"Nobody expected a significant drop-off from Quan Martin this season. Most fans and experts anticipated a genuine breakout campaign from the safety, and the Washington Commanders made him the alpha dog on the backend after letting Jeremy Chinn walk in free agency. Sadly, these increased responsibilities and added pressure have had a detrimental impact on Martin's development. He looks like a shell of the player who progressed so encouragingly last season."
"Darnell Savage Jr. is playing more and playing better. Harris's experience should be an asset, and Jeremy Reaves also carried more favor with Quinn in Madrid. That means Martin enters Sunday Night Football versus the Denver Broncos with razor-thin margins, and any more inconsistencies will not be looked upon favorably. Perhaps this was a vote of confidence in Martin. Depth charts can be shaky;"
Quan Martin entered the season expected to break out after the Commanders let Jeremy Chinn leave and elevated him on the backend. Increased responsibilities and pressure have coincided with clear regression, including reduced reps following Dan Quinn's takeover of defensive play-calling. The next six games will determine Martin's long-term role; extension hopes are effectively gone and general manager Adam Peters could seek a more reliable starter if struggles continue. Martin kept his starting spot on the post-bye depth chart despite Will Harris returning, but competition from Darnell Savage Jr., Harris's experience, and Jeremy Reaves' favor with Quinn leave Martin with razor-thin margins.
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