Eagles News: Jason Avant says Carson Wentz’s disengagement began in 2018

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Why ex-Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant believes Carson Wentz’s mindset changed in 2018 – NJ.com
Avant spoke to NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark on Wednesday, explaining that the split between the franchise’s former quarterback and the organization began in 2018 when Wentz closed due to a fracture in his back. Fellow quarterback Nick Foles would replace Wentz for the second consecutive season. In turn, Foles led a follow-up playoff run just a year after the team’s Super Bowl LII push. “In 2018, Carson’s mindset – for me – changed with the organization,” Avant said. “They didn’t go to the playoffs, Carson had to deal with the back and he played through an injury. Carson wanted to play. The organization chose against Carson’s wishes to play Nick Foles. Nick Foles (then) revived the season. ” [BLG Note: The Eagles never actually put Wentz on injured reserve in 2018. I’ve heard some use the term ‘stealth benching’ to describe that 2018 situation.]

Malcolm Jenkins expands on Carson Wentz Take, says he was “not a locker room cancer” – Crossing Broad
Long explained that Nick Foles was sociable and assertive and would make it all over the locker room, an area Wentz wasn’t in. But listening to that exchange pretty much confirms what rational and healthy people already believe. Carson had some problems, and there are things that needed serious work. The coaching staff was too soft for him. However, he wasn’t a raging bastard, nor was he the worst person on the planet, as some people would have you think.

8 things I think about the Eagles after the Carson Wentz trade – BGN
While I prefer the Eagles to ride Hurts, I am not against them selecting a high quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft. A team without a sure answer at the quarterback should do everything it can – even if it might be an exaggeration – to secure that solution. With that said, the Eagles should NOT draft a quarterback to draft one. I think the Eagles would be mistaken if they fielded a player just because he has a better outlook than Hurts. That basis alone is not good enough. They should only draft one if they truly believe the player has elite potential.

FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: Why the Eagles Won’t Regret Wentz Trade – BGN Radio
The SB Nation NFL Show brings together the biggest fan alysts from all SB Nation’s NFL team communities in one place for the first time ever. Expect in-depth analysis, irreverent jokes and lots of bickering between rivals. It’s a show for NFL fans, by NFL fans.

Eagles 2021 concept prospect review: BYU QB Zach Wilson – PhillyVoice
Some have compared Wilson to Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. To be clear, he’s not Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers, but he certainly has his moments of genius when he plays a piece that combines a ton of his positive qualities mentioned above. For example, in this game against UTSA you can see his pocket awareness, accuracy, arm strength and his ability to throw on the go, while also moving the defense with his eyes. I mean…

Mailbag: What Would a Jeff Bezos Property Do for the NFL? – Sports illustrated
As for Philly, I understand they will look very closely at the quarterbacks who might slip up to them at number 6. I don’t know if they will feel strong enough about either of them to buy one, especially with the need to imbue the roster with young talent and cheap labor, which would make them a little more hesitant to part with design picks.

Bold moves for all 32 NFL teams in the off season 2021 – ESPN +
Philadelphia Eagles: Don’t pay to fix the attack line – The Eagles will have to make sacrifices, and the offensive line might be a good choice, given Hurts’ mobility in the pocket and scrambling. Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson repeat those skills, and they’ve been in the top 10 in DVOA every year since 2017 for their dropbacks with pressure and have done so behind consistently porous attacking lines. Hurts only started four games in 2020, but teased that potential with what would have been a 13th place finish in DVOA under pressure had he qualified. And if he can continue that success under pressure, the Eagles can spend their limited resources addressing their other shortcomings, such as linebacker and wide receiver.

5 Broad Receivers Eagles Can Target in Free Agency – NBCSP
Zay Jones – Jones, 25, was a runner-up from East Carolina in 2017, but hasn’t had a great NFL career. His only good season came with the Bills in 2018, when he caught 56 passes for 652 yards and 7 touchdowns. Year aside, his career has been disappointing most of the time, but he has the tools. In 2020 with the Raiders, Jones caught just 14 passes for 154 yards and 1 touchdown. But I like the idea of adding a guy like Jones who clearly has some talent and would be some sort of low risk, high reward signing. And with Sirianni’s strong history with receivers, he might be able to get the most out of Jones.

Futures: NDSU QB Trey Lance – Football Outsiders
After this past year, it is only appropriate to start the 2021 Futures series with the least normal quarterback prospects in the class. Only one of this year’s top four quarterbacks did not play a full season in 2020. Only one of them has only one year of starting experience. Only one of them did not play at the FBS level. And yet the same quarterback who ticks all three boxes has arguably the most raw physical talent of the four. That’s right, it’s Trey Lance from North Dakota State. Lance was only allowed to play one game in 2020, which was a nonsensical showcase match against Central Arkansas, put together for no other reason than to say Lance played a game this year. The 20-year-old did not put his best foot forward in that only game and completed about half of his passes. The whole concept of that game wasn’t necessary, but it’s easy to see how Lance was able to slip out of the spotlight in a class that also included long-standing stars in Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, as well as 2020 breakout stud Zach Wilson. As expected from a year-old FCS starter, the overwhelming selling point at Lance is potential. Lance has a sturdy 6-foot-4,227-pound frame and has a right arm bazooka. In terms of both casting distance and speed, there is good reason for Lance with the best arm strength in class. Lance can unlock that arm power in rhythm from inside the bag, outside the bag, or any number of platforms while under pressure. The raw throwing talent is simply fascinating.

Could the Dallas Cowboys end this season of Hard Knocks? – Blogging with The Boys
While the television show is often enjoyed by football fans everywhere, NFL teams don’t really like being at Hard Knocks. It’s no fun having a fly on the wall all the time trying to implement the thoughts and strategies that you think will help you win a championship. Due to the reluctance of teams, the NFL has implemented rules about who is exempt from the show. Teams that come out of a playoff berth in the past two seasons, were on the show in the past decade, or that start a season with a new head coach are all exempt from participating. The last time the Cowboys made it to the playoffs was in 2018, which means they did it two years ago. 2021 marks the second, not the first season under Mike McCarthy, and the last season the Cowboys were on Hard Knocks was 2008. NFL Media’s Dan Hanzus did that math himself and has America’s Team as the best candidate to possibly appear on the show. this fall.

Are the Giants “Hard Knocks” bound in 2021? – Big Blue View
Second only to NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys, the Giants would make a potentially interesting team to focus on for the show. The Giants are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the NFL, occupying a huge media market with a bevy of players and staff who could ensure a quality Hard Knocks Season 16. The decision for the Giants to appear on the show would be are up to the Mara’s and the Tisch’s to do volunteer work. However, Giants co-owner John Mara has previously expressed opposition to the Giants who will ever appear on the show. In 2010, he told the New York Daily News “that announcement.” [of the Giants being on Hard Knocks] will come when I am next to my father in the Gates of Heaven cemetery. “If the NFL didn’t have volunteers, the league office could force the team’s hand.

The SB Nation NFL Show: Why Russell Wilson’s Trading Isn’t As Wild as It Sounds – SB Nation
Few teams in the NFL have fans as hungry as the Seattle Seahawks. Even a die-hard 49ers fan can admit that playing a soccer game in Seattle is an intimidating prospect thanks to the deafening roar from the stands. As such, I’m sure many in the Pacific Northwest were concerned about all the off-season talk about Russell Wilson possibly wanting to leave Seattle. It would certainly be a tough pill to swallow, but if GM John Schneider and Head Coach Pete Carroll had to sell it, what would they say? Brandon Lee Gowton and I made a case on Tuesday’s SB Nation NFL Show.

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