This Generation's Answer to Philadelphia's Prayers?

A few weeks ago, the Philadelphia Eagles traded up all the way to #2 in the NFL Draft and took Carson Wentz as their quarterback of the future. The North Dakota State QB is the heir apparent at quarterback, and now holds the hopes of Eagles fans everywhere, desperate for a Super Bowl. He is, for lack of a better comparison, the new Donovan McNabb.

When McNabb came to prominence in Philadelphia, it wasn't alone. Across the street, the Sixers would pick Allen Iverson #1 overall, and he would be the cornerstone of the franchise for a decade, taking them to the NBA Finals. McNabb himself had Dawkins, Westbrook, Douglas, and other stars that were either drafted or signed in free agency to help him in the coming years. Across the street in the other direction, the Phillies drafted Pat Burrell at #1 overall, and would draft Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Brett Myers, and Cole Hamels with high round picks that would help eventually build the cornerstones of a championship team. The Flyers would break up the Lindros-lead "Legion of Doom," and begin assembling the Richards and Carter squad that eventually would reach the Stanley Cup Finals.

Carson Wentz will have a lot of company as he arrives in Philadelphia. Next month, the Phillies and Sixers will pick #1 overall in their respective drafts. Both squads have several young talents already in place on their roster, and should start to see improvements quickly. The Flyers already have a very young squad, one that surprised most observers and made the playoffs this season. In short, it's happening again.

I have no idea if Carson Wentz will be Donovan McNabb. I have no idea exactly whether the Phillies will pick Puk, Lewis, or Groome. I can't tell you for sure if it's Simmons or Ingram coming to the Sixers. I can tell you this- it's time to get excited. It's time to start believing something good is coming to this title-starved city soon.