Report: Bears ‘grew harder’ than foals for QB Carson Wentz – but his preference for Indy complicates business talks

According to MMQB Albert Breer sure ‘The Flock with Colin Cowherd’, while the Chicago Bears “ pushed harder ” the former Philadelphia Eagles franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, the Indianapolis Colts remains his preferred commercial destination, which complicates the ongoing negotiations:

“I think Chicago is the favorite this morning, and I know there’s a feeling inside this building that (of) Ryan Pace, coaching staff, Matt Nagy, John DeFilippo, their coordinator of the passing game, which got two of Carson Wentz’s best years in 2016 and 2017 as a quarterback coach, they think mechanically they can fix it, ”Breer said on Monday’s show.

“Now one of the big issues with Carson Wentz is that he hasn’t always responded well to tough training, so that’s something they should get over because John DeFilippo was the bad cop in Philadelphia.

“I think the problem right now, Colin, is where Carson Wentz wants to go. I think it’s become pretty clear that he’d rather go to Indianapolis, and I think part of the problem now for the Eagles will be, ‘Okay, if our best comeback right now is Chicago vs. Indy, then we have to convince Carson. Wentz that, this is the only place you go, mate. And you have to resist and accept that and realize that the bears are going to give you a good chance. ”

“And I can understand why Carson Wentz would be skeptical because look, Indianapolis, they’re stable. Chris Ballard. Frank Reich. They’re not going anywhere. In Chicago, you would play for guys whose jobs will be on the line in 2021. “

“But I think it’s pretty clear at this point, that the Bears pushed harder than the Colts to get Carson Wentz, and the Eagles are probably going to get their best comeback with Carson Wentz in Chicago. I think the last item would be, “Can you convince Carson Wentz that this is the right thing to do?” because I think the Bears would like to at least know that Carson Wentz is on board before pulling the trigger on a trade.

This seems relatively relevant based on a number of recent reports.

PFT and NBC Sports’ Chris Simms reported last week that Indianapolis was Wentz’s preferred shopping destination. We also heard from an NFL analyst Ron Jaworski than the Colts had offered two second-round picks and possibly a mid-round pick, but this general manager from Philadelphia Howie roseman hoped for more – likely at least a first-round pick.

There was a report that followed that another NFL team had offered more than the Colts– with this anonymous mystery team more than likely the Bears right now.

The “Carson Wentz to the Colts” business saga continues to continue with no real end in sight.

In other words, until the 3rd day of the new league year (which begins March 17), when Wentz is due to receive a bonus of $ 10 million –who by all indications the Eagles just won’t pay.

However, until that deadline, this cat-and-mouse game between the Eagles and Colts can continue, where each side hopes the other ends up blinking.

That being said, Colts general manager Chris Ballard is notoriously cautious with his draft picks and has previously said his franchise “ won’t act out of desperation ” for a starting quarterback this offseason.

This recent Breer report says the Eagles can get more from the Bears than the Colts for Wentz, but if the top quarterback doesn’t actually want to play in ‘The Windy City,’ it creates a problem for Philadelphia – because as the general of Chicago director Ryan pace won’t want to give up high draft pay for a player who doesn’t want to be there to lead his squad – with his job already on the line in 2021:

This could ultimately force the Eagles to accept the Colts’ lesser offer due to a loss of leverage from Philly – if the Bears are forced to give up because of Wentz’s refusal to play there.