Three 3-Round Mocks Based Off Some Potential Wentz Deals
Carson Wentz is on the way out, regardless of how Eagles fans feel about his potential to rebound from last season’s ugly performance they will almost definitely be watching his bounce back attempt in a different uniform. Over the weekend both Adam Schefter and Chris Morte
nson reported that Carson Wentz was on the way out, with Adam Schefter even proposing he could be traded by the end of the week.
Schefter appeared on the ESPN Program “Get Up” this past Monday and explained why Wentz hasn’t been traded just yet.
“It depends on where the Eagles want to send him and what they are going to get back,” Schefter said. “They’ve already gotten enough interest to make it seem right now that it’s a foregone conclusion that he’s going to be traded. Once Matthew Stafford got traded to Los Angeles, that started the clock on Carson Wentz.”
What we know for certain is that multiple teams have been brought up as suitors for Wentz, with the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears seemingly leading the pack and a mysterious third team also being reportedly in the mix. I have prepared three separate three-round mock drafts, including not only the Colts and Bears but also the team I believe is the mystery suitor.
Eagles trade Carson Wentz and a 2021 5th Round Pick to Bears for their 2021 1st Round Pick (20), QB Nick Foles, and RB Tarik Cohen.
To shed Wentz’s high cap figure, they’ve gotta take on some high salaries in return. In this trade, they not only get a 1st round pick but also the beloved Nick Foles to backup Jalen Hurts next year if they move forward with him, and even an expensive addition to the runningback group in Tarik Cohen. This trade idea was proposed by Natalie Egenolf, a Philly sports radio and T.V. personality.
Round 1 (Pick 6) : Alabama WR Devonta Smith
The Eagles use their top 10 pick on one of the most electrifying college players the world has ever seen. The Heisman Trophy winner would reunite with his former quarterback Jalen Hurts and would greatly bolster a receiving core that needs a playmaker. With Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson on the way out, this fills a need at the receiver position.
Round 1 (Pick 20) : South Carolina CB Jaycee Horn
Horn is one of the better corners in this years draft, but with Patrick Surtain II and Caleb Farley likely to go before him, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him fall to the Eagles at 20. Horn showed consistent growth in his three years at South Carolina, and has shown the ability to play both outside and inside at a high level.
*This would be the second year in a row the Eagles drafted the son of a former NFL player after they drafted Montae Reagor’s son Jalen last year and would presumptively draft four time pro bowler Joe Horn’s son this year.
Round 2 (Pick 38) : Alabama OT/OG Alex Leatherwood
After pairing Jalen Hurts with his former receiver with their first pick, the Eagles now select his former blocker Alex Leatherwood. After last season, the Eagles know the importance of depth in the trenches and with this selection would be adding a talented lineman who can play both tackle and guard.
Round 3 (Pick 70) : Oregon S Jevon Holland
With Jalen Mills set to hit free agency for the second straight year and Rodney Mcleod coming off of a torn ACL, Jevon Holland could provide some needed insurance on the back end. Holland has lined up all over the secondary for the Oregon Ducks, showing both versatility and football intelligence when doing so.
Eagles Trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts for their 2021 1st Round Pick (21) and CB Rock Ya-Sin
The Colts are probably the best fit for Carson Wentz moving forward, as they could attempt to pair Wentz with his former Offensive Coordinator Frank Reich who was instrumental in getting him to MVP form in 2017. The Colts would have to give up their first round pick similar to the Bears, but instead of shedding cap like the team in Chicago they could include former 34th overall pick Rock Ya-Sin, who’s coming off a down year after an impressive rookie season.
Round 1 (Pick 6) : Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle
In my last mock I had the Eagles taking Devonta Smith, and to mix it up a bit I have them taking a different Alabama receiver in Jaylen Waddle. The top three wide receivers in this draft are clearly Smith, Waddle, and LSU’s Jamar Chase, yet nobody has any idea what order they’ll be taken on draft night. If Devonta Smith’s slender frame scares away Howie Roseman, he may opt for the fastest receiver in this year’s class.
Round 1 (Pick 21) : Miami DE Gregory Rousseau
With Brandon Graham entering the last year on his contract and nobody else on the defensive line emerging as a good replacement, Rousseau could potentially fill that role. Rousseau is raw, having primarily played WR and Safety in HS, but has a great set of skills and a good physical frame to play at a high level.
Round 2 (Pick 38) : Alabama LB Dylan Moses
With Jonathan Gannon replacing Jim Shwartz as the Eagles defensive coordinator, the eagles may actually place a shred of value on the linebacker position for once. Dylan Moses is very athletic and agile and has experience at all three linebacker spots, and Gannon could try to develop Moses as he did with Darius Leonard in Indianapolis.
Round 3 (Pick 70) : Ohio State CB Shaun Wade
The Eagles will be in the cornerback market seemingly til the end of time, and even after acquiring Rock Ya-Sin in this potential Wentz trade, Ohio State’s Shaun Wade would fit right up their alley. Wade has seen his fair share of highs and lows, but the Eagles would be foolish not to take a chance on a corner with this much potential in the third round.
Eagles Trade Carson Wentz and a 2nd Round Pick (38) for 2021 1st Round Pick (9) and QB Drew Lock
Nobody knows who the rumoured third team in the Wentz sweepstakes is, but with John Elway at the helm you can’t count out the Broncos in a QB sweepstakes. The Broncos were rumoured to have included their first round pick in a package for Matthew Stafford, and they could do the same for Wentz if they get some adequate draft compensation back (2nd rounder).
Round 1 (Pick 6) : Alabama WR Devonta Smith
Now with another top 10 pick in their arsenal, the Eagles could look to take the best player available with their 6th overall pick. Luckily for the Eagles, this will be a wide receiver and fill a need anyway. As mentioned earlier, Smith is one of the most electrifying college players the world has ever seen, giving the Eagles a playmaker they have lacked for years.
Round 1 (Pick 9) : Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II
Howie Roseman uses his other top ten pick on yet another Alabama prospect, this time on the other side of the ball. Surtain II is widely viewed as the best corner in this draft, with his only big weakness being his deep speed. With Jim Schwartz on the outs, the Eagles will be having their corners play much less man on man so this shouldn’t be a problem for Surtain II.
Round 3 (Pick 70) : USC DT Marlon Tuipulotu
With Malik Jackson likely to be a cap casualty this offseason as Howie Roseman looks to clear some much needed cap room, Marlon Tuipulotu offers a solid replacement. Fletcher Cox isn’t going anywhere, and Javon Hargrave improved over the course of last season to be worthy of his contract. The USC DT has a good bull rush and also has the lateral awareness to be a solid run defender.
Howie Roseman is entering one of the more important offseasons of his tenure as he’s tasked with rebuilding a broken and expensive roster and wherever he sends Carson Wentz, expect an attempt to maximize the draft compensation they can get for him as they severely need young talent.
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