What a pair: Carson Wentz and Ron RiveraImage: Getty Images Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera usually seems to have his finger on the pulse of his team and what’s best in most situations. But Rivera’s latest decision to sit Taylor Heinicke and elevate Carson Wentz back to the starting lineup might be the most … Read more
The postseason field is almost complete after 17 weeks of NFL action. The contenders have separated from the pretenders, with quarterback play and defensive disruption frequently making the difference. With only a week remaining on the regular slate before we start the single-elimination tournament, here are some thoughts and observations from a former NFL scout. … Read more
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter There’s no doubt that Taylor Heinicke has become a fan favorite in Washington. Commanders coach Ron Rivera seems to have a soft spot for him, too. And he had a lot of support from his teammates when he stepped in for the injured Carson Wentz. All of that is significant. It works … Read more
Which is it, Ron?Photo: Getty Images As the now-Commanders acquired Carson Wentz to be its next quarterback after three decades of unsuccessful options — none lasting more than three seasons as Washington’s primary starter — the fan base just sighed. Wentz was never going to be the guy. He looks like Peyton Manning and Ryan … Read more
Carson Wentz is averaging 278 pass yards per game so far this season, throwing 10 touchdowns to six interceptions, with four straight losses seeing him come in for criticism; watch Washington Commanders @ Chicago Bears, live on Sky Sports NFL from 1.15am, Friday morning Last Updated: 13/10/22 7:02pm Carson Wentz and the Washington Commanders have … Read more
This man apparently isn’t a fan of his QBImage: Getty Images Last month, the Washington Commanders assumed their designated position on the NFL’s porcelain throne, and are henceforth known as the Washington Commodes (they are playing like ass). The stench has intensified since then. Losing to the Detroit Lions in Week 2 set off an … Read more
The Carson Wentz–Washington Commanders marriage has left much to be desired in the win column, but coach Ron Rivera said he still believes in his new quarterback. Five weeks into the 2022 NFL season, Washington is 1-4, last in the NFC East. They most recently lost at home to the Tennessee Titans, 21-17. The Commanders … Read more
By Ralph VacchianoFOX Sports NFC East Writer For two weeks, it looked like the Commanders‘ decision to trade for quarterback Carson Wentz was a good one. He led the NFL in passing yardage. The offense, while far from perfect, worked. And then, suddenly, it didn’t. The turnaround from the first two weeks in Washington to … Read more
Thinking back to Wentz he came.Image: Getty Images It’s funny sometimes how people don’t realize the error in their ways until it’s too late. Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz is finally admitting that he could have done better during his time in Philadelphia. It wasn’t solely about what he did on the field but more … Read more
ASHBURN, Va. — Carson Wentz did his best this week to “try not to make the game bigger than needs to be.” But the more he talked, the more he tried to conceal his emotions, the more the reality of this game became obvious. This is big. How could it not be? A year and a … Read more