PHL Anon
We’ve all wanted to get to know more about the new quiet, but confident, franchise quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. Well, thanks to Maurice Peebles of Complex Sports, we can now get a closer look into the thoughts and life of Carson Wentz.
Some things to take from Peebles’ interview with Wentz: His first cheesesteak wasn’t at Pat’s, Geno’s, or Tony Luke’s, he doesn’t have a favorite rapper, and he doesn’t think we’re complete douchebags. Some people may lead you to believe the entire city booed Wentz at the airport when he arrived last Friday when he couldn’t sign autographs [Important note: couldn’t, not wouldn’t], but that’s not the case.
Luckily for us, Mike Mayock basically told the national media to shut up. Wentz doesn’t think it was in poor taste. Or, at least, he won’t say it publicly. Here’s his reaction on the boo:
[Laughs.] Um, I guess I was—I mean you saw the video. I was smiling, laughing the whole time. We had places to be and we were told to just keep walking because we had to get to the facility and say hi to my new team and all of the other fun stuff so, no, I thought it was funny just to see that and how it all transpired. It kinda just is what it is.
It is what it is. My favorite saying in the entire world.
Here are some more highlights:
On the length of his sleeves:
Um, well for one I didn’t really have a choice right away they just gave me that, so I still gotta make a decision on how I want my sleeves to look. But I’ll probably have them similar to what they were in college. Not long sleeves but maybe not what’s in that picture. I don’t know. But we’ll see. Honestly I’m not overly concerned with the look of the sleeves I just want them to be functional.
On if there’s a difference in playing ability when it comes to sleeve length:
I’ve only been exposed to a couple of different ones but those tight ones can sometimes restrict your arm motion a little bit. I don’t know, I think some guys like ‘em. I gotta try ‘em on a little bit, like I said, I’m not committed to anything yet.
On if he’s had a cheesesteak with Jahlil Okafor yet:
[Laughs.] Not yet, no. I was only out there for about a day, so when I get back out there I’m sure we’ll connect. It was funny because I tweeted back at him like, “Who’s buyin’?” and then all of a sudden a million fans are like, “I’ll buy it! I’ll buy it! We’ll buy it, Carson! Come here we’ll buy it!” and it was kinda funny. So we’ll see what happens with that.
On if the rumor he had his first cheesesteak from Jim’s is true:
Yeah, that’s what they had brought into the Novacare Complex there and it was really good. Really good. Especially a really good start to my time in Philly, it was ready when I got there.
Are cheesesteaks overrated?
Honestly I’ve always loved cheesesteaks. They’re kind of my go-to when there’s nothing else to have at restaurants but obviously it’s a little different when you’re out in Philly and have an authentic Philly cheesesteak. I’m gonna try some more but I think it was off to a good start, that’s for sure.
If he has a chip on his shoulder:
I do have a little chip on my shoulder. I want to make a name for this state. I want to represent this state well so that’s kinda the chip on my shoulder in that regard. Anytime I hear or see anything negative, it’s just like, “Boom, there’s a little more motivation.” And that kinda comes with having that little chip on my shoulder, but it’s not my only source of motivation by any means.
On Philly having a crappy home-field advantage now:
Honestly, it’s surprising. I thought you were gonna go the other way with that, not dead last. Um, heck, I guess I don’t know what to make of it. I haven’t played in the Linc yet so I’ll have to wait and see and get my own sense. Maybe if you ask me in a year or two I’ll have a better sense of it once I’m around that area but, heck, that’s pretty surprising. And usually not a good thing so we’ll flip that around at least for the Eagles.
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We’re gonna turn that around, though.
Love it. You can read the entire piece here, where Wentz talks about his work with Tide and the #OurColors program, being from North Dakota, music, favorite food, favorite movie, favorite formation and more.