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Hayes: Wentz shows 'hero' potential

'CITIES ARE always looking for a hero. Whenever a franchise quarterback comes along, they end up being that beacon of hope."

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Eagles 29, Browns 10

Malcolm Jenkins was there when Drew Brees put on a cape and saved New Orleans.

He was there Sunday when Philadelphia found her hero.

The Eagles mortgaged their world on Carson Wentz, a small-school quarterback from Bismarck, N.D., population slightly less than the 69,596 who witnessed his ascension Sunday. Wentz was beating Weber State a year ago.

The Cleveland Browns might not be much more of a challenge but that shouldn't diminish Wentz's sparkling debut: 22-for-37, 278 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions.