I know Wentz can be a star. We saw it in 2017, when he was squarely in the MVP mix before tearing his ACL in Week 14. to pick up the playoffs. I know 2020 was circumstances, but it does not matter what I know – it only matters what we see in 2021.
Yes, I feel like Wentz had legitimate reasons for failure last season, but it’s not necessary to make excuses. Not after moving Wentz to the off-season to a plum position in Indy, where he was reunited with Frank Reich, who was his offensive coordinator in that star ’17 campaign. The Colts fine the 28-year-old signalman, Quenton Nelson-led O-line. Wentz will pass the ball to Jonathan Taylor, who raced just for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns as a rookie. Another newcomer in 2020, Michael Pittman, has broadly outlined the promising potential, and TY Hiltonremains a one-year agreement. Not to mention, Matt Eberflus’ defense finished and allowed the top 10 in points.
Indy is the type of team that can take the division and then win a playoff game or two. This is the kind of grid. The pressure is on Wentz to deliver the goods. I think he will. (And he better.)