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The Philadelphia Eagles are starting fresh this upcoming season.
They have a new head coach in Nick Sirianni who is bringing in his own coaching staff. The biggest question Sirianni is being asked is whether or not quarterback Carson Wentz will be back next year, and Sirianni is dodging it saying he has to evaluate everything.
While Wentz has not spoken publicly since the season’s end or has requested a trade many believe he will be traded. On Friday, it was reported that the Eagles are beginning to receive phone calls from teams regarding a trade for the quarterback. Below are three reasons why the Eagles should and should not trade Wentz.
Why the Eagles should trade Wentz
To give Jalen Hurts the starting job
Jalen Hurts started the final four games of the season after Wentz was benched. While Hurts went 1-3 in those games (only winning his first start), the Eagles looked more confident they could win on offense and defense. The Eagles drafted Hurts in the second round in 2020, so the team should see what he can do in a full season.
Wentz allegedly doesn’t want to be an Eagle anymore
ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported that Wentz wants out of Philadelphia. If these reports are accurate, then the Eagles should give in and make the trade. The team shouldn’t want someone on their team who doesn’t want to be there, especially their franchise quarterback.
Have a fresh start
The Eagles already traded Doug Pederson who was the coach Wentz entered the league with, so trading Wentz will certainly be a fresh start. Having Sirianni just focus on developing Hurts into an NFL quarterback instead of the team trying to “fix” Wentz could possibly be the best move.
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