Carson Wentz 'thankful' for opportunity at fresh start with Rams: 'I'm going to be ready'

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Former Boise State star Brett Rypien filled in for injured Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford in Week 9. 

The undrafted quarterback finished the game with just 130 passing yards, no touchdowns and one interception, and Los Angeles dropped to 3-6 with a 20-3 loss to the Packers. 

Rypien's struggles prompted the Rams to reevaluate the backup quarterback position. Last week, the team signed former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, who was released by the Washington Commanders in February and remained a free agent. 

Wentz acknowledged he didn't have a very good 2022 season.

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Carson Wentz of the Washington Commanders stands during the national anthem against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium Nov. 20, 2022, in Houston. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

"I will say, the NFL has a way of humbling everybody," Wentz said during a press conference Wednesday. "And it's a process, but at the same time, I'm no dummy. I've seen it all. I know how this league works, and I know kind of how last year ended, and I didn't play good enough. And so I was aware of what it could be. We all desire to be the guy playing, don't get me wrong." 

Wentz acknowledged the NFL is a business-first league. He also expressed a willingness to take on any role that would help the Rams this season.

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"I think everyone would be lying to you if they said differently, but we all also know it's a hard business. It's a hard league. And just to be on a team, to be around the guys, is a blessing regardless," Wentz