Carson Wentz on Philadelphia Eagles: No word from team since trade went down

CHICAGO -- When the Philadelphia Eagles traded multiple picks to acquire the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft from the Cleveland Browns, the intention appeared to be crystal clear.

Carson Wentz, the prospect most targeted by new head coach Doug Pederson's praise in the past month, was the player the Eagles coveted.

Only Wentz said Wednesday at Grant Park on the shores of windy Lake Michigan that no one from the team has called him or his agent since the trade went down. Really? You haven't heard a word, Carson?

"I have not," he said, completely straight-faced with a tone of moderate amazement.

Wentz, who played for FCS national champion North Dakota State, and Jared Goff of Cal are expected to be the first two players drafted. Goff is the presumed choice at No. 1 to the Los Angeles Rams. Could the Eagles be setting the stage for one of the all-time smokescreens in draft history only to take another player Thursday?

That would be a stunner to everyone from Sam Bradford to Chip Kelly. For perspective, note the Rams aren't telling the individual who will be the No. 1 pick until he's actually drafted Thursday. Last year, the Buccaneers and Titans were tight-lipped about Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, who went 1-2.

"You want to get on the field as soon as you can," Wentz said of possibly backing up Bradford and Chase Daniel in Philadelphia.

He did say Wednesday that Pederson and his staff, which includes three former quarterbacks, look like the ideal fit.

"They've been through it. They know what it takes to be a quarterback in this league and understand the game from your position," Wentz said. "That will obviously help the development of whatever quarterback goes there."