Super Bowl winner calls for $137m QB to retire from NFL as pressure mounts on Vikings decision

Carson Wentz played the worst game of his career on Monday Night Football. For a two-time Super Bowl winner, Wentz’s performance was so poor that the veteran quarterback should consider an immediate career change. “The Minnesota Vikings probably got one of the worst quarterback rosters of all time ,” former NFL running back LeSean McCoy said on Speakeasy. “They got a dude that’s little and not good at all. And then Carson Wentz is trash. I’ve been trying to figure out how these guys still have a job.” It’s unclear which ‘little’ QB that McCoy was referring to. But it’s likely Kyler Murray , who stands 5ft 10in and is normally Minnesota’s starter. Murray has been a bust for the Vikings, despite only costing $1.3million. But McCoy left no questions about his stance on the 33-year-old Wentz, who could be in his final days as an NFL player. The Vikings have been in the middle of NFL trade deadline rumors since falling 23-6 to the Buffalo Bills on MNF. Minnesota’s offense was booed, while star wide receiver Justin Jefferson appeared frustrated on the sideline. With Daniel Jones and Kirk Cousins attached to the Vikings (6-2) in trade rumors, Minnesota could shake up its roster for a playoff push. But Wentz was in the spotlight on Monday and his numbers were stunning, especially for a former No.2 overall draft pick who once was one of the most promising young QBs in the league with the Philadelphia Eagles. He only completed 8 of 25 passes for 81 yards, while throwing two interceptions. Wentz’s passer rating of 8.9 was by by far the lowest of his career, as was his 3.2 average yards per pass. That left McCoy — who won the big game with Tampa Bay and Kansas City — going all-in on Minnesota’s QB. “You know what? It’s time for Carson Wentz to start a podcast,” said McCoy, who made six Pro Bowls and rushed for 11,102 career yards. “When it’s time for you to retire, it’s time for you to get on the podcast.” McCoy wasn’t the only former player taking a joking shot at Wentz on MNF. NFL's Greatest...... Ranking the top 10...... Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady? Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top? Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and more Tight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare? ESPN broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck also made waves for their tongue-in-cheek comments. “I heard from Drew Brees, and he’s thinking maybe he should come out of retirement,” Aikman said. “I told him if he does, (Vikings head coach) Kevin O’Connell will sign him tomorrow.” “There is no doubt about that,” Buck said. “Wonder if we’ll see (Max) Brosmer before the end of the night.” “Brosmer’s hoping not,” Aikman joked. Sign up for talkSPORT Stateside , the YouTube channel dedicated to passionate US Sports fans. Will Gavin, Brian T. Smith, former NFL star Efe Obada and a collection of special guests debate the biggest talking points across the NFL, soccer, NBA and more.