Showdown in Philly: How the Carson Wentz-Sam Bradford matchup came to be
October 22, 2016 at 11:44PM
How this Carson Wentz vs. Sam Bradford matchup came to be:
Wentz: At age 23, closes out his career at North Dakota State with another national title.
Bradford: At age 28, starts 14 games after being traded from the Rams to the Eagles.
Wentz: Stock continues to rise with his performance at the NFL combine in February.
Bradford: Signs new two-year deal with the Eagles in March worth $36 million.
Wentz: Becomes possible draft target of the Eagles when they trade up to No. 2 overall pick.
Bradford: Requests a trade on April 25, five days after Eagles acquire the No. 2 pick.
Wentz: Chosen with the second pick in the NFL draft by the Eagles on April 28.
Bradford: Now part of crowded QB picture with Wentz and free-agent pickup Chase Daniel.
Wentz: Is on the mend after cracking two ribs in first and only preseason game on Aug. 13.
Bradford: Becomes prime trade bait when Vikings starter Teddy Bridgewater gets hurt.
Wentz: Defeats Browns 29-10 in his Eagles debut on Sept. 11 (22-for-37, 278 yards, two TDs).
Bradford: Defeats Packers 17-14 in his Vikings debut on Sept. 18 (22-for-31, 286 yards, two TDs).
Wentz: Comes into Week 7 matchup with the Vikings as Rookie of the Year contender.
Bradford: Comes into Week 7 matchup with the Eagles as Most Valuable Player contender.
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Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
