5 reasons the Philadelphia Eagles will win a Super Bowl within five years
By Ryan Quigley
3. They have a franchise quarterback
Whether you want to admit it or not, Carson Wentz is the face of the Eagles. He may not play in 2016—heck, he may not even dress this season. But he is the future of the Eagles and where he goes, they go.
There’s plenty of reason to be excited about Wentz. He’s a big, athletic quarterback with a rocket arm. Here’s a brief analysis of Wentz’s play (you can read the full story here).
"First thing’s first, Wentz is very large. The 6’5″, 235-pound quarterback has the prototypical size to be an effective NFL quarterback, which makes him an attractive option for any team in need of a new signal-caller (like the Eagles). But despite his size, Wentz is a surprisingly athletic quarterback. He is not afraid to roll out of the pocket and use his feet to buy time or make an attempt to run for a first down. In the open field, Wentz has good speed and has the strength and agility to run through tackles or avoid them completely. His level of competition may be to thank for his superiority on the ground, but regardless, Wentz is a threat outside of the pocket and his mobility plays a major role in his game. Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson has experimented with the read-option with Alex Smith in Kansas City before, so this could be an attribute that sets Wentz apart from other prospects. Throwing the ball, Wentz needs some improvement, but has the tools to be successful in the pros. Wentz has good zip on his ball and is not afraid to make throws downfield, but does have a tendency to put a little too much air under his deep throws, which could be a major problem in the NFL if it isn’t worked on. But for the most part, Wentz makes responsible decisions and does not force many throws if they aren’t there."
The Eagles obviously love Wentz. They wouldn’t have traded all the way up to the No. 2 pick in the draft to pick him if they didn’t. The Eagles think Wentz will be the guy to finally bring a Super Bowl to Philadelphia and right now, it’s hard not to buy into that idea.
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