Joe Whitt Jr. has a strong record of boosting secondaries during his coaching career. He previously served as defensive backs coach with the Dallas Cowboys, significantly aiding players like Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland. Now with the Commanders, he will lead a promising defensive backfield, including Marshon Lattimore and rookie Trey Amos. Whitt emphasizes the importance of a solid defensive line, managed by Darryl Tapp, in optimizing the overall defense. Improving front seven performance is crucial for secondary success as they work together to stop opposing offenses.
"...Tapp is entering his second year as a head position coach...his job to take what appears to be the Commanders' weakest defensive unit and raise it to the level of the linebackers and secondary."
"A defensive line that can stop the run puts offenses in awkward down and distances. If they can also rush the passer, it makes the secondary's job that much easier."
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