"Out of all the underperforming players on the Commanders' roster this season, few have been bigger letdowns than second-year corner Mike Sainristil. The Michigan product came on strong at the end of 2024 and was one of Washington's most impressive standouts during the playoffs. He had two interceptions against the Lions in the team's stunning divisional round upset win. Sainristil's ball-hawking skills have remained a bright spot, accounting for three of the Commanders' five interceptions this season."
"Much of this has been due to the scheme. And it was more evident than ever against the Lions what the problem was. The No. 50 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft improved as a rookie after being moved from the nickel corner position to the outside. Then, after Amos's arrival, he was switched back into the slot, his supposedly natural role. You certainly wouldn't know it, because he plays much better on the boundary."
The Washington Commanders suffered an embarrassing Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions, their fifth straight defeat and fourth consecutive loss by at least 20 points. The defense delivered a lifeless showing while injuries kept mounting, including the loss of rookie cornerback Trey Amos in the second quarter. Second-year corner Mike Sainristil has produced playmaking with three interceptions but has also been targeted and yielded big plays. Frequent scheme changes have moved him between nickel, outside, and slot roles. Sainristil has demonstrated stronger performance on the boundary, and keeping him outside would better leverage his strengths.
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