After a disappointing 2020 in Philadelphia, Carson Wentz has been traded to the Indianapolis Colts
Carson Wentz has been one of the most talked about QBs in the NFL, but it hasn’t been for the right reasons.
In 2017, Carson Wentz was a MVP candidate in just his 2nd year. Ever since the Eagles Super Bowl win – which was led by Nick Foles – it seems the wheels started to roll downhill for Wentz
Just three years after his MVP caliber season, he’s now being traded to the Indianapolis Colts, in exchange for a 2021 3rd-round pick and a 2022 conditional 2nd. Indy lands what they believe is their franchise guy under Frank Reich, who formally coached Wentz in Philly.
Philadelphia will take on a 33.8M dollar cap hit for trading Wentz, the largest in NFL history. This is obviously really good for the now starting quarterback in Philly, Jalen Hurts, as it lines up for him to have the starting job for 2021 at the least.
Miles Sanders should also be dancing in his shoes. With Wentz and former head coach Doug Pederson, he wasn’t seeing the volume to be a solidified RB1. Taking both of those away, I figure he should see more work given how talented he is.
Carson Wentz himself doesn’t see a jump in value. The Colts didn’t invest too much into the 28 year old QB. His value will still be dependent on how well he plays, along with how Indy decides to handle him long term.
With Wentz, the jump for Parris Campbell and Michael Pittman can be real. He’s got the skills to be a QB1, and he can definitely bolster a WR2 or more. If Wentz comes to Philly and redeems his career, Pittman and Campbell will be the biggest winners.
Campbell still needs to stay healthy, but with a upgrade at QB and a RB who looks to be a top back in the league in Jonathan Taylor, this offense can really make that next step.
The downfall is possible for this Colts offense, as we’ve seen the bad just as much as the good from Carson Wentz; if not more. The fear for Indy fans is that Wentz doesn’t return to his old form, and that it’s a waste of what seems to be a Super Bowl window.
Jalen Hurts value will see a spike across the board, but it really shouldn’t jump to much. His value was already instilled as a starter, being as a much as a high-end QB2. I think that’s perfect for what he has to work with in Philly.
I think this trade benefits both teams, besides from the cap hit that the Eagles inevitably would’ve been stuck with. As always, leave your thoughts below, and follow me on Twitter!
