After months of speculation regarding polarizing quarterback Carson Wentz, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Washington Commanders. It wasn't a surprising move, given the friction Wentz had with the front office and his inexplicable dud game against the Jaguars that lost them a playoff spot.
A few days after that eventful trade, Carson Wentz finally talked about his trade to the Commanders. The former Eagles and Colts QB spoke at a Christian school and said that if this was God's plan for him, then so be it. (via Rob Maaddi)
Carson Wentz shared his thoughts on being traded to the @Commanders with students at Traders Point School in Indiana on Friday. 👇🏻 Via @AO1Foundation pic.twitter.com/PJRMO1n25w
— Rob Maaddi (@RobMaaddi) March 13, 2022
Wentz's Christian faith has been a polarizing talking point amongst NFL circles. Devout followers admire the Commanders QB's proud showing of his faith in public. Other fans, however, feel like Wentz has used his religion as a shield at times to deflect criticism on him. His stance on his religion is just as polarizing as his play on the field.
In his lone season in Indianapolis, Wentz looked pretty decent. He'd show flashes of the talent he had as a rookie in Philadelphia, but he would end up being a decent quarterback throughout the season. However, a brutal showing against the lowly Jaguars during Week 18 led to a Colts loss, eliminating them from playoff contention. That loss is likely one of the key reasons why he was traded to the Commanders.
If Wentz could regain some semblance of his former MVP-level form in Washington with consistency, that would be great. Considering his recent performance, though, he might be better suited now as a game-manager instead of a QB that can carry an offense by his lonesome.
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