The Los Angeles Rams have gone digging by way of the crates and give you a brand new quarterback. In keeping with a number of sources, the Rams have signed free agent QB Carson Wentz. The previous No. 2 general decide in 2016 final suited up for Washington and was left on the sideline in the course of the offseason.
Wentz began seven video games for the Commanders final yr, successful simply two, throwing for 1,755 yards with 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. The prior season in Indianapolis was significantly better, however when the group did not make the postseason, dropping their final two video games, proprietor Jim Irsasy had seen sufficient of Wentz and despatched him packing.
Wanting again on the 2016 draft, Wentz was seen as a franchise QB who can be among the finest within the NFL sooner or later. Effectively, that day by no means got here and Wentz is now considered as a washout. Some may name him a bust, however he has had a few good seasons the place it appeared like he would flip the nook.
One of the important elements with Wentz on every group he’s performed for within the NFL, is the dearth of management and general perspective. There’s simply one thing about Wentz that has turned most individuals off about him in any respect three stops. With the Colts, it may’ve been extra about Irsay’s impatience, however both means, it didn’t work out, and Wentz was completed after one marketing campaign.
So, for the Rams to choose up Wentz, it should be dangerous. Though Matt Stafford is damage, he may return for LA’s Week 11 tilt with Seattle, based on experiences. Stafford missed Sunday’s loss to Inexperienced Bay with a thumb damage. Brett Rypien stuffed in and the offense put up a area aim. Having a veteran, former starter and Professional Bowler like Wentz on the roster offers the teaching workers extra confidence if Stafford misses any extra video games.
That is Wentz’s third, second likelihood to remain within the good graces of the league. For the reason that Rams are on a bye in Week 10, this may give Wentz the possibility to get caught up on the playbook in case Stafford can’t go the next week. Wentz may not give this group the very best likelihood, however expertise ought to rely for one thing. And any time Wentz will get on the sector with the Rams needs to be thought of a showcase for the remainder of the NFL.
Baker Mayfield was in a position to parlay his fill-in responsibility with the Rams final season right into a beginning job in Tampa Bay. Mayfield had one good recreation with the Rams in 4 begins and everybody misplaced their minds like he was the second coming of one thing nice. That’s how Wentz ought to method this chance if he needs one other shot at beginning on this league subsequent season.
