Indianapolis Colts' Frank Reich says Carson Wentz can still be a top-10 QB for Washington Commanders

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich moved on from Carson Wentz, but he's not budging off what he thinks the quarterback can still become in the NFL now that he's in Washington.

«I really believe he can be a top-10 quarterback,» Reich said. «That's not just a given. That has to be earned and proven, so we're all hoping that happens for him.»

The Colts traded Wentz to the Washington Commanders earlier this month, one year after acquiring him from the Philadelphia Eagles. Washington swapped second-round picks with the Colts and sent them a third-round pick as well as a conditional third. Washington also received a seventh-round pick.

Though Reich said the decision to trade him was unanimous, he remains sold on Wentz's potential. He was the offensive coordinator for Wentz's first two seasons in Philadelphia, including in 2017 when the quarterback was considered an MVP candidate before tearing his ACL.

«I love the guy, I really do. And I think he's a really good quarterback,» Reich said. «He's going to play really well for the Commanders and I'm excited to see that.… We as an organization thought highly of Carson in a lot of ways. Obviously, we traded for him. But then secondly, sometimes you can't explain everything. You want to, but you just have to make a move that you think is right.»

Last season, Wentz threw 27 touchdown passes to seven interceptions and ranked ninth in total QBR. But the Colts still decided to trade him, a move that sent red flags to others about Wentz.

«Ultimately there was a consensus,» Reich said. «You don't want to have seller's remorse. We had already determined that wasn't going to happen. This was well thought out. It was not a quick decision.»

But that doesn't mean he's