"The Washington Commanders' four years under former head coach Ron Rivera were marked by errors that the team is still trying to recover from. Arguably, the worst came with his final first-round pick at the helm. Rivera went into the 2023 NFL Draft fixated on one prospect and one prospect only. Footage revealed after the process made that crystal clear; the coach and primary personnel decision-maker wanted cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr."
"The third-year pro isn't strong enough. Forbes struggles to get receivers off their routes, and he has difficulty in contested catch situations. That's without counting for his suspect ball tracking, poor tackling, and woeful production against the run. Los Angeles's cornerback unit once again came under fire after an overtime loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Forbes is feeling the wrath of fans, and the leash is getting increasingly short before potentially moving to the fringes once again."
Ron Rivera's four-year Commanders tenure included notable personnel mistakes, culminating in a fixation on Emmanuel Forbes Jr. in the 2023 NFL Draft despite other available prospects. Forbes failed to establish himself in Washington and was released by general manager Adam Peters. The Los Angeles Rams claimed Forbes off waivers and early signs looked promising, but recurring weaknesses emerged. Forbes shows insufficient strength, struggles to disrupt routes, performs poorly in contested catches, and displays weak ball tracking, tackling, and run support. Fan frustration has grown after recent defensive failures, and Forbes faces the risk of reduced playing time again.
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