History may be repeating itself ahead of the 2021 NFL season. In a sudden turn of events, Carson Wentz could see former teammate Nick Foles taking over for him once again. His recent injury has put the Indianapolis Colts in a tough spot and the Super Bowl LII MVP has been immediately linked with a potential move to Lucas Oil Stadium.
There are a number of reasons to believe this as a real possibility, as Foles has Andy Dalton and Justin Fields ahead of him for the Chicago Bears starting QB role, while he could provide the experience the Colts desperately need at the position right now following Wentz’s setback. Besides, he and Colts coach Frank Reich arefamiliar foes, as Reich served as an offensive coordinator in Philadelphia.
Time has passed and the two quarterbacks have changed teams, but fans have gonemad only by picturing the same scenario of 2017, when Foles took the helmat the Eagles after Wentz got injured and ledthem to one of the most epic victories in the league’s history.
Fans react to the possibility of Nick Foles replacing Carson Wentz in Indianapolis
Carson Wentz was playing his best footballin 2017 until he got injured in the way to the playoffs. Nick Foles then seized the opportunity to make history and carried the Eagles to their first SB win against all odds. Nearly four years later, destiny could see him once again taking over for the 2016 second overall pick.
Following a memorable Super Bowl victory in early 2018, Foles struggled to perform at his best in Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago. A trade would make sense for all parties involved, as the Colts would be receiving an experienced QB to fill Wentz’s vacancy, the Bears could get something they need morein return, and Foles gets a better role with familiar faces by his side. As expected, NFL fans were all over social media reacting to this possibility and have shared hilarious memes to make the best of it.
Crazy as it may sound, this move can actually happen if the Colts get serious about their need to find areplacement for Wentz until he gets back. It doesn’t look like the Bears want to stick to Foles for much longer and he doesn’t want to be a third-string QB either. Will he replace Wentz just like in 2017?