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ESPN names 6 Philadelphia Eagles who will shape 2018’s season

By Geoffrey Knox

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Jay Ajayi #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: Jay Ajayi #36 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the third quarter in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Corey Clement #30 of the Philadelphia Eagles is congratulated by his teammate Carson Wentz #11 after his 22-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Corey Clement #30 of the Philadelphia Eagles is congratulated by his teammate Carson Wentz #11 after his 22-yard touchdown reception against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

ESPN turns head with a very unique list.

Recently, Kevin Seifert, Mike Sando and Dan Graziano combined for their take on the 99 players, coaches and themes that will define the 2018 NFL season. Six Eagles were named. Let’s start with one of the main reasons Philly’s excitement hasn’t lessened. ‘The Birds’ aren’t just primed for a title run in 2018. They’re set up to win for a while if Carson Wentz is and remains healthy.

He was named as one of the ‘rising stars returning from injury’. Here’s what Seifert had to say:

"The Eagles won the Super Bowl with backup Nick Foles behind center, but there is no question the Eagles are better positioned in the short and long term with Wentz. His recovery timeline will take him close to the start of the regular season. When healthy, Wentz is an annual MVP candidate."

In just his second season, Wentz completed over 60 percent of his passes while throwing for 3,296 yards and a team-record 33 touchdown passes. If he’s healthy, there’s no lid on his potential. Eagles fans should hope that he’s around for a while.

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