Detailed report on ‘unpleasant’ dynamic between Wentz, Hurts
Based on a report by ESPN’s Tim McManus, Carson Wentz’s fear that he could lose his job to rookie Jalen Hurts caused the Eagles’ 2020 season to be derailed.
According to McManus, some felt Wentz “spent too much time looking in the rearview mirror,” despite Eagles chief executive VP Howie Roseman assuring pre-season that the Hurts were not a threat. Threats to Wentz’s job. Wentz’s paranoia may have undone his, as he was substituted for Hurts in early December.
The report notes that while there were no incidents involving Wentz and Hurts throughout the season, Hurts “didn’t particularly have fun with Wentz or Wentz’s good friend in the QB room, Nate Sudfeld.”
Despite Roseman’s claim that there was no competition, Hurts’ goal is said to remain “competitive and win” the starting job, something McManus writes doesn’t always align with his teammates. he.
According to the report, Wentz was “obviously very upset”, when Hurts began accepting first-team representation in November of that year.
With Wentz set to face Hurts and the Eagles on Sunday, both midfielders are on the high end this week. Hurt describe “mutual respect” between him and Wentz for reporters, praising the quartet’s elusiveness, while Wentz told reporters he “definitely cherishes” his time in Philadelphia.
Sunday will mark Wentz’s first face-to-face with the Eagles since he was traded in early 2021.