Ron Rivera heatedly denies Carson Wentz trade a Dan Snyder move

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. He has said they learned Wentz was available while at the scouting combine in Indianapolis last winter. The report also came out two days after Rivera had answered «quarterback» when asked the difference between his rebuilding team and the other three in the NFC East. Rivera later said he meant that those teams had quarterbacks who had been with their teams longer.

«Everybody keeps saying I didn't want anything to do with Carson, well bulls---,» Rivera said. «I'm the f---ing guy that pulled out the sheets of paper, looked at the analytics, watched the tape when we were at Indianapolis okay? And that's what pisses me off, cause the young man doesn't deserve to have that all the time.»

He then ended the press conference.

Wentz later said he was unaware of the ESPN story, but, he said, he appreciated