Commanders may finally have a clear answer to Mike Sainristil's regression

"Once they moved him out, you saw some of those run-fit limitations, the size limitations, become less relevant, just because you're further away from the football. You're still going to run into the same limitations, but that doesn't take away from the other things he does well. He's very instinctive to the football. He understands route concepts well. If you understand that about him, he's going to be very ball productive for you."

"On the perimeter, he's instinctive, he's smart, he's got great click, and close, there's really good stuff there that masks the physical limitations. It's an interesting debate. Sainristil came into the league as a nickel. Injuries forced him to the outside as a rookie, and he shone as Washington reached the NFC Championship game."

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The Washington Commanders expect greater contributions from everyone next season, especially players from general manager Adam Peters’ first draft class. Concerns exist about several 2024 draftees due to limited playing time, early career setbacks, or performance below expectations. Quarterback Jayden Daniels faces new durability concerns. Mike Sainristil’s second season brought regression, with fewer effective coverage performances and a perceived undersized look. Logan Paulsen suggests moving Sainristil permanently from the slot to the boundary to lessen run-fit and size limitations by increasing distance from the football. He also argues that Sainristil’s instincts, route understanding, and perimeter skills could remain productive while masking physical constraints.

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