Carson Wentz: Colts owner Jim Isray's criticism 'came out of left field'

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Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz finally spoke out this week in response to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Isray's comments in March about the Colts' decision to trade for Wentz last year being "a mistake."

During an appearance Tuesday on "The Colin Cowherd Podcast," Wentz revealed he had a very different understanding of his time in Indianapolis and called his dismissal from the Colts a move "out of left field." 

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) during a game Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

"I mean, it is what it is, you know. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion," Wentz said of Isray. "I thought last year was a really fun year. I thought we did some incredible things, came up short at the end. Obviously, I struggled down the stretch there and timing was poor. But yeah, I didn’t expect that."

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Wentz added that he felt "things were in a pretty good place" at the end of the season despite the Colts missing the playoffs. He also spoke fondly of the relationships he built last year, which prompted his surprise at being traded to Washington. 

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) before a game between the Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars Jan. 9, 2022, at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Icon Sportswire)

"Yeah, it kinda came out of left field, you know? He’s entitled to his own opinion, and he’s entitled to do what he wants with his football team," Wentz said. 

Isray expressed his frustration with Wentz during the