New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz hasn't thrown a pass for his new team, but he's already winning over the locker room.
The former Philadelphia Eagles passer is drawing rave reviews from receiver T.Y. Hilton, who recently re-signed with Indianapolis on a one-year deal.
"He has some Andrew Luck traits to him," Hilton said of Wentz, according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic. "He can get out of the pocket and make plays … a special talent."
Hilton is very familiar with the former Colts signal-caller, as they were both part of the club's 2012 draft class.
Luck retired in 2019 after suffering severe injuries over the course of six seasons. The 2012 first overall pick walked away from the game third in career passing yards (23,671) and touchdowns (171) in franchise history. He finished with a 53-33 record as a starter.
Wentz, 28, led Philadelphia to a 9-7 record and playoff appearance in 2019.
However, Wentz reached career lows in 2020 with 2,620 yards and 16 touchdowns while throwing a career-worst 15 interceptions. He was benched in favor of Jalen Hurts for the final four contests of the regular season.
In Indianapolis, Wentz reunites with Frank Reich, who served as Eagles offensive coordinator during Wentz's first two campaigns as a pro. The North Dakota State alum produced his best statistical season in 2017 under Reich, helping the Eagles soar to an 11-2 record behind 33 touchdowns and just seven interceptions.
