T0mShane Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 As we know, Douglas was in the room when they drafted Wentz*, and Wentz has been a largely successful QB (outside of last year). If Douglas was blanching at the presumed cost for Deshaun and didn’t want to wait around for the Texans to give up on a reconciliation, could Douglas turn around and take Wentz’s salary off the Eagles’ books? IMO, I think it’d be cheaper than you might think because you’d be getting the Jared Goff end of that Rams-Lions deal, so maybe the #23, a third, and Darnold for Wentz? *Fake news by me. s/o @Untouchable for the correction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Untouchable Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 Douglas actually wasn’t hired until a few months after the Eagles drafted Wentz. I can’t see it You might as well try to salvage Darnold instead with an improved supporting cast rather than take on Wentz’ monster contract. At least Darnold isn’t hated by his teammates. 25 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post k-met57 Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 1. darnold is better then wentz 2. the eagles should pay another team to take Wentz and his horrible deal 16 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slats Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 I don't think Joe Douglas is as eager to move on from Darnold as a lot of fans are. If he was, though, this would be a pretty safe move. 2021 is the last year with guaranteed money, and the contract -once the Eagles eat the bonus money- is pretty manageable overall. So if he works out, the Jets have him at something of a bargain rate. If he doesn't, they can cut him at no cap cost in 2022. 7 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jamesr Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 I want no part of Wentz ... I'd far rather stick with the guy we know and work on his issues than pick up another guy and have o address his issues. 8 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerous Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 sounds like wentz has a little tannehill in him. tannehill was a punk when he was on the doltfins. it took some comeuppance before he actually turned into a decent teammate and player. the same may apply here but the real effect will be if he's cut outright. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatmeal Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, slats said: I don't think Joe Douglas is as eager to move on from Darnold as a lot of fans are. If he was, though, this would be a pretty safe move. 2021 is the last year with guaranteed money, and the contract -once the Eagles eat the bonus money- is pretty manageable overall. So if he works out, the Jets have him at something of a bargain rate. If he doesn't, they can cut him at no cap cost in 2022. It would be so Jets to lose out on Watson, pass on a rookie and one or more of them turn out to be studs, stick with Sam or trade for Carlson Wentz. We can never have complete competence, always one step forward two steps back with this organization. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 40 minutes ago, T0mShane said: As we know, Douglas was in the room when they drafted Wentz* 37 minutes ago, Untouchable said: Douglas actually wasn’t hired until a few months after the Eagles drafted Wentz. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dunnie Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 N. O. No NO N.O. NO! NON PAS 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetophile Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Being a Jets fan is like being a member of a doomsday cult wandering in the deserts of California . . . but at least there are bunkers and bomb shelters there! I guess. : / 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bla bla bla Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, T0mShane said: As we know, Douglas was in the room when they drafted Wentz*, and Wentz has been a largely successful QB (outside of last year). If Douglas was blanching at the presumed cost for Deshaun and didn’t want to wait around for the Texans to give up on a reconciliation, could Douglas turn around and take Wentz’s salary off the Eagles’ books? IMO, I think it’d be cheaper than you might think because you’d be getting the Jared Goff end of that Rams-Lions deal, so maybe the #23, a third, and Darnold for Wentz? *Fake news by me. s/o @Untouchable for the correction Douglas was actually hired after the draft in Philly that year. I imagine he liked Wentz because he accepted the job but I don't think Wentz will be a QB we look at even with the Douglas connection. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 For what it’s worth my understanding on Wentz was they’re looking for more like a 3 but teams are looking at him as kind of a negative asset. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 You guys thought we didn't have talent last year? That Eagles offense was atrocious! Old man Jefferies? He can't even run anymore! And their entire Oline was injured or played injured (Kelce). I watch a few games with Carson at QB on Gamepass, it was unwatchable! Zero run game, no one could get open, and a f*cking jailbreak on every snap! Do you know why Pederson went to Hurts? Because he's cheap. Carson Wentz contract was crazy! And he was taking a beating! Carson went FULL DARNOLD, trying to make plays that weren't there, that's what happens when you don't have enough talent to run an offense, or run the ball. I'm not saying I want Douglas to move on Carson Wentz, I just think that in the right situation, Carson Wentz will be a better QB during the rest of his career than Sam Darnold if all things were equal. Just my opinion but if Watson falls through, JD doesn't like any of the QBs at #2, and this is the biggest thing, the Eagles pretty much GIVE WENTZ to us to get him off the books, I'm not against a ressurection for him if we build a kickazz line in front of him like he had early in his career with the Eagles. Sometimes a little humility can change a man. I still love Wentz toughness, the kid has always been mentally strong. Much more so than Sam Darnold. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post slats Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 Just now, oatmeal said: It would be so Jets to lose out on Watson, pass on a rookie and one or more of them turn out to be studs, stick with Sam or trade for Carlson Wentz. We can never have complete competence, always one step forward two steps back with this organization. It's not popular, but -imho- I don't expect Joe Douglas to enter and win a bidding war for Watson, and I think he's more likely to trade down from #2 than take a QB. I haven't changed my opinion on that since the Jets locked into the #2 pick: it's gonna come down to JD's evaluation of his top QB available vs. the best offer he gets for the pick. This is a guy who likes his draft picks and has done well in trades so far, I could see him blowing up Jimmy Johnson's draft pick trade chart with a move down. JD and Saleh have five years under contract here, and I'm not sure that fixing the QB position first is their #1 priority. So an inexpensive trade for Wentz, or bringing back Darnold and signing a 1A backup/potential starter like Jameis Winston could be an option for their first year together. Fill out the rest of the roster, establish the program, then bring in their guy at QB if no one they've tried so far is working out. But yeah, like I said, I know that's not popular. 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 25 minutes ago, jamesr said: I want no part of Wentz ... I'd far rather stick with the guy we know and work on his issues than pick up another guy and have o address his issues. We'll all get to see which one of these guys has a better career going forward. I personally think that Carson Wentz is more salvageable than Sam Darnold. As the chick in the Whitehouse says, we'll have to circle back on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I thought they fired Pederson because he wanted to play Hurts over Wentz? I thought it was reported that playing Wentz was a condition to being hired as HC? 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Augustiniak Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 comparing darnold to wentz isn't close, wentz has played at an mvp level. he was fantastic before his injury a few years ago. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Integrity28 Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2021 Get me Darnold, Wentz and Dalton. The Ginger Trifecta. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 53 minutes ago, T0mShane said: As we know, Douglas was in the room when they drafted Wentz*, and Wentz has been a largely successful QB (outside of last year). If Douglas was blanching at the presumed cost for Deshaun and didn’t want to wait around for the Texans to give up on a reconciliation, could Douglas turn around and take Wentz’s salary off the Eagles’ books? IMO, I think it’d be cheaper than you might think because you’d be getting the Jared Goff end of that Rams-Lions deal, so maybe the #23, a third, and Darnold for Wentz? *Fake news by me. s/o @Untouchable for the correction Can you write up one of those S.E. Hinton style tear downs you’re famous for about people who post fake news now? ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunnie Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 comparing darnold to wentz isn't close, wentz has played at an mvp level. he was fantastic before his injury a few years ago. This harkens back ...Remember pre wrist destruction Pennington ????Sent from my SM-G950U1 using JetNation.com mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I'd rather draft Fields or Wilson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 If the Rams had to essentially pay a first round pick for someone to take Goff's contract (IMO that deal was a first for stafford and a first to take Goff) what will it cost the eagles to get someone to take Wentz? We already have a young QB project of our own to fix who costs very little, zero chance we take on another project that costs millions in a bad contract. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 17 minutes ago, Augustiniak said: comparing darnold to wentz isn't close, wentz has played at an mvp level. he was fantastic before his injury a few years ago. Which one? He's - dare I say it - like an egg back there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENBEAN Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 55 minutes ago, Untouchable said: Douglas actually wasn’t hired until a few months after the Eagles drafted Wentz. I can’t see it You might as well try to salvage Darnold instead with an improved supporting cast rather than take on Wentz’ monster contract. At least Darnold isn’t hated by his teammates. I don't know man. Did you hear the Perriman and Mims interviews this week? It was pretty tough to ignore the lack of support for Sam. They were respectful to a degree but Perriman saying "It wasn't all Gase" is not a good thing to hear when they are digging for his opinion of Sam. Mims basically talked about how great Watson said something like I look forward to see who they bring in. They might not hate the guy but it doesn't sound like they love playing with him either. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extmenace Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Wentz would scare me. He just seems like a weak minded guy that can’t handle some adversity. Playing in philly is hard with the media and fan base and coming to NY would be equally as difficult. With a talented guy with a weak mind, Wentz may be better suited for a small market team. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greensleeves Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 48 minutes ago, slats said: It's not popular, but -imho- I don't expect Joe Douglas to enter and win a bidding war for Watson, and I think he's more likely to trade down from #2 than take a QB. I haven't changed my opinion on that since the Jets locked into the #2 pick: it's gonna come down to JD's evaluation of his top QB available vs. the best offer he gets for the pick. This is a guy who likes his draft picks and has done well in trades so far, I could see him blowing up Jimmy Johnson's draft pick trade chart with a move down. JD and Saleh have five years under contract here, and I'm not sure that fixing the QB position first is their #1 priority. So an inexpensive trade for Wentz, or bringing back Darnold and signing a 1A backup/potential starter like Jameis Winston could be an option for their first year together. Fill out the rest of the roster, establish the program, then bring in their guy at QB if no one they've tried so far is working out. But yeah, like I said, I know that's not popular. I understand your position, but I think when it comes to the most important position on the team, he will make a solid offer to Houston and if we lose out on him he'll draft Wilson. We haven't had a true franchise QB in over 5 decades. It's time to stop screwing around and use your assets to secure one. If not for a franchise altering QB, then what are they for? I think Wilson on day one will be better than Sam because he sees the field better, has much better accuracy and more zip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibby Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Oh Heeeeelll no!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, extmenace said: Wentz would scare me. He just seems like a weak minded guy that can’t handle some adversity. Playing in philly is hard with the media and fan base and coming to NY would be equally as difficult. With a talented guy with a weak mind, Wentz may be better suited for a small market team. Weak mind? Come on man! The guy was getting the living sh*t kicked out of him & was sat for the backup, I'd call it his pride kicked. Say what you will but the year that Sam Darnold comes close to doing what Wentz was doing before his injury & when he had a good Oline in front of him come talk to me about comparing these 2 guys. You cant operate in the NFL behind a decimated line, you just can't! Defensive guys are too big, too fast, for 2nd & 3rd string NFL olineman to deal with. Especially 4 out of 5 of the starters. Sam had many games this year with time in the pocket, but he can never get to options without staring down the 1st & then leaving the pocket, running to his right, and running out of room trying to jam a pass into coverage or still sometimes running out of bounds behind the LOS, which I like to call pulling a Geno. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Harper Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 A very British thread title. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost420 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, k-met57 said: 1. darnold is better then wentz 2. the eagles should pay another team to take Wentz and his horrible deal Darnold is not bettee than Wentz lmap good try though 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icer Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 He's better than Darnold, so if the Eagles want to give us a 1st to unload his cap charge and we are rolling into the season with Darnold as the unquestioned starter and a ton of cap space, I wouldn't hate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undertow Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, GREENBEAN said: I don't know man. Did you hear the Perriman and Mims interviews this week? It was pretty tough to ignore the lack of support for Sam. They were respectful to a degree but Perriman saying "It wasn't all Gase" is not a good thing to hear when they are digging for his opinion of Sam. Mims basically talked about how great Watson said something like I look forward to see who they bring in. They might not hate the guy but it doesn't sound like they love playing with him either. You are aware the Eagles locker room has twice preferred other QBs over Wentz and I've never heard a teammate say glowing things about him? I'm not sure locker room support or leadership is the best argument for Wentz over Darnold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Jets fan Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Wentz was never the same after the injury and he got his brain scrambled by a hit. Guys like him are never the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68JET11 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, slats said: It's not popular, but -imho- I don't expect Joe Douglas to enter and win a bidding war for Watson, and I think he's more likely to trade down from #2 than take a QB. I haven't changed my opinion on that since the Jets locked into the #2 pick: it's gonna come down to JD's evaluation of his top QB available vs. the best offer he gets for the pick. This is a guy who likes his draft picks and has done well in trades so far, I could see him blowing up Jimmy Johnson's draft pick trade chart with a move down. JD and Saleh have five years under contract here, and I'm not sure that fixing the QB position first is their #1 priority. So an inexpensive trade for Wentz, or bringing back Darnold and signing a 1A backup/potential starter like Jameis Winston could be an option for their first year together. Fill out the rest of the roster, establish the program, then bring in their guy at QB if no one they've tried so far is working out. But yeah, like I said, I know that's not popular. Always nice to read someone who understands JD's vision here. This makes the most sense to me and have stated such in numerous posts as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetster Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, undertow said: You are aware the Eagles locker room has twice preferred other QBs over Wentz and I've never heard a teammate say glowing things about him? I'm not sure locker room support or leadership is the best argument for Wentz over Darnold. Ok, they are both disliked for different reasons. Bottom line is how they fair from here on out & I'll step out on a limb & say Wentz has the better 2nd half of his career which probably isn't saying much when it comes to Sam Darnold. Sam has ZERO FIRE, thats why he's not respected & left to pick himself off the turf constantly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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