Carson Wentz and Ron Rivera had an interesting week, but William Jackson and Rivera’s relationship also went sideways in a very public way. Jackson was inactive for Week 3’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and was also pulled in the 1st quarter last week against the Titans.
There has been plenty of speculation that Jackson was benched last week due to the constant communications problems with the high-priced FA CB signing who has never seemed like he fit into the defense that Washington wants to run under Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio. Rivera was asked about Jackson’s comfort level in the defense two days ago:
“But I think the biggest thing is again, just understanding your connections you’re working with and how you work with your teammates.