The Washington Commanders are heading into the first season under the team's new name. Not only did the organization completely rebrand its image, but it acquired veteran Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback.

However, just because the Commanders traded for their QB1 this offseason doesn't mean that they aren't looking at the young quarterback talent in this year's draft. According to head coach Ron Rivera, trading for Wentz “doesn't preclude” Washington from drafting a quarterback.

ESPN reporter John Keim tweeted the news Thursday afternoon.

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However, he stressed that the Commanders are dedicated to Wentz moving forward. This was probably comforting for Wentz to hear — but was it?

This narrative sounds awfully familiar. Wentz became the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles in his rookie season of 2016. Fast forward to the 2020 NFL Draft. Philadelphia selected Jalen Hurts in the second round. Much like Rivera said the Commanders might do, Hurts was drafted to be a backup behind Wentz.

However, by the end of his rookie season, Hurts knocked Wentz out of the starting position, and Wentz was traded shortly after.

Of course, Wentz's poor history with his team drafting a rookie quarterback doesn't have to repeat itself. Philadelphia is known for quarterback controversies. There's a possibility that the Commanders do draft a rookie to sit behind Wentz without a quarterback competition. But, you can't tell me he isn't a little bit nervous about it.