Carson Wentz

North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz performs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

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Depending on who you talk to, the Eagles either need a quarterback, or have already found one in Sam Bradford.

The Eagles, however, are not acting as if there is much of a debate.

Speaking on 97.5 the Fanatic, NFL.com's Lance Zierlein said not only are the Eagles interested in North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz -- widely considered top prospect at his position in the draft -- but their head coach is trying to find a way to make sure his team lands him.

"Make no mistake about it, I still think the Eagles first and foremost are trying to find a way to get Carson Wentz," Zierlein said. "I know Doug Pederson loves him. I know that from people behind the scenes, in the know. That's who he wants and that's who he likes. It's just going to be tough."

The Eagles currently pick at No. 8 overall, the result of a trade with the Miami Dolphins that moved them up five spots from No. 13.

Wentz has been projected to go anywhere from No. 2 overall, all the way down to the Eagles' spot at No. 8, so it is possible that he could fall to them.

In the event that does happen, the Eagles have been doing their homework on Wentz all offseason.

It started when Pederson, top personnel executive Howie Roseman and offensive coordinator Frank Reich met with Wentz at the Senior Bowl back in January.

The Eagles' braintrust, including owner Jeffrey Lurie, then spent time with Wentz in North Dakota late last month, working Wentz out and then taking him out to dinner.

The team doing such extensive homework on a top quarterback prospect is a little strange, since they just handed a combined $34 million in guaranteed money to Bradford and backup Chase Daniel.

Should the Eagles take Wentz, that would essentially mark the end of Bradford's time in Philadelphia, whether it be after this upcoming season or in two years. With Wentz on the roster, it would be clear that this was his team, and not Bradford's.

Something the Eagles -- and apparently Pederson -- want to make happen.

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