NFC East Notes: Wentz, Smith, Cowboys

Carson WentzThe status of ‘has fluctuated considerably in the last month and has changed, with the veteran defender having gone from starting the reserve and then switching from candidate to player around which the Eagles again want to build. Fifth Year Passenger Problems with Dismissed Doug Pederson started well before the December bench, with Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer noting that the defender would be randomly audible from Pederson’s calls this season. This helped to get Pederson to put Wentz in the bank on his own. During the training camp, however, the Eagles’ team saw warning signs of a potential decline, according to McLane, who adds that some within the organization were concerned about the game coordinator’s passes Press Taylorpromotion of. The proposal for a Pederson-Wentz-Taylor offensive power structure returning next season did not go well with Lurie. The Eagles promoted Taylor last year, but they brought Rich Scangarello and Marty Mornhinweg to help with the attack too; the last two will not be back next season.

The Eagles are in the process of hiring Pederson’s replacement. Colts OC Nick Sirianni and OC Cowboys Kellen Moore interviewed Tuesday. Here are the latest news from Philadelphia and other NFC East cities:

• Alex Smith said at the end of the season that it would take a few weeks before deciding whether to play a 17th season. He is under contract until 2022. But the Washington quarterback indicated during a 60 minutes interview (via CBSNews.com) that the 2020 comeback season “just encouraged me that I can, you know, play at this level. ”After cutting Dwayne Haskins, Washington has Smith and Kyle Allen under contract for next season. Although, Taylor Heinicke it is a restricted free agent. Washington cutting Smith – a costly proposal in 2019 and 20 – would save the franchise $ 14.7 million in capitalization space, however, creating a complex situation for the needy QB team.
• Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper recently had ankle surgery, but Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram described it as a cleaning procedure (Twitter link) The Cowboys are not concerned that their main team will spend a lot of time out of season.
• By the way, Giants left attack Andrew Thomas also entered the knife recently. Last year’s fourth choice also had ankle surgery. Thomas played with ankle pain for much of the season, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, who adds (via Twitter), the Giants hope Thomas is ready for his offseason program.
• O Eagles will have a new linebacker coach next season. Ken Flajole I will not be returning, according to Alex Marvez of Sirius XM Radio (on twitter) The 66-year-old assistant joined the Eagles as part of Pederson’s first team in 2016. After spending most of the 1980s and 90s as a college coach, Flajole was an NFL assistant for 22 seasons.