The Washington Commanders got a marginal victory over the Chicago Bears, on Thursday Night Football. Although the game was less exciting to watch, one particular incident involving the Commanders’ quarterback, Carson Wentz brought the fans back to life, as he bulldozed Bears’ linebacker, Roquan Smith, to the ground.
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Former NFL player and analyst, Pat McAfee, took to social media and reacted to that incident. At the same time, many fans praised Wentz for that amazing tackle; some of them even want him to change his position after that play.
Pat McAfee and NFL fans react after Carson Wentz bulldozed Roquan Smith
Earlier, the former Colts punter, McAfee, tweeted the video of Wentz’s amazing tackle on Smith.
WENTZ JUST SLAUGHTERED A DUDE
In the caption, he wrote, “WENTZ JUST SLAUGHTERED A DUDE.”
Many fans commented on his tweet, as one fan suggested a position change for Wentz, “move him to te.“
move him to te
One Twitter user corrected McAfee, and said, he wasn’t just any dude.
Not just a dude, one of the best linebackers in football lmao
Another could not believe what Wentz did to one of the best defenders in the league.
He slaughtered Roquan Smith. One of the best defenders in the NFL.
Yet another Twitter user felt this was Wentz’s best play of the season.
Best play of his season, make him lead blocker on all run plays Mafiahideout.com/post/personalr…
One fan thought no other quarterback can do what Wentz did.
Nobody else’s QB is doing this
WENTZ JUST SLAUGHTERED A DUDE
Meanwhile, one Twitter user opined, Wentz should have been a blocker all this time instead of a quarterback.
the whole time this mfer should have been throwing blocks instead of balls
WENTZ JUST SLAUGHTERED A DUDE
Another fan suggested a position change for the quarterback.
Can we just move Carl to Tightend already and let him actually do something right since he can block?
One fan praised and mocked Wentz in the same tweet.
Wentz best play in Washington. It’s awful watching him play
On the other hand, some fans trolled Smith as well for getting tackled like that by a quarterback.
Roquan Smith... you got jacked up!!! by a qb that consistently sprains his own ankles
One fan tweeted, “Roquan Smith looked like he ran into a light pole, he never saw.“
Roquon Smith looked like he ran into a light pole, he never saw.
One person thinks the linebacker will become a meme.
Dat Bear is about to be a meme 😂
WENTZ JUST SLAUGHTERED A DUDE
Meanwhile, some fans thought a quarterback should not be able to do this, as defenders get called for roughing the passer if they do this to a quarterback.
Quarterbacks can do this but people can't lay them on the ground without a pillow and pacifier before they get called for roughing the passer
Another fan wrote, “Roquan was probably scared that he’d get called for roughing the passer!“
Roquan was probably scared that he’d get called for roughing the passer! 😂
One more fan had the same opinion.
Honestly if you can’t hit QBs they shouldn’t be able to jump in and throw blocks
WENTZ JUST SLAUGHTERED A DUDE
It is worth noting that referees have been making some roughing-the-passer calls to protect the quarterbacks from concussion injuries. Moreover, the NFL also tweaked its rules to protect the quarterbacks, which drew plenty of criticism from fans and experts.
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Oct 9, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) scrambles with the ball past Tennessee Titans defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (94)during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Meanwhile, the Commanders are still at the bottom of the NFC East division despite the victory. Many of the players have faced plenty of criticism, including Wentz, for their poor performances this season. On the other hand, pressure is mounting on their owner, Dan Snyder, to relinquish the ownership. So, there is a chance the Commanders fans could see a new owner pretty, which could finally turn their fortunes around.
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