Former Eagles coach Andy Reid wanted Russell Wilson in 2012

“He was an N.C. State guy and I was an N.C. State fan as a kid, so watched him, followed him for a while, been a big fan of his, have a lot of respect for him”, Wentz said.

The Eagles fell behind 14-0, but had an opportunity to take the lead in the final minute when they had first down from the NY 17 only to have Wentz throw four straight incomplete passes. “My son, Steve, was with me in Dallas, but grandma was more popular than the uncle”.

Unfortunately for the Eagles, it was not just an off day at the office for Wentz – it is par for the course of how the quarterback has played over the past month.

“It’s really hard to totally simulate this environment, but that’s the fun part of it”, offensive coordinator Frank Reich said before practice.

Dorenbos, 36, is now the same age as Bartrum was back in 2006 when he replaced him. “I didn’t have to buy a beer. I thought it was a great first game for him”.

The next task for the Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback will be leading his team past Wilson’s squad.

Plus, Agholor’s draft position (the Eagles took him 20th overall) brings its own unique stress. “You don’t worry about the extra outside noise and all those things”, Wentz said.

“I just forced it”.

“When that happens, it’s tough but you move on”, Carson Wentz said.

When Bev first heard that Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford was traded to the Minnesota Vikings, she was packing her suitcase to go to Medora with some family members. I just don’t know how this offense can produce enough points to get the win.

The Eagles (5-4) get another look at Wilson on Sunday when they visit the Seahawks (6-2-1). Instead of a touchdown that would have given Philadelphia a 14-13 lead, the Eagles didn’t find the end zone again until late in the fourth quarter.

EAGLES starting CB Nolan Carroll left first half after sustaining a concussion in Week 10 (check status). If Mathews hand cools off, Sproles and Smallwood could see more action than last week.

Wilson said the important task now is getting city approval to close down a street near where the proposed arena would be constructed. Brad said he will text Wentz about once a week and wish him good luck before the next game. “You need to over-communicate”, Wentz said. Added to this, their victory last time out against Atlanta was their first come back victory of the season.

Typically too coy, Bettman suddenly moved the goalposts on Olympic participation in PyeongChang 2018 after IIHF President Rene Fasel announced it would cover travel and insurance costs to ensure National Hockey League players were part of those Winter Games.

Seattle took advantage of Philadelphia’s lapses and also showed the Eagles’ defense has a way to go to join the elite of the NFC.

When the Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders take the field at Mexico City’s sold-out Estadio Azteca on Monday night, Brock Osweiler, Derek Carr and their teammates will be treated to the standard National Football League amenities of a recently refurbished stadium.

Five Questions:: Can the Titans really make a playoff push? I don’t expect them to rest on their laurels and assume this will be an easy victory, as they understand football better than you or I ever will. They have only two losses to nondivision opponents at home during that time – to the Cowboys in 2014 and the Panthers in 2015.