New anonymous report again questions Carson Wentz’s leadership, competitive spirit amid trade rumors
As Carson Wentz reportedly looks to leave the city of Philadelphia, another report from Joe Santoliquito of the Philly Voice could be the final nail in the coffin.
As he did in 2019, Santoliquito delivers a scathing report that sees Eagles players and pundits from around the league questioning Wentz’s leadership and willingness to compete.
“Is there anyone in here who’s going to believe in [Wentz]? I can’t speak for everyone, but I have a good feeling that there are a lot of guys who don’t right now,” said one source within the organization, who wished to remain anonymous, because “if he can get an NFL head coach fired, they’ll have no problem cutting anyone’s ass.”
All one respected veteran would say is that “there’s a problem here.”
Players “were pissed” that Wentz reportedly planned to ask for a trade and wants out if he is not going to be the starting quarterback, sources said. They interpreted it as if Wentz was quitting on them. Some thought it was Wentz quitting on himself, running away from an open competition for the starter’s role with rookie Jalen Hurts.
Wentz has been supported by Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce, but the latest report seems to center around younger Eagles and less influential players believing Jalen Hurts could be the better option.
The feeling, at least last season, was that Hurts possessed superior leadership, a willingness to be coached (one source said he was in the coach’s offices so much they thought they had to get him a cot) and players’ support. The twist of it was that coaches and players both feel Wentz has the better physical skills and the stronger arm.
It’ll be interesting to see what’s said once Wentz is traded and if the Eagles truly believe in Hurts, then that mean’s they’ll bypass at quarterback with the No. 6 pick?
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