"Wagner is looking his age, and not just in coverage. His exceptional football IQ allows him to anticipate where the play is headed, but he's noticeably slower getting to the contact point these days. Not even his most staunch defender could say otherwise after what the former Utah State standout has put on tape over the last two weeks. Regarding Luvu, notoriety comes with extra attention from opposing defenses."
"If there was ever a time for Washington to get Jordan Magee more involved, it's now. Whitt's been hesitant, citing the player's lack of experience and recklessness as reasons behind keeping him on the proverbial fringes. But what he has that Wagner doesn't is explosiveness and aggression. Magee won't always be in the correct spot, but his athleticism seemed capable of compensating for these issues during his time on the field at AT&T Stadium."
Washington's linebacking corps has declined from last season's high performance and is showing clear weaknesses. Bobby Wagner's football IQ still enables anticipation of plays, but his reduced speed to the contact point has diminished his effectiveness. Frankie Luvu is receiving more attention from opposing offenses, losing space as blocking schemes target him and his role shifts toward stand-up edge rushing amid injuries. Joe Whitt Jr. has delayed major lineup changes despite a lopsided loss in Week 7. Jordan Magee offers greater explosiveness and aggression, with capable open-space tackling and adequate coverage that could offset inexperience when given more defensive snaps.
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