Doug Pederson isn't buying into the theory that the Philadelphia Eagles were better off with Nick Foles instead of Carson Wentz on their run to a Super Bowl title.

Pederson told Rich Eisen that if Wentz had been healthy, he'd have been the playoff hero and been named Super Bowl LII MVP.

"Carson Wentz was the MVP talk of the league last year," Pederson said. "I truly believe if he's healthy, and I still feel strongly that we're in the Super Bowl and winning the Super Bowl with Carson. And he's the MVP. I just think that's the way he played last year. He's a big reason. He's not the only reason, but he's a big reason why we were, I believe, 11-2 at the time, playing the Rams, and won the NFC East. For me, being a former quarterback, to have two guys, and really three guys, you throw [Nate Sudfeld] in there, but you're talking about Nick and Carson who you just don't bat an eye with either one of these guys. The way they prepare, the way they study, their demeanor on the field, their leadership styles. It's a blessing to have two veteran guys like that and have a Super Bowl MVP as your backup."

It remains to be seen if the Eagles will retain Foles as their No. 2, or trade him.