Wentz or Darnold?

[Mr. Session]

Is there a possibility an acceptable quarterback would be available outside of the first round, at least from the perspective that they can compete for the job with Eason?

Perhaps bringing in a veteran that nobody desires to start for their team but has that ability, competing with Eason and another young guy, at least gives you some form of competency at the position going into next year?

If there's no answer at LT @ #21, and no player available that is worth the pick, perhaps they can trade out of the first and use the additional draft capital to secure a better pick next year in order to position themselves to address the issue more effectively?

[rcubed]

I dont follow college FB. What does next years QB crop look like?

[TheMugwump]

Darnold. If he gets out of NY, he'll be a top-10 QB within two years.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

https://twitter.com/LesBowen/status/1357722333134401539

I've talked to an NFL source, not w/the Eagles, who hears a Wentz trade is close. That isn't first-hand information. I do feel that the longer we go without Wentz saying something like "I'm happy to be an Eagle and excited about playing for Nick Sirianni," the closer we get...

[Oldcolt]

Had not thought about it but that last point is very telling. Not having them fawn over each other even a little bit is strange if they were committed to each other. Doesn't mean, obviously, that we are the suitor. If we are it is typical Ballard with absolutely no indication or leaks. I do like that about him. No matter who we get the guy will have issues, otherwise he would not be gettable.

[Ironshaft]

Original question: Darnold or Wentz?

I would trade no more than a 2021 3rd round pick or 2022 2nd round pick for Darnold. While he could bomb here, his skill set is too good to not try and rebuild he career in a well run franchise in an offense with a strong O-Line and run game

Wentz? Not an option, IMO. Too expensive for the potential disaster he could be if he does not regain form.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Ironshaft

Original question: Darnold or Wentz?

I would trade no more than a 2021 3rd round pick or 2022 2nd round pick for Darnold. While he could bomb here, his skill set is too good to not try and rebuild he career in a well run franchise in an offense with a strong O-Line and run game

Wentz? Not an option, IMO. Too expensive for the potential disaster he could be if he does not regain form.

Why is Wentz not an option, especially if he's cheap from a compensation to acquire perspective? If he costs a 3 or 4, as the most recent article on the Athletic suggests, the Colts would get him as a QB with a 4 year $98.4 million deal with $47.4 in guaranteed money, $25.4 of which comes off the books in the first year. To me, that makes Wentz a 1 year gamble. If he's good, you have your franchise QB for 3 years at well below market. If he's bad, June 1 designate him for an $11 million dead cap hit over 2 years and draft your franchise QB of the future. Either way you end up paying well below market for the QB position which allows for keeping the core of the team together much easier.