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Rich Eisen says signing Carson Wentz is something the Eagles had to do

It’s not like it matters now. The deal is done, but just for kicks, everyone ask yourself the same question. What would you have done if you were the Philadelphia Eagles? Would you have paid Carson Wentz now or later?

Every argument surrounding such a simple question keeps leading us to the same factors involved in the decision. What’s the other alternative? Did he he get too much money? What if he gets hurt again?

In the end, we’ve found out a few things. The alternative was starting over, and good team football in the NFL oftentimes revolves around finding your franchise quarterback.