Carson Wentz. Mandatory credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
We have a succulent in today’s Daily Draft Digest as we have the latest on Carson Wentz and what his future with the Philadelphia Eagles holds. In addition, an earlier choice from the first round of NFL 2018 has another chance, and the NFL Rookie of the Year awards have finally been awarded.
Carson Wentz to the Bears?
It was reported that Wentz would be negotiated within a week, and then the steam really started to build for the Eagles. Now it looks like the Eagles and the Chicago Bears are on their way to make a deal for the former number two in the 2016 NFL Draft.
According to Natalie Egenolf 97.5 The Fanatic and NBC Philadelphia, Wentz may be on his way to Windy City, and the Eagles may receive the award in return. The Eagles are expected to have a choice in the first round, Nick Foles back and an offensive player. It is rumored that the offensive player is Tarik Cohen, but the running back himself contested these reports.
This would give Wentz a fresh start in a city in which he would not have to compete for a job, while the Eagles would also receive a fair return. The question remains: did the Eagles beat Jalen Hurts in 2021, or do they intend to take a quarterback with the sixth overall choice in the 2021 NFL Draft?
Josh Rosen has another chance
Now in his fourth team, ex-chosen in the top ten in 2018, Josh Rosen seems to remain on the same team for more than a year. After landing on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training team earlier this season, then claimed by the San Francisco 49ers, Rosen is expected back in the bay area as he is an agent free of exclusive rights in this off season.
More of With the first choice
While the Niners are looking to leave Jimmy Garoppolo, Rosen may just have his chance to compete this offseason if San Francisco doesn’t find a way to get a new gunslinger. Expect John Lynch to be aggressive towards a new defender, but for the time being they have a defined backup plan with Rosen.
Herbert and Young win Rookie of the Year awards
The NFL held its award show last night, with Aaron Rodgers taking the MVP home, Kevin Stefanski winning the coach of the year, and some newbies bringing the hardware home as well. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert won wide receiver Justin Jefferson for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, while Washington’s Chase Young takes the defensive award home.
Herbert, the sixth overall choice a year ago, ended his debut season with over 4,300 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and ten interceptions. He broke newcomer approval records set by names like Peyton Manning, Russel Wilson and Baker Mayfield on their way to the award. Young ended his debut season with seven and a half sacks, 10 tackles for defeat and 12 hits in the quarterback.