Carson Wentz’s future with the Colts doesn't sound promising.
On Monday, head coach Frank Reich was requested in regards to the quarterback’s position shifting ahead — following Indianapolis’ gorgeous season-finale loss to the Jaguars that price them a spot within the playoffs — and appeared decided to not get into specifics.
“We beloved the crew we had this 12 months, we knew everybody we introduced on this 12 months, we anticipated to play profitable soccer,” Reich advised reporters, per the Indianapolis Star.
“Subsequent 12 months’s roster will likely be subsequent 12 months’s roster. I don’t wish to open it up about one participant after which begin speaking about all of them.”
Reich mentioned that he, crew proprietor Jim Irsay, and normal supervisor Chris Ballard had a chat that lasted just a few hours following the 26-11 defeat in Jacksonville.
“We’ll take it piece by piece. We’ll consider (Wentz’s) play. We’ll consider how we’re teaching him, how I’m teaching him, with every place within the cross recreation,” he mentioned. “Take it aside piece by piece, after which put it again collectively.”
Wentz has three years and $81 million left on his contract, however solely $15 million of that's assured.
The ex-Eagles quarterback dedicated two turnovers and was sacked six instances within the 26-11 loss to the Jaguars (3-14), which personal one of many worst defensive rankings within the NFL.
Reich went on to debate his relationship with Wentz, who he spent two seasons [2016-2017] with in Philadelphia as an offensive coordinator.
“I've an affinity for lots of our gamers,” Reich mentioned. “I do really feel a deep reference to Carson, and I do test myself on that sort of stuff on a regular basis, with Chris [Ballard]. … He’s not going to sugarcoat something. And I can say truthfully, I’ve most likely been extra essential and coached him more durable this 12 months than I did within the first two years I used to be with him in Philadelphia.”
The Colts traded for Wentz final October, after the worst 12 months of his profession in 2020 the place he acquired benched in Philadelphia late within the season. Indianapolis had hopes that a reunion with Reich would spark a few of Wentz’s outdated habits, together with when he led the Eagles to an 11–2 file in 2017.
Wentz confirmed sparks of his outdated self at instances, however stumbled in back-to-back losses to finish the season. Reich referred to as the back-to-back losses — dropping a house recreation to the Raiders in Week 17 earlier than falling to Jacksonville — “a scar” on his private file.
Wentz completed thirteenth in passer ranking after throwing for 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on the season.
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