Philadelphia Eagles News

Carson Wentz To Start Week 1

Sep 05, 2016 at 04:48 AM

For the first time since the Eagles traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Vikings, head coach Doug Pederson addressed the Philadelphia media and named Carson Wentz the starting quarterback for the team's Week 1 game against Cleveland. Here's a recap of Pederson's press conference:

Coach Pederson: I want to thank Sam Bradford for everything he's done. He came in here and did everything we asked of him.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson names Carson Wentz the starter for Week 1 versus Cleveland. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/KQUZiGsysD
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson: I'm excited. I'm thrilled. It's an opportunity for him and an opportunity for our football team.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson: Chase Daniel is a team player and he's been a great mentor for Carson. I feel really comfortable with where we are.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson: This is why we drafted Carson Wentz. He's ready to go. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/ohcYZjeHWo
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson: I challenged the team this morning. The expectations we have don't change. #FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson: Until I hear something further, Lane Johnson is our right tackle. Allen Barbre will play left guard.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

Coach Pederson: Plan is to bring in a third quarterback. We'll look at what's out there and make a decision.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 5, 2016

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.