Carson Wentz is excited to be making the transition from the Colts to the Commanders.
Wentz appeared with Julie Donaldson, Washington’s Senior VP of Media and Content in his first public interview as a member of the Washington Commanders.
“It all happens fast, this business, this life…You don’t have a lot of time to process it. It is on to the next step. Things change in a hurry.”
“Things change quickly in this business. You learn that, and you embrace it…I am full speed ahead, ready to go, ready to work. My wife is awesome too; she is a champion.”
On now playing for a team once your divisional rival: “I’ll be just fine. For fans, it might be a little weird right away but I look forward to hopefully earning that trust and earning that appreciation from fans.”
“There are definitely some rivals in the NFC East, I still have some friends in Philly, so it will be fun to compete against them. The NFC East feels right. I’ve had a lot of fun competing in this division.”
Regarding the reaction from Philly when he returns: “I am very aware (laughing) and I will be ready for it. It has already crossed my mind and I will try to not let it be about that, and just keep it between the lines and play good football.”
Julie pointed out to Carson he is the 11th QB since the 2018 season and 7th QB for Ron Rivera in his 33 games with Washington. “Nothing is guaranteed in this game. I am going to do everything I can to set myself up to be healthy, to stay out on the field, to be available. I look forward to hopefully bringing some stability to this position God-willing for a long time.”
Concerning what he has learned about life these last three seasons: “I’ve learned it is God’s plan and not my own. As a man and as an athlete you think you can control everything. There are some things out of your control. You make the most of them and God changes your course, puts you on a path. I just try to be obedient to that and make the most of it.”
“Coach Rivera is someone I have had the utmost respect for in competing against him. Who he is as a man and as a coach I am excited to work together in that regard.”
Wentz started the AO1 Foundation and he has a sports complex in Haiti, a food truck in Philadelphia and Indianapolis, and an outdoor ministry that takes kids on trips and hunts. Carson and his wife (Madison) have two daughters and three dogs.
