"The safety was projected to go through a breakout campaign in 2025 after the Commanders allowed Jeremy Chinn to walk in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders. Martin never came close to reaching this billing. It was so bad that an argument could be made for Washington to cut its losses entirely with the 2023 second-round pick. Quan Martin's future with the Commanders could depend on his versatility"
"Instead of utilizing Martin as a standard safety, it might be worth Jones deploying him as a chess piece across the secondary. He's got the physical scope and athleticism to operate as a box safety, in the nickel, or potentially even on the outside against bigger receivers who don't have the speed to stretch the field. It's a risk, but drastic measures are needed to rebuild the player's confidence."
"That may not be an opinion shared by Jones. He named Martin among those he is excited to work with and develop. The former Illinois standout failed to take his game to greater heights last season, but the Commanders might not be ready to throw in the towel just yet. Jones highlighted Martin's versatility as potentially useful. While Whitt was eager to keep him on the back end of Washington's defense,"
Daronte Jones arrives as Washington's defensive coordinator expecting major changes and demanding increased effort from players. Quan Martin entered 2025 with breakout expectations after Jeremy Chinn left, but he failed to meet those projections and nearly risked being released. Jones expressed interest in developing Martin and emphasized the player's versatility. Martin can potentially function as a box safety, in nickel, or on the outside against larger, slower receivers. The change in role aims to rebuild confidence, but Martin must improve anticipation in coverage and correct subpar tackling technique to make the transition successful.
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