] The 2016 Philadelphia Eagles season began with which North Dakota State University player at quarterback?
2016 Philadelphia Eagles season The 2016 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 84th season in the National Football League and the first under head coach Doug Pederson. The Eagles named 2nd overall pick Carson Wentz the starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. The Eagles started 3-0 including a 34-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Following their Week 4 bye week, the Eagles lost nine of their final 13 games, including a 2-4 record against their divisional rivals and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season and fourth time in five seasons.
Benjy Dial Benjamin Franklin "Benjy (Benji)" Dial (May 21, 1943 – April 5, 2001) was an American football quarterback who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the thirteenth round of the 1966 NFL Draft. He played college football at Eastern New Mexico University and attended Farwell High School in Farwell, Texas. Dial was also a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, as well as teams from various other leagues.