Why Benching Carson Wentz was the Right Move for the Eagles
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Sunday, Eagles’ coach Doug Pederson had enough of Carson Wentz’s mistakes. Pederson benched Wentz and put in 2nd round pick QB Jalen Hurts, who has been waiting the entire season to get his opportunity. Hurts had been used in a few games this season, but most often as a decoy in a receiver or running back position. Eagles fans had been anxiously awaiting Hurts’ first touchdown as an NFL quarterback, and it did not disappoint. Hurts made a great play on the move—something Wentz has been struggling with the whole season. To Eagles fans’ delight,...
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