The “Washington Football Podcast” with J.P. Finlay enjoyed a conversation with Carson Wentz Tuesday.
Wentz said he was initially shocked, wondering what was going on when first hearing he was traded to Washington after only one season with the Colts.
He said shortly afterward, he heard from Commanders coach Ron Rivera and described Rivera as “fired up, excited” saying several times, “you are wanted here.” The former Eagle and Colt QB said it was freeing to know you are valued and wanted.
Finlay asked what he had learned being in three places in three seasons. Wentz replied, “The world is crazy, the NFL is a crazy league there are things outside of your control, and for me as a man of faith there is a lot of surrendering to God’s plan.”
He also talked of learning NFL careers are short, and you have to be constantly looking for ways to improve your craft, to look for ways to be the best that you absolutely can, looking for ways to put your best foot forward.
Wentz volunteered he is not a perfect husband, a perfect father, a perfect player, that he knows he needs to always be looking for ways to get better, be better. He talked of ups and downs, good and bad, times of wrestling caused him to grow in his faith. That he knows in tough times there is victory in the end, and God is still writing his story, there is a purpose and God’s plan in the midst of life’s failings and struggles.
Carson talked of how the Colts were rolling at one point last season, but he did not play well those last two games and he puts a lot of that on himself, realizing he needs to be better in those key late moments.
He talked of being willing to do all he can to come through for this team and his new teammates, but knows he will not always deliver. Yet believes what he can promise is he will always put his best foot forward intentionally seeking to play his best and be the leader this team needs.
I also volunteered that his wife is a champ and works hard at being a good mom to his two little girls.
Finlay, in summary, stated he is willing to give Wentz a clean slate in his coming to Washington and hopes he plays well for the Commanders.
