The Facts: Make all the points about it being the offseason, when pads don't even come close to the field, that you want, but it's clear that the offense looks better than it did this time last year. There are several reasons for that, but one of the biggest is that Wentz is adding the dimensions that Ron Rivera believed he would when Washington made the trade for the veteran quarterback. "I think probably the biggest thing in terms of watching Carson is how he got acclimated to us," Rivera said.

Diehards Line: According to the team's official website, Wentz's performance over the past month hasn't been perfect, but it's clear that his skill set is allowing Washington to do things it simply couldn't in 2021. He's been pushing the ball downfield and giving his pass-catchers chances to make plays. He's been establishing a rapport with his teammates, who have been impressed with how quickly he's learned the playbook. Of course, there are still some things Wentz needs to work on, such as balancing when to be aggressive or conservative, but his ability to stretch the field has Rivera excited for what the unit can become. "So, do I expect us to step forward? I do," Rivera said. "I expect us to be able to really expand on what we've done in the past."