"The Commanders needed a rethink in their cornerback room. Marshon Lattimore and second-round rookie Trey Amos are done for the season. Others were underperforming and targeted as weak links with great success. Drastic action was required, and Quinn opted to throw Antonio Hamilton Sr. into the fire from a starting role on the boundary. Hamilton had been on the fringes beforehand, playing just 34 snaps on the defensive rotation before Week 15. That all changed at MetLife Stadium with 56 snaps - 82.4 percent of the overall allocation - and he was more than ready for the challenge."
"The former South Carolina State standout turned in arguably the best performance of his professional career to date. Hamilton was a dependable presence in coverage, mirroring opposing receivers and tracking the football extremely well. And even on the odd occasions when he was beaten, the savvy pro displayed the anticipation and closing speed to make plays. This is precisely what Quinn has in mind when he placed additional responsibilities on Hamilton's shoulders. It could have gone either way, but this last-ditch attempt to solve Washington's growing problems in the secondary brought the desired results."
Dan Quinn faced mounting skepticism and an urgent need to end an eight-game losing streak before the divisional game against the Giants. Significant injuries and underperformance forced a cornerback shakeup after Marshon Lattimore and rookie Trey Amos were lost for the season. Quinn elevated Antonio Hamilton Sr. into a starting boundary role after minimal prior snaps. Hamilton logged 56 snaps (82.4% of the defensive snaps) and delivered a standout performance, showing reliable coverage, receiver mirroring, anticipation, and closing speed. The gamble produced a win, securing the Commanders' fourth victory of 2025. The team must continue relying on available personnel.
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