The Philadelphia Eagles managed to do the impossible when they won the Super Bowl with a backup quarterback. That said, it is not a process they would like to have to repeat again in the future.

As a result, there has been some speculation regarding whether or not quarterback Carson Wentz should take a much more cautious approach to the game. However, according to ESPN's Tim McManus, he does not plan on toning it down any time soon:

“I think there is always things I can learn from, ‘OK, maybe I shouldn't have been so aggressive there.' There is a time and a place for it. Injuries happen. I believe this one was kind of a freak incident and that is just part of the game. There is always a learning curve. But overall, as an aggressive player, I am not going to change in that sense, I am just going to keep learning. I'm going to be learning how to preserve myself, how to be smart, when to take those chances, when it's worthwhile, it's a constant learning throughout my career, but it's definitely something I am taking seriously at the same time.”

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Wentz had sustained his season-ending injury while diving for a touchdown that was later called back. It was just the latest example of the dangers that come with being a mobile quarterback.

At the same time, it would not be wise for him to be hesitant about such plays moving forward. His ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs is what makes him one of the most promising, young quarterbacks in the NFL. However, there is no doubt that he may want to lessen the wear and tear that comes with scrambling often.

Fortunately, Wentz is more than capable of beating defenses from the pocket. More importantly, he has the kind of decision-making skills that could go a long way in helping him decipher when to be aggressive.