When you come in as the second overall pick, the last thing you want is for guys to think you believe you’ve made it. Because that’s the farthest thing from the truth. – Carson Wentz
If you can play, you can play – and I know I can. If anyone wants to doubt that, heck – I’m more than ready to prove you wrong. – Carson Wentz
I’ll be in a cadence, and I’ll start to see one thing that a defense is starting to do, I’m like, ‘I saw that two months ago on film.’ And then that triggers whatever call you need to make. – Carson Wentz
I’m one that doesn’t let the pressure or any of the outside kind of scrutiny, all those things, really get to me. – Carson Wentz
A lot of different things go into calling the run game – especially at the line of scrimmage. – Carson Wentz
There are going to be losses. There are going to be bad plays. There are going to be mistakes. – Carson Wentz
Honestly, I always told my coaches my whole career – we’ll practice two-minute drills in practice, like, once a week and everything – I’m just like, ‘Those are my favorite time of football.’ I’m out there in total control, just getting everything lined up, getting everybody on the same page, and obviously, usually it’s pass after pass after pass. – Carson Wentz
It doesn’t matter if you’re winning or losing. You’ve got to be the same guy; you’ve got to prepare the same. – Carson Wentz
There is just something about being out in open country, about seeing the sun rise over a pond, that’s really beautiful. – Carson Wentz
I can make all the throws. My mental side is a strength as far as understanding defense schemes and our playbook. I’m able to change plays when needed. I think that sets me apart. – Carson Wentz
Names that come to mind that I’ve learned from are Tom Brady – the way he gets the ball out and is so decisive. You can tell he is in total control out there. Another name is Aaron Rodgers, and how he’s in total command. And also, Cam Newton, the way he has fun. I love that part of it. – Carson Wentz
A lot of guys have tons of talent, but it boils down to the mental side of things. Preparing and knowing your offense and studying the defense. Being able to read and react quickly. The mental side is often overlooked. – Carson Wentz
I think I have the special ability to process information quickly and dissect defenses. – Carson Wentz
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. – Carson Wentz
I think one thing I had going for me that a lot of rookies didn’t is that we played 15, 16 games every year in college. – Carson Wentz
I hate losing, and I’m gonna do whatever it takes to be the best at whatever it is I’m doing. – Carson Wentz
As a junior in high school, I had some injury problems with my arm and shoulder from baseball, so I didn’t play quarterback as a junior. I played a little wide receiver, linebacker, and safety. – Carson Wentz