If the year of Carson Wentz It hadn’t been easy (NFL leader in interceptions with 15 and sacks with 46), the slope begins to incline more for the North Dakota State product. For Doug Pederson the situation at quarterback isn’t easy either.
At a press conference after the game against the Packers, defeat at Lambeau Field by a score of 30-16, The Eagles head coach said he will discuss whether to keep Wentz on offense or trade for Jalen Hurts -Expected by many fans.
“We needed a spark in the game to make things work. We have to overcome injuries. There are many things to consider and evaluate before something is decidedor ”, explained according to NBC.
During the game in Green Bay, Wentz went to the bench and rookie Hurts got a chance to be in charge of the Eagles. During his tenure, the Oklahoma product converted 13 of the team’s 16 units.
In the event of a possible relief, Hurts has arguments in its favor. Despite playing only a quarter and a half, he completed 5 of 12 passes, 109 yards, a touchdown and an interception; for his part, Wentz, He launched 79 yards (6 of 15), no touchdowns or drops.
Enmity in Philly
When asked about the change during the game, Wentz was unhappy with the decision to bank him. The words of the second pick of the 2016 draft echo as a recent report indicates that the problems it has shown throughout 2020 are, in part, consequence of Hurts’ recruitment.
“They told me I was going to the next play and series. Obviously that’s frustrating as a competitor and because of the personality that I have. I want to be the subject out there, but that’s the way things are, ”the passer explained.
