Taylor Heinicke Expected To Remain The Starter?
2 years agoMany around the league expect the Washington Commanders to stick with quarterback Taylor Heinicke as the starter after beating the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, at least for the short term. The team has a decision to make with Carson Wentz (finger) returning to health. Heinicke is 8-4 in his last 12 starts, including 3-1 this year. Young players have gravitated toward him because of his fiery personality and no-fear attitude, and head coach Ron Rivera knows about the locker-room support for Heinicke. But the team also values Wentz's skills and toughness. He's healing as scheduled and could be ready as soon as Week 11 against the Houston Texans. It would be a surprise if Heinicke didn't get another start this weekend, even if Wentz is fully healthy.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler