Done Deal: Colts Trade for Wentz

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

I don’t hate this move. Would be much happier if it were a 2nd and not a probable 1st next year

If this trade fails, the cost is minimal. If it works, holy shit its a steal.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by rcubed

is eason promoted to QB2? or do we bring in a journeyman vet.

Gotta see what Eason's got. I might bring in a an unproven late round pick or UDFA to compete with him, but we gotta find out if Eason could be the answer in case Wentz fails.

[TheMugwump]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

December 30, 1992 to June 5, 1997 is approximately 4.5 years, not 7.

You're right, I didn't do my research. I know Sam is 23. I kept reading that Wentz was 30, or almost 30. I guess I read wrong.

Still, younger is better, IMO, if a QB is going to be a long-term franchise QB.

[Dewey 5]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Gotta see what Eason's got. I might bring in a an unproven late round pick or UDFA to compete with him, but we gotta find out if Eason could be the answer in case Wentz fails.

Would be nice to have a OTA's, full training camp, & preseason so they can get a good long look at him. If he does win the qb2 job I think his development would speed up considerably.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by Dewey 5

Would be nice to have a OTA's, full training camp, & preseason so they can get a good long look at him. If he does win the qb2 job I think his development would speed up considerably.

Absolutely, hopefully that happens!

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by TheMugwump

You're right, I didn't do my research. I know Sam is 23. I kept reading that Wentz was 30, or almost 30. I guess I read wrong.

Still, younger is better, IMO, if a QB is going to be a long-term franchise QB.

Franchise QBs can play to 40 these days. Having the guy that Ballard and Reich believe they can fix and turn into an upper tier guy for 10 or so years is better than having a guy they're not as sure about for 15 or so years.

[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by Dam8610

Franchise QBs can play to 40 these days. Having the guy that Ballard and Reich believe they can fix and turn into an upper tier guy for 10 or so years is better than having a guy they're not as sure about for 15 or so years.

Well it’s nice that we don’t have to choose, we apparently have both

[Voosh]

This one has me torn. There weren't really any much better options. I've read that he is going to be an MVP candidate by the likes of Orlovsky and that he is a shitty locker room cancer. I'm giving Ballard and Reich the benefit of the doubt at this point.

[Brylok]

Thirty hours or so later and I'm feeling very positive. I saw the video of Wentz landing and he looked really happy. Irsay seems happy and posted a pic of Frank on twitter looking happy. Some players have already communicated with Wentz and it's all been happy. Colin Cowherd is delighted and has the Colts in his seven Superbowl teams list. Let's get Carson fixed and in a good place mentally, hopefully have camp and a preseason, and let's go!

The Eagles are a grease fire and have a mountain to climb. Good luck with that, Nick Sirianni.

[apballin]

Wentz said he’s keeping #11, gotta get another Pittman jersey next year