"Carson Wentz's biggest enemy is Carson Wentz” - Anonymous teammate once blasted former Eagles QB for his demeanor
Carson Wentz was released by the Washington Commanders yesterday, Feb. 27.
Washington released QB Carson Wentz.
He spent one season with the team after being traded by the Indianapolis Colts before the start of last season.
Wentz began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, who selected him with the second pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
He lasted five seasons in Philly before being traded to the Colts in 2021.
Following the Eagles' 2019 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, some teammates gave their honest opinion of Wentz. Per Joseph Santoliquito of PhillyVoice.com, several unnamed teammates criticized Wentz and described him as selfish, egotistical and cocky.
One source said:
"Indeed, sources describe Wentz as 'incredibly hard working,' 'determined,' and 'highly intelligent.' But the true Wentz is more nuanced and complicated, with sources describing him as 'selfish,' 'uncompromising,' 'egotistical,' one who plays 'favorites' and doesn't like to be 'questioned,' one who needs to 'practice what he preaches' and fails 'to take accountability.' "
Another unnamed source said:
"Carson Wentz's biggest enemy is Carson Wentz. He's had his ass kissed his whole life, and sometimes acts like he's won 10 Super Bowls, when he hasn't played in, let alone won, a playoff game yet.
"Everyone around him wants good things for him. He did more thinking on the field than he did playing (in 2018). You don't have to be a brain surgeon or a football expert to see how differently this team plays and reacts with one guy as opposed to the other."
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Wetnz was traded by the Eagles on March 17, 2021, to the Indianapolis Colts. In his lone season with the Colts, he went 9-8 as a starter and threw 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He posted the third-highest passer rating of his career at 94.6.
After a season with Indy, he was shipped to Washington, where he struggled, going 2-5 as the starting quarterback and posting his second-worst passer rating at 80.2.
Who should take a chance at signing Carson Wentz in 2023?
At age 30, Carson Wentz will be entering the eighth season of his NFL career.
He has played for three teams thus far and is expected to join a fourth ahead of next season. While he isn't viewed as a franchise quarterback anymore, Wentz should be able to join a team as a quality veteran backup.
He has a career record of 46-45-1 and has thrown for 22,129 yards, 151 touchdowns, 66 interceptions, 1,362 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns.
Wentz could find himself being a similar option to Jimmy Garoppolo, where both likely won't be starters but will provide quality backup to a team.