With Philadelphia already up 7-0 and the comedy of errors that the Bucs were putting on, it looks like it might be a long season in Tampa Bay.
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Tight end Zach Ertz was impressed by Wentz’s work on the move. Chase Daniel scooted 3 yards for the second score after Jameis Winston had the ball stripped.
Pederson’s first preseason game as an National Football League coach, Thursday night, August 18, at Lincoln Financial Field against Tampa Bay, ought to produce more memories, for Pederson and for his rookie quarterback, Carson Wentz – the Bismarck (N.D.) Century High School and North Dakota State standout. The Eagles won 17-9.
One day after it was revealed that their franchise offensive tackle will likely be suspended 10 games this upcoming season after testing positive for PEDs, the Eagles announced Saturday that rookie quarterback Carson Wentz has a hairline fracture in his rib. Just making sure that you feel as good as you possibly can.
It was the second costly turnover of the game for the Bucs in just the first quarter. The more I see of him, the more I think he’ll make the 53-man roster. WE have to beat the guys, especially the guys up front.
To others, it was just another exhibition game dripping with over-hype. – Cox on his team’s defence. Najee Goode forced a fumble on the opening kickoff and Chris Maragos recovered at the Bucs’ 18. It was a good start to the preseason for James, who remains in a battle with Storm Johnson and Peyton Barber for the team’s third running back spot. Pederson seems eager, though, to give the home crowd a sense of why the Eagles expended resources to trade up and draft Wentz. There were plenty of mistakes for Wentz to learn from, but there were also more than enough plays for Pederson to be excited about.
Backup centre Josh Andrews hurt his right ankle.
Wentz was best when he threw on the run. He went 12 of 24 through the air for 89 yards and one interception in his debut.
Buccaneers safety Kimario McFadden’s hit sent Wentz flipping head over heels after the quarterback made a decision to take off around left end trying to score a touchdown in the second half. He’s not always pinpoint accurate while on the run (as most quarterbacks aren’t), but there’s big play potential here. That’s been a problem during training camp, and Pederson said it’s related to lower-body mechanics that the coaches are fixing with Wentz. That meant the four preseason games, ideally, were going to be the only opportunities for him to get into games. Cornerback C.J. Smith clinched it with an end-zone interception in the final seconds.
But because of what was around him, there were times when it looked like he might not make it to the future.
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Philadelphia had three sacks, one each by Cox and Steven Means, a half apiece for Connor Barwin and Beau Allen.
