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NFL 2016: 3 young QB’s slaying the league

By James LeBreton

Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams fans await the announcement of quarterback Jared Goff as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft at draft party at L.A. Live. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) audibles at the line of scrimmage against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) audibles at the line of scrimmage against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Not all NFL teams are created equal. It takes a lot of work to balance a roster by way of the draft and free agency. However, all the picks at the combine will do nothing for a franchise without a team leader.

All 32 NFL teams are different. They play in different cities, host games in different stadiums, and wear opposing logos.

However, amidst all their differences, they share two common goals, win the division and raise the Lombardi Trophy.

Most teams live by the process that you build a team through the draft while other teams use the plug and play method by way of free agency.

If you’re a general manager, if doesn’t matter how you fill your roster.

What does matter is who leads your team. You can draft defense all day long. You can have the best receiver in the game, but until you have that effective game manager, you won’t achieve the ultimate goal of being the best in the league.

Some teams might feel as though they’ll never have that fearless leader due to countless failed attempts while other franchises draft that team leader without even trying. One thing’s for sure, he’s out there, and three teams in specific have already found him in this years draft.

Carson Wentz

The Philadelphia Eagles bet the farm, and the pride of the organization, to move up and select quarterback Carson Wentz with pick number two overall in this years draft.

Statistically, Wentz looked the part, but as we’ve seen countless times before, the transition from college to the pros isn’t a sure thing. With 42 touchdowns and nearly five-thousand yards as an upper-classman, the Eagles felt that he was worthy of the early pick. So far, their gamble has paid off.

In Week 1, Wentz finished the game with 278 yards, two touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 101.0 in a decisive 29-10 win over the Cleveland Browns.

More importantly, he marched his team down the field repeatedly in veteran-like fashion. He looked comfortable in the pocket and led his team with poise.

That’s a trait that Eagles fans haven’t seen since quarterback Nick Foles stepped in for an injured Michael Vick in 2013. Foles went 8-2 as a starter and earned Pro Bowl honors.

Carson Wentz has the ability to do the same. With his four-year deal worth $26 million firmly intact, he’ll certainly get the chance.

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