Derek Carr has started since Day 1 and it's worked out just fine for them. Big Ben, Flacco ... I think everyone remembers "David" Carr getting thrown out there and killed ... but I think we have two guys in Pederson and Reich who will put him in a conservative Offense which will help limit the amount of punishment David Carr took. As he improves they will open up the playbook a bit ... but I expect a bunch of runs, screen game and slants the first few weeks with a few deep shots sprinkled in.
Derek Carr started 3 years in college and threw 1630 passes. Over a thousand more than Wentz. And played in a major conference against real college talent. And I'm guessing Carr played in the preseason as well.
How many Superbowls has D Carr won? How many playoff victories? Joe Flacco and Big Ben have come from small schools and have done better than most NFL QB's dream off. Not bashing Carr I really like him and while Wentz does not have the experience the small school argument is just stupid to be honest. Small schools have produced some great players. I am not saying that Wentz is a sure fire stud.....far from it. But I am willing to see what he has to offer.
If Wentz is never better than Derek Carr was it worth it? Howie could have had Carr, he passed.
You are posting as if that is a done deal. You have been complaining about this since the trade to move up was made. You have not even given Wentz a chance to prove he could be good or not. Derek Carr was a second round pick. Howie did not pass on him because he was picked before our second round pick came up. You probably mean that we should have taken him in the first round and that could be the case giving that Marcus Smith as an utter bust. However......in hindsight if was going to take a QB in round 1 with who was available when we picked I would have taken Bridgewater.....yes he is injured now but no one could know if that injury would have occurred here.
...put together one hell of a 2016 draft and almost erased the cost in future years to draft up for Carson.
Is this worth reviving?
Sure is. Eric Rowe had a good day. Pederson punted the game. And the wide nine still sucks. The Eagles wont be a favorite to win a game until December.