(02-05-2021, 05:06 PM)D6 Wrote:

(02-05-2021, 04:01 PM)Bullseye Wrote: Under "normal" circumstances, I would agree completely with you that Wentz would be the logical target for the Colts due to the connection with Frank Reich.  However, the Eagles fired Pederson-a Super bowl winning coach-in part because he had moved on from Wentz, while ownership is still trying to justify signing him to that extension.  For them to turn around and trade Wentz now would make for a PR nightmare for the Eagles, especially if they trade him away for anything less than a premium price.

I wonder how much it will take to get Trent Williams from the 49ers.  I know even with him being 31-31, he's my top FA target.

I saw a report a few minutes ago that the Bears made a better than expected offer for Carson Wentz.  If this report proves to be the case, it likely will lessen the heat that will be coming for the chain of events with the Eagles that you mentioned.  

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Last March ( before the affects of COVID-19 on the NFL ), Trent Williams was reportedly seeking at least $20 million a year.  With the Jaguars and Colts having great salary cap situations, Williams could easily end up being a big financial winner if he hits the open market. 

Redskins' Trent Williams seeking $20M per year on contract with new team, per report - CBSSports.com

To me, even assuming they get premium price for Wentz, there is still the issue of firing a Super Bowl winning coach.  If Pederson and the front office disagreed over whether Wentz is still a starting QB for the team, and you end up trading Wentz (ultimately agreeing with Pederson), then why not defer to the coach, move on from Wentz and keep Pederson?!?

Then there's also the issue of where the Colts go from here, if we assume the reports of the Bears winning a bidding war form Wentz' services is true.  Irsay himself has debunked the rumors of Luck coming out of retirement.  What do the Colts do at QB if all of this is true?  There is talk of the 49ers and Vikings swapping QBs.  The Packers have been adamant they have no intent to trade Aaron Rodgers.  Big Ben's situation in Pittsburgh is questionable due to his age and their salary cap situation.  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/agent...s-or-goes/
In a year where the salary cap may decrease due to reduced revenues, it's questionable whether the Steelers can keep him, and it's questionable what trade market there will be for a 39 year old QB with so big of a contract.  Watson?  It's doubtful the Colts could muster the draft capital to pull off a trade, and that's assuming the Texans would be willing to trade Watson within the division.

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