The Chicago Bears have been heavily involved in Carson Wentz rumors as of late, but to what extent?
For the past week and a half or so, fans have been enamored with rumors regarding Wentz and the Bears. There have been countless tweets, reports and simple hunches involving the Bears trading for Wentz.
We have seen everything from folks saying the Bears are offering “at least” a first-round pick, to others stating they have heard the Bears are going to be involving multiple offensive players in a deal for Wentz. There have also been some reports that the Bears were a favorite to land him and that a deal could have been done soon, but that was days ago.
Even Ron Jaworski, a famed Eagles fan favorite, has gone out and said that the Colts were offering two first-round picks, and maybe more, for Wentz.
So, what’s the truth in all this? Or, is it just smoke?
The reports coming out about the Eagles wanting at least a first rounder for Wentz seem to be laughable now, as Philadelphia has not gotten what they have wanted in offers for their estranged quarterback.
Sunday morning, there was a report that came out via NBC’s Pro Football Talk via the Philadelphia Inquirer that should clear most of this up.
“…league sources doubt [G.M. Howie] Roseman has been offered a first-round pick of any sort for Wentz, this year or in the future.”
If this is true, and the Eagles have indeed not been offered a first-round pick in any potential trades for Wentz, then the past couple of weeks have been for show. It’s all been smoke coming from Philadelphia to try and drive up the price, when there are only a handful of teams interested.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has gone on record to say that there are not just two teams involved, but maybe as many as five. The Colts and Bears have the most interest according to the majority of reports, but any talk about a first-round pick can now be mostly put to rest.
After the saga has continued to rage on for far too long, the Eagles likely won’t get anything close to what they wanted for Wentz at the beginning. It was a nice attempt to inflate his price, but in the end, it appears even Ryan Pace is too smart for Philadelphia’s shenanigans.
Speaking of Pace, he is in a position where he must find a new quarterback for Chicago — and a capable one at that. The Bears general manager is on his last leg in Chicago, and head coach Matt Nagy might be in the same boat.
If Wentz ends up being their answer, that could be the move which ultimately sinks the ship. Pace could be hoping a turnaround is in order for Wentz, but not many fans are seeing that happening.