The Eagles currently still have Carson Wentz on their rankings, but that prevents Jalen Hurts from taking a bigger leadership role this offseason, especially with some of his young teammates. The second-year quarter is reportedly planning a training session with some of its receivers in the coming weeks.
Carson Wentz hosted the presentation of wide receivers early in his career and is an important part of creating the special chemistry and reliability needed among the attacking skill players – something that very obviously missing in 2020.
The official word from new head coach Nick Sirianni is that he has two excellent backs in the rankings, but it was still too early to discuss a starting quarterback when he held his introductory press conference. Weeks later, and including more than a few reports of a looming trade for Wentz (and his giant contract), it looks like Hurts is going to take over the government. It does not have to be surprising if the son of a coach and someone whose leadership was appointed during his college career and even during his rookie season in Philly.
The trade talks over Wentz have cooled in the days following the Super Bowl, although he is unlikely to stay with the Eagles, but that is not yet a final deal. There is also no guarantee that if the Wentz team trades that Hurts is next – Howie Roseman can always bring in another experienced QB from across the league, or even draft someone with their number 6 pick.
After all, it’s good to see Hurts take a bit of initiative and want to build some cohesion under the offense.