Their rapport was not a coincidence.
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Matthews has spent months getting to know Wentz as a quarterback and a person.
Browns’ pass rushers Emmanuel Ogbah, Carl Nassib and Xavier Cooper were able to consistently get pressure on Wentz. After last year’s drop-riddled September, this was very good stuff from Matthews.
This is just one game, Matthews said. “We didn’t do a good enough job; I didn’t do a good enough job of helping us secure that momentum back”. I said, “Carson’s biggest asset is the way he competes against himself.’ I think some of the best quarterbacks in this league have a chip on their shoulder. It was the ‘Dirt Road Anthem” album. “It put the defense is a tough spot and I thought the defense responded by holding them to a field goal”.
“There’s a song on there called ‘Fly Over States, ‘ and it made sense because where he lives is a fly-over state”.
Ever since he got drafted fans in Fargo have a chance to feel the Philadelphia spirit by ordering a Philly Cheese steak, and you guessed it, it’s number eleven on the menu.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score… The Browns scored after converted quarterback Terrelle Pryor made a highlight-reel-worthy 44-yard catch over Nolan Carroll to get into Eagles territory, and a third-down pass interference extended the Browns drive to set up a 2-yard touchdown run.
Just a week after being named the Eagles’ starter, Wentz completed 22 of 37 passes for 278 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions and a 101.0 passer rating in the Eagles’ 29-10 win over the Browns at the Linc (see Instant Replay).
Wentz, who missed most of the preseason and a good chunk of training camp with a cracked rib, looked like a seasoned veteran.
Afterward, he had trouble finding the notch for his cufflinks, so he asked a couple of media guys to help him out.
“It just really goes back to the offseason, the spring and right after the draft and all summer long being around those guys”, Wentz said of his timing.
“I came out pretty early when there weren’t a lot of fans out there and just kind of took it all in”, Wentz admitted. It’s a game, and I try to enjoy it.
“I think he played with a lot of energy”.
He also took a walk before the game.
Offensive miscues halted the Browns offense for the entirety of the second half.
The nine-play, 75-yard drive was also a boon for Pederson, whose play calling was on display in the scripted series. He sat out all but six games with a broken wrist.
While Matthews was encouraged by Sunday’s performance, he stressed there are 15 games remaining, beginning with the Bears at Soldier Field next Monday night. One who was a third-stringer until last weekend.
After all, Wentz had just outplayed Griffin, the retread the Browns are starting.
Said Jackson: “I thought he was a little inconsistent early, but I thought he got his confidence as he went”.
The Eagles have committed to a rookie quarterback, a hint that they are willing to invest some time to grow.
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Griffin threw an incompletion high for receiver Andrew Hawkins on the next play, was hit again and grimaced as he stayed down. After Wentz connected with Matthews for 28 yards to the 7, the Browns’ defense held and the Eagles settled for a 22-yard field goal and a 10-0 lead. He played great start to finish. “He is ready for that moment”. We didn’t see much a year ago and we didn’t see much this summer, but we saw some positives Sunday, and if Agholor can keep it up, that’ll be huge for Wentz and for the Eagles. “But we’re going to head into Chicago next week and it’s onto the next game”.
