The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off their first Super Bowl title in franchise history. Along with celebrating a milestone, the team hopes to have their star quarterback Carson Wentz back on the field as soon as possible, but he might not be playing the same style in his return.
Since suffering an ACL and LCL tear back in December, Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Wentz has been on a steady pace in his recovery from the injuries. He has pushed through without any setbacks with increasing mobility and strength in his left knee.
He has continued through this process with a significant brace on his left leg to help provide additional stability to the surgically repaired area. According to Jeff McLane of Philly.com, Wentz is likely to be a less mobile quarterback when does return next season.
Wentz is unlikely to be as mobile when he returns. The Eagles haven’t publicly set a timetable for return but he has said that his “goal is to be ready for Week 1.” Whether he is forced to play more conservatively or not, the 25-year old said in January that he will not alter his approach considering the injury.
Given the type of injury Wentz is dealing with, it is reasonable for this type of change to be made in order to prevent him from putting himself in that position once again. That said, he plays with an aggressive style that typically sees him move around in the pocket to either extend plays or escape pressure. In large part, it is a key aspect of what has helped him develop into the player he is at this point in his career.
This change may be a necessary adjustment order to keep him healthy for the long haul as many of the game's other quarterbacks have become more refined in the pocket. The likes of Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, and Aaron Rodgers have worked more in the pocket as they progress further into their careers.
All of this should create an interesting dynamic to see if Wentz can make the necessary adjustments that will allow him to remain healthy but also still be a major factor on the field. Only time will tell if this will work out moving ahead.
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