ASHBURN — The day before the Washington Commanders’ first training camp practice, Ron Rivera met with Carson Wentz to once again tell his new quarterback that he’s wanted in the District. The coach had delivered the message plenty of times before, but Rivera wanted to reiterate the sentiment, considering the trials the two will face together over the journey of the next few months.
Both understand that, for this year at least, their success depends on one another.
When Wentz took the field Wednesday, Rivera said he saw a “hyper” passer who had a firm command of the huddle, more confidence in his ability to sling it downfield and a building rapport with teammates.