 20 months ago finished the year sacked 50 times and throwing 15 interceptions before being benched for Hurts. Hurts played okay in the four games he started. He threw for 1,061 yards and six touchdowns while completing 52 percent of his passes. Hurts rushed for 354 more yards and three touchdowns on 63 attempts.
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In Week 17, Hurts was benched for third-string Nate Sudfeld as the Eagles were essentially “tanking” for a higher draft pick. The decision was the final straw for the Eagles’ front office as Doug Pederson was given the boot following the season. Philadelphia swiftly made a move on their new head coach. They hired Nick Sirianni, the previous Indianapolis Colts’ offensive coordinator, on January 21.
Wentz to Indy
Speaking of Indianapolis, after weeks of speculation that he requested a trade, Wentz was traded to the Colts on Thursday. The deal was inevitable. The return the Eagles got is a kick to the groin for the fans. A 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick plus Philadelphia takes a $33.8 million cap hit. If Wentz plays 75 percent of snaps, next year’s second turns into a first. But even if he stays healthy and that second-rounder turns into a first-rounder, it will likely be a late first-round pick.
Also, given Howie Roseman’s track history with drafts, does it even matter unless he’s gone by next year? When your general manager does nothing to help you and instead takes a backup quarterback in the SECOND ROUND, why wouldn’t you want out? It’s not denying that Wentz fell off, but he will thrive in Indy with his old buddy Frank Reich and much better receivers and offensive line. The organization failed him and ruined him. He needed a change of scenery.
This team still has some hope to turn things around in a few years. Unfortunately, the Eagles will be towards the bottom of the NFC this year and further. Just don’t select another f***ing quarterback from North Dakota State, ala Trey Lance. Or any quarterback, for that matter, otherwise the Jalen Hurts pick was pointless. So now I will fully prepare myself for them to draft Kyle Trask with the sixth overall pick (only semi-kidding).
For the Eagles faithful out there, don’t expect this team to go anywhere anytime soon until Roseman is gone. If that moron Roseman is somehow still in Philly next year, the Eagles will have turned into the new Cleveland Browns. Just remember, a Super Bowl wouldn’t have come to Philadelphia if it weren’t for Wentz playing like a f****** MVP before tearing his ACL. Just remember when he’s a top-five MVP candidate with the Colts, you took advantage of top-tier talent and decided to turn your back on him.
Toxic Relationship
Don’t for any reason whatsoever think this means I’m not an Eagles fan anymore. This isn’t a breakup letter. This is a letter to the Eagles to get their s*** together. You messed up. I’m changing my relationship status to “It’s Complicated” because the toxicity is very unhealthy. Wentz isn’t on the Birds anymore, but I will root for him to succeed. No matter how much it hurts me. Call him my ex and my new side b**** for now. But if the Eagles organization pisses me off over the edge, I may break up with them and make Wentz and the Colts my main piece.
Sincerely,
A Livid Eagles Fan
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