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With requisite pieces in place, Colts won’t need Wentz to play ‘hero ball’

There were many common patterns during Carson Wentz’s last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. One of those was to constantly feel the need to play “hero ball.”

Why was that, exactly? Part of the reason was due to, at times, Wentz’s carelessness with the football. But Wentz’s porous play stems from more than just his mistakes, though. Philadelphia’s offensive line was one of the worst units in the entire league last year, rating a measly 19th overall, according to Pro Football Focus’s rankings.

PFF also noted that, “Eleven different offensive lineman played at least 50 snaps for Philadelphia this season.