When Jalan Hertz steps on the field on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, he will do more than just make his first start for the Philadelphia Eagles. He would do more than just kick-start a crime that lingers badly. The second-rounder from Oklahoma and Alabama could also go a long way in determining Carson Vents’ future in Philadelphia. With head coach Doug Peterson being replaced as a Ventes starter in favor of Hertz this week, there are many strong voices in the organization believing that Ventus can still be a better quarterback in the NFL. They have invested so much in him – two massive trades, a No. 2 pick, a four-year, $ 128 million extension – and don’t think he will be a starter. Those in the building believe that Carson needs a deep breath, a restart and some time to regain what he was. They expect the Vents to return to the forefront. They believe he is fixable. But if Hurts is inspired by one start, he will get another. And then another. If he’s inspired by all four, it gets complicated. Despite winning a Super Bowl three years ago, Peterson is still in the hot seat. If Hurts leads the team to a strong finish, it will retain Peterson’s case, while Hurts’ case will be confirmed as a starter in the future. While it’s too early to speculate about the 2021 season, that scenario could lead to vents becoming available in a trade – it’s hard to imagine former owner Starter coming to camp to compete for a job. Despite his performance this year, based on conversations with many decision-makers across the NFL, Ventz will have enough shooters to build a strong trading market. After talking to several GMs, one could not believe that Vents was made as a starter. They see mitigating factors – badly injured attack line and upper and lower receiver group, lowering confidence – as reasons for vents going backwards. His remaining salary – four years, .498.4 million – would be less than the average for a regular NFL starter. Very business. If a team or team believes that vents can start, money is not an issue. For the Eagles, a trade eases the already heavy burden from its contract. They are not simply trying to cut wages, sources say, because they have budgeted for it.