“I don't know Carson Wentz believes in Carson Wentz” - NFL analyst believes Colts QB has lost his confidence
Fox Sports 1 NFL analyst Greg Jennings recently discussed Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz and his confidence, or lack thereof.
On the show Undisputed, the former Green Bay Packers wide receiver questioned whether Wentz believes in himself as much as Colts head coach Frank Reich does:
“I love that Frank Reich believes in Carson Wentz. But the reality is that I don't know Carson Wentz believes in Carson Wentz and his ability to actually be the guy that's needed to get this team over the hump." - Greg Jennings on Undisputed
He went on to speak about Philip Rivers, claiming that, despite the lack of expectations on the former Colts QB, he led the team to a "good spot":
"With Phillip Rivers, we didn't expect a whole lot out of Phillip Rivers when he was in Indy. But he was a viable option. He got that team into a good spot." - Greg Jennings
He questioned whether or not Wentz has the ability to connect with Reich:
"And then you think, okay, Carson Wentz, young guy. He's rekindling this relationship with Frank Reich. Can it work?"
Jennings believes Reich is the right man to bring out the best in Wentz:
"If there's anybody that can get Carson Wentz back to the performance that we saw in his early days and in Philly, it's Frank Reich. Because this is who we lost. This is who left."
Jennings reiterated that Wentz has to believe in himself, if he is to rediscover his best form:
"And then all of a sudden, Carson Wentz fell apart. Well, that wasn't the case. And you can't continue to just believe in someone when they don't believe in themselves.”
.@GregJennings on whether the Colts believe in Carson Wentz:
"I love that Frank Reich believes in Wentz. But I don't know if Carson believes in Carson Wentz. It's hard to believe in someone if they don't believe in themself." https://t.co/ylup3HXHWy
Jennings ended his statement by noting that the Colts signal-caller has lost a lot of confidence and he’s becoming a quarterback that cannot be relied on:
“And I just truly believe Carson Wentz, at this stage in his career, he's lost so much confidence. He doesn't play with this belief that he can get it done in clutch moments, and in big moments, and when the pressure is on.
"Like Carson Wentz is just, he's becoming one of those quarterbacks that you cannot rely on. And he's going to fracture that locker room if he continues to be the reason why they lose. Because defensively they're a solid team. He can't be that bad offensively and they regress the way that they did this past season.”
Carson Wentz and his 2021 season with the Colts
After being traded by the Philadelphia Eagles in February 2021 after five seasons with the team, the Pro Bowl quarterback became the Colts starter for the 2021 season. Starting all 17 games, Wentz threw for 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
The 27 touchdown passes are the second most he has thrown in a season, matching his 2019 tally for the Eagles.
I keep circling back to this on Carson Wentz - Indy just gave up 2 firsts to get him, will have to eat money to release him and there’s no clear upgrade in sight for Colts. How many red flags is that?
His best-ever tally of touchdown passes was in 2017, when he threw 33. His performance earned him the third spot in the MVP voting that season.
Question: Will the 29-year-old be the starter for the Colts at the start of the 2022 season? We’ll see as the offseason gets into motion.