Though Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz understands Ron Rivera’s resolution to stay with Taylor Heinicke because the starter, the 29-year-old mentioned it made him query his soccer future.
“I get it. It’s a part of the enterprise,” Wentz mentioned following Sunday’s 23-10 win at Houston, when Rivera knowledgeable the quarterbacks Heinicke would stay QB1. “I perceive the place we're as a workforce. Clearly as a competitor you wish to be on the market; I’d be mendacity to you. You come to work, you wish to play, it’s what you join.
“On the similar time I've an incredible relationship with Taylor and all the fellows. I’ve been comfortable to see him succeed and what he’s been capable of do. I’ll do what I can to assist and assist him and be a part of this and keep prepared as a result of this league is loopy and issues occur.”
Regardless of Rivera’s resolution, Wentz won't be energetic Sunday towards the Falcons as he continues to get better from a surgically repaired damaged finger on his throwing hand that he sustained in a win at Chicago on Oct. 13. Rookie Sam Howell will again up Heinicke.
Washington (6-5) has gone 4-1 with Heinicke underneath middle.
Wentz mentioned he advised himself to “shut up” when he started enjoying out completely different situations about his future in his head.
“I strive to not play all these video games in my head as a result of you may drive your self mad,” he mentioned. “You begin to suppose massive image — what’s subsequent 12 months; you consider careers you consider all these items. I attempt to hone it again in and say simply be current, be constructive. Subsequent week will deal with itself. I strive to not play all these issues in my head, simply be prepared for what comes.”
In his 5 begins this season, Heinecke has accomplished 90 of 148 passes for 1,031 yards, 5 TDs and 4 interceptions.
On Wednesday, the workforce designated Wentz to return to observe for the primary time since he was positioned on IR on Oct 22. He was cleared to start throwing once more final week.
Wentz — who the Colts traded to the Commanders this offseason — began the primary six video games, finishing 144 of 232 passes for 1,489 yards, 10 landing passes and 6 interceptions. The quarterback was additionally sacked 23 instances and fumbled six instances, dropping one in his first profession recreation towards the Eagles, the workforce that drafted him in 2016.
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