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How the Philadelphia Eagles Shaped the Future of the NFC East

By Michael Beaudwin

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /

One move. That is all it took to change the scope of the NFC East.

The Philadelphia Eagles made their move early and set the tone for how the draft would play out. Sure, you could say the San Diego Chargers really shook things up, but I would rather give that honor to the Eagles…for now.

Philadelphia climbed their way to the #2 overall pick, setting their sights on finally getting a franchise quarterback, and for all intents and purposes, that’s what they got. How did that affect the rest of the division you ask? The Eagles made waves and a legitimate push towards being a real threat (at least on paper). Here’s how…

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