Heated Ron Rivera defends Carson Wentz after tough game: 'Doesn't deserve this'

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Ron Rivera made some choice comments when he said that the quarterback position is why the Washington Commanders have not been able to keep sustained success in the NFL.

His comments came after a 2-3 start when new quarterback Carson Wentz has been far from impressive - entering Thursday, he ranked 24th in total QBR. 

On Thursday night, he certainly did himself no favors - Wentz completed just 12 of his 22 passes for 99 yards, although the Commanders beat the Chicago Bears 12-7. 

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Carson Wentz, #11 of the Washington Commanders, passes during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Oct. 13, 2022 in Chicago. (Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Simply put, it has not been a pleasant season thus far for the Commanders or Wentz. His struggles stem from late last season when he needed to beat the 2-14 Jacksonville Jaguars to put the Indianapolis Colts in the playoffs - he threw for just 185 yards in the 26-11 loss.

Wentz has been widely criticized for his play, and that will continue after Thursday's sloppy game. However, Rivera made an emotional plea where he stuck up for the struggling Wentz. When asked about a report that owner Dan Snyder, rather than Rivera, wanted Wentz in Washington, Rivera went no holds barred.

Carson Wentz, #11 of the Washington Commanders, reacts after a throw during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at FedExField on Oct. 9, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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