"With defensive coordinator Daronte Jones looking to shake things up schematically, Washington Commanders fans are expecting significant personnel changes. After how things have unfolded for this unit in recent years, this approach is drastically needed. Everyone is on edge. It's an uncertain time, but Jones' vision is clear. He wants the Commanders' defense to be fundamentally sound, aggressive, and creative. Those not pulling their weight as preparations for the 2026 campaign gather pace will be found out pretty quickly."
"Jones has set out his stall. Whether it's a 3-4 or 4-3 base system, he'll need versatility in the second and third levels of his defense. The Commanders don't have the options available to achieve this effectively right now. However, the play-caller's recent comments could provide an unlikely lifeline for one free-falling draft pick when all hope was fading rapidly."
"Martin was projected for a breakout campaign in 2025. The Commanders let Kamren Curl walk to move him back into the safety position in 2024. They did the same with Jeremy Chinn to make him the top dog on the back end of Washington's defense last year. The gamble backfired spectacularly, and his lack of involvement down the stretch left many wondering if this would be his final season with the franchise"
Daronte Jones plans schematic changes and expects personnel turnover as he builds a fundamentally sound, aggressive, and creative Commanders defense for 2026. He requires versatility across the second and third levels and currently lacks sufficient adaptable options. Jones named several players he values for versatility, including Quan Martin. Martin was projected for a breakout in 2025 after being moved back to safety following Kamren Curl's departure, but the gamble failed and his role diminished. Jones' endorsement gives Martin a chance to reclaim relevance and potentially fill the flexible role the defense needs.
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