The cost of a franchise quarterback in today's NFL

The cost of a franchise quarterback in today’s NFL

Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith (left) and Texans first round draft pick Deshaun Watson (middle left) and vice chairman D. Cal McNair (middle right) and head coach Bill O'Brien (right) pose for a picture during a press conference at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) drops back to pass against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won 27-13. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles

For the right to draft Carson Wentz, the Philadelphia Eagles gave up at least a first or second round draft pick spanning three draft classes. The blow was softened by the Eagles’ trade of Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings for a first round pick last year after the Vikings lost Teddy Bridgewater.

Philadelphia’s loss of mid-round picks here is essentially inconsequential as GM Howie Roseman has been a wizard in free agency the last two years, but the loss of a second round pick next year does sting a little bit.

As is the case with any of these moves, however, the lack of a second round pick won’t matter if the Eagles truly have a franchise QB on their hands, and Wentz showed signs of that last year. Now, Philadelphia has surrounded him with big time talent and speed, and he’s primed for a big jump in 2017.

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