CHICAGO — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera strongly defended his role in acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz, then ended his press conference by walking off the podium. «I'm sorry, I'm done,» Rivera said as he headed toward an exit door after Washington's 12-7 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
Rivera was fired up during much of his presser, upset about certain penalties or what he called undisciplined play. He also was animated about what his players had been through the past four games — all losses.
But he saved his most heated comments about Wentz. In an ESPN story Thursday, it was reported that owner Dan Snyder was the one who wanted Wentz.
Washington traded for Wentz this past winter. Rivera strongly denied that the owner demanded they trade for Wentz. Rivera had compiled a list of analytics that showed Wentz's effectiveness and had him on a list of desired quarterbacks to possibly acquire entering the offseason.