Jim Irsay can’t get Carson Wentz off his mind
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is at it again.
In a session with the media this week, discussing the Colts’ 2022 season, the longtime owner of the Colts took a swipe at his former quarterback without even mentioning his name.
“We went through some inconsistency at quarterback, and that led to massive problems,” Irsay said per Stephen Holder of ESPN.
Irsay just can’t help himself.
The Colts jettisoned Wentz in March, one year after trading a first-round pick and change for the former Eagles quarterback. Wentz posted solid numbers for the Colts last season but was best remembered for his performance during the season’s final two weeks.
Irsay doesn’t discuss that Wentz wasn’t the only one who didn’t play well during the final weeks.
Earlier in the offseason, longtime Colts inside Mike Chappell said the Colts moving on from Wentz was “owner-driven.” Irsay didn’t like Wentz, partly because he refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine. However, Wentz wasn’t the only notable Colt not to be vaccinated.
Throughout the season, the Wentz slander has been out of control. It goes beyond his play. His character has been attacked; he’s faced some questions that drew the ire of Commanders team president Jason Wright. Yet, multiple Washington players have spoken of Wentz’s character and leadership, much like some former Philadelphia and Indianapolis teammates had previously done.
Irsay just can’t seem to let Wentz go.
What happens if Matt Ryan can’t put the Colts over the hump in 2022?
Will Irsay go all-in on Ryan’s squeaky clean character if he doesn’t play like Peyton Manning in 2022?
How ironic would it be if Wentz led his new team to the playoffs in 2022, and Irsay’s bunch missed the cut again?
Watching how the Colts’ quarterback swap works out should create some intrigue for the upcoming season.
