Philadelphia Eagles: Way too early assessments of Carson Wentz for 2020

Let’s talk about weapons.

With Wentz’s top targets in Zach Ertz, Dallas Goedert, and Miles Sanders all returning, fans can expect better performances this year out of the Eagles’ offense, and even though Alshon Jeffrey’s season-ending injury in Week 14 may keep him out a few weeks early in the 2020 season, fans can take comfort in the fact that all signs are pointing towards Philadelphia taking a wideout in the first round of the upcoming draft.

Philadelphia cleaned up the defense through trades and moves in free agency, but they left the offense relatively untouched. Their lack of attention to offensive needs leaves a hole at wide receiver that must be addressed, and although the wide receiver draft class is deep this year, Philadelphia must not be tempted to take any other position in the first round.

Given their stats from a season ago (no receiver eclipsed 500 yards receiving), the wise choice would be for them to take one with the 21st pick.

Of the 34 wide receivers drafted in the first round since 2010, 26 of them have played the majority of the offensive snaps during their first year with a team. During their rookie year, that group averaged a whopping 670 yards, almost 200 yards more than any of Philly’s top guys on the depth chart, and nearly double what any of Philly’s second options provided.

Giving Wentz a credible threat that can stretch the field should eliminate all of the double teams Zach Ertz has faced. With Ertz able to play more freely and with a capable and healthy wide receiver making plays downfield, Wentz will have the opportunity to see his production and numbers skyrocket in 2020.