He came through with a playoff spot but that pressure will continue to grow.Nor was DePodesta in charge of making decisions in the draft in 2016 much like he is not in charge of those decisions in 2020 with the new regime including the return of Berry who was also on the Browns staff in 2016.Given his propensity to try to extend plays, Wentz is likely to remain in the middle of the pack when it comes to sacks. In fact, Pro Football Reference's comparisons for Wentz are quite interesting:We will never know but it is important to note the quality of the team surrounding Wentz when discussing his success on the field.Wentz has been a Top 20 quarterback in both measures in all three seasons since his rookie year.Can he carry the team if his huge contract depletes a talented roster? PHILADELPHIA -- One of the first text messages awaiting Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz after word of his season-ending knee injury came down last … Wentz's injury was referred to as a healed stress fracture on his medical report that was distributed to teams at the combine in 2016. An extended injury history and a decrease in performance could make Wentz available, and with an opt-out in 2022 that would save Philadelphia $22 million with a … His 33 touchdowns in those 13 games were impressive and had him in the discussion for the MVP award.We start with looking at the raw statistics that Wentz has put up in his career so far:Wentz's deal is set to run until he is 32 years old.One of the longstanding ways that quarterbacks have been evaluated for years is passer rating. After watching Patrick Mahomes sign a 10-year extension worth $500 million, it's safe to say Carson Wentz's contract is a steal for the Philadelphia Eagles.
That’s what we did this year.”© 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As the #2 overall pick, where the Eagles had to trade up twice and give up a lot of assets, expecting Wentz to be a top ten quarterback is reasonable.ESPN believes that Total QBR gives a better picture of play at the position in the modern game than passer rating.Age continues to be a concern for NFL teams as they worry about players already maxing out their talents, increased injury risk, and a shorter pro career.He currently has the fifth-highest average per year salary in the NFL at $32 million with the second-highest practical guarantees.While we cannot correlate injuries to his age, nor do we know how long he will play, Wentz's injury history has been a good predictor of what has happened to him on the field early in his career. Instead, it's just another hindrance to a stunted career. If they cannot, including missing games due to injury, their contract keeps the team from bolstering the roster around them enough to share the load.Important to note, much like passer rating and Total QBR, Wentz's PFF grades are within the Top 20 for his last three seasons but they are lower on his performance than either of the other two during that time.Will he be a Top 20 quarterback in the NFL?So far, it is fair to say that Wentz has not lived up to the #2 pick nor been a top ten level quarterback for his career. QBR also takes into account how competitive a game is when statistics are achieved, the quality of opposing defenses, and a variety of other measures.Starting in 2021, Wentz is set to count for around 15% of the Eagles total salary cap.Outside of his level of competition in college coming out of North Dakota State, concerns related to Wentz's age (for a prospect) and injury history loomed on the run-up to the 2016 NFL Draft.While injuries can be quite random, some players struggle with injuries more than others and they tend to take a toll on a player's career when they add up. With there being a lot of numbers involved, below is the same chart but color-coded. His limited interceptions is a positive but are offset by his issue fumbling the football.In all, Wentz has missed eight regular-season games in his four seasons while missing five playoff games, including the Eagles Super Bowl win, between 2017 and 2018.While passer rating and Total QBR have their foundation squarely in raw statistical data, Pro Football Focus has their own grades that are based on their own process and values. Like us on Facebook to see similar storiesWentz may go on to have a long career in Philadelphia and finally have some postseason success of his own. Outside of his level of competition in college coming out of North Dakota State, concerns related to Wentz's age (for a prospect) and injury history loomed on the run-up to the 2016 NFL Draft. Total, that contract would have been for five years and over $49 million.