Wentz already hurt in Indy?

[Sharkonabicycle]

Fortunately for the Colts they play in the same division as the Jags, and the Texans. The bad part is they have a BRUTAL September and October: Seahawks, Rams, Titans, Dolphins, Ravens, and 49ers. After that, it becomes a little softer schedule (Texans, Jets, Jags), but they still have the Bucs and Bills in the second half of the season.

They really need Wentz recovery time to be closer to 5 weeks than 12 weeks. If he can get back by mid September, I think they will be alright. If it is late October or later, it may be too late.

????

Even if Carson Wince got back in 5 weeks and drank from the cup of Christ, he'd likely be out 2 weeks later...

 

[belcherboy]

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Even if Carson Wince got back in 5 weeks and drank from the cup of Christ, he'd likely be out 2 weeks later...

You do know that Wentz has average 14 games a season in his career, right? That even includes the games he was benched last year?

 

[eaglesnut]

Looking doubtful the Eagles will get the 1st round pick because I can't see him playing 70% of the season, or whatever the stipulation was. Especially if he comes back during the later portion of his prognosis.

Either way still a good trade for Philly even if it doesn't convert to a 1st rounder.

Trading an injured Wentz for a 2nd rounder is a better trade than a healthy Wentz for a 1st rounder.

A healthy Wentz doesn't exist, but the Colts thought he might. Oops.

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

I could not decide which way to root. Hating the Eagles a part of me wanted him to light it up and make them regret this trade for a decade. But that would mean a first instead of a 2nd and I'd have to root for this douchebag. I never root for injury but I guess this takes care of the future first.

 

[eaglesnut]

Fortunately for the Colts they play in the same division as the Jags, and the Texans. The bad part is they have a BRUTAL September and October: Seahawks, Rams, Titans, Dolphins, Ravens, and 49ers. After that, it becomes a little softer schedule (Texans, Jets, Jags), but they still have the Bucs and Bills in the second half of the season.

They really need Wentz recovery time to be closer to 5 weeks than 12 weeks. If he can get back by mid September, I think they will be alright. If it is late October or later, it may be too late.

The Seahawks eat Wentz's lunch. Breakfast and dinner too. They be better off without him for that one.

But he does OWN the hapless Rams.

 

[Manster7588]

I could not decide which way to root. Hating the Eagles a part of me wanted him to light it up and make them regret this trade for a decade. But that would mean a first instead of a 2nd and I'd have to root for this douchebag. I never root for injury but I guess this takes care of the future first.

Only if Wentz plays 75% of the snaps, or 70% and the Colts make the playoffs.

Yes Wentz can play like shit and still give the Eagles a 1st

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[jarntt]

You do know that Wentz has average 14 games a season in his career, right? That even includes the games he was benched last year?

Do you know that he had injury issues in College and only finished one year out of four as a healthy starter? That's crazy for a guy a team is counting on to be a starting QB

 

[jarntt]

Trading an injured Wentz for a 2nd rounder is a better trade than a healthy Wentz for a 1st rounder.

A healthy Wentz doesn't exist, but the Colts thought he might. Oops.

And so did you...until he was traded. Then apparently your unbiased interpretation of his medical history instantly changed. Go figure...

 

[jarntt]

I wonder which one will be back first

Colts lose OG Nelson to same injury as Wentz

Colts All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson will miss the next five to 12 weeks after suffering the same foot injury as quarterback Carson Wentz.

www.espn.com

 

[belcherboy]

Do you know that he had injury issues in College and only finished one year out of four as a healthy starter? That's crazy for a guy a team is counting on to be a starting QB

Still, 14 games a season isn't bad for a 5 season stretch in the NFL...especially when he was benched the last 4 games of last season (non injury).

I'm not calling him Superman, by any means, but he isn't made of glass either, in my opinion.

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

Only if Wentz plays 75% of the snaps, or 70% and the Colts make the playoffs.

Yes Wentz can play like shit and still give the Eagles a 1st

Yeah good point. I was thinking if he played like shit they don't make the playoffs.

 

[Iggloo]

I could not decide which way to root. Hating the Eagles a part of me wanted him to light it up and make them regret this trade for a decade. But that would mean a first instead of a 2nd and I'd have to root for this douchebag. I never root for injury but I guess this takes care of the future first.

Like Manster, you need to root for Wentz to play 69% of snaps while winning a Super Bowl.

 

[Manster7588]

Like Manster, you need to root for Wentz to play 69% of snaps while winning a Super Bowl.

Whoa,........ I never said anything about winning the SB.

 

[Iggloo]

Whoa,........ I never said anything about winning the SB.

OK, good point.

You need to root for Wentz to play 69% of snaps while taking his team to the playoffs and looking like a great player the Eagles sorely miss, only to lose to Dallas/WFT/etc in the big game.

 

[Iggloo]

Wince-itis is contagious!

 

[belcherboy]

So basically, if the Colts want to avoid the trade kicker for the Wentz trade, they just need him to miss about 6 games. Bring back Rivers for the first 6 games, and hope he can keep them at about 3-3 before Wentz returns. Wentz comes back, healthy and fresh, and wins 7-8 of the remaining 11 games and the Colts make the playoffs. At least I imagine that is a Colts fan dream scenario.

Now, as a Lions fan, I'm hoping that Goff puts up great numbers, but the rest of the team is so bad that they still only manage to win 4-5 games and get a top 5 draft pick again.

 

[Manster7588]

OK, good point.

You need to root for Wentz to play 69% of snaps while taking his team to the playoffs and looking like a great player the Eagles sorely miss, only to lose to Dallas in the big game.

FIFY

 

[Tainthappening]

Still, 14 games a season isn't bad for a 5 season stretch in the NFL...especially when he was benched the last 4 games of last season (non injury).

I'm not calling him Superman, by any means, but he isn't made of glass either, in my opinion.

Has not finished 3 of 5 seasons... guess if you like your QB to be a regular season QB only he would not be that bad.

Heck... only season Eagles made playoffs when he did finish the season he got hurt right away in the playoff game vs Seahawks and McCown had to play almost entire game.

Want my starting QB around for the post season if my team makes the playoffs.

 

[Manster7588]

So basically, if the Colts want to avoid the trade kicker for the Wentz trade, they just need him to miss about 6 games. Bring back Rivers for the first 6 games, and hope he can keep them at about 3-3 before Wentz returns. Wentz comes back, healthy and fresh, and wins 7-8 of the remaining 11 games and the Colts make the playoffs. At least I imagine that is a Colts fan dream scenario.

Now, as a Lions fan, I'm hoping that Goff puts up great numbers, but the rest of the team is so bad that they still only manage to win 4-5 games and get a top 5 draft pick again.

I think only missing 6 games still puts Wentz over the 70% threshold. I think he'll need to miss 7 games or miss the playoffs.

 

[belcherboy]

Has not finished 3 of 5 seasons... guess if you like your QB to be a regular season QB only he would not be that bad.

Heck... only season Eagles made playoffs when he did finish the season he got hurt right away in the playoff game vs Seahawks and McCown had to play almost entire game.

Want my starting QB around for the post season if my team makes the playoffs.

I agree, he is often hurt at the worst times. But still, averaging 14 games a season in the NFL over a 5 season stretch isn't bad.