Much of the talk about the Indianapolis Colts lately has been whether they will be the team to switch to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz.
The Colts have certainly shown an interest in making a deal, but they want to do it on their terms. The Eagles are looking for compensation in the first round, but it is difficult to see the Colts giving up so much for Wentz, who was cast for debutant Jalen Hurts in 2020.
But a deal could still be closed, and Pro Football Focus proposed how they think that deal would be. In their proposal, the Colts maintain the choice of the first round.
QB CARSON WENTZ → POTROS DE INDIANÁPOLIS FOR THE 2021 2nd (# 54), 2022 3rd
Implications of the Eagles limit: $ 33.8 million in dead money, $ 852.928 million in limit savings
Implications of Colts Cap: Four years, $ 98,401,000 ($ 24.6 million APY), $ 47.4 million in total guarantees
Colts coach Frank Reich was the offensive coordinator in Philadelphia when Wentz had his best season, and he is loved by his players in every respect. More important for Wentz, perhaps, is the fact that 2020 fourth-round player Jacob Eason is the only other quarterback hired in Indianapolis, and he poses little threat to Wentz’s work. A clean chip for Wentz could clear his mind and make him play closer to his full potential.
If there’s a team that can help Wentz get back on track, it’s the Colts. They have several familiar faces in Indy with Reich, they just added Press Taylor to the team and wide receiver coach Mike Groh was Wentz’s offensive coordinator after Reich left.
The Colts believe they have the team and the system to help solve Wentz’s problems, which are supposed to go beyond the playing field.
In this trade, the Colts give up on a second round, which is difficult for Ballard. But they manage to keep the general choice No. 21, which could help them find a left tackle or help them switch to a quarterback if they wanted to.
It will be interesting to see what happens with the Wentz saga and what the Colts will have given up if they are the team to acquire it.