From sunrise after the Eagles' epic Super Bowl parade to the moment Carson Wentz emerged out of smoke clouds during the pregame introductions last week, there was endless anticipation about when the franchise quarterback would return for his third season. His practice participation during offseason workouts became breaking news. His seesawing status during training camp offered excitement before concern. The phrase "cleared for contact" entered the Philadelphia lexicon.
It overshadowed what would have otherwise been the Wentz story line entering this season: what the Eagles quarterback who took such an enormous leap from his rookie year to his sophomore campaign has in store for Year 3.