I've been a 100% Doug Pederson supporter since day one but last night was infuriating to watch. 

The defense came out on fire, making crucial stop after crucial stop.  And what do they get in response from the offense?  Play after play of Wentz under throwing, over throwing, missing 5 yard tosses, not reading blitzes, holding on to the ball too long, etc etc etc.

Wentz has not been the same player since his concussion in the playoff game last year.  Whatever happened to him should be taken seriously because he is not seeing the field, his reactions and decision making are delayed and it's throwing the entire offense out of sync.

It's not right nor is it fair to the rest of the team when you put ONE PLAYER in front of 52+ other guys that are risking their necks out there on every play in order to win.  No other player in the history of the Eagles has been given a longer leash that Carson Wentz and it's at the expense of the rest of the team.  That's beyond reckless and needs to end.  

Any other QB in the NFL would have been told to sit back and take a few games off 6 games ago!  The fact that Wentz is still in, 11 games into the season and making the same mistakes over and over again speaks volumes that this coaching staff is putting his needs in front of the rest of the team's needs.  I'm sorry but that's not how the NFL works.

If Doug Pederson continues to put Wentz in front of the rest of the team, this could be his last season as head coach in Philadelphia.  Jeffery Lurie has always been a "team first" guy and I highly doubt  he's happy with the coaching staff putting Wentz in front of the rest of the team.

You just can't do that to the rest of your team.  

 

I assumed this thread was going to be about Alshon, another indictment of the handling of personnel on this team.

Benching Wentz and putting in Hurts is not going to make this team any better. 

1 minute ago, jsdarkstar said:

Benching Wentz and putting in Hurts is not going to make this team any better. 

And you know this how? Wentz is playing like one of the five worst QBs in the league. Worst case scenario, Hurts goes in and sucks just as bad. But there’s ways a small chance that he actually plays better. 

2 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said:

Benching Wentz and putting in Hurts is not going to make this team any better. 

Maybe it will.  Maybe it won't.  That's not the point.  The point is that you are showing the rest of your team that you are doing everything possible to make the team better. 

At this point in the season, I'd be fine with sitting Wentz down, letting Hurts take over to get some legitimate experience, and then allowing the two to start with a fresh slate in training camp next year. Let them each get reps with the first team, have a real QB competition and let the winner start.

4 minutes ago, nipples said:

And you know this how? Wentz is playing like one of the five worst QBs in the league. Worst case scenario, Hurts goes in and sucks just as bad. But there’s ways a small chance that he actually plays better. 

I know this because one player doesn't make a team better. This team has so many other problems besides the QB, that one player will not make a difference. 

Just now, jsdarkstar said:

I know this because one player doesn't make a team better. This team has so many other problems besides the QB, that one player will not make a difference. 

When the biggest problem on offense is your QB, then yes one player can make the offense better. 

5 minutes ago, nipples said:

And you know this how? Wentz is playing like one of the five worst QBs in the league. Worst case scenario, Hurts goes in and sucks just as bad. But there’s ways a small chance that he actually plays better. 

That's the argument I have been trying to make here recently. HOW exactly do we know he won't be any better?? He most certainly can't be any WORSE  but they won't give the kid a chance...how many times have we seen a backup come in and light it up? Me personally, I have seen it plenty of times.....

1 minute ago, nipples said:

When the biggest problem on offense is your QB, then yes one player can make the offense better. 

Well, that's where you and I disagree. IMO, the O Line is the far bigger problem. 

Longest. Thread Title. Ever.

We have a Wentz thread.  It's got nice little star for you to see it easily too.