"Rivera spent draft picks and money on free agents to solve his quarterback conundrum. None of those worked, and there was also an ill-advised trade to acquire Carson Wentz to factor in. This reeked of desperation at the time, and it went just as badly as fans expected. Wentz struggled to build momentum, and injuries didn't help. He lasted just one season in Washington before they cut the cord."
"Wentz is tough, but the consistency just isn't there anymore. This was evident once again during the Vikings' prime-time clash with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football. Things didn't click offensively, and Wentz looked flustered throughout behind an underperforming offensive line. Minnesota mustered just 10 points in defeat, and the signal-caller was sacked on 15.63 percent of his dropbacks. He was visibly frustrated throughout the contest and evidently playing hurt, prompting immediate calls to reinstate McCarthy."
Ron Rivera made multiple errors over four seasons with Washington, most notably failing to secure a reliable starting quarterback. Rivera used draft capital and free-agent money, and made an ill-advised trade for Carson Wentz, but none of the moves produced sustained success. Wentz struggled with momentum and injuries and lasted only one season before release. Sam Howell's inconsistent play left no solution. Wentz later served as a backup for the Rams and Chiefs before the Vikings added him after their Howell trade collapsed. An early injury to J.J. McCarthy forced Wentz into a start, where he struggled, faced heavy pressure, and prompted calls for McCarthy's return.
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