Carson Wentz Trade Rumors: Bears Growing 'Impatient' in Talks with Eagles

The Chicago Bears are reportedly "growing impatient" with the trade talks regarding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, according to Mike Kaye of NJ.com, and "believe the Eagles have overvalued Wentz." 

One person privy to trade talks between the Eagles and teams interested in Wentz said those teams have "remained 'disciplined' in negotiations, unwilling to meet the Eagles’ demands," per that report.

According to that report, Wentz's trade market has somewhat "cooled" after buzz over the weekend suggesting a deal might be close. 

"They don't want to give (Wentz) up for much less than (the Matthew Stafford haul)," a source told Kaye.

The Detroit Lions received two first-round picks, a third-round pick and Jared Goff from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Stafford. Part of why the Lions received such a haul, however, was because they absorbed Goff's prohibitive contract. In this case, Wentz is the one with the bloated deal. 

The Indianapolis Colts, the other team believed to be in the running for Wentz, are reportedly looking for "additional compensation—a player, players or picks—along with Wentz in order to get close to the Eagles' demands."

Despite having a dreadful 2020 season, Wentz might represent something of a sweet spot for teams in the quarterback trade market. He won't cost nearly as much as a star like Deshaun Watson, but he'll also offer more upside than players like Marcus Mariota or Sam Darnold. 

It would be easy to only view Wentz through the lens of the 16 touchdowns, 15 interceptions and 50 sacks he took in 12 games this past season. He was bad. But he's also the player who threw for 33 touchdowns and seven picks in the 2017 season before a knee injury cut it short, ending what looked like an MVP campaign. 

That's the upside that teams like the Bears or Colts will be banking on if they pull the trigger on a Wentz trade. And it's why the Eagles are trying to get the best return possible for the quarterback. The game of poker continues.