NFC East Notes: Wentz, Smith, Cowboys

Carson WentzThe latter’s status has fluctuated dramatically over the past month and has changed, with the veteran quarterback going from starter to substitute, then from exchange candidate to a player the Eagles want to build around again. The fifth-year ferryman’s problems with the licensee since Doug pederson started long before the December bench, with the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane noting that the quarterback would be audible at random outside of Pederson’s play calls this season. It helped Pederson bench Wentz on his own. During training camp, however, Eagles staff saw warning signs of a potential decline, according to McLane, who adds that some within the organization were concerned about the passing play coordinator. . Tap Taylorpromotion of. The proposal for a Pederson-Wentz-Taylor offensive power structure to return next season was not suitable for Lurie. The Eagles promoted Taylor last year but brought Rich Scangarello and Marty Mornhinweg to help the offense too; the last two won’t be back next season.

The Eagles are in the process of hiring Pederson’s replacement. Colts OC Nick sirianni and Cowboys OC Kellen moore interviewed Tuesday. Here is the latest news from Philly and other NFC East cities:

• Alex smith said at the end of the season it would take a few weeks to decide if he wanted to play a 17th season. He is under contract until 2022. But the Washington quarterback indicated during a 60 minutes interview (via CBSNews.com) that the 2020 return season “only emboldened me that I can, you know, play at this level. »After the cut Dwayne Haskins, Washington to Smith and Kyle Allen under contract for next season. Although, Taylor heinicke is a restricted free agent. Washington to cut Smith – an expensive proposition in 2019 and 2020 – would save the franchise $ 14.7 million in cap space, however, creating a complex situation for the team that needs it.
• Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper recently had ankle surgery, but Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram described it as a cleansing procedure (Twitter link). The Cowboys aren’t concerned that their top wideout is missing a lot of time off season.
• On that note, giants left tackle Andrew Thomas has also gone under the knife recently. Last year’s No.4 pick also had ankle surgery. Thomas has suffered from ankle pain for much of the season, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, who adds (via Twitter) the Giants expect Thomas to be ready for their off-season schedule.
• the Eagles will have a new linebacker coach next season. Ken flajole won’t be back, according to Sirius XM Radio’s Alex Marvez (on Twitter). The 66-year-old assistant joined the Eagles as Pederson’s first staff member in 2016. After spending most of the 1980s and 90s as a college coach, Flajole served as an NFL assistant for 22 seasons.